Waiting for You is a romance novel which tells the story of Charlotte Denver who left the country town of Holbrook, in the State's south, 18 years ago following a tragic accident.

Now, she's back in town to renovate her old family home, which will feature in the magazine where she's employed as a journalist.

Making the rundown house saleable will allow Charlotte to sever all ties with her tragic past and finally move forward with her life.

That is until the one person she'd spent all these years trying to forget is contracted by her magazine's editor to help her complete the job.

Will Beckett's no longer the 12-year-old kid who used to play practical jokes on her, tease her and make her belly laugh.

Now he's a ruggedly handsome, sweet talking, successful builder.

Will never thought he would see his best friend again, but now she's back, as stubborn and strong-willed as ever.

Her return reminds him all over again of everything she lost because of him, and he desperately wants her forgiveness.

Can Will break through Charlotte's wall of defence or will his heart be broken again?

"We have so many romance fans across the Mid Coast who we know will love this author talk," MidCoast Council Libraries manager, Chris Jones said.

"Jasmine is certainly one to watch and this book has been getting great reviews, so get some friends together and come along."

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Based in Newcastle, Jasmine enjoys the best of both worlds - local beaches and tranquil countryside, both of which have influenced her writing.

Jasmine will be visit Tea Gardens library on August 23 from 2.30-3.30pm to chat about writing Waiting for You and her love of reading.

Jasmine's author talks are free but bookings are essential.

Head to the MidCoast Council Libraries events page - you can log on here - to secure your place.

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