The digital edition of Krystal Howard's debut western romance novel, Come Here Darlin'. 

Download and dive into a passionate story of love, resilience, and the untamed Australian outback in your favourite reading app. 

Amber ran from a life that was breaking her, but she didn’t expect to run straight into a man who would change everything.

A temporary job on a remote horse stud feels like a pause button, nothing more. But the bush has a way of changing people. She isn’t looking for love — she’s looking for silence, space, and a chance to breathe again.

Then there's Luke. He's steady, reserved, and deeply attuned to the land he works. What begins as quiet companionship grows into something charged and undeniable, built on trust and a connection neither of them can ignore.

But just as Amber begins to believe she’s safe, that she can want this, choose this, the past she ran from comes looking for her... and this time, running away won’t be enough.

With a fiercely protective hero, a slow-burn romance that ignites into undeniable heat, and a woman learning how to choose herself, this is a story about desire, healing, and the kind of love that doesn’t demand. 

You'll love Come Here Darlin' if you like: 

Strong silent hero • Slow burn • Protective but respectful MMC • Cowboys • Small-town / rural romance • Past comes back • Healing journey • Open-door intimacy