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Outback Queensland Romance #6
Echoes of the Outback
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Expected 1 Feb 26When Ella returns to the outback town of Matfield, she's content to slip back into the quiet rhythm of the family's produce store and leave the noise of the city behind. The red dust, the slow sunsets, and the familiar faces are all she needs, until a stranger arrives with plans that threaten everything she's rebuilt.
Dusty's from the city, all charm and muscle, turning heads as easily as he swings a hammer. Everyone loves him, except Ella. She's certain his interest in town goes deeper than his talk of renovations and good intentions. And when she learns he's been eyeing local properties, her suspicions ignite.
But the land remembers what people forget. Buried histories stir beneath the surface, and secrets long carried on desert winds begin to rise again. As the truth emerges, Ella and Dusty must decide whether to guard their hearts or follow the echoes of the past, trusting that some destinies are written in the dust long before we arrive.
Dusty's from the city, all charm and muscle, turning heads as easily as he swings a hammer. Everyone loves him, except Ella. She's certain his interest in town goes deeper than his talk of renovations and good intentions. And when she learns he's been eyeing local properties, her suspicions ignite.
But the land remembers what people forget. Buried histories stir beneath the surface, and secrets long carried on desert winds begin to rise again. As the truth emerges, Ella and Dusty must decide whether to guard their hearts or follow the echoes of the past, trusting that some destinies are written in the dust long before we arrive.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 1, 2026
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About the author
Rhonda Forrest
38 books73 followersAn Australian voice creating compelling contemporary fiction - from bush to beach, steamy romances, riveting history and eclectic characters.
Rhonda Forrest is an Australian teacher and author who writes captivating contemporary and historical fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes.
After bringing up three daughters and traversing several different careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History to high school students. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels.
Rhonda currently lives with her husband between two Queensland homes: one on Tamborine Mountain, the other a century-old cottage with a rambling garden, overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.
Readers can connect with Rhonda via her website www.rhondaforrest.com, Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valeenapress.
Rhonda Forrest is an Australian teacher and author who writes captivating contemporary and historical fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes.
After bringing up three daughters and traversing several different careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History to high school students. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels.
Rhonda currently lives with her husband between two Queensland homes: one on Tamborine Mountain, the other a century-old cottage with a rambling garden, overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.
Readers can connect with Rhonda via her website www.rhondaforrest.com, Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valeenapress.
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Ella Patterson had happily returned to her hometown of Matfield in outback Queensland after university, determined to help her parents in their produce store which had been operating for generations. She wanted to take over the store and work with her brother Tyson; she had plans for the large block of land next to the store, plus the property out of town, Pazhvak Station, which had been abandoned for decades. Ella would spend hours at Pazhvak Station, finding peace and comfort, with the magnificent views and wildlife surrounding her. When two young men arrived from Melbourne to do repairs and renovations to the old pub in town, she wasn't prepared for what was ahead...
Dusty and his mate Eli were both carpenters and good at what they did. Their arrival in Matfield caused a stir among the young women in town, and it wasn't long before they'd befriended half the town. But Ella was wary - she'd been hurt before. And when Dusty began stepping on her toes, upsetting the plans she'd had for years, anger, frustration and grief struck Ella. She had no patience for this man who'd finish his work and head back to the city.
Echoes of the Outback is the 6th in the Outback Queensland Romance series by Aussie author Rhonda Forrest and I really enjoyed it. Ella was a hard person to like, especially at the beginning of the book. Dusty was a genuine, caring young man, with a long held secret he couldn't speak of, which of course frustrated Ella. I'm loving this series, as I have all Ms Forrest's writing, and have no problem in recommending Echoes of the Outback to fans of the genre.
With thanks to the author for my ARC to read and review.
Ella Patterson had happily returned to her hometown of Matfield in outback Queensland after university, determined to help her parents in their produce store which had been operating for generations. She wanted to take over the store and work with her brother Tyson; she had plans for the large block of land next to the store, plus the property out of town, Pazhvak Station, which had been abandoned for decades. Ella would spend hours at Pazhvak Station, finding peace and comfort, with the magnificent views and wildlife surrounding her. When two young men arrived from Melbourne to do repairs and renovations to the old pub in town, she wasn't prepared for what was ahead...
Dusty and his mate Eli were both carpenters and good at what they did. Their arrival in Matfield caused a stir among the young women in town, and it wasn't long before they'd befriended half the town. But Ella was wary - she'd been hurt before. And when Dusty began stepping on her toes, upsetting the plans she'd had for years, anger, frustration and grief struck Ella. She had no patience for this man who'd finish his work and head back to the city.
Echoes of the Outback is the 6th in the Outback Queensland Romance series by Aussie author Rhonda Forrest and I really enjoyed it. Ella was a hard person to like, especially at the beginning of the book. Dusty was a genuine, caring young man, with a long held secret he couldn't speak of, which of course frustrated Ella. I'm loving this series, as I have all Ms Forrest's writing, and have no problem in recommending Echoes of the Outback to fans of the genre.
With thanks to the author for my ARC to read and review.
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