Shadows of Wildstone the emotional b..., Mandy Magro
Shadows of Wildstone the emotional b..., Mandy Magro
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Shadows of Wildstone: the emotional brand new 2025 rural romance release from a bestselling author for readers of Karly Lane and Rachael Johns.

Author: Mandy Magro

Narrator: Alicia Banit

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 09/30/2025


Synopsis

What happens when the past won't let go? Buried secrets rise to the surface in this rural-set romance and mystery from bestselling author Mandy Magro.
Even after leaving small-town Wildstone behind her, Nyah Love hasn't been able to escape the soul-deep tragedy of her dark past. How's she meant to live a happy life when her younger sister is still missing after sixteen years? But fate plays a devastating hand when her mother loses a battle with an illness that Nyah knew nothing of. With no other choice, she must return to her hometown and sort out her mother's estate - heartbroken at losing her longed-for chance to fix their shattered relationship.Caleb Hart has had his heart broken way too many times. By his first love, Nyah, when she abruptly left town, then by a cheating ex-girlfriend. Now a sergeant with the Wildstone police, he's never given up on trying to find out what happened to her little sister.Nyah's homecoming is the kindling that soon ignites this cold case. As buried secrets gradually find their way to the surface - firstly with the reading of the will, and then when an unexpected emergency in the neighbourhood uncovers new evidence - Caleb is there to support her through it all. She doesn't want the complication of love, but how long can she resist her reignited feelings for him? As the past returns with a vengeance, they must face the shocking truth ...PRAISE FOR MANDY MAGRO:'If you're looking for the perfect romance to curl up with, you can't go past Jillaroo from Jacaranda. Steamy, heartfelt and quintessentially Australian, this was an absolute delight.' - Better Reading'The land is always a key feature in Mandy Magro's books and Jillaroo from Jacaranda is set to a spectacular Aussie landscape ... A staple summer read.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

About Mandy Magro

Mandy Magro lives in Cairns, Far North Queensland, with her husband, Des, their daughter, Chloe Rose, two adorable pooches, Sophie and Sherlock, and the largest personalities of the household, Charlie and Lola - the loveably sassy cockatiels, Star - the comical Indian Ringneck, and Jet, the hilariously chatty Hahns Macaw. With pristine aqua-blue coastline in one direction and sweeping rural landscapes in the other, she describes her home as heaven on earth. A passionate woman and a romantic at heart, Mandy loves writing about soul-deep love, the Australian way of life, and the wonderful characters that call the country home.To find out more, visit Mandy on her website.You can also follow Mandy on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Alicia Banit

Alicia is perhaps best known to audiences as the vivacious and witty Kat on ABC's hit teen series Dance Academy, which continued with feature film success in 2017's Dance Academy: The Movie. More recent screen credits include the recurring role of Karlie in Screentime/Channel Ten's Playing for Keeps Season 1 and a guest role in Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on October 02, 2025

Nyah Love left Wildstone a small country town with her dad for Cairns and they both haven’t been able to escape the tragedy of the past. Her little sister disappeared one afternoon, her mum always blamed her and sixteen years later she’s still missing. Unexpectedly Nyah returns to Wildstone, her mot......more

Goodreads review by Craig and Phil on November 09, 2025

The Queen of rural romance has delivered her latest outback romantic fiction. Shadows Of Wildstone is a second chance love story with a slight mystery thread. Nyah Love fled her hometown of Wildstone when tragedy struck. When her mother passes she must return to deal with her estate and confront the pa......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on September 29, 2025

Every time I start a book by Mandy Magro, I know I’ll fall in love with the characters, the setting and the storyline. An this one didn’t disappoint. Nyah left Wildstone after a tragedy of her sister going missing. That meant leaving her ex. But now with her mother’s death, she has returned. And faci......more

Goodreads review by Josie on October 15, 2025

This was painful. I normally rate Mandy but this was really hard to read.......more

Goodreads review by Angelynn23 on November 03, 2025

A great rural romance with a twist of crime and mystery. I think this is my second book of Mandy Margo and I enjoyed them. It’s always nice to feel that community spirit and keeps your heart warm. With so much thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher Harlequin Australia, HQ (Fiction, Non Fiction, YA)......more