Spotlight is on Annie Seaton this week,
and we’re showcasing Loving Lucy.

Annie Seaton – Romance in exotic locations.

There’s an excerpt from Loving Lucy too…

I live in Australia, on the beautiful north coast of New South Wales. I sit in my writing chair and look out over the tranquil Pacific Ocean. Retired from the world of full time work, I am fulfilling my lifelong dream of writing, and currently have eighteen books published including my first print single title with Pan Macmillan Australia, with more to come in 2016.

I write contemporary romance and love telling the stories that always have a happily ever after.

I live with my own hero of many years. Our two children are now grown up and married, and we have two beautiful grandchildren. We share our home with our new puppy, Toby, and two white cats.

ANNIE’S CURRENT RURAL RELEASE

In the ancient lands of Kakadu, it’s not just the crocodiles you should be afraid of...

Helicopter pilot Ellie Porter loves her job. Soaring above the glorious Kakadu National Park, she feels freed from the heavy losses of her beloved family farm and the questions around her father’s suicide. But when a search-and-rescue mission on the boundary of the older property reveals unusual excavation works, Ellie vows to investigate.

The last thing she needs is her bad-tempered co-pilot, Kane McLaren, interfering. The son of the current owners of the farm, her attraction to him is a distraction she can’t afford, especially when someone threatens to put a stop to her inquiries – by any means necessary.

Ellie will have to trust Kane if she is to have any hope of uncovering the truth of what is really going on.

Between Ellie’s damage and Kane’s secrets, can they find a way to open up to each other before the shadowy forces shut her up…for good?

Kakadu Sunset is available in eBook and paperback from all good retailers.
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ANNIE HAS CHOSEN TO SHARE AN EXCERPT FROM
Loving Lucy

 

The four Peterkin cousins have been called home to Prickle Creek for Christmas, and suspect their grandmother has an ulterior motive.

First home is Lucy, advertising art director who is about to land a contract that will launch her career. Lucy works on the proposal between farm chores, and counts down the days until she can get back to the city, away from the red dust, the flies and the prickles underfoot. But in the city there is no Garth, the man she left behind when she was eighteen. No matter how hard it had been to leave back then, she’d had no intention of getting stuck in this two-bit town forever.
Can Garth convince Lucy that love can overcome all obstacles put in their way?

 

 

 

A note from Annie:

About twenty years ago, my husband introduced me to the Pilliga scrub. We took our two children camping and we all soaked in the bores beneath the moon and heard scary stories about the Pilliga Princess. We camped on a property owned by a couple whose love story fired my desire to write a story. It took twenty years but here it is.

To Ted and Julia… The Gran and Pop of this story.

I have suggested their story to an ABC photographer who is researching love in the outback…so fingers crossed.

Annie

Excerpt from Loving Lucy by Annie Seaton

‘Okay, so what’s the go, Lucy-Lou?’ His eyes were intent on hers.

‘The go?’ she repeated.

‘What’s happening at Prickle Farm? Why the big family visit? No one comes near the place for years, and then all of a sudden, you’re all home. Is everyone okay?’

A sliver of unease ran down her spine. Why was he so interested? It was more than a friendly enquiry. She leaned back and folded her arms. ‘So, what’s it to you? Are you interested because you want to buy it?’

‘I’m interested because I care about my neighbours. They’re good people.’ His hazel eyes held hers steadily as his deep voice washed over her. ‘I thought we were mates, Lucy. Why? Do you think I have some sort of hidden motive?’

‘So why do you want it?’

Garth ran his hand though his hair in frustration and she looked up and caught his eyes. They were a deep blue and fringed by dark long eyelashes. ‘The main reason is that I thought it would help your grandparents out, because no one else seemed to be interested until you all came rushing home. Your Pop’s been struggling; the manager they have is less than useless and—’

‘What manager?’ she interrupted. ‘Gran didn’t say anything about a manager.’

‘You haven’t met Brian yet?’

‘No, she hasn’t mentioned any manager.’ Lucy frowned. ‘I got the impression that she and Pop have been running the place and the contractors do the harvesting.’

Garth shook his head. ‘Lucy, your grandfather’s barely been able to walk. Who do you think has been drenching the cattle and getting them in the yard and taking them to the cattle sales? I’ve helped out as much as I could for a while but I have my own place to run.’

Guilt flooded through Lucy and she put her elbows on the table with her chin in her hands. ‘Look Garth, the last few days have been really confusing for me. Lots of family decisions are being made, and I don’t know how you’re involved and why Gran has really got it in for you. Maybe you’d like to tell me why that is?’

‘Maybe I’d like you to trust me like you used to,’ he said enigmatically. He lifted up his coffee cup and held her eyes steadily. His were clear and open, and Lucy tried to ignore the little frissons of warmth running rampant in her lower belly as they stared at each other. Garth was the first to look away. ‘Hell, Lucy. I hate this.’

‘Hate what,’ she asked softly.

‘Arguing with you.’ He shook his head. ‘Let’s just forget the farm for a while. Put it aside till we both calm down. Tell me more about your job. Tell me more about this great idea of yours and what you want me to do.’

Lucy forced aside the worry that Garth’s words had raised in her. Someone—whether it was him or Gran— wasn’t being totally truthful, and she wondered which one of them it was, and why.

‘Okay. Let’s talk my business.’ After all, she did have her own job to worry about and this sudden family stuff had been forced onto her. ‘So do you reckon you can help me out with my campaign?’

‘All if have to do is get my photo taken with semi-naked women?’ That little warm butterfly beat its wings again in her lower belly as his lips tilted in a huge smile. His eyes crinkled at the corners and his perfect teeth flashed white as he stared at her. ‘Sounds like hard work.’

‘Yep, that’s all you have to do. And you’ll get paid.’ Her voice trailed off as his smile disappeared.

‘I don’t expect to be paid, Lucy. I’m happy to help you out. It’ll be fun. So what’s the go? The time frame?’ He leaned forward and she caught a whiff of aftershave mingled with the earthy smell of man. ‘How long are you home for?”

‘Home?’ She shook her head slowly. ‘Sydney’s home, although I’ll . . .’

Garth reached out and took her fingers in his. ‘Although?’

Lucy lifted her chin and looked at him. Despite having doubts earlier, she knew she could trust him. Garth would never do anything to hurt Gran and Pop, but before she told him anything she had some questions she’d like answered.

‘Let’s go back to what we were talking about before. Because before I tell you about my campaign, I have some news. It’s all connected.’

‘Okay. What’s on your mind?’

‘Why is Gran cross with you? And why do you want to buy our farm?’

‘Our farm?’ His eyes were serious now. ‘I thought home was Sydney?’

‘It is, but it won’t be for a while.’ She shook her head, frustrated by his lack of answers. Lucy kept her words measured as she spoke slowly. ‘So why has Gran got it in for you?’

Loving Lucy is available in eBook format.
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Annie has written many romance stories. You can find out more about Annie and her books on her webpage.

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