Koomera Crossing Series by Margaret Way

The McQueens are the town's founding family, and Ruth McQueen is their matriarch. She's a dangerous woman to cross, as Sarah Dempsey found out sixteen years ago. Pregnant and desperately in love with Ruth's adored grandson Kyall, Sarah stood up to Ruth—and was banished from the town. Now, all these years later, Sarah is a doctor, successful and highly regarded, but she's never forgotten Kyall or their baby. A baby Kyall didn't even know about. A baby girl who died shortly after birth.. moreThe McQueens are the town's founding family, and Ruth McQueen is their matriarch. She's a dangerous woman to cross, as Sarah Dempsey found out sixteen years ago. Pregnant and desperately in love with Ruth's adored grandson Kyall, Sarah stood up to Ruth—and was banished from the town. Now, all these years later, Sarah is a doctor, successful and highly regarded, but she's never forgotten Kyall or their baby. A baby Kyall didn't even know about. A baby girl who died shortly after birth...or did she? When Sarah returns to Koomera Crossing, when she and Kyall fall in love again, Ruth begins to feel threatened because her secrets are suddenly in jeopardy. And a threatened Ruth McQueen could cost Sarah not only the love of her life...but her life itself. less

The small town of Koomera Crossing was the perfect hiding place for runaway Laura Graham. She immediately felt at home - thanks to her neighbor, handsome, brooding Evan Thompson. Evan had his own reasons for hiding out, but maintaining his distance proved hard when it came to Laura. Her apparent innocence and obvious beauty threatened to soften his hardened heart. Both had secrets. And now those secrets could break them apart....

Christine is on her way back—to a town full of bittersweet memories, but home to the only man she has ever truly loved, Mitch Claydon. Outback born and bred, Mitch is filled with anger whenever he thinks about Christine. He'd loved her—had even offered marriage—but she'd chosen to pursue a life far away from Koomera Crossing. Now she's returned, and despite his strong resolve, Mitch finds he can't keep away. Christine is as beautiful and desirable as ever....

Banished from his home, Brock had left without a backward glance. But Shelley had never forgotten their one stolen kiss... Now Brock has returned to claim his inheritance and romance is not on his mind - until he sees Shelley Their passionate surrender makes his return worthwhile. Only now Brock has a battle on his hands, to claim Shelley as his bride...

It's been more than a decade since Nicole Cavanagh's mother was found dead. But the people of Koomera Crossing are still talking about the rift that her death caused between the Cavanaghs and the McClellands—two powerful and formerly friendly families. Now Nicole has come home to the Outback determined to find out the truth behind her mother's death. Who would have thought that her one ally would be a McClelland?