Emerson & Dana
(2026)(The fourth book in the Aussie Romance Collection series)
A Story by Rhiannon Marina
He thought he’d buried his heart with his late wife. She’s been hiding hers for years.
Emerson hasn’t taken a day for himself since tragedy turned him into a single dad of three. When his brother drags him on a group trip to New Zealand, he reluctantly agrees—though leaving his kids behind feels impossible. He’s not looking for romance. He’s just hoping to remember what it feels like to live again.
Dana ‘Dee’ has built a successful life running her family’s hotels, but love? That’s trickier. Her best friend’s brother, Emerson, has quietly held her heart since the day they met. He’s her confidant, her partner-in-crime, and the one man she can’t risk losing.
When a snowstorm strands Emerson and Dee together in a secluded mountain lodge, friendly banter and stolen glances ignite into something undeniable. But moving from friendship to passion means risking everything—their bond, their found family, and Emerson’s fragile path toward healing.
Will a one week getaway be enough to convince them both that love is worth the leap? Or will fear of loss keep them apart for good?
Emerson & Dana is number four in An Aussie Romance Collection of short fiction, featuring three novellas and one short story—each following Aussie couples whose lives and connections entwine in sweet… and spicy… ways.
It can be read as a standalone, or you can get to know their friends in the series.
Genre: Romance
Emerson hasn’t taken a day for himself since tragedy turned him into a single dad of three. When his brother drags him on a group trip to New Zealand, he reluctantly agrees—though leaving his kids behind feels impossible. He’s not looking for romance. He’s just hoping to remember what it feels like to live again.
Dana ‘Dee’ has built a successful life running her family’s hotels, but love? That’s trickier. Her best friend’s brother, Emerson, has quietly held her heart since the day they met. He’s her confidant, her partner-in-crime, and the one man she can’t risk losing.
When a snowstorm strands Emerson and Dee together in a secluded mountain lodge, friendly banter and stolen glances ignite into something undeniable. But moving from friendship to passion means risking everything—their bond, their found family, and Emerson’s fragile path toward healing.
Will a one week getaway be enough to convince them both that love is worth the leap? Or will fear of loss keep them apart for good?
Emerson & Dana is number four in An Aussie Romance Collection of short fiction, featuring three novellas and one short story—each following Aussie couples whose lives and connections entwine in sweet… and spicy… ways.
It can be read as a standalone, or you can get to know their friends in the series.
Genre: Romance
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