She swore she'd never trust again. Buying the old courthouse near the Barrington Tops ragged mountain ranges was a fresh start for Nicole and daughter Lucy. Renovating the run-down building into a home and B & B accommodation would help them recover from the trauma they had endured. Nik promised Lucy it would be just the two of them. Always. But the removal truck getting stuck in the driveway on the first day threw them into neighbour Robbie’s path. He sorted the problem, then returned with son Harry to help them unload. Nik instinctively liked him, but she couldn’t trust her instincts. And more importantly, she vowed to keep the promise she’d made to Lucy.

She swore she'd never trust again. Buying the old courthouse near the Barrington Tops ragged mountain ranges was a fresh start for Nicole and daughter Lucy. Renovating the run-down building into a home and B & B accommodation would help them recover from the trauma they had endured. Nik promised Lucy it would be just the two of them. Always. But the removal truck getting stuck in the driveway on the first day threw them into neighbour Robbie's path. He sorted the problem, then returned with son Harry to help them unload. Nik instinctively liked him, but she couldn't trust her instincts. And more importantly, she vowed to keep the promise she'd made to Lucy.

She vowed she'd never trust again. Buying the old courthouse near the Barrington Tops ragged mountain ranges was a fresh start for Nicole and daughter Lucy. Renovating the run-down building into a home and B & B accommodation would help them recover from the trauma they had endured. Nik promised Lucy it would be just the two of them. Always. But the removal truck getting stuck in the driveway on the first day threw them into neighbour Robbie's path. He sorted the problem, then returned with son Harry to help them unload. Nik instinctively liked him, but she couldn't trust her instincts. And more importantly, she vowed to keep the promise she'd made to Lucy.

He's the new Vet with something to hide. She's got a wedding to organise. Meggie’s in Barrington for her brother’s wedding, local Vet Angus Hamilton. After working overseas for years, she hasn’t told her family she’s not going back. And she hasn’t told them why. Max is the Locum Vet hired to help out in the lead up to the wedding and during the honeymoon. But he doesn’t arrive alone. They each need to move on from their past. When their secrets are revealed, will it empower them, or tear them apart?

The Bee Whisperer’s appearance in Barrington has tongues wagging and the small-town rumour mill working overtime. School term begins with a massive bee swarm. Principal Alex Macintosh needs help and Ayla Forrest arrives at just the right time. But what she does next blows him away. Ayla is seeking a sign. An indication the community will accept her, and daughter Skye. Alex is fascinated by the newcomer and keen to know more, but he has his own daughter to consider. Young builder Harry Stewart has his sights set on Ayla too and makes sure she knows it. Will she be drawn to either of them? Settle in for Ayla's journey. With a cast of colourful characters, this story will tug on your heart strings and make you laugh out loud.

Can one bad decision change your life? While recuperating from her biggest mistake, Harriet’s had time to plan a fresh start, away from the city. With a business plan on her laptop and determination in her heart, she leaves Sydney, heading north. It’s a long drive and she’s only just beginning to heal, so she’s booked a stopover at Barrington Homestead on the way. Harriet meets Drummond Murray on the road to Barrington. He’s a cattle farmer and fifth generation local. Impeccable manners but not much warmth. She has no choice but to accept his assistance, but she’s not keen to see him again. In contrast, Ben Evans is a local stock and station agent, good humoured, warm and welcoming. Except Harriet isn’t looking for romance and she’s keen to continue her journey north. Circumstances conspire to keep her in Barrington and after months of feeling helpless, feeling needed strikes a chord. A cast of local characters and new friendships make her wonder if this might just be her place to start over.

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