I’ve always loved Australia and visited there a few times with my family. I love the vivid colors, the stunning scenery, the wonderful, big-hearted people and just that punch of strong emotion this country always evokes in me. It always takes my breath away.
So it thrilled me to bits when Tule Publishing’s Holiday Books decided to introduce readers to four fun and sexy Hot Aussie Heroes from Australia! Each story is packed with a ton of emotion and a delicious, hunky hero and there’s plenty of gorgeous Australian scenery too, and I’ve invited the four authors of this great new series to join me here and tell you a bit about the stories.
Welcome authors!
Margareta Osborn – The Cowboy
Sexy, laid-back yet capable, Aussie cowboy, Jake Richardson, is the polar opposite of chic, tough, go-get-’em New York business woman Carina ‘Ree’ Chapman. And when these two meet, their instant antipathy (… or is it instant attraction?) causes sparks to fly.
I’ve always loved the idea behind the Crocodile Dundee movies – the “That’s not a knife. This is a knife,’ quirky kind of humor and it was a variation on this theme that sat at the back of my mind as I wrote ‘The Cowboy’. I’ve worked and lived on the land all my life here in Australia and met plenty of guys like Jake. Put them in an upmarket professional capacity in the inner city and they’ll be all at sea. Place them at home in the Australian bush and they can deal with most things in an offhand way that makes tough and often seemingly irretrievable situations look like a walk in the park. They’ve got that “she’ll be right, mate” attitude, and just knuckle down and fix whatever is the problem – snakes, wild horses, broken down trucks miles from home. It must be the caveman thing – very sexy.
Conversely, I’ve always admired women like Carina. They know the right clothes to wear in any situation, the difference between twenty different kinds of coffee, can put together a marketing plan in ten minutes flat, wear stiletto’s like they’re cowgirl boots and just ooze with confidence in any situation life throws at them. Even finding out their secretary has booked them into the wrong resort, in a place out the back of beyond owned by a sexy, tough cattleman who promises to deliver the five step method to an everlasting relationship. How on earth can an Aussie outback bushman know anything about that? Ree asks herself.
She’s about to find out.
Amy Andrews – The Hero
Finding inspiration for my hot Aussie heart throb was NOT difficult. Justin is an Australian actor who has made it big in Tinsel Town. And there’s plenty of inspiration around for that!
Exhibit A – Chris Hemsworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1koL8tdLit4
Exhibit B – Hugh Jackman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNWbW8SbVjw
Exhibit C – Erica Bana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ9Peht2B44
Exhibit D – Simon Baker- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIFZ-Rp_0p4
Exhibit E – Sam Worthington https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QvvoTZkfFU
See? I was spoilt for choice. And Justin Wilde is just as hunky!
Madeline Ash – The Playboy
Thanks for having us on your blog today, Jane! I’d love to introduce Parker Hargraves, the sexy hero in my novella The Playboy. Parker was a player when he was younger: blond, gold-skinned and wealthy – and obnoxious to the point where he humiliated Alexia. Years on, he’s learned humility and compassion the hard way, and wants to make amends for how he treated her.
The character of Parker is actually from a manuscript I wrote years ago. I couldn’t get him to connect properly with that heroine, so put it aside. It’s like he knew he was meant to be with Alexia, because as soon as I put him on page with her, he couldn’t get enough! In this version, he owns a successful surf brand and beachside bar, rides the waves every morning, and will do anything to win Alexia’s heart. She’s one lucky lady, let me tell you…
Victoria Purman – The Millionaire
Don’t we all love someone who wants to change the world? Sure, we all love a handsome man too, but combine those looks with a commitment to making the world a better place and, phwoar. Instant hero material.
In The Millionaire, I wanted to explore what happens when suburban reporter Ellie Flannery meets international photojournalist Chris Malone, the man she’s admired because of his work in the world’s trouble spots and disaster zones.
But when she meets him in the flesh, and things get off to a rocky start, she decides that perhaps it’s best not to meet your heroes after all. I loved writing Ellie’s story and how she gradually sees more than his reputation and, for Chris, I wanted to show him coming to an understanding that that there’s more to life than running from one war zone to another and that he should be chasing Ellie’s heart instead.
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Thank you, Authors, for sharing your insight with us. Loved reading it all! Readers, if you didn’t already do so, please go grab your downloads of each of these fantastic stories and enjoy some sexy fun. And speaking of fun, there’s more to be had! I’ve got a great Aussie prize pack worth $50.00 here for one of you. For a chance to win, leave a comment and let me know if you’ve been to Australia and what you loved most about your trip. Or if you’ve not been, would you like to visit one day? Winner will be announced Wednesday, the 28th!
I haven’t visited Australia. I have friends in Sydney and would love to visit them someday. I want to go to Bondi Beach and see Ayers Rock.
Hello from Australia. We have a beautiful country & are very friendly. Come and see for yourself.
All the stories look wonderful. I have never been to Australia but would love to visit there someday.
Your stories are captivating. I haven’t visited Australia and I would love to visit the beaches, and Melbourne. Best wishes.
I have never been to Australia. I would like to see it; only visited in books!
Way back in college, a million years ago, my best friend was from Perth, Australia. I’ve wanted to go since then. I think I read most of Margaret Way’s books, Stephanie Lauren’s books, and so many more and now I have more to read, altho at 70 and on SS I’ll never get there.
I have never been. My sister in law lived there for a few years, and my husband went there for work. I also have to say it…Rick Springfield is from Australia! LOL.
All of these stories look awesome and I would love to read them. I have never been to Australia but would love to go. The only why I will get there would be in books though.
I’ve never been to Australia although I have wanted to since reading The Thorn Birds when I was a teenager. If I go, I would definitely want to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef.
I’ve never been to Australia but I would love to go one day!
Yes i went with my husband about ten years ago. My favorite thing—by far the people! Had trouble understanding a few at the beginning of the trip.
I have never visited Australia, I know only through books, but it’s one of those places that I’d like to visit, especially certain areas of Sydney,Queensland and Outback.
That used to be my #1 place to visit, now that I’m older I can’t imagine being on a plane for that long :/ I’m sure it’s beautiful!
I live in the Australian bush. I loved these four books! I love to travel but always get a thrill as the plane begins its descent into Melbourne. The thrill grows as I head up thr Hume to home. The Australian bush is so special to me that I also get a thrill when I see it showcased in a book. Throw in the flying doctors and I’m head over heels in love!
I haven’t been to Australia. It IS a dream of my husband’s. My friend recently went to Australia and New Zealand. I loved her photos and can only hope to go there one day.
I have not been to Australia yet. It’s one of my bucket list things to do.
These books are the closest I will ever come to going to Australia. I would love to go there one day. But I know the reality is I will never make it.
Ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to visit Australia. I haven’t made it yet, and now I’m getting older and hate trying to fly under the new conditions. Flying isn’t fun anymore!
But I love to read about Oz.
Never been there but would love to go there. I love reading the books set there.
I have never been there but would love to go. When I was younger, I dreamed of being rich so I could travel to all the places I read about. It hasn’t happened yet.
Australia is on my Must Do Someday List!
Jane Porter,
I must say that you seem to surprise me more and more. Because just when I think you’ve outdone yourself, you up and top the last giveaway, or promotion you’ve had. So, this time is no surprise to me!
To answer your question, no I’ve never been to Australia. And, yes I would LOVE to be able to afford to travel there. I have watched shows that had footage of Australia, and it was breathtaking! I put Australia on my bucket list, about 8 years ago. I am hoping to travel there someday.
Thanks Jane Porter for all the great things you do for all of us. B
We would love to visit Australia. These new books from Tule Publishing sound fantastic. Thanks for the introduction to these authors from down under.
I have never been to Australia but it’s always been on my bucket list. I can’t wait to read the stories. Love the Tule line.
Would love to go just to escape my sister. I would take her and leave her there but I don’t think that they deserve that.
I’ve never been but it’s on my bucket list!
Haven’t been to Oz, but would love to go someday.
Sadly, we have not yet been to Australia. My husband bring up going there a few times every year. I am watching the budget and will have to check out just how much the trip would cost. It would definitely be a trip of a lifetime.
Never been but its on my to visit list.
I have not been to Australia and probably will never go…I don’t like flying and that is such a long time to be in an airplane…I would love to see the country .
I’ve never been to Australia but would love to some day. My brother did spend 6 to 8 weeks there working with, and studying, sheep. He’s a research veternarian. I’m looking forward to reading these stories. Thanks Jane.
I have never been but would love to go. From everything I’ve ever read or seen it would be a dream come true. Great stories above. Have to check it out.
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I’ve never been to Australia but I’d love to go one day. (And Crocodile Dundee is one of my favourite movies! I often quote the “knife” scene to my kids LOL)
I have only gone to Australia through the books I have read.
And to think way back when, England thought they were getting rid of their misfits. But look what they and their descendents created! Would love to visit the place.
haven’t been, would like to visit
I have never been but would love to tour it one day!
Never been, never will, as health won’t permit it. Since Star Trek’s communicators became our cell phones, and we now have talking computers, why can’t we have transporters too? THEN I could travel to Australia or anywhere else, LOL!
No never been. Maybe someday
I have not been to Australia, but would love to visit one day!
I have been to Australia. I went there on my honeymoon. That was great fun. Loved Brisbane. Would love to move there one day. Loved that city.
I have never been but I would love to go! Maybe someday!!
I studied at the University of Melbourne in 1999 on exchange. It was an amazing experience and I loved the culture. I’d say my favorite thing was the pace of life in beautiful Tasmania.
I have never been to Australia but I would love to go one day! Thank you for this chance!
I’ve never been to Australia but would love to visit one day. I’ve made a few friends on facebook who live there and my boyfriend has a good friend who moved there a few years ago. It would be nice to visit with them. The huge spiders I can live without though 🙂
Not been and I get motion sickness and don’t fly so I won’t get there but I love reading the books .
I have been to Australia a couple of times – Sydney, Gold coast and Sunshine Coast and I plan to go to Melbourne this year. What I love are the beaches – long stretches of white sand and the water is clean and strong!
Ever since I read Thorn Birds, I’ve wanted to go to Australia.
I have never been outside the US. Ireland and Australia is on top of my list for places to visit plus I have family everywhere would love to meet them all
I have never been would love to
Ooooh, Australia! I’ve never been, really hope to go some day. I was completely fascinated with the country from books I read as a teen, even tried to go to college there. Really looking forward to these books!
I am Australian and cant wait to move back!
Love books and love the scarf!!!
Always wanted to visit Australia but books allow us to visit many places
I’ve never been. But I have always wanted to go and just see the beauty of it. Thank you so much for the chance!
Not yet, I’ve only been abroad to England so far.
Manda esses presentes para mim aqui no Brasil! Beijos amo seu trabalho!
Would love to visit Australia one day! Beautiful country! Thanks!
Nothing hotter than a Aussie cowboy.
I have never been to Australia, but it is some place I would love to visit.
I haven’t been but would dearly love to. It looks so beautiful.
no i have not, but i would love too one day
I’ve never been; it would be a dream trip. But it would have to be for at least a month..how could you ever decide what to see?
I have never been to Australia but would love one day.
I grew up there – but have lived in the US for 20+ years. The beaches, the beaches, the beaches…..
I have not been there yet. It is the one place that I have always wanted to go and see. One day I will make it there.
I have never been to Australia but I would love to go someday.
I have not visited Australia yet, but would love to in the near future.
I have never been to Australia but it definitely looks beautiful. Might need to put it on my bucket list!
I have never been to Australia but I would love to go there.
I have not visited but would like to.
I would love to visit there i have a couple friends i met offline that live there so would be awesome to visit plus it looks soo beautiful there
I have never been there but it’s on my bucket list!
I haven’t been YET…but I have a travel to do list and Australia is one of my top wants.
Indiana University Football had an Aussie kicker. His family visited several times. His trip to Bloomington IN was about 3 days long…
No, I have never been. But would love to one day. There are so many things I’d love to see!
I’ve never been to Australia, but visited Scotland and France. Australia mus be a beautiful country to visit! thank you for this fun giveaway! nlaverdure88@bell.net
never been to Australia maybe someday!
I have never been but would love to!
I have never been to Australia but it is at the top of my bucket list.
It would be interesting to read a book set in Australia.
I haven’t been there yet, but I would love to go to Australia! (Not for the vegemite, though.)
I do have some family who live in Austraila, but I’ve never been there myself. I would love to go! It looks like a beautiful place to visit.
Never been! My son wants to live there one day, so maybe I’ll be able to go over there 🙂 It’d be nice just for a visit!
This is so amazing!! Thank you so much
I’ve never been, but it sure would be a trip that would never be forgotten.
I was in Australia back in 1988 and would love to go again……we just met a charming couple from there and would love to go visit them.
I have never been but would love to go! It’s on my bucket list.
I’ve never been to Australia but I do have friends there. I’d love to win a trip.
Love your books Ms. Porter, have them all
Choose me pretty please and dig deep in your bag for my name
No I haven’t been. Sounds like an exciting place to go though.
I’ve never been to Australia but would love to visit. The Aussie heroes series make me feel as if I were there.
i would love to visit Australia.
I have two True Blue grandsons! My daughter married a lovely Aussie man and we’ve had the opportunity to see parts of Australia as guests of his parents and extended family. I especially enjoy learning Aussie words and hearing them come from the mouths of those dear little ones.
I just went to Aussie in 2014. I actually did NZ and Aussie as I have family in both countries. It is a rugged and beautiful land. I hope to return again by 2017.
Yes, I’ve been there and studied and lived there for three years. I lived in the most livable city in the world Melbourne and I love it. What I love about Aussie is the great view and scenery the arts , the food and especially the friendly people
I haven’t visited Australia yet. But I’m looking forward to be there someday.
I haven’t been to Australia, but I have wanted to go for a long time. We have family there.
Never been to Australia but would love to go sometime.
have never been to Australia but have dreamt of going there some day.
I’ve never been to Australia, but I have always wanted to go.
Australia is one bucket list. One day we will get there!
Clearly I needed to edit my previous post. Oops! Australia is on my bucket list!
I’ve never been, but had an Australian model stay with us several years ago. Would love to go Snowy River.
I’ve never visited Australia…except in books. I’ve picked up all four of these stories and am looking forward to reading them!
I have not been to Australia but it has been on my wish list.
Thank you for the chance at the sweet prize,
And yes, just played the Kid Rock song; brings back a lot of memories~
A visit to Australia is on my “bucket list”. Unfortunately, I will probably kick that proverbial bucket long before I ever get there…so reading stories based in Australia is the next best thing to being there. Can’t wait to start reading!
I have never been to Australia, but would love to go. In the meantime, I would enjoy reading the stories and keep the dream alive.
I have never been to Australia. But sounds wonderful. I am sure I want ever be able to go. Love to read about it anyways. Thank you
Have never been but would love to go ! I have an email pen pal from Hobart, Tasmania
Australia is one of the places I would love to visit. My youngest daughter loves an Aussie accent.
I haven’t visited Australia but I would love to someday.
On my bucket list to visit!
I’ve never been to Australia, but some day, maybe. At this moment I am watching an Aussie series called All Saints. Makes me want to go there and meet the people who live there.
Australia is on my bucket list!
#44 Carolyn Devries, you are the winner! Please drop me an email with your full mailing address and I’ll get goodies to you soon!
Never been would love to go someday
I have not visited but, it’s on my bucket list. I’d like to visit a long time internet friend, Meredith, in Fremantle . Thanks for the chance!
Australia is on my bucket list. Back in the 70s, I could not get enough Australian romances taking place in the outback. I love this setting,