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Red Dirt Heart (Red Dirt, #1)

N.R. Walker

Start date: January 1, 2025

Finish date: January 5, 2025

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Feb 11, 2021 Sheri rated it really liked it

Shelves: luv-2-reread, flufftacular, still-smiling, delightfully-down-under

Sweets, I’ve got a sharp craving. I’ll take some extra sugar with my sugar, please. Yep, hold my usual order of angst and I’ll take a double order of fluff. I’ve also been on a Walker kick lately. So what better fix than jumping into her Australian cowboy series? None. I can’t think of anything better. Yes, I know I’m late to this particular party but some things are timeless. The mighty and magnificent Outback is certainly one of them. I couldn’t help but follow my fingers to explore pictures o Sweets, I’ve got a sharp craving. I’ll take some extra sugar with my sugar, please. Yep, hold my usual order of angst and I’ll take a double order of fluff. I’ve also been on a Walker kick lately. So what better fix than jumping into her Australian cowboy series? None. I can’t think of anything better. Yes, I know I’m late to this particular party but some things are timeless. The mighty and magnificent Outback is certainly one of them. I couldn’t help but follow my fingers to explore pictures of this curious red dirt. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. But don’t be fooled by its allure, for it’s harsh and unforgiving. Few locals chose the hard life of living on a station and even fewer outsiders attempt to plant roots there. This is why when the American with piercing eyes appears on Charlie’s ranch, he knows better than to get attached. It’s only temporary. But this temporary temptation proves to be more than he can resist. However, some ghosts and demons need to be freed before Charlie can truly love anyone, including himself.

When it comes to Charlie and Travis, I can’t pick a favorite. I love them both! I can see where some people might get frustrated with Charlie but I’m not one of them. He’s like most of the farmers that I know, solid and stubborn with a hardworking spirit. The sudden loss of his father forced him to bear burdens before his time. His shoulders are broad but he’s getting tired. Of course, he’ll never admit it. In addition to running the station, he’s holding the impossible weight of his dad’s expectations. Then the sunny (and smug) Yank appears and makes him…want. Travis is everything Charlie ever wanted plus everything he never knew he needed. They are good together and make an incredible team. They simply fit. Too bad there’s nothing simple about Charlie declaring his love for another man. Or is there?

Sensational passion, spectacular secondary cast, and the stunning setting…could it get any better? What’s that? A second peg to hang one’s hat? Ahh, if you’ll pardon me, I’ve got another book calling my name. #reddirtheart2

Beware of: Unresolved sexual tension is thoroughly resolved. Blood can create a family but does not always determine bonds made or kept. And the confirmation that cowboys are indeed sexy, especially together!

This book is for: If you’re on the hunt for a story full of feels and don’t mind dusty boots or weathered hats, try this down under romance…it’s packing strong men and lots of heart.

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Feb 25, 2014 Jennifer☠Pher☠ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: lgbtq, m-m

Absolute book perfection. Absolute book perfection. Loved it. Such a beautiful story. Read.

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Jun 17, 2016 Aeren rated it really liked it

3.5. Me ha costado la vida acabarlo, está bastante bien escrito pero no me ha dicho na.da. NA.DA. No he sido capaz de conectar con los personajes, así que me parece que por ahora el resto de la "saga" se queda a la espera. Una lástima porque los vaqueros son una delicia, sigh ...more

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Nov 16, 2016 Aղցela W. rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: library, 200-300pg, m-m

Spoiler Ahead This book was picked for me to read. Charlie Sutton runs one of the largest working ranches in middle Australia, Sutton Station. It is something he was born to do and Charlie can’t picture himself anywhere else even if he feels his sexuality would make him an outcast not only among the people he works among but the other stations and store owners he does business with as well. With the recent death of his overbearing father it has done nothing to still his father’s voice inside his ...more

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May 05, 2018 Diane Dannenfeldt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, multiple-readings, have-audio, 101-200_pgs, kindle-unlimited

Another great series by the talented Ms Walker. I love the Australian outback. She brings the are to life and I can just picture it. Charlie and Travis we so cute together. I loved that Travis went after what he wanted and didn’t let Charlie’s doubts stop him. I can’t wait to continue this series.

Joel Lesley did an amazing job!

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May 24, 2021 Elaine rated it really liked it

NR Walker is one of my favorite authors of all time...she writes stories that tug on my heartstrings. I really enjoyed reading about Charlie and Travis and the others who work Sutton Station in the Australian outback*. It was fun being in Charlie's POV as he used Australian-isms that I enjoyed looking up (for example: snags = sausages)...it was also difficult as he navigated dealing with his deceased father's contempt for his sexuality and how internalized that had become in Charlie's beliefs re ...more

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Jan 21, 2023 CN rated it liked it

Uneven series opener, though with a really great sense of place.

Charlie, our MC, is a lonely farmer in the Outback. His romance with Travis, an American studying Australian farming methods, falls flat for me, maybe because Charlie is the sole POV character? Maybe because it's very instalovey? Maybe because the crises seemed very contrived? I definitely found the pacing a bit off. Debating whether to pick up the second book. ...more

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