'A compelling read' -- Sun on FREEDOM'S LAND 20090724 'Impressive grasp of human emotions.' -- The Sunday Times 20090724 'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.' -- Historical Novels Review 20090724 'Jacobs excels at creating vivid, memorable characters.' -- Booklist USA 20020101 'Vivid insight into family relationships' -- Coventry Evening Telegraph 20020101 'A gripping storyteller.' -- Sunday Star Times, Auckland, NZ 20050821 'This is a fascinating insight into a piece of Australia's history that receives little attention.' -- Newcastle Herald, Australia on FREEDOM'S LAND 20090401 'With more than 50 mostly romance books under her (garter) belt, the author is more than adept at spinning a yarn and her characters, surprisingly enough, are a particularly engaging lot... whose back stories, which run to petty jealousies, domestic violence and even murder, are carried along nicely by Jacobs' pacy writing and eye for historical detail. As romantic fiction goes, this one's a winner.' -- The Daily Telegraph 20111105

Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She celebrated the publication of her 50th novel, BEYOND THE SUNSET, in 2010.