The Counterpart

Gold Hill, Book 2

Eloise Silver is an actor in need of a big break.

Now in her mid-thirties, her biggest credits to date are just one Australian soap opera and a series of ice-cream commercials. Oh, and that one time she played a real-life mob boss's wife on prime-time television.

Suddenly, Estella Grant is no longer just the wife of a dangerous man. After leading a bloody coup, she's emerged as the leader of Melbourne's biggest crime syndicate, and she's got one hell of a plan to execute. She's got nothing to lose and an outsized reputation to help her in her reign of terror.

But Estella's actions have unintended consequences because the public just can't seem to get enough of a beautiful, dangerous mob boss. Season Seven of Universe Below is announced, and Eloise is promoted to the lead role.

With her big break right on the horizon and her career hanging in the balance, Eloise decides that if she's going to do the role justice, there's only one thing left to do: try to get close to the most dangerous woman in the city.

From the GCLS award-winning author of Ribbonwood and Falls From Grace. Book two of the Gold Hill series is the spicy sapphic mafia romance sequel to Only Hope.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Ruby Landers (P)2026 Podium Audio

Total Package

This book…. Where to even start?! First off, I LOVE the Ruby Landers and Katherine Littrell combo. Ribbonwood, Only Hope and now Counterpart. These books have the most epic character depth, brought to life by an addicting Aussie accent. This one in particular though, has it all. Comedy, romance, danger, trauma, blisteringly hot chemistry!! I don’t really know what more you could want. I can’t stop thinking about Estella and Ellie. Will definitely revisit this one many times over.

Can I Move to Gold Hill Too?

The Counterpart adds more memorable characters — Estella, Eloise, and their supporting cast — to the Gold Hill Series. I only wish I could meet these wonderfully complex individuals, and join their ranks. Katherine Littrell again delivers a spot on narration.