~~ Welcome to Sutton Station: One of the world’s largest working farms in the middle of Australia – where if the animals and heat don’t kill you first, your heart just might. ~~Charlie Sutton runs Sutton Station the only way he knows how; the way his father did before him. Determined to keep his head down and his heart in check, Charlie swears the red dirt that surrounds him – isolates him – runs … him – runs through his veins.
American agronomy student Travis Craig arrives at Sutton Station to see how farmers make a living from one of the harshest environments on earth. But it’s not the barren, brutal and totally beautiful landscapes that capture him so completely.
It’s the man with the red dirt heart.
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I’m late to this party, and now I understand why this book is so often recommended. Loved the characters, the setting came alive, and the pace was perfect. I felt like I was there with Charlie and Travis as they found love and the home of their heart in the rugged but beautiful Outback. If you’re looking for a book that will leave your heart full and satisfied, read Red Dirt Heart.
This is one of my all-time favorite series and also an absolute comfort read for me. If I’m in the mood for a feel good romance, I reread this one. It has amazing characters that feel so real, a wonderful setting in the Australian Outback, and ALL the feels. Absolutely amazing.
Wonderful audiobook. Loved the whole series.
The whole Red Dirt Heart series is wonderful. The setting is very special – the Australian outback – and all the characters are warm and engaging.
This was a sweet start to the story of Charlie and Travis. When starting this book I didn’t realize every book was gonna be about the same couple but after meeting them I’m ok with it. Charlie is a determined rancher who lives and breathes the life. He lives and struggles with the ghost of his past. This hinders him to be himself and fully open himself up to anyone. Yes his ma and George know the truth and with Travis coming only confirms what they know. Travis is an American who knows how to ranch but being in the red dirt area of Australia is a bit different from Texas. There’s some things he needs to know. Charlie feels the attraction and tries to fight it..He uses his dad’s words as an excuse a lot..Then one night it all changes for them.They have some steamy times in and out of the bedroom. Travis pushes Charlie to open up and realize what he truly wants in life. One night changes so much for them and it shows some people’s true colors. This was a great book with great characters!
Well I am just sad it took me so long to read this. I love Travis and Charlie. They are quickly moving up to one of my favorite couples. Charlie runs a huge ranch in Australia and Travis is on to study and learn about farming in the outback for a few weeks. Charlie is immediately taken with Travis and Travis fits in so well. There is of course the hiding factor, as Charlie is not out, nor does he know of any rancher who is out, so there is a bit of angst there, but between Charlie and Travis, they just fit and it is great to see as Charlie has been alone and has not thought he would have ever have anyone. Travis does not let Charlie be too quiet and even has him opening up a bit with the other workers. Also, the farming bit is wonderful I love learning about everything that is involved with a 2.58 million acre farm. Joel Leslie does a phenomenal job on this narration. Will definitely be continuing such.
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Such an incredible, moving Aussie romance filled with, heat, love, and emotional angst. With strong writing and fabulously crafted characters, this story was so very easy to invest in. I loved every word.
I love N R Walker’s books!!!! She has such unforgettable characters. In the Red Dirt Heart series the environment/setting was it’s own unique character and it was not to be trifled with. I quite enjoyed reading about her lovely men falling in love in such an inhospitable place. Wonderful.
Another fantastic read by NR Walker! Sweet, yummy, angsty goodness. Looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Oh Charlie.
This is another book I’m glad I finished at home- who knew there’d be so many tears at the end???
So sweet and cute and oh my heart! Charlie and Travis are adorable and they just gave me such warm fuzzies! I loved their love story and can’t wait to read more.
***Borrowed through KU.