Alissa Callen

Alissa Callen

New South Wales

When USA Today bestselling author Alissa Callen isn't writing she plays traffic controller to four children, three dogs, two horses and one renegade cow who really does believe the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. After a childhood spent chasing sheep on the family farm, Alissa has always been drawn to remote areas and small towns, even when residing overseas. Once a teacher and a counsellor, she remains interested in the life journeys that people take. She currently lives on a small slice of rural Australia in central western New South Wales.

Contemporary, Holidays, Romance, Western

What Love Sounds Like

Outback speech pathologist, Mia Windsor, believes her morning from hell is over. Then suited-up, city-boy Kade Reid strides into her office and announces he and his wide-eyed niece are the clients that she will be living with for the fortnight. Kade Reid adheres to a single edict — money is as important as breathing. But when he becomes an instant father to four-year-old Tilly, he escapes to the only place he was allowed to be a child...the family property of Berrilea. As Mia and Kade work together to help Tilly overcome her speech delay, can they face their fears in order to give Tilly the family she so desperately needs? Praise for WHAT LOVE SOUNDS LIKE: '... a very sweet and charming story...' — Contemporary Romance Reviews

Beneath Outback Skies (Random Romance)

A captivating rural romance featuring an indomitable young woman determined to save her family farm, and the city-boy who is not all he seems... Paige Quinn will let nothing and no one distract her from caring for her wheelchair-bound father, Connor, and fighting for her remote, drought-stricken property, Banora Downs. Least of all a surprise farm-stay guest named Tait Cavanaugh, whose smooth words are as lethal as his movie-star smile. Except Paige can't help noticing that, for a city-boy, Tait seems unexpectedly at home on the land. And he does ask a lot of questions. It doesn't matter how much he helps out or how much laughter he brings into her life, she soon suspects he is harbouring a big secret - the real reason he has come to Banora Downs. Outback Dust Series Book 1: Beneath Outback Skies Book 2: Down Outback Roads

Down Outback Roads (Random Romance)

Down Outback Roads is an enthralling rural love story, about family, community and allowing yourself a second chance. Kree Garrett's younger brother Seth is all the family she has left, so when he goes missing while working in the Australian outback, she races from America to join in the search. To everyone's relief, Seth is rescued by local volunteers and Kree finds, in an abandoned historic Cobb & Co Coach House, the opportunity to thank the community she's fallen in love with. But it isn't only the town she's fallen for. Ewan Mackenzie has given up everything for his brother's family, but he can never give enough to assuage his guilt at what happened one dark night, years ago . . . Ewan knows he doesn't deserve happiness, however with Kree he finds it hard to keep his distance. Can Kree and Ewan leave the tragedies of their pasts behind long enough to find a future together? Outback Dust Series Book 1: Beneath Outback Skies Book 2: Down Outback Roads

Her Big Sky Cowboy (Wildflower Ranch Book 3)

Sometimes Mr. Wrong is Mr. Right. Speech therapist, Trinity Redfern, knows her perfect match is out there somewhere. And when she finds him he’ll be articulate, well-dressed and most of all he will let her call the shots. Reclusive rancher, Zane Nash, has heeded life’s lessons. Never trust anyone, especially a woman. But when he becomes an instant father to five-year-old Finn, he must trust the sassy speech therapist who takes over his ranch for the summer. Trinity is Finn’s last hope to learn to speak again. But when the summer ends has time run out not only for Finn but also for Zane? Can the reserved cowboy find the words to make strong-willed Trinity stay … forever. Wildflower Ranch series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl Book 5: Hold Me, Cowboy

Her Mistletoe Cowboy (Wildflower Ranch Book 2)

Corporate analyst, Ivy Bishop, intends spending Christmas holed up in an isolated Montana ranch house with only an abandoned puppy for company. When the festive season ends her broken heart might just have had just enough time to heal. Ex-rodeo rider, Rhett Dixon, has put his playing days behind him. He has something to prove. Despite being the first son in three generations of ranchers, he is determined to succeed in ranching on his own merits. But when Rhett’s new neighbor proves to be far-too-pretty and far-too-compassionate, his single-minded focus deserts him. And the more time Ivy spends with the workaholic, blue-eyed cowboy next door the more she realizes her heart isn’t actually broken – yet. Wildflower Ranch Series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl Book 5: Hold Me, Cowboy Book 6: His Christmas Cowgirl

His Outback Cowgirl (Wildflower Ranch Book 4)

Wildflower Ranch series - Book 4 Australian cowgirl Bridie Willis travels to Montana to escape the pain of losing her father. Headstrong and determined, she plans to spend the summer alone photographing wild animals. Instead she finds herself saddled with a stubborn cowboy as a back-country guide. Ethan Morgan has been shaped by a childhood spent on the run. Cautious, steady and conservative, he is tasked with ensuring the beautiful, risk taking cowgirl doesn’t ditch him or come to any harm. But the biggest challenge Ethan must face is to accept how Bridie makes him feel. And the biggest risk Bridie must take is to trust in her heart. Wildflower Ranch series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl

Cherish Me, Cowboy (Wildflower Ranch Book 1)

Working cowgirl, Payton Hollis, has no time for hairdryers, heels and helplessness. She must save her home, Beargrass Hills Ranch. She also has no time for men. She already is boot-deep in blue-eyed cowboy trouble. City-boy, Cordell Morgan, isn’t who he seems. His fancy suit and slow smile hide dark secrets. Secrets as to why his hands are callused, why he never stays around and why he has really come to Marietta, Montana. Between a shrewd old rancher, a cantankerous rodeo horse and a stud bull called Trouble, Payton and Cordell have no chance to lead separate lives. No matter how much their futures may depend upon them doing so. Can a sassy cowgirl lower her guard for a man who will soon be gone? And can a man who believes emotions are nothing but a liability take the ultimate risk? Wildflower Ranch Series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl The 75th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Tempt Me, Cowboy by Megan Crane Book 2: Marry Me, Cowboy by Lilian Darcy Book 3: Promise Me, Cowboy by CJ Carmichael (also the first book of The Carrigans of Circle C series) Book 4: Take Me, Cowboy by Jane Porter The 76th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Tease Me, Cowboy by Rachael Johns Book 2: Cherish Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen (also the first book in The Wildflower Ranch series) Book 3: Kiss Me, Cowboy by Melissa McClone (also part of the Bar V5 Ranch series) Book 4: Please Me, Cowboy by Megan Crane The 77th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands Book 2: Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen Book 3: Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm Book 4: Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum

His Christmas Cowgirl (Wildflower Ranch Book 6)

Headstrong cowgirl Peta Dixon has put her life on hold this Christmas to prove she can run her ranch as well as any man. There isn’t anything she can’t ride, fix, or stare down, and the only things to scare her are long hemlines and sky-high heels. Self-made rancher Garrett Ross normally doesn't take orders – he gives them. But when asked to step in to act as a temporary foreman on a Montana ranch over the holidays, he can’t refuse. Yet when Garrett meets the beautiful and stubborn ranch owner, he realizes he’s signed on for a whole lot of trouble. Cynical and jaded, he has no time for feelings. And when Peta meets the man she’s to share her life with until Christmas, she discovers she no longer wants to be the person others expect her to be... Will the rancher finally listen to his heart and admit he can’t live without a certain straight-talking cowgirl? Wildflower Ranch Series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl Book 5: Hold Me, Cowboy Book 6: His Christmas Cowgirl

Hold Me, Cowboy (Wildflower Ranch Book 5)

The Copper Mountain Rodeo has returned to Marietta and cowboy reputations aren't the only thing at stake… Marietta home town girl Kendall Dixon knows who she is and what she wants, even if the stubborn and slow-smiling cowboy who owns her heart is long gone from Montana. Rancher Brent Ashton returns to Marietta to care for his sick mother. Haunted by the death of his father, he is determined to save his derelict home and resist rekindling the romance with the only girl he's ever loved so that she doesn't sacrifice her dreams for him. But the shy and sweet Kendall he left behind has become a strong and determined woman. A woman who won’t let her cowboy walk away for a second time. Wildflower Ranch Series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl Book 5: Hold Me, Cowboy Book 6: His Christmas Cowgirl The 77th Copper Mountain Rodeo series Book 1: Claim Me, Cowboy by Charlene Sands Book 2: Hold Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen Book 3: Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm Book 4: Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum

The Long Paddock

A captivating love story about community and second chances. Country-girl Cressida Knight fills her days with her farm, a mischievous pet bull called Reggie and her volunteer emergency services work. The busier she keeps, the less she thinks about the cowboy who left her behind. She’s convinced the small-town Woodlea grapevine that she’s moved on, but now it’s time to move on for real. Champion bull rider Denham Rigby shares Cressy’s deep love for the land and all he’s ever wanted was to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cressy through life. But three years ago a dark family secret left him no choice but to run. Now family duty gives him no choice but to return to the bush. What Denham hasn’t come home to do is to hurt Cressy by rekindling their relationship. He’s nothing but a liability and the beautiful, self-reliant cowgirl has to stay off limits. But when faced with Cressy’s desperation to save her drought-stricken farm, he can’t keep his distance. He joins her out droving on the long paddock. Then when Woodlea is hit by more than just rodeo fever, they are further thrown together and Denham loses the battle to lock down his emotions. But has he left it too late to stop running? And will the woman he’s always loved be prepared to risk her heart for a second time? Praise for THE LONG PADDOCK: ‘Alissa brings romance and country together in just the right balance.’ — Tricia Stringer, Australian bestselling author ‘Alissa Callen has captured the heart of the country and woven it into a captivating story of love, hope and persistence against the odds. This book has brought me smiles and moments where I have really connected with the characters or smiled at those familiar small town events and the way everyone pulls together to make them a success. For pure feel-good reading you'd be hard pressed to go past Alissa Callen. ’ — Shelagh Merlin (Netgalley) 'A rich, powerful story that touches to close to the problems that small communities are facing.' — Natasha Tambiah (Netgalley) 'The Long Paddock by Alissa Callen is a feel good story full of likeable characters. Describing the many highlights and challenges of farm-life in a small town rural setting. A vast tale of broken hearts, second chances and family secrets.' — Talking Books (Netgalley) 'The Long Paddock is a delightful and inspiring rural novel that hits all the right boxes: an alpha male and his equally stubborn childhood sweet heart, a rather cheeky bull with a carrot addiction, a cattle dog with swinging loyalties and bucket loads of mystery, small town gossip, and a good dash of romance thrown in as well. More importantly though, The Long Paddock has so much heart and soul that it is sure to grip the reader until the very last page.' — Jess Fitzpatrick (Netgalley) 'This a beautiful, moving, and emotional story that shows us the love of the small town country community.' — Helen Sibbritt (Netgalley)

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