Reviews for New Year's Eve:
‘I was completely swept away by the ambience of time and place in this addictive debut. Secrets and memories intertwine to reveal surprises that kept me guessing until the very end. I laughed and I cried as I fell in love with these characters. New Year’s Eve is a clever reminder that we all have stories to tell and that pain, as well as happiness, can coexist.’ Kelly Anne Shaw, Reviewer
‘A delightful Aussie small town romance that explores the dynamics of family, friendship, career, and love. Funny and refreshing, but also heartfelt, New Year’s Eve is a story I won’t forget.’ Angie Faye Martin, Author of 'Melaleuca'
‘Sarah Todman transports us to Western Queensland for a story that goes to the heart of growing up under the microscope of small town life. Eve Anderson’s return to the community and pub she left behind 12 years ago is a wild rollercoaster ride. I was wiping away tears of frustration with her, laughing at the high jinx of pub life, and aching to give her a hug as she stood on the threshold between old and new lives. New Year’s Eve is full of sharply observed characters straight out of the front bar and the back yards of bush towns around Australia, and they will stay in your memory long after you’ve turned the last page.’ Sally Gall, Rural Journalist
Reviews for Forgotten:
‘A woman rediscovering who she is but more importantly, what she wants, Forgotten tackles an impossible dilemma and will leave you thinking long after you read the last page.’ Kylie Orr, Author
‘Wise, warm and witty, Forgotten examines the metamorphosis of motherhood through the eyes of Ava, who wakes after an accident to find she’s forgotten the past decade. Ava stumbles to reconcile the life she’s woken into, complete with a new husband and a preschooler, with the woman she believes she is. The premise is relatable to the point of being visceral and poses the question that all mothers have asked themselves: What happened to my life? It encourages us to consider that—although our lives may never return to the way they were before children—if we have the courage and support, we may be able to build something richer. With profound themes and a light touch, Casey Nott delivers a story with well-drawn characters, authentic relationships and a narrative voice that reads like a best friend. An enjoyable and life-affirming debut that I will be recommending to all the mothers I know. I can’t wait to see what this talented writer delivers next.’ Anne Freeman, Author of 'Me That You See'
Reviews for Me That You See:
‘Pacy, racy and so much fun! Anne Freeman’s open, unreserved style is like catching up with friends. Pure escapism, with a side of humour, you’ll fly through this.’ Ali Lowe, Author of 'The Trivia Night' and 'The Running Club'
‘A spicy delight of a story that hooked me from the first page. Me That You See gives a peek behind the cameras into a world of both empowerment and challenge. With a diverse and well-defined cast of characters, there are powerful moments around friendship, trust, and love, with a creeping threat that will leave you shuddering. This book was satisfyingly unexpected, with plenty of surprises that shunned any predictability. As with Anne’s first book, I was left with a yearning to stay with the characters and see what next unfolds for them. For me, that’s a sign of a great book.’ Jo Dixon, award-winning Author of 'The House of Now and Then'
‘Anne is a natural-born storyteller. Her authorial voice is simultaneously familiar and relatable, yet her rich vocabulary and the way she forms sentences, as well as her knowledge of the topic she writes about, means that readers gain a whole new understanding of the mysterious and exclusive world of webcamming. Her research about this fascinating profession is expertly and seamlessly woven into the narrative. It’s no wonder she shortlisted in the Hawkeye Prize! Lexi and all of the characters are so well drawn, realistic and lovable; her dialogue is punchy, witty, and full of innuendo; and the suspense and tension she established kept me racing through the chapters. And those sex scenes! Quirky, original, and never a cliché. Loved the book, love the author!’ Camille Booker, award-winning Author of 'What if You Fly?'
Reviews for Returning to Adelaide:
'Anne writes at a rollicking pace with never a dull moment, or a dull character. I was completely invested in the life of Adelaide Jones from the very first page. Every twist and turn had me captivated and some of the characters had me laughing out loud. This novel is an absolute joy to read, and at the same time grapples with very real and challenging themes that people, and especially mothers of young children, cannot avoid and must find a way through. Sometimes those challenges make us lose something of ourselves and sometimes they help us return to ourselves. I thoroughly recommend this book.' Marion Osmond, Reviewer
'The characters in Returning to Adelaide are so vibrant and full of life. I didn’t know how invested I was until I realised I’d read the second half of the book in one sitting! I didn’t want Adelaide’s story to end but I couldn’t stop reading.' David Bowley, Reviewer
'I finished reading Returning to Adelaide in a day and a half. What an incredible novel! Anne has a wonderful way with words, bringing everything vividly to life. The characters were wonderful and the images of Greece were evocative. I loved escaping into this story. Enjoyable and totally addictive!' Bronwyn White, Reviewer
Reviews for My Hot Housemate:
‘A laugh-out loud rom-com for readers of Emily Henry and Rachel Johns, Hardy hits all the right notes with her self-doubting protagonist Indie. With her LA dream in tatters after her fiancé cheats on her, Indie finds herself back in Sydney unemployed and dog sitting for her bestie. When she learns she is sharing her house and dog sitting roles with the handsome but rude Jem Taylor, whom she once kissed at a wedding, things start to go awry. Their mishaps and misunderstandings make for an engaging and fast-paced tale which is as much about Indie’s critical inner voice and poor self-esteem as it is about her career and love life. A relatable tale for any woman who looks inwards only to find herself inadequate. The perfect long weekend read.’ Jo Skinner, Author
'Loveable characters, sexual tension that leaps from the page and a laugh-out-loud dog. My Hot Housemate is all these things and more.' Penelope Janu, Author
‘Fun, flirty, feel-good romance! I couldn’t stop turning the pages.’ Natalie Murray, author Love Just In
