BOOK CLUB: Riverstone Ridge

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Author: Mandy Magro
ISBN: 9781489277497
Copy courtesy of the publisher

This novel by bestselling Queensland writer, Mandy Magro, is set in her beloved far north Queensland and is a very Australian love story.

The main character, Nina Jones, was brought up at Riverstone Ridge by her adoptive mother Bea, Nina makes what she sees as a terrible mistake when she is a teenager and runs away from her childhood home, vowing never to return.

Twenty years later Nina is living in central Brisbane, working in a bar, in a relationship she’s not committed to and still wondering about the past.  When Bea dies suddenly she agrees to go back to Riverstone Ridge.  Bea has left her everything, including her dog, and five letters, each to be read one week apart.  Nina is determined not to stay but she rekindles her romance with ex-boyfriend, Logan, who is the local copper and dealing with his own tragedies.  

Nina is adjusting to life on the farm (still determined though to return to Brisbane) and coping with the shocks revealed in Bea’s letters when strange, scary incidents start happening and she is worried she is being stalked – but who by and why?   

This is a story of the ties of place and family, of finding, losing and rediscovering love and life.  The author’s knowledge and love for this part of beautiful Queensland clearly show in the descriptions of the countryside and of life on a regional property.  I enjoyed this novel, the first I’d read by Mandy, and will add her to the list of my authors to look out for.  

Many thanks to Beauty & Lace and Harper Collins for the opportunity read this novel.  

A selection of our Beauty and Lace Club Members are reading Riverstone Ridge. You can read their comments below, or contribute to the discussion by leaving your own feedback.

15 thoughts on “BOOK CLUB: Riverstone Ridge

  1. I really get so excited when I get picked to read a Mandy Magro book cause going on all her other books I have read I know it will be Amazing and Mandy Magro definitely hasn’t let me down on this great story about Nina Jones and her life. It had me on the edge of my seat with every letter that Bea wrote and slowly going along putting the puzzle pieces together of Nina’s life. Absolutely great read just be careful cause once you pick this book up its hard to stop. Would definitely recommend this book.

    Thank you so much Beauty & Lace and Harper Collins for another Amazing read.

  2. Absolutely brilliant read by Mandy.
    It was my first time reading a Mandy Magro book and I can see she is amazing. This love story is so good, earthy and keep you on your toes while you are waiting for the answers like Nina Jones.

    That long last love and passion between the two characters Logan and Nina is so sacred and pure that you want to be a part of them when they are back together finally and be part of their happy life.

    All the characters are so beautifully written that you feel like that its all real and you start to imagine each and everyone. One I started reading the book I couldn’t put it down.
    It felt like I was watching a netflix series and couldn’t wait to see what’s going to happen next.

    I loved the ending as well, full of surprises and happy endings are always the best.
    I also loved the backdrop of the whole story which is rural Australia.
    Loved this book!

  3. Once again Mandy Magro delivers an outstanding novel. I always enjoy Mandy’s books, the characters are so authentic and the rural setting is easily imagined given the vivid descriptions of the landscapes. Mandy Magro always writes such interesting stories, there is never a dull moment and the plot of this book has many twists and turns to keep the reader engaged.

    This is a lovely story and well recommended; an enjoyable read.

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