Dr Joanne Tan is an expert in a lot of things. Love isn’t one of them.
Being thirty-something, broke, divorced and in a cold war with her ten-year-old son is a lot, but Jo’s handling it. Just. At least she is until her job at the Natural History Museum is put in jeopardy. An invitation to dig up dinosaur bones on a remote Queensland sheep station arrives at just the right time.
It’s not her first trip to Yindi Creek, but it’s not as though anyone will remember her from fifteen years ago … And by anyone, of course, she means the pilot she had that fling with. The fling that taught her she’s far safer sticking to science …
Gavin ‘Hux’ Huxtable, helicopter pilot and reluctant sheep-shearer, has turned his broken heart into a secret (and successful) writing career. But running into Jo again, all these years down the track, stirs up a lot more than outback country dust.
A missing person, a fossilised legbone and a nosy country cop force Jo and Hux together and the sparks that start flying don’t go unnoticed by the locals…
Digging up the past isn’t easy. Digging up the truth can be even harder.
Sweet, funny and feel-good, Down the Track is the unmissable rural romance from the bestselling author of A Home Among the Snow Gums and The Vet From Snowy River, Stella Quinn.
This novel is a heartwarming journey through the rugged Australian landscape, set in the rural outback of Queensland; be prepared to be fully immersed, with lots of olfactory imagery – I felt like I could smell and feel the heat. Imbued with themes of love, redemption and suspense, Down the Track is a beautifully crafted novel that speaks to the heart.
Quinn’s writing is rich with emotional depth, drawing readers into the characters’ lives and making their struggles and triumphs feel deeply personal. I resonated most with Jo, Hux, Sal and Jo’s son Luke. As a novel that weaves together elements of sizzling romance, personal growth and the healing power of community, it stands as a testament to Quinn’s storytelling prowess in this genre.
With a perfect blend of romance, drama, secrets and loads of humour, Down the Track keeps readers hooked from start to finish. The pacing is well-balanced, and the plot unfolds in a way that maintains suspense while delivering satisfying resolutions. Whether you’re looking for a read with love and redemption, or hope and resilience, this novel makes the perfect weekend read.
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