Outback Bred ~ Five Star Reviews

Melissa Lawrence swims ashore in Australia.  She has no idea what to expect after escaping her captors.  Since becoming Mel Lawrence, she finds her interests are expanding beyond just the “woman of means” role she had been raised to accept.  After finding someone to teach her about becoming a grazer, she herds a flock of sheep into the Australian outback.  She never imagined she would find a mate, a land that challenges her, and a life she felt she was bred for.

 

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 starsIt’s so sweet!

September 18, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

The writing style is so refreshing and easy to read. I loved every page. Thanks for such a wonderful reading experience.

Jennis Slaughter

5.0 out of 5 starsA great part two of a new series

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this series as a gift, and I want to let you know. You’re in for a wild ride. The settings are all described with such detail that you can smell the eucalyptus trees. The characters are so rich and well thought out. The story is written in such a way that you are transported. The author is stepping up to the plate and it’s gone, folks. A great read.

svincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Great continuation of this series!

August 30, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fascinating description of life in the Australian Outback and it continued the story which began with Shanghaied, although you didn’t necessarily have to read the other one first. The main character, Mel, is a strong woman facing difficult situations. It’s a great series so far and I can’t wait to read the next outback book!

Amazon Customer Barb

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read recommend this series

September 4, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

Good book. The characters are very well developed. The author describes they scenery very well. Very well written book. Recommend this book.

The beauty of this series is you can read any of these first four in any order!  Don’t wait, for under $5 these are absolutely worth the read! (Also available as paperbacks!)
Shanghaied buy here.
Outback Born buy here.
Outback Bred buy here.
Outback Heritage buy here.

Outback Born ~ Five-star reviews

Alinta, raised in a simple land far from the white man, is suddenly thrust into their realm through no fault of her own.  Suddenly, she must learn to survive amongst these strange, unfamiliar creatures.  But not all white men treat her the same: Some see her as the frightened girl she is, and some see her as the amazing woman she is about to become.  Follow along as this primitive aboriginal child/woman attempts to survive in a new and rapidly changing world.

 

Margaret

5.0 out of 5 stars  Excellent!

September 7, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I loved Outback Born. You really do feel as if you are walking across a continent with your sheep. Please read the prequel, Shanghaied, before you read this book. You will understand so much more.

DR

5.0 out of 5 stars Living through abuse & hate & finding love

September 5, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

Alinta is an amazing character to read. K’Anne Meinel effectively wrote how an individual from a different culture interacts with ‘the other’ that has invaded their world and existence. Without providing spoilers, I was prepared for her introduction to the white men who’d met her father. Mel’s entrance into her life was a surprise since I’d first met her in ‘Shanghaied’. Well written. I felt the heat, and felt the dust. A hard life but there was love and that was good.

Jennis Slaughter

5.0 out of 5 stars A great start of a series

September 9, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this series as a gift, and I want to let you know that this is one for the ages. The settings are all described with such detail that you can feel the heat of the Australian Outback and hear the bugs scuttling among the bush. The characters are so rich and well thought out. The story is written in such a way that you are transported.

svincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Prevailing against all odds

September 1, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This is another great book in the Women Down Under series. The main character in this story has had a very difficult life and finds herself in a terrible situation. It is fascinating to see the story line continue through her eyes as she meets the characters from the other books in the series and their romance begins to develop. This story handles some tough topics, and is a great addition to the series.

Kindle Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting time

September 19, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I found this story very interesting in that it was of a different time and country. The way the aborigines were thought of and treated reminded me of our country’s history with the slaves from Africa. Seeing so much of the story from Alinta’s point of view gave the story depth and realness.

The beauty of this series is you can read any of these first four in any order!  Don’t wait, for under $5 these are absolutely worth the read! (Also available as paperbacks!)

Shanghaied buy here.

Outback Born buy here.

Outback Bred buy here.

Outback Heritage buy here.

Audiobook ~ Meticulous Malice

Alice has a routine that only she follows and she tries not to be too predictable outside her home, leaving few clues for anyone who might be following her…is someone following her?

Murder requires technique.  It also requires meticulous planning and genuine care to detail if you’re going to do it right, correct?  Random acts of violence are not Alice’s style; however, when forced, she can play along.

Meticulous Malice delves deeper into who Alice really is.  Let’s play the game by HER rules…

 

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Outback Heritage ~ Five-star reviews

Senora Mary Carmen Valenzuela Pearson inherits half a sheep ranch, called a station in the Outback of Australia.  Already a ranch owner in Central California, this inheritance creates a huge dilemma for the Hispanic-American. 

Deciding to sell her ranch and travel to the Outback to see what her uncle has left her, she loads up her children, her cousins and their families, and her valuable horses and books a ship to Australia.  The journey will take months by water and many more months by land to get from Sydney to the station. 

Follow along as Carmen decides where she truly belongs and whether this Outback station will become part of her heritage.

Margaret

4.0 out of 5 stars Great.

September 8, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I enjoyed Outback Heritage. This is Book three in the series. There is a lot you will already know from reading the preceding books in the series. Interesting.

DR

5.0 out of 5 stars Carmen Pearson is a force to be reckoned with

September 7, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I enjoyed reading Carmen’s experience of the Latin community in California being ousted by the White Americans wanting their land. It’s a sad time in our nation’s history. It wasn’t overly done in its telling & gave sufficient background for Carmen’s choice to travel with kith and kin to Australia. Women weren’t respected in any book in the series and Alinta, Mel, Carmen, & Fabiola were strong women in this story. Well written and a good read for anyone wanting to read about women, made strong by their circumstances, choosing to live on their own terms.

Jennis Slaughter

5.0 out of 5 stars Third of the series is great!

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this series as a gift, and I want to let you know that this is one for the ages. The settings are all described with such detail that you can feel the roll of the ocean under the planks of a wooden sailing ship. The characters are so rich and well thought out. The story is written in such a way that you are transported.

svincent

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the series

September 13, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This books gives yet another perspective on the story which has been developing over the previous three books. We get to see how Carmen experiences the journey to the Outback and all of the challenges she faces along the way. The story line overlaps with the previous books, but that is what makes this interesting. We get to see another viewpoint and find out how she sees and feels the events. I am looking forward to the future stories in this series!

The beauty of this series is you can read any of these first four in any order!  Don’t wait, for under $5 these are absolutely worth the read! (Also available as paperbacks!)

Shanghaied buy here.

Outback Born buy here.

Outback Bred buy here.

Outback Heritage buy here.

Coming soon…more in this amazing series!

Shanghaied 5-star reviews

 

Kindle Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars as ususal a great book

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I love reading this author’s books. This promises to be as good as the Vetted books, which I loved.

The story of Mel who is shanghied in California and makes it to Australia is fascinating. I know I couldn’t survive what she had to go through on the ship.

To go from her pampered life to the life of a cowboy to the life of a sailor is really amazing.

The books shows both her life as a sailor and her life as a rich heiress in England

DR

5.0 out of 5 stars A well written sea adventure

September 4, 2019

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K’Anne Meinen describes life on a ship of that time in effective detail. The beatings, paltry meals, tepid drinking water, hammock sleeping, and the latrine bucket. My goodness, it was a rough experience. Well written and breath taking.

Margaret

5.0 out of 5 stars Great.

September 6, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I loved Shanghaied. Very interesting. But I’m glad to live in Twentieth Century America. Romantic, interesting, adventurous and well written.

Micky O’Cronin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great action and gripping story line!

September 13, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I loved reading this book and dreaded reaching the ending. Imagine my delight finding the sequel was available to read immediately. Happy, Happy; Joy, Joy!!! The use of flashbacks was some of the best I have ever read because of the author ‘s judicious usage. They enhanced the story and were never confusing. I appreciate this author and now will read book 2 in this series.

Jennis Slaughter

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic prequel to a new series.

September 9, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this series as a gift, and I want to let you know that this is one for the ages. The settings are all described with such detail that you can smell the sea spray coming over the ship’s bow. The characters are so rich and well thought out.

Amazon Customer Barb

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read recommend this book

September 3, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I enjoyed this book . This book has adventure Mel was a well developed character. Sorry if a women making her own way. Being kidnapped to work as unpaid leave labor on a cargo ship. Mel a strong intelligent determined. Very good start to series.

svincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling action and dramatic romance

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This book is full of action and adventure with a backdrop of romantic conflict that makes it hard to put down. I really enjoyed this story and it made me want to find out more about what happens next. I highly recommend this book.

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Outback Bred

Because I put the first FOUR of this amazing series up on Amazon Kindle Unlimited, I’m able to offer this to new readers who I want to get hooked on my writings!  On September 15, 2019 for only ONE day, we are offering this book to those readers!  You can read these first four in any order.  Give it a try, I’m sure you will love it.

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DR

4.0 out of 5 stars Mel recreates herself

September 6, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I enjoyed reading how building a sheep station took its toll on Mel and the challenge of Alinta learning a new language and culture. This was similar to Alinta’s story as there were many passages that came from the first book. Mel’s coming into her own in mannerisms, dress, and love was a good read. The stories surround Alinta, Mel, and Carmen. So it’ll be interesting to read the last book in the series.

Jennis Slaughter

5.0 out of 5 stars A great part two of a new series

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this series as a gift, and I want to let you know. You’re in for a wild ride. The settings are all described with such detail that you can smell the eucalyptus trees. The characters are so rich and well thought out. The story is written in such a way that you are transported. The author is stepping up to the plate and it’s gone, folks. A great read.

svincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Great continuation of this series!

August 30, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fascinating description of life in the Australian Outback and it continued the story which began with Shanghaied, although you didn’t necessarily have to read the other one first. The main character, Mel, is a strong woman facing difficult situations. It’s a great series so far and I can’t wait to read the next outback book!

Amazon Customer Barb

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read recommend this series

September 4, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

Good book. The characters are very well developed. The author describes the scenery very well. Very well written book. Recommend this book.