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
‘New Year’s Eve is a quirky Aussie romance where the ruggedness of rural Queensland and the complexities of family relationships surround a heroine learning to trust and love others as well as herself.’ Beth Falzon, Reviewer
'If you’ve ever walked into a small-town pub and wondered what kind of stories live within its walls, New Year’s Eve is the book for you. This contemporary fiction paints a vivid picture of rural Queensland life, filtered through the witty defiance of Eve, a woman who did her best to leave her hometown behind but is called back when her family needs her. Todman is a master of character construction: as her family’s pub and its characters gradually peel back the layers of Eve and her past decisions, so too does the book reveal the complexity of her family and friends. There are pieces of this book that will resonate with everyone: a mother with impossibly high hopes, a father who hides his troubles to spare his family, small-town scandals and grievances, one love for the future and another to leave behind, and the uncomfortable process of fixing the mistakes you ran from.' Kasey Delben, Editor & 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
‘Delightful chaos, plenty of laughs, and an undeniably good time.’ Karina May, author That Island Feeling, Never Ever Forever,
Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast
‘This charming Aussie-based romance takes the reader on a relatable journey where happily ever afters and career dreams collide. Vividly capturing the energy of Sydney and filled with fun behind-the-scenes movie insights, delightful characters and one unruly dog, My Hot Housemate is a light-hearted, feel-good rom-com that is sure to make you smile.’ Amy Hutton, author Love from Scratch
'I loved Susannah Hardy’s debut novel, Loving Lizzie March, and her second, My Hot Housemate, is equally delightful. From the first page I found myself laughing out loud. Full of humour, heartbreak, and sassy three-dimensional characters, Susannah’s writing is clever, assured and fast paced. She is a must-read author for me.’ Lisa Darcy, author Lily’s Little Flower Shop, Should You Keep a Secret?, My Big Greek Holiday, Christmas Actually
