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Outback Blaze (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #2)

By: Rachael Johns
Narrated by: Casey Withoos
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Ruby wasn't looking for love, Drew wasn't looking to stay...until they found each other. Can their fling survive the darkness of Ruby's past and Drew's desire to move on?

Ruby Jones was always an optimist, but the trauma of her past had made her wary. So when she flees to the small rural community of Bunyip Bay to start afresh, she has her sights firmly set on establishing her horse-riding business and rebuilding her life. The last thing Ruby wants is a romance. In fact, after all she has been through, she can't imagine she will ever believe in love again.

Police officer Drew Noble has no intention of staying in Bunyip Bay – he is just an outsider seeking temporary refuge. But as the charm of the town sways him, Drew finds himself increasingly drawn to the community and its inhabitants, as well as another newcomer, the lovely Ruby Jones.

When Drew investigates a suspicious fire at Ruby's parents' business, he finds himself feeling strangely protective of the girl with the flowers in her hair. As the details of Ruby's past emerge and she comes once more under threat, Drew realizes he will do all in his power to save her.

Soon, these outsiders discover they have both lost their hearts – not only to the town but to each other.

©2014 Rachael Johns (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Western Romance Westerns Heartfelt
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Enjoyed the outback community spirit. Was not sure if the criminal intent came from his or her side of their backgrounds. Kept me guessing.
Well done for your first foray into suspense Rachel Johns

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Great first at suspense

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My third Rachel John's titles and I'm still enjoying the stories, but I'm finding that my reviews are fairly similar. If you've read one book you've read them all, judging by the four I've just finished. That said, with the interconnected characters between books, each one generates just enough connection and interest to make you want to read on.
Love Casey Withoos narration. I say it every time.

Ruby & Drew.... Drewby

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Loved this book and can’t wait to read the third… how the characters intertwine between the books are amazing

The love story

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This was a great book. My wife & I listened to it while we were coming home from a long drive from Mount Isa Qld Australia
We listened to Outback Dreams on the way out. Can’t wait to listen to more on the series.

Outback Blaze

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It is one of the best books I have ever listened too. Absolutely amazing storyline.

AMAZING

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Plenty of love plenty of twists and turns. Didn’t pick the ending at all. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Loved this book

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I loved the story, little bit of ‘whodunnit’ which I’ve never been into but I was up till 3am listening to the last few hours because I NEEEDED to know what happened!
Im a local from WA so having the names of suburbs dropped is pretty cool, Johns really does encapsulate country living and life in small towns.
I loved the buildup of characters and why they should/shouldn’t be together.
My only dislike? Which really is minor, considering if I read it on paper, it would all be in my own voice but I would love love love if the male POV could be narrated by a male. It just makes you fall that much more entranced with the characters when you’ve got that sexy male voice - no disrespect to Withoos, she is still amazing.
10/10 recommend!
Lovely setting
Relatable characters
Plot twists and some steamy romance
Love Rachael Johns Books

Rachael Johns’s WHODUNNIT?

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Yet again another heart capturing book.
Love how the characters in these series all intermingle :-)

Loved it

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It was suspenseful and exciting. The horses and puppies made the story more appealing. Drew and Ruby's romance was sweet and lovely.

Brilliant! My favourite!

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I loved everything about the story and the development of the characters and the plot. I was riveted to the end AND very grateful for the prospect of sequels!
THE only complaint is the chapters..... they don't correlate which is annoying IF you you loose your plce by touching the phone screen and it jumps back or forward and trying to find my place again especially if driving!!!!

Absolutely fabulous!

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