Debut Novel Out Now
come here darlin’
Amber Lancaster didn’t come to Hartley looking for hope, she needed a place to disappear. She didn’t expect to find a man worth staying for… or a past determined to find her anyway.
Come Here Darlin’ is a tender, slow-burn romance set in rural Australia—where the horses are patient, the men have big hands and bigger hearts, and love takes its time.
Come Here, Darlin’ is the debut novel from Krystal Howard and perfect for readers who love emotional tension, quiet strength, and stories that linger.
Pre-order now and be the first to fall for Luke Yarbrough.
“Interesting characters in a story are important to me. The people of ‘Come Here Darlin’ won my heart and pop into my thoughts; so now I need to meet them again soon… hopefully in a sequel.”
— Liz Hansen, beta reader
“an alluring, sensual masterpiece of a strong woman's desire and courage to find herself and love, against the rugged backdrop of outback Australia. Hauntingly written, you won't want to put it down!”
— Leah Bonshek, beta reader
About krystal
I’m a former journalist and editor with over 15 years’ experience in professional storytelling. After a decade spent in newsrooms and marketing teams, I’ve returned to my creative roots to write fiction again. I love writing slow-burn, emotionally resonant romance novels about women reclaiming their voices and choosing themselves.
Come Here, Darlin’ is my debut novel.
I live on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with my husband, our son (11), and daughter (7). I work full time and write in the quiet hours of the early mornings and evenings when the rest of the house is asleep. Every book I sell brings me one step closer to my dream of writing full time.
I hope you fall for Amber and Luke - and the town of Hartley - as much as I did while writing them.
