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Inherit the Sky (Lang Downs #1)

by Ariel Tachna (Goodreads Author)

3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 · rating details · 356 ratings · 63 reviews

Caine Neiheisel is stuck in a dead-end job at the end of a dead-end relationship when the chance of a lifetime falls in his lap. His mother inherits her uncle's sheep station in New South Wales, Australia, and Caine sees it as the opportunity to start over, out on the range where his stutter won't hold him back and his willingness to work will surely make up for his lack o...more

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Published February 20th 2012 by Dreamspinner Press

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Mar 17, 2013 Gwenith rated it 1 of 5 stars

Reading this book made me feel like I was taking a slow horseback ride through a ranch. I got off the horse at 55% DNF.

Why?

This writer has always been hit and miss for me~This story proves that this will be my all time norm with her. I have had some good one's and some okay one's and maybe even a fab one...BUT...In reading this book~

The storyline did not work for me.

I found a love affair, but, it felt forced romance and lacked chemistry.

Description writing was excellent to the point of telling...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Tame rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: re-read-favorites

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A man who stutters going into the outback? Rugged, masculine men who are pitted against life's elements, one willing to learn, others unwilling to teach? Are you kidding me?? I AM SO THERE!!

I was able to purchase it early :) YAY!!

SOLID 4.25 STARS :) I enjoy Ms. Tachna's works, and was not disappointed with this one! It's a contemporary novel set primarily in Australia, where a man who has really nothing to lose decides to take a chance working at his mom's inherited sheep farm in the outback, an...more

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May 09, 2013 Tʀɪsʜᴀ Hᴀʀʀɪɴɢᴛᴏɴ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cowboys, re-read, loved, all-time-favourites, best-books-ever, series-with-different-mc-s

Loved this!

Inherit the Sky by Ariel Tachna, is the first book in the Lang Downs series. I found a book that I loved and wanted more and more of. It was a book I had as a 3 in my head before I read it. I'm a huge fan of cowboys but sometimes coming out books annoy me and it makes me want to scream because it feels like a waste of time. This book was not one of those though, I did get frustrated, but not in a bad way.

This book is no Bareback, this would be more my thing. It had no cheating and the...more

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Jun 05, 2012 ManOhMan rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Reviewed by Ana: When Caine's mother inherits her brother's sheep farm (Lang Downs) in Australia, Caine looks at it as a chance for a new start. He just came out of a relationship and his job seems to be going no where. When he first meets Macklin, the foreman of the ranch, he is attracted to the rugged man, but is unsure if the feelings are returned. Obviously they were returned and the story revolves around Macklin's fear of coming out, because even in the outback there are people who will tre...more

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Mar 17, 2012 Gabbi rated it 5 of 5 stars

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When Caine Neiheisel’s mother inherits a sheep ranch from her uncle in Australia, Caine instinctively knows this is his chance to have a new start in life. Caine is in his early thirties and has a dead end desk job. He’s has many promotions denied him because of his nervous stuttering. Although he has a handle of it most of the time, whenever he becomes anxious or excited, he can’t control his stutter, causing him to lose many job opportunities for him. In...more http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.co...

When Caine Neiheisel’s mother inherits a sheep ranch from her uncle in Australia, Caine instinctively knows this is his chance to have a new start in life. Caine is in his early thirties and has a dead end desk job. He’s has many promotions denied him because of his nervous stuttering. Although he has a handle of it most of the time, whenever he becomes anxious or excited, he can’t control his stutter, causing him to lose many job opportunities for him. In the past, Caine has always fantasized about meeting his great uncle and spending the summer with him in Australia. Unfortunately for him, this never happened, but he realizes that running the ranch will give him that second chance he’s always dreamed of having.

As soon as he arrives in Australia, he meets the ranch’s foreman, Macklin Armstrong and he’s immediately intrigued and attracted to the rough around the edges cowboy. Although Macklin welcomes him and promises to help him learn the ins and outs of running a ranch, he’s often hot and cold with Caine, and this keeps Caine confused and on his toes while he’s around him. As time goes by, Macklin starts to admire Caine’s determination to work hard and to make the ranch successful and profitable for everyone. As their attraction and respect for one another intensifies, both men have some difficult choices to make if they want to take a chance at making the love they feel for each other last.

I really loved this book! I’ve read several stories by Ms. Tachna and I’ve never been disappointed with any of them. Her characters really live and breathes off of the written pages, and she has a knack of drawing this reader into their often complex and sometimes complicated lives. I also appreciate how she’s able to make wherever her books are set at, almost alive, like it is also a character within itself. I literally could see the ranch, feel the intense heat or bitter cold and visualize the beauty of Australia.

Both Caine and Macklin are very interesting characters. They both are stubborn men who are willing to fight for what they believe in. I thought they were very well matched and ended up bringing out the best in each other. I applauded how much both characters grew and developed as the story continued and ended up respecting and liking them both in the end. I really enjoyed reading this book and I hated to see it come to an end. I’m looking forward to reading more books by Ms. Tachna and Inherit the Sky has a permanent spot on my keeper shelf.(less)

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Mar 01, 2012 Lena Grey rated it 5 of 5 stars

George Arliss said, “Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.” Caine Neiheisel, of 'Inherit the Sky' by Ariel Tachna, has many good qualities, but humility is his best. Caine bravely sets off for Australia, to carry on a family tradition, running his deceased uncle's sheep station. When he arrives, he finds that he doesn't have the support of his foreman, Maklin Armstrong, which he desperately needs. Besides the normal conflicts involve...more George Arliss said, “Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.” Caine Neiheisel, of 'Inherit the Sky' by Ariel Tachna, has many good qualities, but humility is his best. Caine bravely sets off for Australia, to carry on a family tradition, running his deceased uncle's sheep station. When he arrives, he finds that he doesn't have the support of his foreman, Maklin Armstrong, which he desperately needs. Besides the normal conflicts involved with someone new coming in to take over, they clash like crazy. It doesn't take long to figure out why he and Maklin have such a hot and cold relationship; Maklin is gay and very much in the closet.

Caine is an awesome person. In spite of all the difficulties he's had in life, he still chooses to go to a place he's never been before and to a profession he knows nothing about. Buoyed by determination, he attempts to learn all he can about sheep farming. He understands that the best way to learn is from the ground up and he's willing to do so, respecting that Maklin and the others know much more than he does. Caine's humility helps him gain the respect of the men. His strength lies in his self-respect and in his respect for others; but it doesn't mean he will let others disrespect him, particularly Maklin. He loves Maklin and wants a relationship with him, but is not willing to sacrifice being true to himself to have it.

Maklin is an interesting character. He's run the station for so long that the idea of someone coming in and taking over has him on edge. When he finds that Caine has no intention of changing the way things are done, at least until he knows enough to suggest improvements, he eases up; but his lack of social skills makes him nearly impossible to comprehend. He doesn't have the introspection it takes to determine how he feels about Caine or himself; but, to his credit, he gives it a good try because he loves Caine and wants their relationship to be more than he's had in the past. When things start to fall apart, Maklin crawls back in his shell. Only once near tragedy strikes, it shocks Maklin into facing his fears and admitting how much he loves Caine and how badly he wants to be with him.

Ariel has created a world which has many of the essential elements of a great story. Her characters are wonderfully crafted; they are strong, believable, and admirable. Caine and Maklin show an amazing amount of character growth which endeared them to me even more. I had no idea what life was like on a sheep station, but Ariel's descriptions not only added to the ambience of the story, but were quite informative without being preachy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates a different kind of love story, in an exotic place, with cowboys and horses and a respect for tradition. Ariel, thanks for the great journey!

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on QMO Books.
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May 08, 2012 Elspeth rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: twenty-twelve, mm, returned

One of my favorite movies is The Man From Snowy River so I was so excited about this book.
I mean what could be wrong with a yummy smex book with Aussies in the Outback?
Well fuck.
This was very unsexy...the romance was forced and unbelievable even ridiculous at times. It got to the point where I spoke out loud to my kindle asking it if it was kidding me.
(They say its healthy to talk to yourself, I don't know who "they" are but it doesn't really matter because I was talking to my kindle)
Finally the...more

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Feb 26, 2012 Don Bradshaw rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: coming-out, cowboys, friends-to-lovers, gay-romance

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I found this to be a nice light romance book set in the Australian Outback. Caine has a problem with stuttering so is stuck in a dead end job and no boyfriend. His mother inherits Lang Downs, a sheep station or ranch in Australia and Caine sees the station as a place to start over and continue his great-uncle's legacy. Caine knows nothing about sheep ranching but what he lacks in knowledge he makes up for in determination. Macklin Arm...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars
In his early 30's, Caine isn't getting what he wants out of life. He's in a lackluster relationship and his terrible stutter keeps him from advancing in his job. So when his uncle dies and leaves his Australian sheep farm to the family, Caine sees a chance to make a change. He packs his bags and moves to the Outback, determined to forge a new path for himself, following in his beloved uncle's footsteps.

Caine isn't stupid. He knows that he has a lot to learn about the job. So he goes in...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Tyra Berger rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

I found a new to me author, I know I was shocked to, I thought I had read everyone. LOL Well this may have been my first book by Ariel Tachna but it will not be my last. This was a beautifully written story set in the Australian Outback, and after reading it I know I am so not ready to move to a sheep station, no matter how hot the men are there.

Caine is in a dead end job, so when he finds the opportunity to move to Australia to take over running a sheep station after his great uncle passes, he...more I found a new to me author, I know I was shocked to, I thought I had read everyone. LOL Well this may have been my first book by Ariel Tachna but it will not be my last. This was a beautifully written story set in the Australian Outback, and after reading it I know I am so not ready to move to a sheep station, no matter how hot the men are there.

Caine is in a dead end job, so when he finds the opportunity to move to Australia to take over running a sheep station after his great uncle passes, he jumps at the opportunity. He doesn’t know the first thing about how to do the job but he knows he needs to do something to shake up his life.

Macklin is the foreman at Lang Downs and he is not happy that some blow-in is coming to take over and possibly ruin, or worse, sell the only home he has ever known.

If the two men can learn to trust each other they may both end up with everything they not only want but need....each other.

If I had to sum up this book into one word that word would be COURAGE.

It took so much courage for Caine to leave behind everything he knew and move to another country just to try and make something happen in his life. Caine is an unbelievably strong character that I enjoyed reading and seeing him grow from a stuttering, insecure man to the confident, self assured man that he becomes.

Macklin's character had the furthest to come. Being the foreman he had to have the respect of all the men on the station or everything would fail. I understood his reluctance to not only enter into a relationship with Caine but to come out of the closet. He had the most to lose if things didn't work out between he and Caine. While there were times I thought I was going to get whiplash from his back and forth treatment of Caine it read very true for the situation.

There are several colorful secondary characters to draw you even deeper into the story line. These characters bring life to the story and give it a more rounded thought out feel, which I think makes the story even richer.

Ms. Tachna's descriptive writing will pull you into the book and give you a very realistic feel for life on a sheep station. Her narrative will allow you to "see" the grasslands and "feel" the bitter cold of the Outback without becoming cumbersome.

Inherit the Sky is a well crafted, beautiful book that I would recommend to anyone looking for a love story that takes courage. Here's hoping the author decides to revisit Lang Downs, because this is one reader who is ready to go down under again.
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Feb 21, 2012 Arthur rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: like-listening-to-romance-d-amour, simplicity-is-diamond

4.75 stars

A simple story. A beautifully written story. A not-for-every-one story. At least not for those who like drama in their m/m books or want the MCs be 'damaged' to be considered 'real'. Or cheating to be considered 'human' (after all, who never cheated on their significant other?). Instead, in this book, the characters have never been mentally or sexually abused, kidnapped or having PTSD. Nor do they cheat.

They're unusual in a sense that their problems are simply having a dead end job, o...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Melora rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, read-in-2013

- Decent, if somewhat unremarkable.
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Mar 18, 2012 Becky Mrs Condit Reads Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ariel Tachna’s INHERIT THE SKY is a contemporary western, but instead of being set in the western United States, it’s set in the Outback of Australia, on a sheep station. The setting is perfect for a story about a man who gives up everything to gain even more.
The story dragged a bit for me during the first half of the book with a great deal of information about Australian sheep stations but the pace picks up dramatically in the second half, which meant I was completely drawn into the story and c...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Snowtulip rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, m-m, cowboy

So my favorite thing about this book is the sense of place and being involved in the everyday activities of the sheep station. Because of that, I really wanted an Epic journey to be a part of the story...just something I want when I have the setting for it. This story wasn't the Epic that I wanted, but it was still a good story. You have an MC that is finding his place in life and learning to trust and believe in himself and the love interest that has his own demons to wrestle with.

I felt myself...more

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May 22, 2012 Kerry sullivan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-fiction, romance

This book was reviewed for Musings of a bookworm

I really liked this story, it was a simple tale of a man starting over in a new country doing something completely new and wanting to live an open and honest life. That's it really simple and to add a bit of spice he falls for the foreman who is not out at all. This story allows us to watch as these to men figure out what they want from each other and if they can give it. There is the added tension of the ranch hands feel due to the new ownership...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Beck rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a great read. I loved the characters. I loved the fact that the author had taken the time to get the Australian setting & dialogue (mostly) authentic. I really enjoyed the time the relationship took to develop too. I find that I am much more forgiving when an author tries to give a romantic connection time to develop in a natural way rather than racing to the declarations of everlasting love by the end of the first boink. I think the character of Macklin made for an interesting & di...more

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Mar 25, 2012 Amy *Sussudio* rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2-stars-or-less, cowboys

I would have liked this story more if it hadn't been so 'bloody' boring. (I really didn't need a whole page dedicated to where Caine put his clothes in this room on the station.) All the parts were good but as a whole it was missing something. The underlining interest on Macklin's part was nonexistent, so when it showed itself it felt off. I mean you know there are going to get together but there really wasn't any kind of build up. There was a lot of info on sheep station stuff, but it never was...more

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Mar 11, 2012 Deeze rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-with-friends

For me this was more a 2.5.

The blurb was misleading for me. The gentle story of Caine and Macklin was nice but not very compelling. I enjoyed reading about Macklin's struggle to come out, and there were times I wanted to tell Caine to stop being so pushy, but mostly I was just waiting for the story to get to the point.

The last quarter of the book felt like a big let down.(view spoiler)...more

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Apr 26, 2012 Alex rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, review-copy, queer, contemporary

Overall
This is a light romance that starts off almost unbearably slow, but picks up toward the end. It suffers from a bit of a fascination with the details about sheep farm life and several scenes could have been cut because they did nothing to further the story, but overall it was a fine read. I wasn't particularly invested in the characters or the romance, and my favorite characters were side characters, but it wasn't grueling to read either. Probably worth picking up for readers who like Tach...more Overall
This is a light romance that starts off almost unbearably slow, but picks up toward the end. It suffers from a bit of a fascination with the details about sheep farm life and several scenes could have been cut because they did nothing to further the story, but overall it was a fine read. I wasn't particularly invested in the characters or the romance, and my favorite characters were side characters, but it wasn't grueling to read either. Probably worth picking up for readers who like Tachna's other works, really enjoy farming stories, or love Andrew Grey's Farm series.

Strengths
There were scenes I really enjoyed, such as the flood, and when Caine puts his man-boots on and stands up for himself. Those moments brought out the essence of the story and occurred more often in the latter half of the book (appropriately).

Several characters (the young boy and the cook) are fun, more friendly, and add a nice layer to the types of characters. They weren't enough to make the story really shine, but were an element I enjoyed.

The sheep farming and information about Australia all felt thoroughly researched and gave me a sense that I could know what to expect if I ever walked onto a sheep farm. I appreciate the hard work that obviously went into it.

Weaknesses
This story has an epilogue that isn't an epilogue but is actually the final chapter. It's not really a point against it, but I know some people get really annoyed with it.

One of the characters went from good to evil and back again way too quickly for my taste. Obviously finding something out about someone (aka, the gay), would cause serious reactions in some people, but for me the changes were too abrupt in every direction.

The writing wasn't bad, but in combination with the pacing of the story, left me un-enthused. It was a story I enjoyed while reading, and I was curious about how things would turn out, but it didn't move or inspire me.

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Mar 22, 2012 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Erotica, m/m, romannce,

I never thought of sheep farming as sexy, but after reading this book I've discovered that at least the men working the farm are pretty darned sexy. Add in the Australian Outback scenery and you get a pretty sweet, heart-warming story. It was nice to read a romance where it was actually a romance between two people without the family, the ex, or some mysterious stranger threatening to get in between them before they have a chance at their HEA. I wouldn't mind reading another book or two that tak...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Meggie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

This was light written romance. I did enjoy this couple but at the end, the last critical plot between Macklin and Caine felt off. Their making up simple didn't felt right. To be truthful I got a feeling it was a farm of people only at the end, because we actually seen Caine interaction with other character, as Neil or Kyle and not just with Kami and the Jason.
But in general speaking this is a story which kept my attention from start till the last page, even if Caine pushed to much. I definitely...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Review written for JoyfullyJay blog:

Rating: 4.5 stars

Inherit The Sky by Ariel Tachna

Caine Neiheisel has just been dumped by his boyfriend of 6 years. Alone in his apartment, Caine makes an appraisal of his life and doesn't like what he finds. He has no boyfriend, a dead end job, a mediocre apartment, and friends that are really only acquaintances. A letter from Australia is about to change his life. His uncle has died and his Mom has inherited his sheep station. Now Caine sees a chance for a new...more Review written for JoyfullyJay blog:

Rating: 4.5 stars

Inherit The Sky by Ariel Tachna

Caine Neiheisel has just been dumped by his boyfriend of 6 years. Alone in his apartment, Caine makes an appraisal of his life and doesn't like what he finds. He has no boyfriend, a dead end job, a mediocre apartment, and friends that are really only acquaintances. A letter from Australia is about to change his life. His uncle has died and his Mom has inherited his sheep station. Now Caine sees a chance for a new future, full of exciting possibilities in New South Wales, one where his stuttering won't matter but his hard work ethic will, or so he hopes.

Macklin Armstrong has been the ranch foreman of Lang Downs sheep station for years, ever since Caine's uncle took him in when he had no where else to go. Now his future and that of the sheep station is in the hands of an unknown American and he fears the worst. Their first meeting doesn't make either of them hopeful. To Macklin, Caine is a soft American "blow-in" or greenhorn, and a gay one at that. While Caine hopes that Macklin, a gruff, handsome "grazier" or cowboy, will help him learn how to run the sheep station, the foreman instead blows hot or cold, and doesn't seem want to give him a chance. Macklin is having a hard time keeping his guard up around his new boss. Caine works hard and is trying to fit in, even with his American accent and stuttering. Plus the fact that he's darn cute doesn't escape his attention. Macklin is deep in the closet and intends to stay that way sure that it would cost him the respect of those who work the sheep station with him. What will it take for Caine to find the acceptance and approval he seeks on Lang Downs? Could Caine be the future that Macklin has always been afraid to reach for?

Inherit The Sky is very different in tone and pace from Under The Skin, the last book I read by Ariel Tachna (and Nicki Bennett). Whereas Under The Skin was fast paced, with hard men in dangerous situations, Inherit the Sky's charm sneaks up on you with the slower pace of life on a sheep station. Each sheep station is a small village unto itself, isolated by the enormous range of territory of the ranch itself. There is the drudgery of everyday chores, sheep breeding and shearing and life lived in accordance with the seasons. Caine Neiheisel is a wonderful character and I liked him immediately. He is comfortable with his sexuality, has learned to accept his stuttering, and is a man of character and purpose. We don't even find out that he is attractive (he doesn't see himself as such) until Macklin tells him that's how he sees him. Macklin too will grow on you. Older and as isolated from people as the ranch he lives on, Macklin finds it hard to believe that Caine will stay on Langs Down, and harder still to believe that Caine could come to love him. Macklin is so deep in the closet, so fearful of change that his only sexual outlet is a one week vacation full of anonymous encounters. He firmly believes that any emotionally rewarding partnership will never be his. It is so gratifying to watch each man make adjust as they juggle the demands of the station with their burgeoning relationship.

This story is beautifully, realistically handled. The obstacles and fears here are ones that many face. If I come out, what will happen? How will my coworkers see me? Can I find the courage to reach for something better or will fear hold me back? How do I make a relationship work? This can and does make for a wonderfully rich story that moves with the same pace as the men asking those questions, slow, unsteady a little, and yet so very satisfying. Life on a sheep station seems very similar in some respects to life on an American cattle ranch, with many of the same highs and lows. I could almost feel the callouses form on Caine's hands and his soft body harden as he adjusted to life on the ranch so faithfully did Ariel Tachna capture that life style. It's all there from the utes they drive, the right down to the clothes they wear and the Blundstones boots on their feet. My only quibble (and you know I had to have one) is that I would have liked a little more inclusion of the daily activities. We got some of the breeding, some of the working sheep dogs but all that did was wet my appetite for more.

I believe the author is writing a sequel to this story and I can't wait to read it. Barring my own trip to New South Wales, I will happily curl up with the inhabitants of Langs Down for another nice long visit.

Cover: I liked the cover with the landscape at the bottom. I wish the man with the hat was a little older, more true to the description of Macklin but I am not sure there are cover models like that out there. Calling all bears! The fonts are easy to read and well placed. Nice job.

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Nov 18, 2012 Pjm12 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: angsty, ebook, lgbt, too-much-tell, twisty, whodunnit, romantic, sexy

This was well developed with lots of detail in both characters and plot. I admired Caine's tenacity in the face of Macklin's hesitation. I understood his reluctance but am sad there needs to be near-death experiences to prompt action and the realisation of what can be so easily lost.

At times it was repetitive, and I wanted to know what was going on in Macklin's head. As an Australian, I liked the authentic use of slang expressions, although the sheep farming life is an alien to me as living with...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Heller rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m, western

This was a pleasant romance. I'm not sure I'd read the next in the series but this one had nice atmosphere. I think I enjoyed it more for the descriptions of the outback.

Caine was okay but he seemed to play much younger sometimes than his 32years which didn't work for me. I also didn't really like the nickname that Macklin had for him.

I didn't really get angst from this or danger from the hostile neighbor. It was a pretty easy going read with the only drama coming from Macklin wrestling with h...more

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Aug 26, 2012 Jess Candela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, jessewave-reviews, read-in-2012

3.75 stars
Review Summary: Coming from different backgrounds and having to work together, our heroes develop mutual liking and respect for each other, eventually falling in love and living HEA. There is some external tension, but for the most part what they have to overcome are their own doubts, fears, and past experiences (or lack thereof), making them believable and relatable.

Review: Caine didn’t really have anything holding him back home, so he grabbed opportunity with both hands to make a new...more

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Apr 06, 2012 Nikyta rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dreamspinner-press, cowboys-farmers-shepherds, adbp, bubbles-safe, contemporary, a-sweet-cute-read, stayed-up-all-night-to-read, net-galley-reviewed, working-together-in-some-capacity, m-m, disability, published-on-amazon

Ms. Tachna is usually a hit and miss with me. I always enjoy her plots and think she is definitely an eclectic writer but sometimes she writes to much smut for me but even with that, I still always enjoy her stories in some way.

This one, however, is probably one of my favorites from her so far. First the plot intrigued me but then the characters won me over. If you're looking for an intense, fast moving, multiple conflict book, you won't find it here. What you will find is great characters, a sl...more Ms. Tachna is usually a hit and miss with me. I always enjoy her plots and think she is definitely an eclectic writer but sometimes she writes to much smut for me but even with that, I still always enjoy her stories in some way.

This one, however, is probably one of my favorites from her so far. First the plot intrigued me but then the characters won me over. If you're looking for an intense, fast moving, multiple conflict book, you won't find it here. What you will find is great characters, a slow moving plot that allows you to actually know the characters and a sweet, slightly frustrating romance in the outback of Australia.

From the start I was interested in this story because of Caine. He's insecure because he has a speech impediment that causes him to stutter uncontrollably sometimes. He needs a lot of concentration to be able to talk without it but it always sneaks up on him when he's nervous, angry, aroused or any other really intense emotion. Because of his disability, his life has gone nowhere. There's no possibility of a promotion at his job, he just got out of a relationship where he and his lover were more like roommates and his confidence in himself has been steadily plummeting for a while now. Macklin is different. He's a born Aussie, completely confident in himself and his capabilities but he lives a life without passion because he's in the closet. I loved Caine simply because of his stutter and the way he discovers himself and his newly developed confidence but I loved Macklin because of how simple he was. While he pushed Caine away, he couldn't help himself when it came to his desires for Caine which I found sweet.

As I said, this book doesn't have much conflict but that's one of the reason I enjoyed the story so much. I was intrigued by Caine finding a place in the world where he fits and I liked seeing Macklin come to terms with himself as well. It's a slow-moving story but it also delves deep into the characters, who they are and some of the actions of the sheep station. However, there is a bit of conflict. Two, in fact, one has to do with possibly having a secret relationship and the other has to do with why and how their sheep keep running loose.

While I enjoyed the story very much, I still had a few problems with it. For one, the story doesn't have much sex until the 75% mark which I adored, however, after that there's too much sex clustered too close together. I got a little annoyed with the 'cluster' but once I got passed it, it wasn't so bad. There's also the ending, I felt like it was too rushed and too easy. We get a basic answer and a resolution to a major problem but we don't get an explanation for how the conflicts were created which left me with a lot of questions in addition to the ones I already had. (view spoiler)

In the end, I really liked the story. Caine's stutter was adorable and Macklin's failure at keeping his distance from Caine was amusing. If you're looking for a good out for you story that actually focuses on the characters, this one is definitely recommended. (less)

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Apr 01, 2012 Deja Dei rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fluffy-sweet, low-conflict, interesting-setting, interesting-profession

Not a bad book, just kind of lacking any real conflict. Caine is worried about fitting in on the ranch, but he fits in pretty well and easily. As for the romance, Caine is determined to have Mack, and while they are attracted to each other, their issues just kind of replay every time they're together: Mack enjoys the physical interaction, but he's never been in a real relationship and doesn't really know how it works. Caine wants more than a hook-up, he wants a real partnership. This kind of hap...more

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Mar 02, 2013 Christy Duke rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: deleted-returned, reviewed, m-m

I was already set to really enjoy this book even before I started because I have read many of Ariel Tachna's other works and been really impressed. And, I did enjoy this book. I just didn't love it. I was totally ready to because, hello, Aussies, but none of it seemed to really come together for me.
And, I think part of my problem was that Caine kept telling himself and Macklin that he was willing to go as slow as possible for their relationship, but when push came to shove, he really wasn't will...more

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Jun 01, 2012 Sandra rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-netgalley, lgbt, 2012-book-challenge, angst-and-drama, contemporary, flowers-and-chocolates, naughties, reviewed-on-blog, roughnecks, cowboys

The worst thing about this book was the romance.

Yes, you read that right. I loved everything else, from Caine's humble, sweet, caring character to Macklin's rough, no-fuss demeanor to the amazing description of life in the Australian outback on a sheep farm - it was all lovely and good and wonderful.

All but the romance. That felt weird, contrived and in some sections almost unbelievable. The whole top and bottom blah blah got on my nerves, and I hated Macklin's blowing hot and cold, and I hated...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Nithu rated it 3 of 5 stars

I think this book didn't really fulfill it's potential. It felt very flat at the start and although it was explained why Caine left everything behind to go to Oz, I almost felt as if I was reading more blurb. He didn't really draw me in.

The writing did improve once Caine had arrive at the sheep station, although I did find some of the dialogue awkward. Also, we never find out that much about Macklin, why he is like he is, how he ended up working for Caine's uncle, which seemed like a missed oppo...more

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