After almost three years apart from his mother, Anse is excited to welcome her and her partner to Canberra for Christmas. It'll be a chance to reconnect and show them around his new home, but most importantly, they'll get to meet his boyfriend, Luciano. But as soon as their plane touches the ground, things go awry. What was supposed to be a quiet family Christmas turns into a lavish affair when Anse's mother reveals they plan to wed while down under. After a hard two years at the restaurant, Luciano gets an offer he can't refuse on Christmas Eve. But can he really leave when there's no guarantee he'll be home in time to cook Christmas lunch? At thirty-six weeks pregnant, all Ellie wants for Christmas is to not give birth... on Christmas. She's sure what she's feeling is just Braxton Hicks contractions. Yep. Definitely. And with so much to do before the wedding, pressure mounts on Anse. Deep down, he knows everyone is thinking the same thing:...

'The chemistry between these two beautiful men will leave you fanning yourself like you're baking courtside at the Australian Open final' CLARE FLETCHERGabriel is a global tennis superstar and heart-throb. As he eyes his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, the pressure is getting to him. After an intense practice session, Gabriel finds refuge in a bar, where he meets Noah.Oblivious to sports, Noah doesn't recognise Gabriel, but there is an instant connection. The more time they spend together in the blazing heat of a Melbourne summer, the more their feelings and attraction grow.Both Gabriel and Noah have their reasons for wanting to keep their romance private. With the stakes so high, will they be willing to risk everything for love all?Serving up a swoonworthy romance full of twists and turns, Love and Other Scores is a bright and entertaining story from a new Australian voice.