Congratulations Rachael Johns
on the release of
Outback Sisters
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A signed paperback copy of Outback Sisters.
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Bunyip Bay.
Frankie and Simone are sisters and best friends. Could a new man in town drive a wedge between them for the first time ever?
Cafe owner Frankie has been unlucky in love all her life. It’s hard in a small town like Bunyip Bay to meet prospective partners. Her sister, Simone, lost the love of her live years before and is now devoted to raising their two teenage girls, leaving little time for romance. When Frankie is kissed by a handsome stranger who calls her Simone, it’s a case of mistaken identity – but who is this man and how does he know Simone?
Logan Knight is in town to meet up with a woman he has met online. Although raised on a farm with his brother Angus, he has travelled the world as a journalist and is now looking forward to meeting a girl and settling down. The girl in the cafe was an amazing kisser – but not the one he thought he was meeting!
Reclusive farmer Angus wants nothing to do with Logan’s plans for improving the property’s finances and finding a partner – until he meets the sisters at a wedding. Who is attracted to whom? More importantly, can Frankie and Simone sort out their feelings for the two brothers without destroying their very close bond?
Over to Rachael…
It’s no secret I’m a sucker for romance, especially romance in the country! So things like Farmer Wants a Wife (who else is addicted to that show?) and sites for the purpose of rural matchmaking always hook me. It was the latter that helped inspire OUTBACK SISTERS (which was brainstormed on a road trip with author Fiona Palmer but that’s another story). It can be hard to find love at the best of times, but especially in the bush, so I can understand why people turn to online opportunities.
OUTBACK SISTER begins with a mix-up resulting from a rural dating site and is the story of sisters Frankie and Simone (and the two men that vie for their attentions). I had a lot of fun writing TWO heroines and TWO heroes, but it was also a juggle doing so.
Frankie and Simone are about as close as sisters can get at the beginning of the story but their feelings for the boys threaten this relationship as the story progresses.
Oh and did I mention those “boys” are also brothers!! Therefore in addition to the romance and rural issues explored in OUTBACK SISTERS, it is also a story about sibling rivalry and those complicated family relationships.
Whether you’re new to the Bunyip Bay series or are an old-timer eager to visit again, I hope you’ll enjoy the read. Here’s a little sneak peek.
Excerpt from Outback Sisters by Rachael Johns
‘I’m sorry to put you in this position,’ he said, reaching out and brushing his thumb against her cheek.
She caught his hand in hers and smiled back. ‘There’s two of us playing this game.’ And the guilt wasn’t going to stop her. ‘I told her I was going on a date today.’
His eyes widened. ‘You did?’
‘Yep. She asked me to go visit Aunty Esther with her and I had to tell her I was busy.’
‘What exactly did you say?’
‘That I’d met someone on Rural Matchmakers and was meeting them for lunch. At least this way I’m partly being honest.’
‘What did she say?’
‘Oh, she and the girls were happy for me. They wanted details. I told them your name was Clive.’
‘What?’ He coughed as if the last mouthful of his drink had gone down the wrong way. ‘Where did Clive come from?’
‘I dunno.’ She gave him a sheepish smile. ‘It just popped into my head.’
‘Couldn’t you have come up with something more macho?’
She laughed. ‘Like what?’
He thought a moment. ‘Like Jake, or Mitch, or Hunter. Hell, Bruce would be better than Clive. I don’t look like a Clive, do I?’
‘No, I promise you don’t. You’re way better looking than a Clive.’
‘Why thank you.’ He puffed up his chest, making her laugh again. Then he reached over and took her hand, his expression turning serious. ‘Try not to beat yourself up. We’re not doing anything wrong here. Neither of us are seeing anyone else – and you just don’t want to hurt your sister so are biding your time waiting for the right moment to tell her. You’re a good person, Frankie. And a very sexy one as well.’
She rolled her eyes but couldn’t help the glow she felt at his words. It was weird feeling so happy and so reprehensible at the same time.
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So happy Frankie and Simone’s story came out! It’s got some fabulous reviews already. Congrats Rachael Johns, can’t wait yo read it
We need more Bunyip Bay in our day!
Rachael Johns yet another book that resonates a bond of sisters and love on the horizon.. but know online there are true loves. I met mine there. X
Rachael you know how much I love your books, can’t wait to read this new one 😊
Looking forward to reading this. I have read all the others. I think your characters have a lot of dry wit to them. Good to read about sisters…I need some extra special insight as my sister and I are currently at loggerheads ( both aged 60+).
Would love to be able to add to the Rachael Johns collection in our school library, the outback series is a very popular one here.
WOOOOHOOOO I think there may need to be another one again Rach - Congratulations on another great book xx
such glowing comments and reviews Rachael, you have done it again!
I love Rachael Johns’ books! An amazing author with such talent! I’d love to win this book, I’m looking forward to reading this series! Congrats on the release 😊
I’m really loving these Australian romance books which I’ve only recently discovered, especially when many of the areas I’ve been too. Congratulations on your latest release, it must be wonderful to see your hard work being on the bookshelves.
You’ve hit the ground running with this one. Congratulations Rach. Looking forward to meeting you in Sydney. Perhaps I may not need to bring a copy to be signed…tee hee!
I might have excess baggage when flying back to Victoria after that weekend🍰🍾🍧🍹💅🏼👠💄👛👗🍽🍸🍮🛍
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Interesting. 2 outback sisters and 2 outback brothers. Where will it end? Just loving Australian Rural Romance, also recently discovered.
CONGRATULATIONS Meryl! You won a signed copy of Outback Sisters. Rachael will be in touch. And thank you everyone for leaving a comment and for your support!
Thank you so much. I’m very excited and can’t wait to get my copy. You ladies are keeping me busy with all your novels. Just as well I’m now retired and have a little time to read.
what hear about book going to be good read love reading Australian romance books
I know 2 sisters who married 2 brothers. This is going to be so much fun to read.
I cannot wait to dive into this book!
Nearly finished Patrerson girls and cannot wait to get back into Bunyip Bay.
Another great read to look forward too!
Congratulations on your new book Racheal. I look forward to reading it
Oh! I have been waiting excitedly for this new addition to the Bunyip Bay family! Thank you Rachael, for once again bringing the wonderful set of characters in the small town into our living rooms, and congrats on the new book! Can’t wait to read it!
So many possible twists and turns and opportunities for trouble in this storyline, I love it. Can’t wait to read this one, huge fan of yours
Love the bunyip bay books they are so life like have the hopes and dreams we have they can be so many sequels to it
Another book that i can’t wait to read, I’m holding out so my boys have something to get me that i want for my birthday
Congratulations, Rachael on your New Release. Love your books, Can’t wait to have this on in my collection to read. I have a sister so I love reading stories about sisters and my Cousin’s who are sisters married two brothers, I look forward to this one!!
Congrats on your new book looking forward to reading all about the adventures that the brothers and sisters get up to. I know there will be some heart warming and soul searching for them all. Keep up the wonderful stories. I can go to my special chair and just forget about the world for an hour or two or three.
Onya Rach !!! 😉
Can’t wait, another great read no doubt 📚📖
Yay, I’m so excited to learn more about Bunyip Bay! Love your work Rachael!!!
Thanks to everyone for your lovely messages!! Good luck in the contest
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Absolutely loved reading all the Bunyip Bay books!! Great work Rachael
Can’t wait to read Outback Sisters. I love Rachael Johns books. Can’t wait to read more about what is happening in Bunyip Bay. Congrats to Rachael on an other book release. :)x
I’d love to win this! Love the Outback series & all Rachel Johns books
Loved the Bunyip Bay books and can’t wait to read this one. Would be great to take away on my upcoming holiday!
I just love your books Rachael, can not wait to read this book, keep up the good writing.
Can’t wait to read this love this series and all of Rachel’s books.
It’s so great to be back in Bunyip Bay again 😊. Thanks Rachael for listening to your readers and allowing us to revisit our favourite sea side country town.
To go back to Bunyip Bay to see the future for Frankie and Simone will be a highlight for me. Congrats Rachael on the release on the book.
Congrats on another fantastic Bunyip Bay addition. I’ve been looking forward to Frankie and Simone’s stories for ages 💗
Rachael johns you are a amazing writer I absolutely love reading your books and I so can’t wait to read your latest one.
I really ‘hope’ that sisters do not allow a boy to come between them! Who would make the awesome cakes then?
I would love this for my Grandma! She loves your books as much as me! Can’t wait to read it!
Congrats on the release of your new book, I love all of your books and have been storking our local Kmart (the only book store in town) for it to come in
I can’t wait to get my hands on yet another one of your awesome books. I’m sure I will have a few late nights reading once again, but they will be worth it. Love your books
Thanks Rachael for yet another awesome novel! My mum and I absolutely love reading your books, and although we have always been close, they have created an even more special bond between us. We love reading your books together, having a good old chin wag about our favourite characters and interacting with you on your Facebook page. Thank you! xxxxoooo
Will start reading Outback Ghost this week then can’t wait to get stuck into Outback Sisters. This Bunyip Bay series has been such fun to read.
Congrats on your new release, Rachael!
Sisters. My sister wanted to wear Goth bridesmaid gear at my wedding? She huffed and puffed and flounced down the stairs in a flummery of organza - and I never loved her more. She told me later she’d never felt so beautiful - despite the boots.
Once again, you have outdone yourself Rachael,Outback Sisters is a ripper and loved every word , couldn’t wait to come to Perth and get a hard copy so got a Ebook , can’t beat a real paper book and a signed one is the best 😍,
I have been waiting for this book. I was intrigued by what stories Rachael would create for Frankie and Simone, even back when I read my first Bunyip bay book. The Bunyip Bay series is still my favourite reading of the Australian rural romance I have read so far. Great work Rachael!
I swear I left a message before but it seems to have vanished 😉 Anyway, just wanted to say thanks heaps to all your comments - I would love to answer them all individually but there are so many (yay) I could write another book in the time it would take me to do so. So please accept this blanket thanks for all your kind words about my Bunyip Bay series. Good luck to you all in the contest. xox
Congratulations! Rachael on the release of your book.Who wouldn’t love a signed book from such a talented Author.
Congratulations on another new release. I am ordering and reading your novels through the local library, another 44 people ahead of me, but am reading man drought at the moment
Looking foirward to continuing on with this series - have read all the others
Thank you for writing rural romance, I love it and my library is getting bigger by the minute. Outback sisters sounds a bit like my family as I have 2 brothers who married 2 two sisters…..
I would love to win this book, thank you for the opportunity you are a gem……
Keep up the great novels
Cheers Jenny
I love all your book and reading this one at the moment and loving it, never stop writing 😀
Congratulations Rachel on another story.. There is really nothing like getting carried away in an Australian outback story, feel so real as they take you through each journey from start to finish ard leave you wanting more when the last page is read.. All the best! You deserve it!
Congratulations Rachael on another book. Can’t wait to give it a go !
Absolutely love the Bunyip Bay books! This Iam sure will be another fantastic read!
Can’t wait to read another one of Rachael’s amazing books! Sisters really are the best, don’t know what I would do without mine
What a wonderful book! If I won this I would give it to my sister as a cherished read for her upcoming 40th birthday!. Sounds amazing and thank you for writing it!
So excited for a new book to read now the weathers cooling down. I love relaxing with a good book, and I’m with out a doubt that I’ll enjoy Outback Sisters