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Southern Stars #1-3
Southern Stars 3-in-1 Collection
Three passionate love stories set under New Zealand’s southern stars—where history, heart, and desire collide…
Book 1: Seduction Under the Southern Stars
She’s strictly off-limits, but that only makes him want her more.
When Linc returns to New Zealand for his father’s funeral, the last thing he expects is to be roped into helping his best friend’s sister search for a lost family heirloom. But Elora isn’t the shy girl he once kissed and got banished for—she’s a strong, beautiful woman who stirs up every forbidden feeling he’s tried to forget. Ten days alone under the southern stars will test his resolve, reignite old passions, and reveal that some treasures are worth breaking the rules for.
Book 2: Obsession Under the Southern Stars
She’s the one treasure he’ll risk everything to keep…
Maritime archaeologist Joel has everything he wants—except his father’s approval and Zoe Moon, the brilliant museum curator who keeps him at arm’s length. When a shipwreck rumoured to hold a legendary opal necklace surfaces, he offers her the chance of a to join his dive expedition. But when a storm leaves them stranded on a remote island, professional boundaries dissolve in the heat of desire. As secrets rise to the surface, Joel must decide whether love is worth the risk of heartbreak.
Book 3: Possession Under the Southern Stars
She’s off-limits, but for Hallie, he’ll break every rule…
Museum director Fraser is fighting to save his life’s work after a critical loss of funding threatens the National Museum. His last chance lies in recovering a priceless collection of love letters, but to preserve them, he needs Hallie Woodford, the talented archaeologist he’s secretly desired for years. Forced into close quarters on a remote estate, their attraction ignites, but Hallie’s hidden past could destroy more than his career. When the truth comes to light, Fraser must choose between protecting his legacy—or the woman who’s come to mean everything.
This collection also includes the bonus short story, Love Endures, which catches up with all the characters one year later.
Book 1: Seduction Under the Southern Stars
She’s strictly off-limits, but that only makes him want her more.
When Linc returns to New Zealand for his father’s funeral, the last thing he expects is to be roped into helping his best friend’s sister search for a lost family heirloom. But Elora isn’t the shy girl he once kissed and got banished for—she’s a strong, beautiful woman who stirs up every forbidden feeling he’s tried to forget. Ten days alone under the southern stars will test his resolve, reignite old passions, and reveal that some treasures are worth breaking the rules for.
Book 2: Obsession Under the Southern Stars
She’s the one treasure he’ll risk everything to keep…
Maritime archaeologist Joel has everything he wants—except his father’s approval and Zoe Moon, the brilliant museum curator who keeps him at arm’s length. When a shipwreck rumoured to hold a legendary opal necklace surfaces, he offers her the chance of a to join his dive expedition. But when a storm leaves them stranded on a remote island, professional boundaries dissolve in the heat of desire. As secrets rise to the surface, Joel must decide whether love is worth the risk of heartbreak.
Book 3: Possession Under the Southern Stars
She’s off-limits, but for Hallie, he’ll break every rule…
Museum director Fraser is fighting to save his life’s work after a critical loss of funding threatens the National Museum. His last chance lies in recovering a priceless collection of love letters, but to preserve them, he needs Hallie Woodford, the talented archaeologist he’s secretly desired for years. Forced into close quarters on a remote estate, their attraction ignites, but Hallie’s hidden past could destroy more than his career. When the truth comes to light, Fraser must choose between protecting his legacy—or the woman who’s come to mean everything.
This collection also includes the bonus short story, Love Endures, which catches up with all the characters one year later.
1071 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2025
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November 13, 2025
Three Delightful Stories Now in a Boxset.
Seduction Under the Southern Stars - Torn apart when they were young Elora and Linc haven’t seen each other for ten years but when they meet again the pull between them is still strong. But Linc is only in New Zealand for a short while and Elora has already had her heart broken by him in the past, Will she take the risk of him teaching her to love him again, only to leave her?
Obsession Under the Southern Stars - Having her previous boyfriend reject her on having told her secret, Zoe has no intention of getting involved with Joel. She knows that if they ever got together, she would fall hard and fast and having him reject her would break her wounded heart still more, and ruin their friendship group. Joel however is determined to win Zoe as his own and goes all out to woo her. A delightful story with two opposites who have wounds in their past getting a HEA.
Possession Under the Southern Stars - Fraser Bell is in trouble, financial trouble in the museum where he is the director and romantic trouble now that the barrier of Hallie, his out of bounds employee, having a long-term boyfriend has been removed. The two of them are sent on a mission to obtain historical letters which means them being in close proximity without the usual buffer of other employees. Despite knowing that he risks dismissal for taking up with Hallie, he cannot resist showing her that her Ex was an idiot who didn’t deserve her. Fraser is determined, a touch arrogant but weak in resisting his impulses be that chocolate or a woman who lights him up. Hallie, due to her childhood and then a relationship with a guy brought up in a restrictive cult, has no self-worth but adores how Fraser opens her up to a whole new world.
There is a delightful bonus chapter, Love Endures, which meets up with the three couples of this series a year later.
Seduction Under the Southern Stars - Torn apart when they were young Elora and Linc haven’t seen each other for ten years but when they meet again the pull between them is still strong. But Linc is only in New Zealand for a short while and Elora has already had her heart broken by him in the past, Will she take the risk of him teaching her to love him again, only to leave her?
Obsession Under the Southern Stars - Having her previous boyfriend reject her on having told her secret, Zoe has no intention of getting involved with Joel. She knows that if they ever got together, she would fall hard and fast and having him reject her would break her wounded heart still more, and ruin their friendship group. Joel however is determined to win Zoe as his own and goes all out to woo her. A delightful story with two opposites who have wounds in their past getting a HEA.
Possession Under the Southern Stars - Fraser Bell is in trouble, financial trouble in the museum where he is the director and romantic trouble now that the barrier of Hallie, his out of bounds employee, having a long-term boyfriend has been removed. The two of them are sent on a mission to obtain historical letters which means them being in close proximity without the usual buffer of other employees. Despite knowing that he risks dismissal for taking up with Hallie, he cannot resist showing her that her Ex was an idiot who didn’t deserve her. Fraser is determined, a touch arrogant but weak in resisting his impulses be that chocolate or a woman who lights him up. Hallie, due to her childhood and then a relationship with a guy brought up in a restrictive cult, has no self-worth but adores how Fraser opens her up to a whole new world.
There is a delightful bonus chapter, Love Endures, which meets up with the three couples of this series a year later.
November 16, 2025
SEDUCTION: This story is very sweet and emotional, but very steamy too. The plot includes some important and serious subjects like recovery from sexual assault, trust and child abuse, but all are handled in a sensitive and insightful manner that makes the story very interesting. There are lighter times too with renewed love, redemption and spectacular New Zealand scenery. Linc is such a sweet and considerate lover and Elora iss perfect as the shy, scared and damaged person wanting to gain confidence and experience.
OBSESSION: This friends-to-lovers romance between archeologists Zoe and Joel has some fun and fascinating plotlines! This is a steamy and very satisfying love story with lots of sexual tension and secrets. But the adventures of Zoe and Joel exploring an underwater shipwreck and taking a picnic by boat that could turn deadly, also make this story fresh, exciting and unique.
POSSESSION: What could be more romantic than an exhibit of true love from history for Valentine's Day. The three archeologist from the museum in New Zealand are tasked with creating a display of treasures from historic love affairs and each story is very sweet, meaningful, poignant and steamy. In the final book, Hallie and museum director are trying to obtain a set of love letters and portraits from lovers who played out in New Zealand's history and relations with the Maori natives, when they become attracted to each other. This story is so lovely and fun and heart wrenching that I was afraid that Serenity (aka The Queen of Happy Endings") would fail us this time.
OBSESSION: This friends-to-lovers romance between archeologists Zoe and Joel has some fun and fascinating plotlines! This is a steamy and very satisfying love story with lots of sexual tension and secrets. But the adventures of Zoe and Joel exploring an underwater shipwreck and taking a picnic by boat that could turn deadly, also make this story fresh, exciting and unique.
POSSESSION: What could be more romantic than an exhibit of true love from history for Valentine's Day. The three archeologist from the museum in New Zealand are tasked with creating a display of treasures from historic love affairs and each story is very sweet, meaningful, poignant and steamy. In the final book, Hallie and museum director are trying to obtain a set of love letters and portraits from lovers who played out in New Zealand's history and relations with the Maori natives, when they become attracted to each other. This story is so lovely and fun and heart wrenching that I was afraid that Serenity (aka The Queen of Happy Endings") would fail us this time.
November 26, 2025
Southern Stars 3 in 1 Collection:
Book one is Seduction Under The Southern Stars and it’s Lincoln and Elora’s second chance love story. Linc is back in New Zealand for his father’s funeral when he agrees to do his friend Joel a favour. He has seen Joel’s sister Elora for over ten years but it doesn’t take long for him to reconnect but will Elora risk her heart one more time……
Book two is Obsession Under The Southern Stars is Joel and Zoe’s opposites attract romance and it’s book two in the Southern Stars Series. Joel is Zoe’s friend and coworkers older brother and when he invites her on a dive expedition she jumps at the chance. Looking for nothing but a successful expedition she is surprised when she finds herself trying to keep Joel at arms length. Problem is Joel is determined to win the girl…..
Book Three is Possession Under The Southern Stars is Fraser Bell and Hallie’s coworkers to lovers story and it’s book three in the Southern Stars Series. Fraser and Hallie work together and that means they should be off limits to each other but problem is the attraction they feel if getting harder to fight. Fraser knows another coworker relationship means he could lose the job he loves but his heart is telling him Hallie will be worth it…..
So what happens when lines get crossed ?
I loved this collection and from the first page I found myself transported to the beautiful Bay of Islands area in New Zealand. I fell hard and fast for the characters and I found myself cheering each couple on.
Book one is Seduction Under The Southern Stars and it’s Lincoln and Elora’s second chance love story. Linc is back in New Zealand for his father’s funeral when he agrees to do his friend Joel a favour. He has seen Joel’s sister Elora for over ten years but it doesn’t take long for him to reconnect but will Elora risk her heart one more time……
Book two is Obsession Under The Southern Stars is Joel and Zoe’s opposites attract romance and it’s book two in the Southern Stars Series. Joel is Zoe’s friend and coworkers older brother and when he invites her on a dive expedition she jumps at the chance. Looking for nothing but a successful expedition she is surprised when she finds herself trying to keep Joel at arms length. Problem is Joel is determined to win the girl…..
Book Three is Possession Under The Southern Stars is Fraser Bell and Hallie’s coworkers to lovers story and it’s book three in the Southern Stars Series. Fraser and Hallie work together and that means they should be off limits to each other but problem is the attraction they feel if getting harder to fight. Fraser knows another coworker relationship means he could lose the job he loves but his heart is telling him Hallie will be worth it…..
So what happens when lines get crossed ?
I loved this collection and from the first page I found myself transported to the beautiful Bay of Islands area in New Zealand. I fell hard and fast for the characters and I found myself cheering each couple on.
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