Books like But Never Love by Lynsey Stevens
After years away, Rebecca comes back to her grandfather’s farm in rural Australia. One night she mistakes a shadow for her brother and is instead kissed by Byron Willoughby, the stranger who has recently taken over the property. Byron’s handsomeness and the intensity of the moment draw Rebecca in. The next day he hires her as a full‑time babysitter for his young daughter, and with each day her and Byron grow closer. Torn between fear and desire, Rebecca struggles to keep her emotions in check while discovering that Byron’s past is as turbulent as their present.
Their relationship threatens to unravel as secrets surface, challenging Rebecca’s sense of safety and future on the farm.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lynsey Stevens
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