By Australia’s renowned midwife and bestselling author of Mothers’ Day. The Desert Midwife is a romantic drama about strong families, medical miracles and new beginnings.

WINNER - ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD 2020: Contemporary Romance Book of the Year

'Reading Fiona McArthur is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket and sitting under the stars.' Rachael Johns

What if the love of your life forgot who you were?

When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences. The couple who had so much going for them now find themselves with everything to lose.

Devastated, Ava retreats to her family cattle station to help salvage what she can of the critical situation. But at home on the drought-ridden farm, her brother is being pushed to his limits, and as his depression intensifies, Ava must step in to prevent another family tragedy.

Against the majestic backdrop of Australia’s Red Centre, old dreams are shattered, new babies are born and true love takes flight. 

PRAISE FOR FIONA MCARTHUR

'McArthur...has great skill in storytelling.' Sydney Morning Herald

'I never miss one of Fiona McArthur's books.' Sam Still Reading

'Whenever I feel like journeying to the ochre and brown glory of the outback with its special brand of people, I know Fiona McArthur will take me there ...' Book Muster Down Under