By Karen Hudgins

Anne Kingsley pursues a high-profile advertising project that takes her to Australia, where she meets sheep station owner Slade McGregor.

His distrust of this too-curious city woman rivals hers of the country rogue, who dares mixing business with pleasure. Although their backgrounds are worlds apart, Anne and Slade have both suffered betrayals of the heart. Beneath the Southern Cross, they face their inner fears and fall in love, to become perfect mates.

What They Are Saying About Next Year’s Promise

“Plots and subplots enhance this romance, while virtual characters deal with true problems.  The beauty of the Aussie Outback draws a pictorial of the dusty, hot summer.  The symbolism of the dry, fiery bush and the seductive dialect tempt the reader to travel deep into this well researched romance.” 4½ Stars

—Nancy B. Leake
Affaire de Coeur
Sept./Oct., 2001

“NEXT YEAR’S PROMISE fulfills its promise of action, suspense, and... love.  This year’s must read.”

—Betty Jo Schuler
Author of Winning Chance
Wordbeams.com

“I enjoyed reading about my country through such a spirited heroine’s eyes.”

—Lisa Annis
 Sydney, Australia

“Slade McGregor surprises and enchants as he tussles with ambitious Anne Kingsley in the most captivating way. Don’t miss NEXT YEAR’S PROMISE.”

—Gail Fuller
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada