Two Heartbeats by Rhonda Forrest

Two Heartbeats by Rhonda Forrest

When Jess heads west for a fresh start in a small mining town, the dusty outback is a far cry from her former life in the city. Despite having no knowledge of country life, she finds herself loving the isolation and local people. All she has to do is keep her head down and work hard to create a better life for herself and Johnno, the only person she has ever truly cared about.

The caring warmth of a new circle of friends allows Jess to feel that maybe, for once, her life is heading in the right direction. However, problems arise when her temper and stubborn nature collide with her new boss, Daniel, who is suspicious of her background story. Has Jess been honest, or is there a hidden secret to justify his distrust of her?

Set amidst the rugged outback of Australia, with a cast of eclectic characters, Two Heartbeats is a story of friendship, resilience and the hope that ultimately loving relationships may triumph over obstacles defined by the past.

The sequel to Two Heartbeats is Time Will Tell.

Using the pen name Lea Davey, Rhonda Forrest began writing her novels. Her debut novel, 'The Shack by the Bay,' was published in 2016. An unusual blend of Australian personalities, distinctive landscapes, and a wonderful romance set amidst the warmth and beauty of the Whitsunday area in Northern Queensland has piqued the interest of both Australian and foreign readers in this historical romance. 'Silkworm Secrets' was published in March 2017 and has received a lot of appreciation as a work of fiction for dealing with family difficulties and weaving a story about strong and loving relationships between families and friends. Many readers, young and old, have identified with both the sad and wonderful parts of family life, thanks to the combination of endearing characters and the story of two best friends reunited as adults.

It was determined in 2018 that she will write more novels under her own name, 'Rhonda Forrest.' The relationship between a young girl who has spent most of her life living on the streets and her new boss, who has every reason not to trust her, will intrigue readers in Rhonda's latest work, 'Two Heartbeats,' which will be released in 2018, and readers will be enticed by a romance between a young girl who has spent most of her life living on the streets and her new boss, who has every reason not to trust her. 'Two Heartbeats' features an unusual cast of individuals and a setting that captures the beauty and harshness of Australia's outback. Rhonda draws on her travels around Australia, as well as her years of studying and teaching history, to create intriguing contemporary fiction.

She is a firm believer in the ability of literature to not only bring entertainment, leisure, and enjoyment, but also to educate readers on historical and current topics and events.