Barrington

Before Rose Gordon came home to Barrington in Book One, “Charlie's Will”, there was Debbie Webb and Jamie Tait. Despite being High School sweethearts, Debbie left Barrington for university in Sydney, then further study and work in London. She hasn't been home for five years. Jamie stayed to work his family property, but he still has feelings for his first love. Now Debbie is back. For a visit? Or will she stay?

A lovely rural drama with plenty of romance and steam... Mandy White, Australia. Rose Gordon knew the farm would be hers when Charlie died. Strong and sassy, Rose is the sole heir to five generations of cattle country and the magnificent Barrington Homestead. But Charlie's will is not as she expects and the appearance of Angus Hamilton on the day of the funeral unsettles her. Handsome and single, she's attracted to him. But can she trust him? The ongoing drought and discovering she has friends, if not family, in the small rural community complicate matters. More sinister threats lurk in the shadows. Will Rose give up city life to face the threats head on and fight for her inheritance?

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 humored, 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.

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 neighbor 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.

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 colorful characters, this story will tug on your heart strings and make you laugh out loud.

He's the new Vet with something to hide. She's got a wedding to organize. 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?

Meggie Hamilton is loving small town life in Barrington, but sometimes it's a juggling act. Her relationship with veterinarian Max Masters is developing and she's keen to spend more time with him. A lot more time. But she has an exciting new business, and needs to get it off the ground to leverage a niche opportunity. Max and young son Tommy are building relationships within the community, not least of these with Meggie. Max admires her creativity and work ethic, but wonders if she can make room in her life for him and his son. Her brother Angus is Max's business partner, and a wrong move with Meggie could jeopardise that. And then there's Meggie's posse; sister-in-law Rose, business colleague Harriet, cafe owner Debbie, and Melanie who runs the admin at the vet clinic, who all hold strong opinions. The girl-talk will have you laughing-crying. Small towns are busy, and Barrington is no exception. Someone close to Meggie has a secret health issue, and Max finds himself supporting an elderly client and his family through a serious illness. With so much going on, will they find a way to move forward together?

The Barrington girl-posse continue their monthly book club meetings, and somehow it becomes an incubator for new business ideas. And relationships. Rachael struggles daily with her grief, and attends to share memories of her daughter. But book club gives her so much more. Judith arrives, believing she's ready for retirement. Or is she? Harry Stewart is home from up north, and on the first night, he bumps into little Freddie Campbell at the local pub. But she's not little any more. Millie is happy in the café and with Finn, but her estranged daughter Hanna is coming to visit. Can they mend their relationship? And Hanna would rather read than take a chance on a player. Over six months, catch up with old characters and new as secrets are revealed and lives changed.

The Barrington girl-posse continue their monthly book club meetings, and somehow it becomes an incubator for new business ideas. And relationships. Rachael struggles daily with her grief, and attends to share memories of her daughter. But book club gives her so much more. Judith arrives, believing she's ready for retirement. Or is she? Harry Stewart is home from up north, and on the first night, he bumps into little Freddie Campbell at the local pub. But she's not little any more. Millie is happy in the café and with Finn, but her estranged daughter Hanna is coming to visit. Can they mend their relationship? And Hanna would rather read than take a chance on a player. Over six months, catch up with old characters and new as secrets are revealed and lives changed.

Samantha slips into town under cover of darkness, seeking safety. When Jamie finds her, feelings he thought long-dead, resurface. Samantha arrives in town with her small daughter, the clothes on their backs and a scrap of paper with a Barrington address. Jamie finds them by the side of the road that first night. When he discovers she's looking for Nicole Stewart, he realises she's fleeing a bad situation. They'll be safe with Nicole, he knows that. But her pale, frightened face haunts him and feelings he thought long-dead, resurface. Meanwhile, the book club girl-posse are organising a festival, the first of its kind in Barrington. Rose is leading the committee and although excited, is worried it will be a disaster. And she's not sure about Samantha's budding friendship with Jamie. Samantha needs help to unravel the web of lies she's been living. She's not looking for a hand-out, but will she accept a hand-up? Can this small-town community help Samantha and Jamie turn their lives around and pull off the festival of the year?

What does it take to help a little girl believe in Christmas? Little Evie Scott (almost six) wants proof that Santa is real. Her Mum, Samantha and partner Jamie are determined Evie should have her very first truly magical Christmas. But Evie isn't the only one wishing for better things. Young Veterinarian Frederica Campbell is keen to come home, but she left under a cloud almost two years before, after breaking Lucas Anderson's heart. Following a harrowing time with a new man, she finally understands the mistakes she's made. She knows Lucas won't forgive her, but hopes they can be civil, at least. Meanwhile, Barrington is in drought and local businesses are doing it tough. Hannelore Tucker is pushing the local Chamber of Commerce to think outside the box to keep the local economy turning over. When her boyfriend Harry Stewart announces he's starting a new business, and comes up with a spin on one of Hannelore's ideas, it sets the town alight. When Samantha wonders what it will take to convince Evie that Santa is real, will the answer be - just a little bit of Barrington Magic?