This is another easy read, rural romance by Mandy Magro. The location of Morgan’s farm in Queensland sounds beautiful.
I have to admit I did find the dialog a bit cringeworthy at times but still enjoyed the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Mandy Magro book and all I can say is WOW - I loved it!
What a wonderful story Mandy weaves. I literally couldn't put this down and read it in a day.

The main characters, Jess and Morgan, are so believable. I truly came to care about them and had tears blurring my vision quite a few times throughout this tale.

I love stories set in Australia, especially places I've visited, and it just so happens that I have been to Far North QLD for holidays (I live in Brisbane) and I've also been to Florence, where part of the story is set. I was totally able to envisage myself in the story, right there with Jess and Morgan as they navigated their past and tried to forge a future together.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Australia for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Jess is coming home for the wedding of her brother and her best friend. When she left Silverton Shores 9 years ago, it was in heartbreak of the loss of her parents on what was her wedding day.

Jess has her ex picking her up at the airport and staying in his cottage. Will their past affect this arrangement or will it be impossible to move forward.

Mandy looks at the what has happened and how their lives are now and what it could mean for their future of friendship. Adding in a bit of spice and frustration always leads to a story that takes you on a journey of discovery.

I received this book by #netgalley for a free honest review.

Jessica Sabatini is getting ready for her wedding, when an accident rips her family apart, she can’t cope with the loss and leaves Silverton Shores and moves to Florence, Italy.

Nine years later she works as a waitress at her nonno's restaurant, Sabatini’s and has a daughter Chiara. Jess returns to Queensland for her brother Roberto's wedding and her former fiancé Morgan Savage will be his best man. Arriving home, Jess realises just how much she's missed Australia, Silverton Shores, her brother and sister Annie, and best friend Shanti.

When Jess left Morgan and ran off to Italy he was shattered, he now works for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and on the family property. He’s not sure how he feels about seeing her, can he risk having his heart broken again, should Morgan forgive Jess and can they friends? The pre-wedding plans bring them together, the chemistry between Jess and Morgan hasn’t diminished, but both have long kept secrets and if the truth is revealed and they worry about the repercussions.

I received a copy of Silverton Shores from Harlequin Australian from NetGalley and in exchange for an unbiased review. Mandy Magro is one of Australia’s best rural romance authors, as always her writing style is entertaining, the characters are interesting and I really enjoyed reading about Morgan and Jess living on the farm and the setting is appealing, the stunning scenery, how Jess enjoyed cooking and sharing a meal with Morgan and it really made her think about what she’s missed out on and is it too late.

Five stars from me and I would highly recommend Silverton Shores to fans of polished and well written Australian romantic fiction, and the narrative focuses on living in tropical Queensland, family, secrets, complicated and painful relationships, chemistry and connection and second chances.