I've been eagerly awaiting this book. Sean Kennedy is one of my favourite m/m writers and I was interested in seeing how his writing would blend with that of Catt Ford. I also have a great love of adventure stories, especially those in the mould of H Rider Haggard and GA Henty. It's hardly surprising then, that I found this tale of love and adventure in the forests of Tasmania to be a enjoyable romp, with a message of caution about how humans, and particularly the imperial British, have trampled More...

4.5 stars. I am a TOTAL SUCKER for adventure romance, especially in the m/m genre, and this book successfully hit all my buttons. Compelling characters, engaging story, ADVENTURE, lush setting--just overall a very enjoyable read.

The authors did a great job on both the historical 1930’s setting, and also with describing all the places. You really felt the humidity as they traipsed around in the forests of Tasmania. Everything was very easy to imagine, and you just get swept up in the story.

Henry More...

This is a conservationist story set in the 1930s and as far as I can tell done very authentically, (disregarding the american spellings they have obviously had to use). It addresses a lot of issues to do with colonisation that are pertinent to other countries as well as Australia.

The relationship between the protagonists is satisfying although those who are looking for an HEA might be disappointed. It seems safe to say they have one, but it and the bedroom/tent scenes are delivered in a fairly l More...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
Most of the historical romances I read seem to be set in 1800’s England, so when I saw that this book took place in 1930’s Australia – well, I hit the “buy” button pretty quickly. An added bonus was the cover. I love, love, love illustrated covers!

MAIN CHARACTERS:
Henry “Dash” Percival-Smythe: Henry starts out every bit as “stodgy” as the blurb describes him. He’s reserved and bookish and not a little bit stubborn, but he evolves during his adventures with Dingo. He’s very much More...

In 1934 Henry Percival-Smythe spends most of his time tucked away at Ealing College studying the almost extinct thylacine. A shy and rarely seen creature that has been hunted to the brink of extinction, the thylacine fires Henry’s imagination and he becomes obsessed with cataloging what is left of this strange and unusual animal. When he is given the chance to go into the wilds of Australia and actually see the tiger he is apprehensive and excited. But, in order to do this he has to travel with More...

DEVASTATED!
What a great story! Devastated? Yes, I'm devastated that I've finished this novel and there is no sequal. Dingo and Dash, although historical characters (1930's)became my friends within the first few chapters. I read "T&D's" a couple of years ago, downloaded "Tigerland" a couple of weeks ago and decided to download this novel two days ago.
I was initially (after reading "Tigers and Devils") put off downloading "Dash & Dingo" due to negative reviews and the fact that the novel i More...

I wanted to like this book more than I did, but I found that, far too often, just as it was getting good, it hit me between the eyes with yet another predictable m/m trope.

One of the major successes of this novel is the focus on the Tasmanian tiger. Far too often, authors who do research to this extent feel the need to crib every single note they have on the subject into their work, and it begins to read more like a Wikipedia article than a novel. Ford and Kennedy avoid this completely: it is cl More...

4.5 stars

I was expecting an Indiana Jones type of story, and it kind of delivered. Both Dash (Henry) and Dingo (Jack) are immensely fun characters, fully fleshed out. Characters who have drive, chasing dreams, are my favorite types of characters. It's nice to read a romance, but I like it when it is incidental to a shared common goal despite the initial attraction. That was exactly what we got in this book. Even though the topic and setting was mostly fictional, it brought up some painful truths More...

And here I thought adventure was dead. Convinced, was I, that it had died at some point while I was in high school or something, too busy with other things to notice its quiet demise and mourn the loss of a childhood friend. But I am happy to report that it is alive and well! Found here in the wilds of Tasmania, adventure takes the form of this lovely dual-authored novel about two men in the 1930s trying to save the thylacine, otherwise known as the Tasmanian tiger. It's thoroughbred adventure, More...

I've heard about this book for years here and there and finally, finally I got time and desire to read it. I was delighted to learn it was nothing like what I expected - not sure why I thought it'd be a struggle with this book, but it was anything but.

It was a nice, light and exciting read - aside from the protagonists: yeah, well, nothing astonishingly new about them, but then again, it didn't take them any time to grow on me. However, what I absolutely loved about this book is all the unusual More...

Wow!
Dash and Dingo was as good - no, even better - than I'd heard it was.
So much to love here:
The chiefly Australian setting made a refreshing change from the US or UK (not complaining about the latter as a Brit, mind you, but it seems more common than Aus in m/m romance).
The historical details seemed accurate, although I'm not an expert in the period. I appreciated the note at the start about the term 'Aborigines', which was the norm in those days but definitely has unpleasant connotations tod More...

I enjoyed this book. The beginning was a bit slow, but when the real adventure began, it became really compelling. I also found that the Australian setting was very intriguing and since I was not aware of the history of the thylacine, apart from some trivia reminiscence, I appreciated that the authors wrote their book around this very specific subject.

The sensitivity of the characters to the fate of the animals was quite modern, maybe even a bit too modern. I guess that there were people that in More...

I don’t like reading at my PC much, and I often start an ebook for SIN with a feeling of dread- especially when one is – like Dash and Dingo – over 300 pages. But I was immediately pleasantly surprised by being drawn in, and it was not until my eyes started to get tired that I realised I was 100 pages in and enjoying myself immensely.

Let me just comment on the cover. It’s great. There’s no two ways about it. So what that it doesn’t yell “gay romance”? A woman holding an apple doesn’t scream Vamp More...

In both this and the 'Tigers' series Sean Kennedy and Catt Ford bring out the innate Australian qualities of his characters, and the uniqueness of the land. But what sets this book apart is that it knits together three deeply rooted aspects of the Australian identity - the larrikin, post-colonial angst and the Tassie Tiger.

This story also sets out to create an Australian mythology, in much the same fashion as Tolkein did for English (Anglo-Saxon) history when he wrote of Middle Earth - an untold More...

An interesting story, cheerful and heartening and in the end very sweet, with just enough action. On a subject that would have otherwise been boring [to those who had no idea even what a thyalacine was], the fascination and love that both Dash and Dingo had for the tigers kept the reader interested as well.

I was enamored of both characters from the very beginning, Dingo especially, but Dash grew on me very quickly. Separately I would have happily continued to read any novel they were in - togeth More...

Although I try not to read reviews prior to writing my own, in this information sharing age it’s hard to avoid all mention. So when I –finally- sat down to read Dash & Dingo (released Sept ’09!), I knew it had been generally praised from all quarters and hailed as greatness. So many reviewers, readers, and authors really really loved it. About halfway through I was wondering if it was just me or perhaps I wasn’t in the right mood since I struggled with this book quite a bit. I found the pace More...

Dash & Dingo: In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger by Catt Ford & Sean Kennedy – This book really plays into my secret fantasy where Indiana Jones decides he’s through with women and while traveling through Missouri, sweeps me up into one his adventures and I live happily ever after surrounded by antiquities and Harrison Ford. Dash & Dingo doesn’t actually follow that plot line, but it does quite successfully fulfill my adventure fantasy where a charismatic, hot man runs off into the wil More...

I truly love this story. Dash or Henry and Dingo or Jack, were agreat couple and as great adventurers. I truly love the atmosphere between them, their hiding emotions and friendship. I'm just sad that this was the only book we have got from Dash and Dingo's adventures. I would love to read more. It's always a pleasure to re-read this story, over and over again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED STORY!

This book was just plain fun. I can't even be bothered to gripe about the few small things that should have bothered me, because once I got into the story, they just didn't. I was far too engrossed in the heroes' romance and adventures! And all romance aside, I was completely caught up in the storyline about the Tasmanian Tiger. I think I could have loved the book for that alone. The wonderful romance was really a bonus. :)

This book is very straightforward about the depredations of the encroaching colonists on the indigenous peoples of Tasmania, as well as on the flora and fauna. Written some seventy years after the events depicted, the authors depict a paradise lost, an indigenous people decimated, by thoughtless (or worse, opportunistic) settlers.

This longer novel, over 300 pages in its paperback format, is a worthwhile reading experience, especially if you are a fan of historical fiction.

I suggest you look up More...

Simple review:
Yes, I loved this book, I really did ;)


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I so want to read more of that genre!!

One of the longest M/M stories I've read, it was sweet and hot romance with an Indiana Jones-like adventure. The ending is satisfying for the time period and leaves room for sequels that I would happily snatch up. Catt and Sean made a wonderful team!

I was unsure about this when I read the blurb. However it was recommended by someone I trust so I took a chance. I'm so very glad I did. It was an excellent mystery /adventure read with enough romance to satisfy. I can't wait to get the next installment!

Epic! The characters, their locales, complexities, and gradual attraction to each other is handled expertly in this adventurous novel. And the sex is fantastic!

An endangered species, adventure, non-stop action, friendship...love! This was a great read that packed a lot of punch. I enjoyed the building of Dash and Dingo's realationship and the banter between the two of them throughout the book. I would have loved to see more emotional insight regarding Dingo, because we'd get tiny peeks at it, but nothing more. The only reason it didn't make 5 star reading for me was the end. It was too rushed, the relationship, the villian, the mission...all just throw More...

Adventure/Romance - M/M

I enjoyed this -- a solid, absorbing adventure plot, exotic locations, very likeable characters. A winner :-)

Kennedy did it again with this book. It was well written and the romance and adventure mixed well together.

I'm a sucker for plot and romance, this book brings them together admirably.

Skipped around 80 pages to the ending. What happened in those pages were kind of expectable and you can get the summary after the big climax was solved. But what was nagging me is the scenes in Bangkok. Most, or I want to say, every left a few things, was wrong or misunderstood. Really, I never expect anyone to know every detail about every country. I'm not know every little thing about my hometown either. But in this case I think a good guide book can help as reference. Contemporary novel is ma More...

Charming, engaging, wonderful characters, funny, endearing. What a delight this book was! Such clear characterizations, wonderful dialogue and a setting that was both interesting and educational at the same time.

The final confrontation was handled very well. I love to try and figure out how things are going to unfold. I got it close, but was taken aback by the speed and almost shocking way it resolved. It has been a long time since I heard myself gasp while reading a book.