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Renae Black
Reviewed by Helen
I read Renae Black’s debut book, On The Down Low and absolutely loved it and I was thrilled to read her second book set again in the Channel Country in outback Queensland, we met both Jackson Brady and Paige Bennet in that story, and I wasn’t sure about Jackson being a hero in his own story but I was so wrong, come along for this heartfelt and moving story that will make you cry and smile.
Paige is loving her life on the land working at Whitetail Ridge, the horses, cattle and land are in her blood and she is thrilled to be here but when she is violated in the most terrible of ways she is left a broken woman with no job and no home, she can’t go home to her family.
Jackson has worked hard to prove himself on the family cattle station Karilga but he and his father seem to see things differently and after a huge fight Jackson leaves and finds himself in the city in a band and he is thoroughly enjoying himself, that is until, the woman he has always had feelings for arrives with news that is not good and she advises him to go home.
Paige arrives at Karilga station looking to help them out when they need more workers and Jackson is more than happy to give her a job but he feels that there is something very different about Paige that she is struggling with something and he aims to find out without pushing too hard. Paige loves this country life and soon opens up to Jackson about what happened and Jackson steps up to be the best person for Paige, will they find the love they deserve and will Jackson finally prove to his father that life at Karilga is what he truly wants?
I loved this one from the start and found it very hard to put down it is beautifully written with empathy and such care and we see Paige work hard to put the past behind her with the help of Jackson and we also see Jackson become the best hero and son with Paige together they are sure to move to a fabulous future. This one made me cry but also had me cheering them on. It was great catching up with the wonderful characters from Karilga as well.
I do highly recommend this, it is an awesome romance, it has a bit of everything in it from a beautiful romance to drama, danger and suspense, a must read.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
Paige is loving her life on the land working at Whitetail Ridge, the horses, cattle and land are in her blood and she is thrilled to be here but when she is violated in the most terrible of ways she is left a broken woman with no job and no home, she can’t go home to her family.
Jackson has worked hard to prove himself on the family cattle station Karilga but he and his father seem to see things differently and after a huge fight Jackson leaves and finds himself in the city in a band and he is thoroughly enjoying himself, that is until, the woman he has always had feelings for arrives with news that is not good and she advises him to go home.
Paige arrives at Karilga station looking to help them out when they need more workers and Jackson is more than happy to give her a job but he feels that there is something very different about Paige that she is struggling with something and he aims to find out without pushing too hard. Paige loves this country life and soon opens up to Jackson about what happened and Jackson steps up to be the best person for Paige, will they find the love they deserve and will Jackson finally prove to his father that life at Karilga is what he truly wants?
I loved this one from the start and found it very hard to put down it is beautifully written with empathy and such care and we see Paige work hard to put the past behind her with the help of Jackson and we also see Jackson become the best hero and son with Paige together they are sure to move to a fabulous future. This one made me cry but also had me cheering them on. It was great catching up with the wonderful characters from Karilga as well.
I do highly recommend this, it is an awesome romance, it has a bit of everything in it from a beautiful romance to drama, danger and suspense, a must read.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
5 stars
March 6, 2024 by HQ Fiction
