-Award Winning Author-
Paula Vince
THE BOOKS
I've written nine novels, which I think fit neatly into three separate trilogies, although each of the contemporary novels set in the Adelaide Hills may easily stand alone.
Six of these nine novels are set in my lovely corner of the world, the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. They have elements of drama, romance, some mystery and suspense.
Imogen's Chance
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Imogen Browne longs to make up for past mistakes before she can move on. She quietly resolves to help the Dorazio family, whose lives she accidentally upset. Her biggest challenge is Asher, the one person who may never forgive her. And he is facing a crisis of his own. Imogen must tread very carefully, as trying to fix things may well make them shatter. A sensitive story about misplaced loyalty, celebrating life and falling in love. Can family secrets concealed with the best intentions bear the light of day?
The Greenfield Legacy
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Mattie was in love with Billy, but she was too young to wed. When Billy was conscripted to fight in Vietnam, they made a decision that affected their lives and their future. But so much pain resulted that Mattie never really healed. Every turn Mattie made affected her daughter and her granddaughter in ways she didn’t even realise. But forty-six years later, is it time for things to be set right?Navy is a young woman who suddenly finds out about her family. But what could be a wonderful opportunity is met with jealousy and apprehension from her cousin, Brooke and her aunt Connie, especially with handsome Aidan around. Each must look past their struggles and find forgiveness and trust, and perhaps even love.
Best Forgotten
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A young accident victim wakes up in hospital and can't remember who he is. Why does he have nothing in common with his family? Why does he despise the person he was supposed to be? Why has his best friend disappeared without a trace? Is somebody after him? His family can offer no solutions. His girlfriend is strangely aloof and he cannot shake off a feeling that the answers will prove more unpleasant than his amnesia. Somehow he must find out as it seems time is running out. Paula Vince has woven elements of secrecy and suspense with her trademark warmth and compassion. Best Forgotten is an inspirational masterpiece you won't forget.
CALEB Prize Winner 2011
Picking Up The Pieces
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One terrible decision leads to another and the Parker and Quinlan families find out what it means to be in total despair. In a moment of recklessness, Blake Quinlan does something he never should. The bitter consequences of his impulse will reverberate through the rest of his life unless he learns to deal with his past. Without warning, Claire Parker's world shatters. One horrific event leads to a choice that she can never forget. She must find a source of strength and forgiveness to help her recover or she will never again be the happy person she once was. Moving forwards there is still hope. A triumphant story about forgiveness, new beginnings and the power of love that cuts straight to the heart.
International Book of the Year 2011
A Design Of Gold
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After a traumatic experience, Nicola recovers by taking refuge in Casey and Piers Bowman's spare room. Jerome, Piers' son, is learning to be a young man,struggling in his quest to make a difference, with ideals of mission life from his childhood hero. Michael, a teenager who's been down all the wrong roads, is trying to follow the straight and narrow. As their lives intertwine they grow, learn about themselves and find that true discipleship starts at home. Romance and drama combine in this novel, set in Australia by Australian author Paula Vince.
The Risky Way Home
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Had Casey Miller known the peril in store for her she might have turned down her dream job offer.
Things are definitely not as they seem. Her personal judgments are turned upside down as she finds herself drawn into a story of terror and revenge that began twenty years earlier. All the while her heart is torn between two men; suave polished Eric and calm reclusive Piers.
This riveting novel will have readers unravelling mysteries with Casey and rejoicing in the choices she makes as she finally discovers the home of her heart.
Quenarden: The Prophecies
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They stepped into a lost civilisation and disturbed the balance of power. Their destiny is unknown, as they hope for an escape.
Beth, Troy and Nathan follow a lost child through a gap in a cliff and find themselves in a strange old world where they are hailed as heroes. However, the rulers plot to kill them for reasons the three cannot understand. Troy and Nathan uncover some shocking truths about their own family, but it is almost too late to save themselves. They and Beth must draw upon reserves of courage and resourcefulness they never knew they had.
Quenarden: The Castle Of Light
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Nathan and Beth have escaped from the cruel Lord Pythos. An undercurrent of excitement fills Quenarden. What will Levi Harrison's loyal followers do next?
Pythos, desperate to destroy his enemies, devises a cunning scheme to lure them to him. Only Pedor Macaulay discovers what it is - but the boy who has done Nathan so much harm finds himself powerless to help now. Can he muster some unexpected support?
This dramatic sequel continues the tension, suspense and surprising twists of Quenarden; The Prophecies.
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Quenarden: The Dark Secret
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Lord Pythos tightens his reign of terror. Troy Knowles has been hailed as the prophesied saviour. He must do something.
Expectations are turned upside down and loyalties are stretched to their limits as Magdalyn Murgatroyd's prophecies are fulfilled in surprising ways.
This stunning finale builds to a nail-biting conclusion, continuing all the tension, suspense and surprising twists of Quenarden: The Prophecies and Quenarden: The Castle of Light.
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