Books by Meredith Resce

Kate has a secret she doesn't want anyone to know, especially the new minister - the man who has taken her father's position.John Laslett has just arrived in Green Valley as the new parish minister. He has been employed by the patron lady, Vera Wallace, and she has seen to his every need. But there is something strange about the housekeeper she has sent.Kathryn is an efficient housekeeper, but John cannot seem to break through the cold exterior. Something is wrong, he is sure, but he doesn't know what…Historical romance set in colonial AustraliaThis new edition has been released to celebrate 20 years of the 'Heart of Green Valley' series.

A bushfire threatens the small rural community of Melrose, and a reporter is sent to cover the crisis as it unfolds. But Clarrie Brown isn’t just any unrelated journalist. In fact, as he enters the town environs he is caught up in a vision of the past, the years he spent as a boy, growing up in this town.One Remarkable Year brings the Australian country town to life in the 1960’s; a time when the modern era of social revolution emerged to take the place of the traditions and ways of generations past.Here is a story about a real town, with real characters and real spirit. Based on many local yarns, One Remarkable Year will give you the general impression of the character and feel of life in Melrose over past years. Some of the stories recounted are based on fact; the rest could very likely have happened.Melrose is not just a place.This novel was commissioned by the town to celebrate their 150 year celebration of European settlement.

It has been fourteen years since the end of the Great War, and Grace doesn’t think she will ever get over losing the love of her life. She is a committed spinster aunt, despite her mother’s attempts to introduce her to eligible bachelors. When a stranger comes to town looking for work, her mother is immediately alert to possibilities. Grace admits he is handsome, but their first encounter was enough to put her off him for life.Alex has been on the road with his three children for nearly two years, looking for work where he could find it. Times are tough and work hard to come by. Charlie Shore gave him hope he would find something long term — as long as it doesn’t involve Charlie’s sister, another opportunistic spinster looking for a man. He’s not going to fall for it.Things change when circumstances throw Alex and Grace together to survive.But Alex has a secret that could destroy them all.  And now Grace has a secret—one that won’t stay hidden.This new title is part of the very popular 'Heart of Green Valley' series. Australian, New Zealand and British readers connected well with the author's characters, setting and stories. Though part of a series, this book and all books in the series read as stand-alone novels.