Rhonda Forrest is an Australian author who juggles writing and publishing, alongside teaching high school students. She writes captivating contemporary and historical/romance fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes. After bringing up three daughters and traversing several careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels. Along with her husband, she divides her time between Tamborine Mountain and a century-old cottage with a rambling garden overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.Recent novels bring to life the remarkable characters and settings that make up our unique Australian heritage and take the reader on a journey from bush to beach, with steamy romances, riveting history, and eclectic characters.