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Rhonda Forrest

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An Australian voice creating compelling contemporary fiction - from bush to beach, steamy romances, riveting history and eclectic characters.

Rhonda Forrest is an Australian teacher and author who writes captivating contemporary and historical fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes.

After bringing up three daughters and traversing several different careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History to high school students. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels.

Rhonda currently lives with her husband between two Queensland homes: one on Tamborine Mountain, the other a century-old cottage with a rambling
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Winter on the Mountain by Rhonda Forrest
" Thank you so much! I'm over the moon that you loved this book as much as I loved writing it. The mountain is a beautiful setting, and it's great to sh ...more "
Winter on the Mountain by Rhonda Forrest
"This is a beautiful story!

Sally Andrews, a fairly new author of historical fiction, met Tom Mitchell, a historian, at the cemetery on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland - an unusual place to meet someone, but Sally's grandmother, Nana Iris, was to bla" Read more of this review »
Winter on the Mountain by Rhonda Forrest
"Winter on the Mountain is a lovely story and such an interesting read.

The research and care that Rhonda Forrest has put into the historical aspects of this novel are exceptional. I especially enjoyed learning about a part of Australia’s WWII history " Read more of this review »
Tides of Belonging by Rhonda Forrest
" Thank you for your lovely words and review, Brenda. It's great that you enjoyed this book as much as I did writing it and I'm very lucky to have that ...more "
Tides of Belonging by Rhonda Forrest
"Irish nurse Eileen MacCullagh had arrived in Brisbane for a symposium which would help with her future career. She's dedicated, meticulous and driven; only in her late twenties, but what she's aiming for in her career would set her up for life. After" Read more of this review »
Tides of Belonging by Rhonda Forrest
" Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I'm so glad I could take you on that road trip with Jock and Eileen! ...more "
Tides of Belonging by Rhonda Forrest
"Another fabulous story in the wonderful series this one is very moving and emotional as Eileen MacCullagh arrives on Stradbroke Island for a holiday with her sisters Kat and Grace after a symposium in Brisbane, Eileen is the sister who has her life m" Read more of this review »
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I thoroughly enjoyed this cosy mystery. It featured great characters and was written in such a way that I felt like I was right there alongside them. It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to read, and this book was a wonderful way to ease back ...more
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" Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. I'm over the moon that you enjoyed Winter on the Mountain so much. Thank you and happy reading! ...more "
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" Thank you for such a wonderful review and I love that you grew to like the main character, Ella. Happy reading in 2026! "
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