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Wild Hearts in the African Bushveld #0.5
Crash of Rhinos
A Crash of RhinosA steamy, slow-burn MM romance novella set in the wild heart of the South African bushveld.
When the new lodge manager arrives at the luxury Limbavati Safari Lodge, seasoned game ranger Erik knows trouble has a name, and it’s Timothy Collins.
Tim’s reputation precedes him. Stoic. Sharp. Disgraced. Sent down from a scandal involving a fatal incident in Zambia, he’s been given a second chance—but Erik isn’t convinced he deserves it. What begins as a territorial standoff between two powerful, prideful men becomes something far more dangerous when they're forced to work together on a high-profile wildlife documentary shoot. And then there’s the tent. One tent. One bed. One night that changes everything.
Set under the molten skies of the South African bushveld, Crash of Rhinos is a high-heat, emotionally resonant novella about two alpha men circling each other—professionally, personally, and sexually. Sparks fly. Boundaries blur. And somewhere between testosterone and tenderness, something vulnerable begins to take root.
As tensions escalate in the lodge, Erik and Tim are thrown together on a late-night rescue mission that forces them to confront the demons they’ve been trying to outrun. In the aftermath, a confession breaks the silence. A kiss breaks the stalemate. And a night of slow, scorching intimacy breaks them both open.
This is not a story about falling gently. It’s about the impact of collision—the emotional kind. The kind that leaves bruises. And maybe something beautiful beneath the wreckage.
Before they helped Cody find himself in Breaking Open the Sky, Erik and Tim had to break each other open first.A Crash of Rhinos is the prequel to Andrew Brown’s acclaimed novel Breaking Open the Sky, a deeply emotional MM romance set at the same safari lodge. While it can be read as a standalone novella, fans of the novel will love discovering the charged, unforgettable origin story of two of its most magnetic characters.
What to High-heat MM romance set in a luxury safari lodgeEnemies to lovers with delicious tension and slow emotional thawAlpha vs. alpha energy with a powerful, vulnerable payoffForced proximity, only one bed, workplace conflict, hurt/comfortVivid, cinematic African settingEmotional redemption, soft masculinity, and healing through intimacy Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, workplace romance, hurt/comfort, alpha vs. alpha, emotional redemption, safari lodge setting, slow burn, MM erotic tension.
Perfect for readers who MM romance with heat and heart, emotionally complex men, stories set in untamed landscapes, dominant leads with secret soft spots, and romances where physical chemistry sparks emotional transformation.
Some people enter your life like a storm. Some stay like a shadow. And some crash into you so hard, you’re never the same again.
Crash of Rhinos—a novella about power, vulnerability, and the love that emerges when two men finally stop running.
When the new lodge manager arrives at the luxury Limbavati Safari Lodge, seasoned game ranger Erik knows trouble has a name, and it’s Timothy Collins.
Tim’s reputation precedes him. Stoic. Sharp. Disgraced. Sent down from a scandal involving a fatal incident in Zambia, he’s been given a second chance—but Erik isn’t convinced he deserves it. What begins as a territorial standoff between two powerful, prideful men becomes something far more dangerous when they're forced to work together on a high-profile wildlife documentary shoot. And then there’s the tent. One tent. One bed. One night that changes everything.
Set under the molten skies of the South African bushveld, Crash of Rhinos is a high-heat, emotionally resonant novella about two alpha men circling each other—professionally, personally, and sexually. Sparks fly. Boundaries blur. And somewhere between testosterone and tenderness, something vulnerable begins to take root.
As tensions escalate in the lodge, Erik and Tim are thrown together on a late-night rescue mission that forces them to confront the demons they’ve been trying to outrun. In the aftermath, a confession breaks the silence. A kiss breaks the stalemate. And a night of slow, scorching intimacy breaks them both open.
This is not a story about falling gently. It’s about the impact of collision—the emotional kind. The kind that leaves bruises. And maybe something beautiful beneath the wreckage.
Before they helped Cody find himself in Breaking Open the Sky, Erik and Tim had to break each other open first.A Crash of Rhinos is the prequel to Andrew Brown’s acclaimed novel Breaking Open the Sky, a deeply emotional MM romance set at the same safari lodge. While it can be read as a standalone novella, fans of the novel will love discovering the charged, unforgettable origin story of two of its most magnetic characters.
What to High-heat MM romance set in a luxury safari lodgeEnemies to lovers with delicious tension and slow emotional thawAlpha vs. alpha energy with a powerful, vulnerable payoffForced proximity, only one bed, workplace conflict, hurt/comfortVivid, cinematic African settingEmotional redemption, soft masculinity, and healing through intimacy Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, workplace romance, hurt/comfort, alpha vs. alpha, emotional redemption, safari lodge setting, slow burn, MM erotic tension.
Perfect for readers who MM romance with heat and heart, emotionally complex men, stories set in untamed landscapes, dominant leads with secret soft spots, and romances where physical chemistry sparks emotional transformation.
Some people enter your life like a storm. Some stay like a shadow. And some crash into you so hard, you’re never the same again.
Crash of Rhinos—a novella about power, vulnerability, and the love that emerges when two men finally stop running.
- GenresM M Romance
69 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2025
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July 5, 2025
Crash of Rhinos is book #0.5 in the Wild Hearts in the African Bushveld series by Andrew Brown. This is my first book by this author.
Erik loves working as a guide at the luxury Limbavati Safari Lodge. When the previous lodge manager had to suddenly leave, Erik has been acting as the interim manager until the new hire arrives, which is happening now. Erik knows how the different departments at the lodge work together, how much they all pride themselves on a job well done. He just hopes the new manager can take a moment and get to know everyone to see how things work.
Timothy Collins’ last job in Zambia ended in disgrace with a fatal accident. Although not his fault, he was held responsible and fired. Now he’s given a second chance at Limbavati. And he comes in like gangbusters, hard as ice, making sure everyone knows that things will be run his way only. Erik is frustrated because this is not how to get everyone to be at their best. But as angry as he is, his body betrays him with arousal.
This was a quick, steamy story and I really enjoyed it. I do believe it’s my first safari type of romance! I love the cover which is what first drew my attention. This is the introduction to the first full book of the series, Breaking Open the Sky.
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Erik loves working as a guide at the luxury Limbavati Safari Lodge. When the previous lodge manager had to suddenly leave, Erik has been acting as the interim manager until the new hire arrives, which is happening now. Erik knows how the different departments at the lodge work together, how much they all pride themselves on a job well done. He just hopes the new manager can take a moment and get to know everyone to see how things work.
Timothy Collins’ last job in Zambia ended in disgrace with a fatal accident. Although not his fault, he was held responsible and fired. Now he’s given a second chance at Limbavati. And he comes in like gangbusters, hard as ice, making sure everyone knows that things will be run his way only. Erik is frustrated because this is not how to get everyone to be at their best. But as angry as he is, his body betrays him with arousal.
This was a quick, steamy story and I really enjoyed it. I do believe it’s my first safari type of romance! I love the cover which is what first drew my attention. This is the introduction to the first full book of the series, Breaking Open the Sky.
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
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