"This is a very fine story, well-handled, and does not avoid the hard issues." Weekly Times

Wattle Creek (Wattle Creek series #1)

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Back cover blurb:

The bestselling Australian author of Paycheque and Nowhere Else returns with a story of dreams, expectations and endurance.

Damien McAllister is a man on the brink. Spending long, hard days on a farm he has no affection for, and nights ignoring the criticisms of his mother, Damien can no longer remember what he’s living for. But in a small town like Wattle Creek, there are few people to turn to — and Damien learned long ago to keep his problems to himself.

Until Jacqueline Havelock, a young psychologist escaping her own issues, arrives fresh from the city and makes Damien question everything he has known about himself…also igniting a spark in his lonely heart.

Soon Damien is daring to ask for more than an ordinary life, and can glimpse the possibility of happiness. Will this accidental farmer dare to fulfil the long-forgotten legacy of his father and find peace in the arms of the doctor?

Or will the ghosts of their pasts threaten the fragile new lives they've just begun to built?

"This is a very fine story, well-handled, and does not avoid the hard issues." Weekly Times

"This is a lovely novel. It is an easy read, nice and quick to get through. ...well written and very readable." That Book You Like

"All I can say is wow! Fiona McCallum's debut as an Australian Farm Literature author is amazing! Her novels are going straight to the poolroom, the special space in the lead crystal bookshelf where I keep my absolute fabourite reads by Australian authors." Aussie Book Reviews

"I've almost finished reading Wattle Creek and I wanted to commend you on how you tackled the issue of depression... Congratulations on your work - you're an extremely talented author and I can't wait to read more!" Kylie G

"Just finished 'Wattle Creek', I couldn't put it down what a great story!!!" Kylie A

"Wow. Just finished reading wattle creek and loved it. Just like I did with paycheque and nowhere else. Can't wait for the next book!" Jacinta W

"...from start to finish. Love, love, loved it...NEXT.....!" Bec S, Strathalbyn, SA

"i read wattle creek in four days, loved the book and now on nowhere else and have bought paycheque, cant wait to read them... i want more" Elizabeth G

"Just finished Wattle Creek!! Couldn't put it down, I read it in two days!! Loved it, great work!!" Joelene H

"Wow Fiona, just finished Wattle Creek, Fantastic, really loved it, couldn't put it down until I finished...congratulations....now into the next one..." Robyn Z

"Have just finished reading Wattle Creek, what an awesome read it was too. Have also read Nowhere Else so now must make a concerted effort to get Paycheque to read. Again many thanks for such a bloody good read. Will keep my eye out for your next book." Sue M, NZ