Susan Mackie

Can one bad decision change your life? While recuperating from her biggest mistake, Harriet’s had time to plan a fresh start, away from the city. With a business plan on her laptop and determination in her heart, she leaves Sydney, heading north. It’s a long drive and she’s only just...

A lovely rural drama with plenty of romance and steam... Mandy White, Australia. Rose Gordon knew the farm would be hers when Charlie died. Strong and sassy, Rose is the sole heir to five generations of cattle country and the magnificent Barrington Homestead. But Charlie’s will is not as she...

Before Rose Gordon came home to Barrington in Book One—Charlie’s Will—there was Debbie Webb and Jamie Tait. Despite being high school sweethearts, Debbie left Barrington for university in Sydney, then further study and work in London. She hasn’t been home for five years. Jamie stayed to...

What does it take to help a little girl believe in Christmas? Little Evie Scott (almost six) wants proof that Santa is real. Her Mum, Samantha and partner Jamie are determined Evie should have her very first truly magical Christmas. But Evie isn’t the only one wishing for better things. Young...

Samantha slips into town under cover of darkness, seeking safety. When Jamie finds her, feelings he thought long-dead, resurface. Samantha arrives in town with her small daughter, the clothes on their backs and a scrap of paper with a Barrington address. Jamie finds them by the side of the road...

A warm-hearted story that also generously highlights novels written by other authors. There is so much to enjoy in this tale of friendship and love. Uniquely Australian, yet told in a companionable style, reminiscent of Maeve Binchy. Julie, Goodreads, Amazon. Twelve books, nine friends, four...

Meggie Hamilton is loving small town life in Barrington, but sometimes it's a juggling act. Her relationship with veterinarian Max Masters is developing and she's keen to spend more time with him. A lot more time. But she has an exciting new business, and needs to get it off the ground to...

He's the new Vet with something to hide. She's got a wedding to organize. Meggie’s in Barrington for her brother’s wedding, local Vet Angus Hamilton. After working overseas for years, she hasn’t told her family she’s not going back. And she hasn’t told them why. Max is the Locum Vet...

The Barrington girl-posse continue their monthly book club meetings, and somehow it becomes an incubator for new business ideas. And relationships. Rachael struggles daily with her grief, and attends to share memories of her daughter. But book club gives her so much more. Judith arrives...

Buying the old courthouse near the Barrington Tops ragged mountain ranges was a fresh start for Nicole and daughter Lucy. Renovating the run-down building into a home and B & B accommodation would help them recover from the trauma they had endured. Nik promised Lucy it would be just the two of...

The Bee Whisperer’s appearance in Barrington has tongues wagging and the small-town rumour mill working overtime. School term begins with a massive bee swarm. Principal Alex Macintosh needs help and Ayla Forrest arrives at just the right time. But what she does next blows him away. Ayla is...