Small towns, Big stories


Susan Mackie Author small towns, big stories
Passionate about story telling. Love a good story. There are no bad stories. Every person and every place has a story to tell. Do you drive by old homes and wonder about the lives of those who built them, lived there, loved and lost? Writers tell such stories. Sometimes real, sometimes imagined. Often both.Susan Mackie

Romance books you'll fall in love with
Award-winning author Susan Mackie writes heart-warming, character-driven romance and women's fiction. Small town stories with all the feels and a community you'll want to move to.
Susan Mackie Author
One Good Man (paperback)
Samantha slips into town under cover of darkness, seeking safety. When Jamie finds her, feelings he thought long-dead, resurface.
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Barrington Series Paperbacks
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Coffee is my Calling (paperback)
Regular price $11.00 AUDRegular price$11.00 AUDSale price $11.00 AUDA short second-chance romance prequel to the Barrington Series. -
Charlie's Will (paperback)
Regular price $20.00 AUDRegular price$20.00 AUDSale price $20.00 AUDThe farm would be hers when her grandfather dies, but his will is complicated. Will Rose choose small town life or return to the city? -
A Place to Start Over (paperback)
Regular price $22.00 AUDRegular price$22.00 AUDSale price $22.00 AUDCan one bad decision change your life? Harriet Russell is looking for a small town to start over. -
Love in the Ragged Mountain Ranges (paperback)
Regular price $15.00 AUDRegular price$15.00 AUDSale price $15.00 AUDSingle mum Nicole swore she'd never trust again and she's starting over in Barrington. Next door neighbour, cowboy Robbie might make her change her mind. -
The Bee Whisperer (paperback)
Regular price $22.00 AUDRegular price$22.00 AUDSale price $22.00 AUDThe Bee Whisperer’s appearance in Barrington has tongues wagging and the small-town rumour mill working overtime. -
Meggie & Max (paperback)
Regular price $17.00 AUDRegular price$17.00 AUDSale price $17.00 AUDHe's the new Vet with something to hide. She's got a wedding to organise. -
Something in the Water (paperback)
Regular price $17.00 AUDRegular price$17.00 AUDSale price $17.00 AUDMeggie Hamilton is loving small town life in Barrington, but sometimes it's a juggling act. -
The Barrington Book Club (paperback)
Regular price $22.00 AUDRegular price$22.00 AUDSale price $22.00 AUDTwelve books, nine friends, four babies and one unimaginable tragedy that will change their small town forever. -
The Secret Reader (paperback)
Regular price $22.00 AUDRegular price$22.00 AUDSale price $22.00 AUDSix book club meetings, a secret romance, several newcomers and a whole lot of small town vibes. -
One Good Man (paperback)
Regular price $25.00 AUDRegular price$25.00 AUDSale price $25.00 AUDSamantha slips into town under cover of darkness, seeking safety. When Jamie finds her, feelings he thought long-dead, resurface.
Susan Mackie Author
RUBY Winner! Special Edition Hardcover - The Barrington Book Club
Women's fiction
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RWA 2025 RUBY WINNER!
Winner of the Women's Fiction / Romantic Elements Category
(Romance Writers of Australia)
The Barrington Book Club.
A warm-hearted story that also generously highlights novels written by other authors. There is so much to enjoy in this tale of friendship and love. Uniquely Australian, yet told in a companionable style, reminiscent of Maeve Binchy. Julie, Goodreads, Amazon.

Meet Susan
About Susan Mackie
Since declaring her desire to write books (at the age of eight) Susan followed a zigzag path to publication via journalism, tourism and small business. Now a full time writer, editor, speaker and publishing mentor, she's finally in her Happy Place.
Susan lives in a small town, in a gorgeous old home built in the late 1800's. And yes, she has the bookshelf with ladder that she dreamed of as a child.
Susan Mackie Author
FREE AUDIOBOOK Coffee is my Calling (#1) - narrated by Lucy Goleby - 1.2hrs
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Barrington bundles
Fall in love with the small town of Barrington - paperback and audiobook bundles. Start your Barrington journey today.
"The warmth of the characters flow from the pages like melted butter on toast." Mandie, Goodreads.
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AUDIOBOOKS: Barrington Series Audiobook Bundle 1, 2, 3 - narrated by Lucy Goleby
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AUDIOBOOKS: Barrington Series Audiobook Bundle 2 - books 4, 5.
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paperbacks: Barrington Starter Bundle - small town romance - 1-3
Regular price $49.00 AUDRegular price$55.00 AUDSale price $49.00 AUDSale -
paperback: Barrington Bee Whisperer bundle (small town romance) - books 4-5
Regular price $43.00 AUDRegular price$49.00 AUDSale price $43.00 AUDSale
paperback? audiobook? how do you like to read? Note: ebooks are available via Amazon and KU
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Best Selling Barrington Series Paperbacks
What readers are saying about the Barrington Series. Absolutely loved every part...
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AUDIOBOOKS - Barrington Series
Barrington Series Audiobooks narrated by Lucy Goleby.

Why do we love small town stories so much?
For me it's all about community. Friendship. Resilience. Support. Overcoming challenges and finding your people. Readers of the Barrington Series have created their own community in a facebook group and it's just like the small town I write about.
Join us at The Barrington Book Club facebook group now.
Let customers speak for us
from 100 reviewsi am enjoying your books so much Susan - I dread the day when anotehr is not available to purchase.
keep sharing your incredible talent x

I have already purchased and read the paperback version but f this delightful book along with the rest of the series. I just love them all. This particular edition is just stunning and a collectible that I will always cherish 🌸

Totally relatable characters told in a fun way, hooked till the last word of last book

Susan’s books are a wonderful escape into a less hectic world.

Coffee is my Calling is the perfect light, comfort read when you want a little pick me up. A cute little romance with a happy ending that makes you feel good and brightens up your day.

A good story which has made me want to read the earlier books in the series.

Love it!! All the Barrington books are amazing. "One Good Man" is my favourite!!

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series, credible characters with complicated stories which I think most of us can relate to, loved the setting being near where I live and by the end I felt like I was part of the community....

You have excelled with this book Susan. It was a real page turner and I had it read in a couple of days. Loved the introduction of Sam and Evie and their story. The Book Club and Book Festival was wonderful and I realised I had read almost all of the books. I can’t pick any favourite characters as I love them all. All I can say is just please keep the series going and I can’t wait for the next one.

I absolutely loved this story from the first page. The characters and the story all feel like home. I couldn’t put it down till I finished❤️

Absolutely loved this new instalment of the Barrington Series!
Such a heartwarming story!
After 9 books I feel like o really know these characters and they feel like old Friends!
So glad Jamie and Woz have love in their lives again and Sam and Evie make great new editions to the town!
With very difficult topics in this one, it was done beautifully and tastefully and again raised topics that are hard to talk about, but Susan does this tactfully!
Another Wonderful Story and I can’t wait to Visit Barrington again soon!
I’d like to think that if I lived in Barrington, these ladies and gents would be my friends too!

‘One good man’,
what a brilliant book!! Without any spoilers, the main characters past was an interesting surprise, and set up a breath hold anticipation throughout. I loved this book!! As always it’s a pleasure to catch up on the Barrington buddies and their lives. Thank you Susan for such a good read!
FREE AUDIOBOOK Coffee is my Calling (#1) - narrated by Lucy Goleby - 1.2hrs

FREE AUDIOBOOK Coffee is my Calling (#1) - narrated by Lucy Goleby - 1.2hrs
