Annette Leigh

Annette Leigh

Annette Leigh is the author of two crime books that form part of the Bayswater series set in North Queensland — The Raging Fire (a novella), The Whispering Palms and The Curlew's Scream.  

She has also written The Three Wishes series of romance novellas set in exotic locations—A Christmas Wish, A New Year's Wish and A Valentine's Wish

In addition to writing, she enjoys spending time on her other passions and interests which include travel, reading, and spending time at the beach. You can sign up to get updates about her writing here.

Books

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The Whispering Palms

Book #2 from the series: Bayswater

Twenty years after the mysterious death of her mother, ex-cop and true crime novelist Andie Yates, returns to a small Australian coastal town to search for missing teenage backpacker, Summer Daniels.

When she arrives in Bayswater, there is no welcoming committee, no brass band, no great-to-see-you-again smiles, just suspicion and mistrust.

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The Curlew's Scream

Book #3 from the series: Bayswater

WHEN THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH TURNS DEADLY…

Ex- cop and true crime novelist Andie Yates has traded bitter Melbourne weather for the blue skies and swaying palm trees of Farr Island in North Queensland. When her ex-partner, Simon, is accused of stealing money from his law firm, she is forced to make a choice.

Will she abandon her tropical island...

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A Valentine’s Wish (Three Wishes Book 3)

When Stephie Leyton’s partner vanishes—along with her savings—she’s left drowning in debt and scrambling to save her dream B&B. Forced to return to work, her new boss offers her a position leading a team to turn his family palazzo in Venice into short stay accommodation.

But excitement turns to frustration when she clashes with Marco...

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Blog

January 22, 2026

And don’t forget it’s nearly 14 February—Valentine’s Day—a day to make Valentine’s wishes come true. If you’re dreaming of Venice, with a touch of...

January 19, 2026

After finishing Steve Cavanagh’s psychological thriller, Two Kinds of Stranger, I was left with a question: what makes this book better than the...

January 19, 2026

Is there anything better than opening the package and seeing your book 'in the flesh' for the first time?

There’s that moment of hesitation, the...

January 7, 2026

In a chaotic and confused world that at times feels out of control, it’s reassuring to know that there is something consistent—a place where the...

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