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An intriguing new rural romance from the best-selling author of The River Gum Cottage, here’s your chance to get your hands on a copy of The Willow Tree Wharf by Leonie Kelsall.

Samantha, owner of Settlers Bridge cafe Ploughs and Pies, is short on confidence and big on regrets. Married young to fill the void left by an unhappy childhood, she still works in the same small town where she grew up, too filled with self-doubt and insecurity to ever risk spreading her wings. Yet will the end of her abusive marriage force her to start anew?

City restaurateur Pierce di Angelis knows what it is to have his career and family ripped away. However, a chance encounter with the intriguing Samantha ignites his passion, and together they concoct a plan for a destination restaurant.

But, with their personalities like oil and water, will old hurts and hidden truths destroy the new business before it’s afloat?

Praise for Leonie Kelsall:

‘Warm, witty and brimming with big-hearted country characters, renovations and romance. A fabulous, feel-good rural read!’ – Maya Linnell, bestselling author of Magpie’s Bend

‘A welcome return that offers plenty of happiness, fun and heartbreak…with a wonderful message about letting go, seizing the day and embracing all experiences on offer … I highly recommend.’ – Mrs B’s Book Reviews

‘Written with warmth, humour and sincerity, offering appealing characters and an engaging story … a lovely read, sure to satisfy.’ – Book’d Out

Please note this competition is open from 31st July 2023 until 27th August 2023  and is only available to members of Mouths Of Mums. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. We are unable to accept entries posted via facebook. Facebook LIKE functionality is not a requirement of entry to this competition. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ name and address will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in Your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

Winners for this competition

  1. K. LowNSW
  2. K. CloughSA
  3. G. HartwellVIC
  4. C. HiltonNSW
  5. T. CorballisQLD
  6. K. CarneyNSW
  7. C. KarrerNSW
  8. L. MasonQLD
  9. M. HaddowQLD
  10. B. HarrisonVIC
  11. V. CrispSA
  12. M. GleesonVIC
  13. E. McLeishQLD
  14. K. MilesWA
  15. J. NewtonWA
  16. B. WiddowsonTAS
  17. T. PalatchieWA
  • A great book to read on a cold winter’s book is my favourite thing to do! ” The Willow Tree Wharf ” would be perfect winter’s entertainment when its too cold to leave my toasty warm home


  • Winning “The Willow Tree Wharf” would be a literary delight. Leonie Kelsall’s storytelling prowess promises an immersive journey. This book’s captivating narrative, relatable characters, and emotional depth would provide me with an enriching escape, offering solace and inspiration through its pages.


  • as i have never read any books by Leonie but have read reviews and she sounds an amazing author would love to read at least one of her books


  • As a country girl myself this looks like a great read!


  • Love a good rural romance to curl up and read by the fire!


  • Yes, please give me something that’s warm, funny and romantic to read in this bitterly cold winter.


  • Winning a copy of “The Willow Tree Wharf” would be the perfect escape from my chaotic mom-life into a whimsical world of adventure and imagination!


  • Just reading the blurb of this novel has me intrigued and I already feel like I want to learn more about Samantha and Pierce. This sounds like a page turner, which I want to keep reading.


  • The Willow Tree Wharf. What a beautiful book to take away! A great holiday read.


  • I’d love to win “The Willow Tree Wharf” because Leonie Kelsall’s compelling rural romance promises a journey of self-discovery for Samantha, a café owner with a troubled past. The prospect of healing and growth, intertwined with the challenge of creating a destination restaurant, captivates my imagination.


  • I usually have a hard time finding a book that interests me. Upon reading the synopsis, I think this would be an excellent read!


  • I am an avid reader and would love to read this book and recommend it to my friends, family and Goodreads followers!


  • I’m a sucker for stories in a small town setting. They feel more personal and whimsical in a way.


  • It sounds like a good read. I am getting into the habit of reading before going to bed for my mental health. I would love to give this a read and them pass onto someone else to enjoy.


  • I would love to win a copy of The Willow Tree Wharf because the imagery of the title, blurb and cover illustration invoke the spirit of rural Australia where obstacles are met with the resilient spirit of people overcoming the most challenging of circumstances to find enduring love.


  • I would love to win this book as I am a mad reading fiend and am always looking for a new author to enjoy. Having been brought up in the country, I am often swayed by reading books with a rural setting and of course, who doesn’t enjoy a plot where the main characters triumph over adversity and enjoy a bit of romance.


  • I’d love to win for my mum. She’s 92 and spends a lot of time reading and absolutely loves it


  • Sounds like a great read


  • This sounds like an intriguing new read for my me time


  • To gift to my mother in law who lives away from her husband who lives on a rural property in dereel Victoria, she loves to read in her spare time and is a retired disability carer who has spent her life dedicated to helping others i know she would absolutely love a copy.


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