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Whitsunday Romance #2
Summer by the Jewel Sea
Having a baby is not on Frankie’s list of things to do. A new job and a romantic existence with Simon on his farm in the Whitsundays is enough happiness to last her a lifetime.
However, even the best-laid plans can go askew and when fate is taken out of her hands, her relaxed, peaceful days disappear. Some additions are easier than others though and as the heat of summer settles in there is more than just the volatile weather to deal with.
Summer by the Jewel Sea is a story of creating a family, making friends, and a continuing romance, set amidst the tropical north of Queensland.
However, even the best-laid plans can go askew and when fate is taken out of her hands, her relaxed, peaceful days disappear. Some additions are easier than others though and as the heat of summer settles in there is more than just the volatile weather to deal with.
Summer by the Jewel Sea is a story of creating a family, making friends, and a continuing romance, set amidst the tropical north of Queensland.
190 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2022
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About the author
Rhonda Forrest
35 books79 followersAn 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 garden, overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.
Readers can connect with Rhonda via her website www.rhondaforrest.com, Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valeenapress.
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 garden, overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.
Readers can connect with Rhonda via her website www.rhondaforrest.com, Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valeenapress.
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September 8, 2023
Frankie loved her life with Simon on his farm in Dingo Beach; the last two years had been perfect. Simon had two grown children already - Eli, and fifteen year old Amelia. They'd decided not to have children so when Frankie found she was pregnant, she thought Simon would be cranky. But he was the opposite, as were Frankie's parents and their friends. And when baby Charlotte arrived in dramatic fashion, Frankie and Simon fell in love with the bright eyed little girl. But the arrival of a surly young woman who wasn't expected, shocked both Frankie and Simon...
When Cyclone Debbie descended on the Whitsundays, with Dingo Beach directly in its path, Frankie was terrified. What would happen as the wild, damaging winds and torrential rains hit their farm, their beautiful beach and all they held dear?
Summer by the Jewel Sea is the 2nd in the Whitsunday Romance trilogy by Aussie author Rhonda Forrest and I loved it. I was stuck in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie on the 1st April 2017, and it was frightening for us - so I can visualise what was happening while Debbie was higher up the coast of Queensland. Summer by the Jewel Sea is a well written, heartwarming story, and I'm looking forward to #3 soon. Highly recommended.
With thanks to the author for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
When Cyclone Debbie descended on the Whitsundays, with Dingo Beach directly in its path, Frankie was terrified. What would happen as the wild, damaging winds and torrential rains hit their farm, their beautiful beach and all they held dear?
Summer by the Jewel Sea is the 2nd in the Whitsunday Romance trilogy by Aussie author Rhonda Forrest and I loved it. I was stuck in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie on the 1st April 2017, and it was frightening for us - so I can visualise what was happening while Debbie was higher up the coast of Queensland. Summer by the Jewel Sea is a well written, heartwarming story, and I'm looking forward to #3 soon. Highly recommended.
With thanks to the author for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
December 24, 2022
A quick (150 page) summer read set in the Whitsundays during cyclone season.
There is a surprising amount of story crammed into the 150 pages with well flushed out characters and a well depicted setting (I felt like booking a holiday to the Whitsundays after reading). This was such an easy read - easily read in one sitting.
A nice read to get you into the holiday mode and it was lovely to support a local and self-published author.
Reading Challenge
Aussie Readers 2022 December "Matthew Reilly" Challenge: Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. Read a self published novel
There is a surprising amount of story crammed into the 150 pages with well flushed out characters and a well depicted setting (I felt like booking a holiday to the Whitsundays after reading). This was such an easy read - easily read in one sitting.
A nice read to get you into the holiday mode and it was lovely to support a local and self-published author.
Reading Challenge
Aussie Readers 2022 December "Matthew Reilly" Challenge: Matthew's his first novel was Contest, which he wrote at the age of 19 while still at university studying law. Matthew self-published Contest in 1996 after being rejected by all the major publishers. Read a self published novel
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