Love Down Under Series by Cynthia Terelst

She’s playing for millions. He’s playing for her. Tara. Losing my brother, Zac broke something inside me. Love, trust, hope—they all vanished. But when a mysterious invitation lands in my inbox promising a $6 million prize in a high-stakes scavenger hunt, I can’t resist. The money could fund the foundation I'm building in Zac’s name. What I didn’t expect? That my assigned partner would be Shepherd Bell—the man I once loved and walked away from without a word. I swore I’d never look back... moreShe’s playing for millions. He’s playing for her. Tara. Losing my brother, Zac broke something inside me. Love, trust, hope—they all vanished. But when a mysterious invitation lands in my inbox promising a $6 million prize in a high-stakes scavenger hunt, I can’t resist. The money could fund the foundation I'm building in Zac’s name. What I didn’t expect? That my assigned partner would be Shepherd Bell—the man I once loved and walked away from without a word. I swore I’d never look back. Now I’m stuck with him for twenty days. And the longer we’re together, the harder it is to keep my guard up… or remember why I left. Shepherd. Five years ago, Tara disappeared. No warning. No explanation. Just gone. I tried to move on, but nothing compares to what we had. So I created the scavenger hunt—because if she won’t talk to me, maybe she’ll play the game… and if she plays the game, she’ll have no choice but to face me. Seeing her again hits harder than I ever imagined. I still want her. I still love her. This was meant to be our second chance. But when the truth behind the game comes out and that there is no prize money, I might lose her all over again—for good. *This is a standalone romance with medium heat**. less

Love and secrets are a tricky combination. For Emily, going home isn’t easy, especially when her small town never felt like home in the first place. She escaped Alma seven years ago when she went to university, but now her estranged father needs her help. At least returning means spending time with the only good thing in town—her best friend, Luke. Luke always knew Emily needed to be free of their hometown, so he withheld his true feelings... moreLove and secrets are a tricky combination. For Emily, going home isn’t easy, especially when her small town never felt like home in the first place. She escaped Alma seven years ago when she went to university, but now her estranged father needs her help. At least returning means spending time with the only good thing in town—her best friend, Luke. Luke always knew Emily needed to be free of their hometown, so he withheld his true feelings. Even though she has returned, he knows she will never stay. He tries hard to respect the boundaries of their friendship but every moment they spend together makes it harder to deny their connection. Self-control dissipates. One kiss turns into two…. But is Luke really the man Emily remembers? When Emily discovers Luke has betrayed her trust, they could lose the most precious thing of all—each other. **This is a stand alone romance with medium heat**. less

She yearns for the past. He wants a better future. Can they learn to love the present together? When thirty-something Makayla’s long-term boyfriend breaks it off, she is left broken hearted. Her best friends seize the opportunity and book a bus tour up the west coast of Australia. They hope distance will give her perspective, but she can’t see past what she’s lost. Tyler needs a break from work and seeks something more fulfilling, even if he has no idea what that is... moreShe yearns for the past. He wants a better future. Can they learn to love the present together? When thirty-something Makayla’s long-term boyfriend breaks it off, she is left broken hearted. Her best friends seize the opportunity and book a bus tour up the west coast of Australia. They hope distance will give her perspective, but she can’t see past what she’s lost. Tyler needs a break from work and seeks something more fulfilling, even if he has no idea what that is. When his mates plan the trip of a lifetime he decides to tag along. He’s sure it will get him out of his rut, and in turn, help him set a course for his future. No one is prepared for the planning mishap that finds Makayla and Tyler sharing a room. They are opposites in just about every way and are definitely not interested in each other. Add a fouled mouthed cockatoo to the equation and the perfect trip is not so perfect. Or is it? **This is a standalone romance with medium heat**. less