Magpie's Bend

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'A ripping good read...Maya's deep understanding of living in country Australia and down-to-earth good humour gives her story great authenticity...We can't wait for the next book to find out what happens to another member of the McIntyre sisterhood.' - Australian Country on Bottlebrush Creek 'Maya's books reek of authenticity and celebrate everything that's wonderful about small-town living' - Cassie Hamer, top 10 of 2021 Bush nurse Lara McIntyre and journalist Toby Paxton are thrust into the limelight when an accident puts the beating heart of their community in jeopardy. The small country town of Bridgefield can't manage without their general store and post office, but Lara can't stomach the idea of out-of-town buyers revamping it with no regard for what the residents want or need. She's also unsure about where Toby's allegiances lie in this fight. Loyalties are put to the test as the locals attempt to save the shop, with personal agendas, old grudges and misunderstandings threatening their best efforts. Featuring a black-tie ball, a fun run, a magpie called Vegemite and a snake-chasing kelpie called Basil, Magpie's Bend is a story about rural lives, family, love and letting go.

Maya Linnell grew up in a small country town, climbing towering gum trees and reading her way through her family's bookshelves before discovering a never-ending supply of novels at the local library. She found her feet in journalism, working at a rural newspaper before segueing into public relations and now fiction writing and blogging for Romance Writers Australia. Maya currently lives in rural Victoria with her husband and three children.

Praise for Magpie's Bend 'Beautifully written from the opening pages . . . A story about learning to love and trust again.' Tanya, @Read by the Librarian 'A ripper of a read with something on nearly every page that rang true to me-the Australianisms, the landscape, the characters and their language.' Sueanne, Done and Dusted Books 'Immersing yourself in the country characters and spirit of Bridgefield is a delight.' CWA Ruth Magazine 'So much delicious baking in this book you'll be ready to fire up your own oven and whip something up as soon as you finish reading. Enjoy!' Australian Romance Readers Association 'Magpie's Bend is a heartfelt, winsome and satisfying rural romance, a delightful read ...' Shelleyrae, Book'd Out 'Always a joy to read Maya's rural romance stories . . . so authentic and well written.' Michelle @SheSociety 'Maya Linnell knows how to tug on our heartstrings, with just the right dollop of reality... I'll never be able to collect my mail from my general store in the same way again!' Catriona Rowntree