Blackwattle Lake

For Eve Nicholls, walking up the driveway of her childhood home stirs up a whirlwind of emotion. The horses she loved still dot the paddocks, but the house is empty and the silence allows the past to come flooding back. She’s glad to have her best friend Banjo the kelpie with her, along with a bottle of bourbon.Her plan is simple – sell the farm, grab the cash and get the hell out.Within days of her return, Eve runs into all the people she hoped to avoid: the uncle who can''t forgive, the ex who moved on and the best friend he moved on with. Sorting through a lifetime of clutter provides a distraction and slowly, she begins to discover the girl she used to be.Angie Flanagan – adventurous, animal-loving, vulnerable. When tragedy strikes once more, Eve realises that changing her name all those years ago has not changed who she really is or the truth of what happened.

A farm full of memories. A heart full of regrets. A journey she never expected. For Eve Nicholls, returning to Blackwattle Lake is like stepping into a life she’s tried hard to forget. The horses still graze the paddocks, but the farmhouse is empty—echoing with memories she has long buried. Armed with her loyal kelpie, Banjo, and a bottle of bourbon, Eve’s plan is simple: sell the farm, pocket the money and never look back. But within days, ghosts of her old life resurface—the uncle who can’t forgive, the ex who’s moved on and the best friend he moved on with. As she sorts through her childhood home, Eve unearths more than just dusty relics. She uncovers the girl she used to be and the painful truth of why she left in the first place. When fresh tragedy strikes, Eve must decide if she can finally face the past she’s been running from. If you love emotionally rich stories about coming home, confronting the past and finding strength in unexpected places, you’ll be captivated by Blackwattle Lake. Pamela Cook’s heartfelt family saga will resonate with fans of women’s fiction who cherish complex characters, deep-rooted secrets and the healing power of home. ____________________________________________________________________________Praise for Blackwattle Lake:????? A wonderful read. ????? Easy reading, good chick lit book. I really enjoyed it. ????? Blackwattle Lake is an appealing contemporary novel set in rural Australia which I truly enjoyed. ????? I look forward to reading more from Pamela Cook in the future. ????? Pamela Cook has an amazing ability to draw you into the lives of her characters on an emotional, spiritual and physical level. ????? Another wonderful read by Pamela Cook.