Review: Outback Affair is gourmet delicious
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2013
Chasing an exclusive interview with the elusive Alessandro Ricardo, Jessica Trent's lack of organisational skills lands her in the middle of the outback instead of at the luxury Cockatoo Springs resort. Fisherman, Alex Richards, feels compelled to offer her a lift to the resort when he realises how unprepared she is to face the dangers of the outback. Having been blindsided by previous partners, neither is ready to trust their feelings for the other and both hide their real identities. But the journey through the Australian outback strips away the masks as their attraction grows.Annie Seaton's lush description brings the dramatic Australian outback to life. It is a place for honesty and Alex and Jess discover their very real attraction for one another during an overnight stay at one of the hidden gems of the country. The waterfall scenes are some of the loveliest and funniest I've read and will no doubt do much for tourism to the outback! Deft touches of humour make Alex a seriously hunky and desirable partner, but Jess, with her sassy mouth and courage in the face of all the outback (and Alex) throws at her will win your heart. They deserve their happy-ever-after when it finally arrives.I have to say that I also love the wonderful secondary characters at the resort, Alex's family and his friend, Mitch, whose story I would love to know too. Oh, and Bowser, Alex's brindle Staffy dog is delightful. The scene at the heliport brought tears to my eyes. Annie Seaton's writing is delicious but it is her wonderful characters that will draw you in time and again. They are real and honest and their witty repartee is completely engaging. You can read the stories of Alex's gorgeous older brothers in Holiday Affair and Italian Affair too. This series has been wonderful.