Hi, I'm Joanne.
Joanne is a multi-genre author with a passion for both heart-fluttering romance and twisty, tea-worthy mysteries. Her contemporary love stories are set in vibrant Melbourne, where city life collides with messy emotions, sizzling chemistry, and smart, modern heroines.
She’s also the creator of two cosy crime series: one starring Philly Barker, a no-nonsense Yorkshire antique dealer with a knack for finding trouble (and solving it), and another set in sunny South East Queensland, where amateur sleuth Clementine Carter unearths secrets as easily as she uncovers clues. When Jo’s not plotting murders or swoon-worthy kisses, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking something delicious, or strolling the beach at sunrise—always with a notebook close by and a story bubbling to the surface.Learn More
Cosy Crime....
Murder knows no borders in these warm, character-driven mysteries set in Yorkshire and coastal Queensland.
Cosy Crime....
Murder knows no borders in these warm, character-driven mysteries set in Yorkshire and coastal Queensland.
A quirky coastal town full of salty locals, tangled secrets, and sunny café mornings… until murder strikes. Pack your bags for Whale Bay...
If you love the TV show Sea Change you'll love this cosy mystery series with a touch of romance. Whale Bay is a laid-back Queensland beach community full of quirky characters to love – and a few dodgy development-driven councillors we love to hate. It’s hazy summer holidays under blue skies at white sandy beaches and some very Aussie mysteries.
Murder’s afoot in Yorkshire—and one antique dealer always finds herself in the thick of it.
Behind the bunting and buttered scones, something wicked is afoot in Chipwell…
Philomena Barker is not your average sleuth. Middle-aged, sharp-witted, and far more interested in antique ceramics than crime scenes, Philly runs a stall at Chipwell Barn Antiques – the beating heart of this charming Yorkshire village. But when dead bodies start turning up between the vintage china and the Victoria sponge, Philly’s curiosity – and talent for deduction – can’t help but get involved.
With Balthazar the cocker spaniel by her side, and a motley crew of fellow dealers (and one grumpy detective inspector) in tow, Philly is about to prove that age, eccentricity, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Staffordshire figurines might just be the perfect tools for solving murder.
Escape to places where the kettle’s always on, the scenery stuns, and love might just surprise you.
Escape to places where the kettle’s always on, the scenery stuns, and love might just surprise you.
Escape to The Cotswolds ...
Escape to Queenstown ...
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Flirty, heartfelt and just the right amount of chaos...
Think Emily Henry meets Bridget Jones with an Aussie accent—smart, heartfelt, a little messy, and always relatable. Emotional but flirty. Real life with just enough sparkle.
Melbourne isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a vibe. Coffee dates in laneway cafés. Late-night trams. Yoga studios, rooftop bars, and a dash of chaos. Each book gives a new slice of the city and a new messy-love-to-root-for.
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