From the bestselling author of Red Dust comes the inspirational story of a young woman battling to save the family farm no matter what it takesIn the tradition of Rachael Treasure and from the bestselling author of Red Dust, Blue Skies tells the inspirational story of a young woman battling to save the family farm no matter what it takes. Armed with a degree in Agribusiness, Amanda Greenfield dreams of employing all the skills she's learned in college to help her father turn the family farm from a debt-ridden, run-down basket case into a thriving enterprise. Then tragedy strikes with the death of Amanda's mother in a car accident. Wracked by grief and guilt, and wearied by the long struggle to keep Kyleena a going concern, Amanda's father argues that they should sell up and get on with their lives away from the vagaries of drought and fluctuating stock and crop yields. Having inherited half the farm from her beloved mother, whom she also grieves for, Amanda determines to summon all her strength, grit, and know how to save Kyleena. Along the way she faces mixed fortunes in both love and life.

Blue Skies

Literature & Fiction

McDonald, Fleur

Literary

Arena

After the tragic death of her husband in a light-plane accident, Gemma Sinclair is left with the daunting task of managing the vast outback station he has bequeathed her. But she remains haunted by Adam's dying words, not to mention persistent whispers that his death was not an accident.

Red Dust

Genre Fiction

Allen& Unwin

From a rural author living the same farming life as her heroines comes the inspirational story of a young woman battling to save the family farm, no matter what it takesArmed with an honors degree in agribusiness, Amanda Greenfield dreams of employing all the skills she learned at college to help her father turn the family farm from debt-ridden and run-down into a thriving enterprise. Then tragedy strikes with the death of Amanda's mother in a car accident. Wracked by grief and guilt, and wearied by the long struggle to keep Kyleena a going concern, Amanda's father argues that they should sell up and get on with their lives away from the vagaries of drought and fluctuating stock and crop yields. Having inherited half the farm from her beloved mother, Amanda determines to summon all her strength, grit, and know-how to save Kyleena. Just as things are looking up in both life and love, she comes face to face with mysterious and unexpected obstacles.

When Anna and Matt finally buy their dream farm, their struggles aren't quite over, in an exciting new novel full of romance and mystery from the author of Red Dust and Blue Skies
Anna and Matt Butler were childhood sweethearts with a dream of owning their own land, a dream they achieved through hard work and determination. But as the seasons conspire against them and Matt is involved in a terrible accident, the couple face financial ruin and the loss of their farm. As they fight for everything they hold dear, they suddenly find themselves caught up in events much bigger and more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. This is a story about maintaining faith in yourself, staying true to your ideals, and, most of all, the belief that some things are worth fighting for.

Purple Roads

When marketing executive Tessa Mathison leaves London to attend her great-aunt's funeral in Australia, her life is in turmoil. An indiscretion during a boozy night out has resulted in Tessa's reputation being tarnished within London's cliquey marketing scene, and soon after she arrives in her homeland she discovers she's been sacked. Tessa's childhood home, Danjar Plains, is an isolated station which holds some bad memories for her. She plans to escape it as soon as the funeral is over, but then an unusual request from her Aunt Violet makes it impossible for her to leave. When charismatic and charming Brendan McKensie introduces himself to Tessa, staying at Danjar Plains no longer seems such a hardship. As various secrets begin to unravel, Tessa realizes letting go of her heart may hold the key to unlocking both her past and her future. From the author of the bestselling outback sagas, Red Dust, Blue Skies, and Purple Roads, this moving novel is about making peace with the past, overcoming fear and insecurity, and the healing power of love.

Silver Clouds

Anna and Matt Butler were childhood sweethearts with a dream of owning their own land, a dream they achieved through hard work and determination. But as the seasons conspire against them and Matt is involved in a terrible accident, the couple face financial ruin and the loss of their farm. As they fight for everything they hold dear, they suddenly find themselves caught up in events much bigger and more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Purple Roads is a story about maintaining faith in yourself, staying true to your ideals and, most of all, the belief that some things are worth fighting for.

Laura Murphy will need to call on all her grit and determination to retain her beloved farm—but will her fierce self reliance close her off to the possibility of love? Since inheriting Nambina, the property that's been in her family for generations, Laura Murphy has worked wonders. Rather than just focus on farming she has set up a successful school teaching women the basics of managing a property, from fencing and mustering to handling the financial side of the business. But the notoriously self-reliant Laura is lonely and still scarred by a tragedy from her past. She's also grappling with the hostility of her nearest neighbor and former best friend, Meghan Hunter. The fact that Laura's ex-boyfriend Josh is Meghan's brother only makes things worse. When a lawyer contacts Laura saying his clients may have a claim over Nambina, her entire world is turned upside down, and she has to call on all her determination to hold on to the property she's worked so hard to build. In the process she realizes she must reach out to friends and loved ones or risk losing everything.

Crimson Dawn

Romance

Contemporary

When suspicions are wrongly aimed at Amelia following the theft of proceeds from the local rodeo, she must work with a skeptical rural detective to clear her name—and that of the man she loves After finishing university, Amelia Bennett returns to Jervois and promptly falls in love with the wonderful—if broke and slightly stubborn—Paul Barnes. Now she's determined to lose her old reputation for being unreliable by proving herself as the treasurer of the local rodeo committee and making the forthcoming rodeo a huge success. Flushed with triumph on the evening of the best rodeo in the town's history, Amelia is driving the record proceeds into town when she becomes the victim of a terrifying crash and grab. Injured and distraught after her ordeal, she's even more devastated when she later finds out that she and Paul are the objects of gossip and suspicion in town. To prove her innocence and that of the man she loves, Amelia must convince a skeptical rural detective that her account of what happened does add up and that he must help her track down the real culprits.

Emerald Springs

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

An enthralling rural saga about a young woman who must come to terms with past mistakes in order to find happiness and love When marketing executive Tessa Mathison leaves London to attend her great aunt's funeral in Australia, her life is in turmoil. An indiscretion during a boozy night out has resulted in Tessa's name being mud in London's cliquey marketing scene, and soon after she arrives in her homeland she discovers she's been fired. Tessa's childhood home, Danjar Plains, is an isolated station which holds some bad memories for her. She plans to escape it as soon as the funeral is over, but an unusual request in her Aunt Violet's will makes it impossible for her to leave. When charismatic and charming Brendan McKenzie introduces himself to Tessa, staying at Danjar Plains no longer seems such a hardship. As various secrets begin to unravel, Tessa realizes letting go of her heart may hold the key to unlocking both her past and her future.

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Books by McDonald, Fleur

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Blue Skies

Red Dust

Blue Skies

Purple Roads

Silver Clouds

Purple Roads

Crimson Dawn

Emerald Springs

Silver Clouds

Crimson Dawn