Love in South Africa

They've never felt a spark quite like this. When they break a promise, will they find their way back to forgiveness?Rachel Wright is determined to prove she can have an exciting life without her ex-fiancé. Seeking an adventure after he abruptly dumps her right before the wedding, the thirty-one-year-old leaves Wales for South Africa's evocative landscape. Now dedicated to helping orphans, the last thing she expected was to fall for the village's absolutely gorgeous game ranger…Eric Pieterson has devoted his life to following Jesus. So when the wildlife expert meets the beautiful, Jesus-loving Englishwoman, it doesn't take long for him to tumble head over heels. But with her return date to the UK fast approaching, his time to win her over is quickly running out.Not ready to say goodbye, Rachel faces deep regret when emotions run hot and they both betray a precious vow. But when Eric awakens to discover Rachel gone without a word of farewell, he fears their mistake may have cost him the love of his life.Will a couple's guilt separate them forever, or will their faith lead them to a loving redemption?Rachel's Blessing is the first book in the heartwarming Love in South Africa Christian romance series. If you like appealing characters, mesmerizing landscapes, and unexpected twists, then you'll adore Ashley Winter's wholesome tale.

A South African wedding leads to a life-changing predicament.Thirty-three year old Deborah Wright has the perfect life. With her soulmate, Gavin at her side, British-born Deborah is convinced that God has her future mapped out before her. With their shared medical careers, Gavin and Deb dream of helping those less fortunate in rural Africa. When Deb's sister gets married in South Africa, Deb is excited to preview a taste of all her dreams hold there with Gavin.Then Deb meets Johan, a local game ranger and rugby player.Initally annoyed with absolutely everything about him, Deb fights her surprising attraction for this near stranger as she clings to her dreams with Gavin.Will Deb and Gavin's love be strong enough to overcome this trial? Or is it possible that Deb's plans were not God's plans to begin with?With hilarious moments and intense encounters, join Deborah as she navigates the depths of her heart in this contemporary Christian romance set in beautiful South Africa, Book 2 in the series, Love in South Africa.Please note that Book 2 follows on from Book 1, Rachel's Blessing, and is not a stand alone title. Readers are advised to begin the series with Book 1.

One night leaves a woman devastated. Can the love of a good man heal her brokenness? Twenty-five year old Tanya van Wyk has a gut-wrenching secret. A secret that will alter the course of her life forever. A secret that means a future with the man she longs for, Blake, is virtually impossible.But when Blake returns to South Africa, Tanya struggles to resist his charming pursuit of her heart. In desperation, she accepts Blake's selfless offer to protect her dignity.But things go from bad to worse as the torment from Tanya's past refuses to stay buried, endangering not only their lives, but the lives of those around them.Will Blake's love be enough to heal Tanya's brokenness and bring the hope they so desperately need?Tanya's Hope, Book Three in the Love in South Africa romance series, is about the strength of unconditional love in the face of immeasurable torment. A love that comes to us from God the Father, through the love of His children. Please note that Book Three follows on from Book Two, Deborah's Choice, and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.A Word of Caution! Adult content. Sensitive themes are covered in this book, including violence against women, attempted suicide and intimate scenes. Some senses may upset sensitive readers.

Thirty-two year old MI5 analyst Katherine Evans, is not getting married, ever. The very last thing she needs, is to lose what she values most by being bound to a man - her independence.But when Kat witnesses a multiple murder she finds herself the prime target of a notorious London gang. Determined to get to South Africa for her brother Gavin's wedding, headstrong Kat risks all to do just that. With her life and the lives of those she loves on the line, Katherine is forced to seek the help of a man she loathes - the handsome Afrikaans businessman she met on the plane, Ruan. As the threat intensifies, so do the sparks between them, until Kat finds herself in additional danger - in danger of losing her heart. Will Katherine be able to see past her prejudices to the man behind the wealth? And more importantly, will she be able to overcome her greatest fear and allow love to enter her life unrestrained?Katherine's Fear, book 5 in the Love in South Africa series, is an action-packed romance about overcoming the fear of intimacy through the knowledge of God's perfect love. Please note this is not a stand alone title, but should be read after book 4, Gemma's Joy.

Fifty-year old Suzanne Coetzee is finally ready to move on.After decades of waiting for the father of her child and love of her life, Braam, to return to her, she gives up the dream of the family she'd longed for, in the hopes of a new beginning.When handsome British doctor, Charles, shows an interest in her, Suzanne begins to imagine their beautiful future together.Everything between them is suddenly threatened by the return of Suzanne's first love and soul-mate, Braam. With a box full of memories and the bond still strong between them, Braam pulls out all the stops to woo back the woman of his heart.Will Suzanne's memories with Braam be enough to revive their once magical love, or will Suzanne see a different opportunity and embrace this new chance with both hands?Suzanne's Chance, Book Six in the 'Love in South Africa' series, highlights the glorious grace of God in the second chances He offers.Please note that Book Six follows on from Book Five, Katherine's Fear, and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Thirty year-old Isobel Fourie is at her wit's end. With her late husband's life cover payout running low she struggles to support herself and her young daughter. When the opportunity arises to live and work on a game reserve just outside the city, Isobel starts to believe that perhaps God does care about her after all.Living on the reserve is everything she'd hoped it would be. And when Izzy meets the new health club manager, Brad, who is also her neighbour, Isobel wonders if perhaps her heart could love again.Bradley Nel, an ex-policeman and special operations agent, seems to need nothing and no one. As their growing friendship reveals the chinks in Brad's emotional armour, Isobel is at a loss to understand why he still keeps her at arm's length. When the truth of Brad's rejection is finally discovered, Isobel is broken.Will Brad find the forgiveness he so desperately craves? And will Isobel have the change of heart needed to give their love a chance?Isobel's Mercy is Book Seven in the Love in South Africa series, and follows on from Book Six, Suzanne's Chance. It is not a stand alone title. Readers are advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Twenty-seven year old Jennifer Nel has a difficult cross to bear.Having lost her foot during a traumatic childhood event, Jennifer is an amputee. But she also has a dream, a dream that has taken hold of her heart. And now, twenty-three years after the incident, she is finally ready to trust God for what she wants; a career in music and her own family.Still afraid to reveal the truth about her disability, Jennifer signs up to a local dating site, hoping to meet someone who will see beyond her imperfections. There she connects anonymously with a man looking for something deeper. At the same time she takes her first job as a cleaner for a highly successful rock musician, Jaco de Jager.As her feelings for her famous client grow, he gives the impression that he is falling for her too. But what will he say when he finds out about her disability? Will a man so focussed on his image be able to love an amputee? Or will Jennifer find true love in the arms of another man? The man behind the screen.Jennifer's Dream is Book Eight in the Love in South Africa series. Please note that it is not a stand alone title, and readers are advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Twenty-five year old Elmarie Venter is living a life she loves.She has supportive parents, a budding dress-designing career, a vibrant church family and a long term boyfriend, Vibes. The only thing missing is a diamond ring on her finger.When a shocking discovery turns Elmarie's life upside down, her closest relationships are put to the test, and she finds herself drawn to the stability of a man she'd never looked twice at - Vibes' older brother, Mark.Mark Marais is very comfortable officiating wedding after wedding. And as a pastor in a local church, it's a role he gets called on often to perform. However, being on the other side on the pulpit is a different matter altogether. With the shameful secret he carries, is Mark willing to risk his heart one more time? And more than that, is he willing to lose his brother to win the woman he loves?Elmarie's Home is Book Nine in the Love in South Africa series and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

The year is 1975. The place - Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.Janice Vorster knows just the sort of man she will never marry - a charming casanova like her father. When she manages to break free from his abusive clutches, seventeen year old Janice, along with her mother and sister, find themselves at the mercy of an Afrikaans farmer and his troubled wife.Employed to care for the couple's wheelchair-bound son, Janice's mother is determined to do all she can to ensure a brighter future for her daughters.André and Kobus Pieterson have always been close, but life on the farm has never been this tough. Caught between the strain of their disabled younger brother's growing needs and their parents' rocky marriage, André focuses all his energy on being the perfect son and student. Kobus, however, with his faith damaged by the suffering of those around him, turns to girls, alcohol and cigarettes.And then they meet Janice. As the brothers vie for the attention of the beautiful blonde living in their family's rondavel, disaster strikes.Janice turns to the one her heart longs for, only to find herself in a desperate situation. Will Kobus be willing to rethink all he believes in order to help the girl he's starting to love? Or will André step up and be the man Janice needs?Janice's Secret is a family drama prequel to Rachel's Blessing, but should be read in sequence. It is not a standalone title, and should by no means be read before Book One.* IMPORTANT WARNING * SENSITIVE SCENESPlease note that this book is set in South Africa during the apartheid regime. The views of the characters in this novel do not reflect the author's views, but they depict an attitude which was common for the majority of white South Africans at the time in which this book is set. The author has chosen not to downplay the suffering of those who were discriminated against, by pretending such racism didn't exist. It is possible and likely that even the most well-meaning, God-fearing people had racist tendencies even if they didn't realise it at the time. It is the author's intention to respect those who suffered under this unequal government by not covering up the injustices of South Africa's turbulent history. To omit racism from this book would be to suggest it didn't happen, thereby rendering a great disservice to those who suffered.

The year is 1994. The place - South Africa. Carolyn Thurston is a world away from the life she once led as Carolyn Vorster - the innocent Durban girl from a broken home. Now, she is envied the world over as one of South Africa's top models: successful, wealthy, beautiful and with everything a woman could possibly want - or so it seems.Behind closed doors, however, nothing could be further from the truth. With the price of her success climbing higher by the day, Carolyn finds herself a prisoner of her naive decisions and more specifically, the powerful man who took her to the top.Driven by a shameful deed in his past, Dr David Peters, a human rights lawyer, has spent his entire adult life running. Yet despite his desperate attempts to forget the man he was, and the man he'd wronged, he cannot forget the young woman he'd loved.So when she suddenly makes contact, pleading for his help, David obliges, then finds himself thrown into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With everything on the line, will David be able to free the woman he loves from the monstrous man who holds her captive? And will she still want him once she knows the truth of his real identity and the unforgivable wrong that drove him to change it?Carolyn's Freedom, Book Thirteen in the Love in South Africa series, is a high-paced action thriller and follows on from Book Twelve, Lindie's Land. Readers are advised to begin the series at Book One, Rachel's Blessing.