They say a change is as good as a holiday. Joey Miles is hoping so after leaving the city behind, his stockbroking career in flames, to embrace a brand-new challenge: farming. But while returning to his hometown somehow feels right, he’s got a long way to go to get back on his feet financially and the last thing he needs is the townsfolk meddling in his love life (or lack thereof).
To the townsfolk of Clarence, Joey has always been the ultimate tragic romantic hero – and it’s time this hero had a happy ever after…
But Kirsty Fox is only in Clarence to dig up information about a World War II figure from her family’s past – she has no intention of sticking around and finding out if Joey is as adorable as he seems. Kirsty doesn’t stick around. Ever.
But when the locals of Clarence notice the chemistry between these two, a secret item gets added to the agenda of the next town committee meeting: matchmaking. This warm-hearted community will pull every trick in the book to show Joey and Kirsty everything they’ve unwittingly been searching for is right under their noses… What could possibly go wrong?
From the award-winning author of The Vet from Snowy River comes this warm, witty and utterly hilarious read about a runway pilot, a wannabe farmer and a secret in a rusty old shed.
Set against the lush backdrop of the Northern Rivers, A Town Like Clarence follows Kirsty Fox, a young, independent bush pilot who never stays in one place for too long. Kirsty’s life hasn’t been an easy one, she’s had a lot to deal with – the Fox family curse and her mum’s pokies addiction. But when she inherits a suitcase of belongings from a grandmother she never knew she had, her luck starts to pick up.
The mystery suitcase leads Kirsty to the small town of Clarence where she meets hot local farmer Joey Miles, and plenty of steamy chemistry ensues. Throw in some meddling but well-meaning townsfolk and you have the perfect recipe for a captivating love story. But it’s not all sparks and fireworks, Stella Quinn deftly touches on important themes of addiction and trauma, while still managing to deliver a warm-hearted, feel-good read.
Interspersed throughout the novel are the official minutes from the Annual Clarence River Bush Poetry Muster. The committee is made up of a quirky bunch of locals who begin meddling in the love lives of Joey and Kirsty, all in the hopes of finding a Mrs Farmer Joe for the town’s tragic romantic hero. These scenes were hilarious, and you’ll fall in love with each of the locals – particularly Carol, an elderly, feisty history buff who aids Kirsty with her research.
If you enjoy reading Rachael Johns, Alissa Callen or Sasha Wasley’s Spring Clean for the Peach Queen, then A Town Like Clarence is the perfect read for you. This is a blissful, heart-warming Aussie romance, best enjoyed with some Iced Vovos and a steaming cup of tea.
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