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Faith and Monty are both looking for love...in the wrong direction.

Faith Forrester is at a crossroads. Single, thirty and living on a farm in a small Western Australian town, she's sick of being treated like a servant by her brother and father. Ten years ago, her mother died of breast cancer, and Faith has been treading water ever since. She wants to get her hands dirty on the family farm. She wants to prove to herself that she's done something worthwhile with her life. And she wants to find a man...

For as long as he can remember, Daniel 'Monty' Montgomery has been Faith's best friend. When he was ten, his parents sold the family property in Merindah and moved to Perth to be closer to support services for his autistic brother, and ever since, Monty's dreamed of having his own place. So for the last ten years, he's been back on the land, working odd jobs and saving every dollar to put toward his dream. And now he finally has it. But there's still something missing...

So when Faith embarks on a mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart – Dogs for Autism – and Monty's dream property comes on the market, things seem like they are falling into place for them both. Until a drunken night out ends with them sleeping together. Suddenly, the best friends are both facing a new set of challenges...

Monty and Faith are both ready to find a life partner and settle down, but have they both been looking in all the wrong places?

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'Rachael Johns writes a beautiful romance, full of charm and emotion.' -- Maisey Yates, USA TODAY bestselling author --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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Rachael is an English teacher by trade, a mum 24/7, a supermarket owner, a chronic arachnaphobic and a writer the rest of the time. She rarely sleeps and never irons. Rachael writes rural romance and women’s fiction and lives in rural Western Australia with her hyperactive husband, three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training, two fat cats, one naughty dog and a very cantankerous budgie. At 17 Rachael began writing, enlightened by the thought that she could create whatever ending she liked and so she embarked on a Bachelor of Arts in Writing. Almost fifteen years later, after joining the Romance Writers of Australia, she finally achieved her goal of publication. Since then Rachael has finaled in a number of competitions, including the Australian Romance Readers Awards. Jilted (her first rural romance) won Favourite Australia Contemporary Romance in 2012 and she was voted in the Top Ten of Booktopia’s Favourite Australian Author poll in 2013.

Australian voice artist and actress Casey Withoos holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) from The University of Melbourne. She is perhaps best known around the country for her appearance on the inaugural season of The Voice Australia (2012). Casey is a regular cast member with Boilerhouse Theatre Company and The Mount Players where she has starred in Sweeney Todd, Spamalot, Xanadu and Les Miserables – to name a few. A highly skilled narrator, Casey has recorded over 30 audiobooks across a range of genres in just 12 months. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E54CR3U
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mira (1 October 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Rachael Johns is an English teacher by trade, a mum 24/7, a chronic arachnophobic and a writer the rest of the time. She rarely sleeps and never irons. She writes women's fiction and rural romance for Mira, Special Edition romances for Harlequin, fun novellas for Tule Publishing and also has a biker romance with Loveswept. She lives in the Perth Hills (Western Australia) with her hyperactive husband and three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training. Rachael loves to hear from readers and can be contacted through her website at www.rachaeljohns.com.

Rachael can be found online at her website (www.rachaeljohns.com), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachael-Johns/260103224001776) and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/RachaelJohns) and loves to hear from readers!

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Loved Monty and Faith

Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2020

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Reading this has been a whole heap of fun - I couldn't believe when I found it buried in my Kindle since 2014! I've never been the biggest fan of 'friends to lovers' as a trope, but what I liked about this is Monty and Faith are completely blind-sided by the romantic side of their relationship. They really are best mates, who think of themselves as best mates... until events conspire to wake them up to each other romantically.
I have read Rachael Johns' rural romances and several of her women's fiction novels, but I really do think her voice is perfect in rural - that love of, and knowledge of, Australian people and Aussie small towns really shines through.
Because I'm so late to the party on this one, there are lots more Bunyip Bay titles I can now look up!

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Leanne Lovegrove

Rural fiction at its best

Reviewed in Australia on 2 October 2020

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I'm catching up on this series before the author releases another one soon. It was a fantastic start to the series. I love Bunyip Bay and its residents and cannot wait to dive into the next book. Loved it, highly recommend.

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NLP

Another Great Rachel John's novel

Reviewed in Australia on 1 January 2016

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This is only the second book of Rachel John's that I've read and so far I'm hooked. The story really gives you tingles with the intensity of the romance. Loved, loved, loved it........now off to order the next one..........and I've read them in the wrong order but it doesn't matter.

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Mary

Fabulous Read

Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2021

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This is a fantastic read about community, relationships with insight into disability. This book engaged me right from the start and kept me wanting more. I highly recommend this book to others and look forward to the next book in the series!

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Rits

Typical Rachael Johns novel

Reviewed in Australia on 3 March 2022

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Good srory again by author and luckily I had read other Bunyip Bay novels in this series so it all made sense. Wanted to know if she won the best prize for charity - I can only assume she did!!

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trevor davis

Country based story line.

Reviewed in Australia on 14 February 2021

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Enjoyable read as location of story had local connection in State where I live and areas I am familiar with.

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Judith Byrne

Outback dreams

Reviewed in Australia on 2 April 2018

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Love this story keep re reading,all characters are great,still find the men caring and beautiful love the way country life goes.

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Faith and Monty are best friends. One day they realise they have feelings ...

Reviewed in Australia on 22 March 2016

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Faith and Monty are best friends. One day they realise they have feelings for the other. A sweet romance and the beginning of the Bunyip Bay series.

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Angel's Mommy

Outback Dreams

Reviewed in the United States on 28 November 2021

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I also purchased the book.

This book launches a series around the town of Bunyip Bay in Australia. I enjoy this book as I not only received a romance but I was able to learn a few things about the culture in that country. There were times that my e-reader's dictionary didn't even know the word but that is the beauty of this author, I would eventually learn it or it wasn't necessary to really understanding the story.

I adored the fact that this was written in my favorite dual POV format. There were times when I really wanted to slap Monty (Daniel Montgomery) so very much. He seemed like such a selfish man and was focused on the wrong things. But reading from his POV really helped me to better understand him. I still wanted to slap him though. To me, that is a sign of a wonderful story. One that brings me the reader to such depth of emotions.

There were a scene or two that may offend some but there is a good story to be read here.

Kathy in NM

Absolutely charming (4.5 stars)

Reviewed in the United States on 28 January 2022

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Outback Dreams is a heartwarming romance with engaging characters. The various friendships are close but welcoming of newcomers. Faith is down to earth and rightfully frustrated by her dad’s refusal to allow her to work on the farm. She is low maintenance but now discovering the joys of female friendship and exploring her more feminine side. Monty is charming and helpful but he has a bit of tunnel vision when it comes to his childhood. Monty and Faith have realistic reservations about a romance between them but their hesitancy threatens to derail their longstanding friendship. Despite a few missteps and lack of communication, Rachael Johns brings this heartfelt romance to a delightful conclusion. This first novel in the Bunyip Bay series will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment of this brilliant series.

Brenda Telford

A delightful rural romance!

Reviewed in the United States on 27 May 2016

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Faith and Monty – best friends since childhood where their farms were side by side and they did everything together. Then came the day that Monty’s parents sold their farm and took both Monty and his brother Will to live in Perth. Monty was devastated – as a ten year old child he couldn’t comprehend what his parents were doing; the farm had been in the family for generations – just because Will needed medical care on a constant basis didn’t mean they should move away from everything they’d known and loved all Monty’s life; did it?

Boarding school and college over, both Faith and Monty were adults now – Faith still living on the family farm at Bunyip Bay and Daniel (Monty) Montgomery back and working odd jobs to save enough money to buy his own farm. The two of them remained fast friends – best buddies – helping each other out, enjoying a beer together. But things had changed (as they tend to do). Faith’s Mum had passed away ten years prior to cancer and while her Dad and brother Ryan continued to work the farm, Faith wanted more than just cooking for the men and cleaning the house.

When Faith decided to do a fundraiser to raise money for autism and the special dogs which were needed to be companions to autistic children, she settled on the Barking Ball to be held in Bunyip Bay. As the members of the town rallied around her to help, Monty’s dreams of owning his own farm were coming closer to fruition. Unexpectedly though the two best friends were feeling uncomfortable around one another – what was going on? Faith knew she couldn’t lose the friendship she’d cherished her whole life; Monty wasn’t sure what to do…

Outback Dreams by Aussie author Rachael Johns is the first in the Bunyip Bay series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Having already read the third and fourth in the series, which I loved, I decided I needed to read the first two. Outback Dreams is a delightful rural romance with characters that I had already met in the later books, so it was like catching up again (though in a back to front way) The descriptions of farm life were authentic and real – Clancy’s Breakaway was beautiful. (I wondered if it’s the author’s home or the one she dreams of having) I especially loved Jenni and Nora. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Outback Dreams.

Jenny Schwartz

Friends to lovers

Reviewed in the United States on 27 June 2014

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Rachael Johns writes emotional, truly Australian romances. I always think this is deeply unfair -- Rachael's a friend -- because she admits she seldom cries at movies or reading books, whereas she has me reaching for tissues when I read her books. "Outback Dreams" is no exception.

Faith is a wonderful heroine. Capable but lonely, looking to change her life. Sharing her journey is a pleasure. And Monty is a great hero (I struggled for a little bit with him, because to me Monty is a dog's name -- no one call their hero Toby, that's my dog's name!). A key theme in the story is the impact of caring for an autistic family member -- this isn't shown so much onscreen, as in its implications and consequences. Caring for a family member can cause a lot of conflict in other relationships and Rachael handles the issues sensitively.

A friends to lovers story that is a great escape to rural Australia and a celebration of ties of love and community.

Rose

This is a must read ...... about every-day people!!

Reviewed in the United States on 1 December 2014

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This is Faith's & Monty's story about their trails & tribulations , family drama's and their life long friendship. Faiths life was turned upside down when she was 20 her Mum died of Breast Cancer. She then was expected to run the house and look after her heartbroken and lonely father and her older brother. this became quite a burden for her and life was passing her by.
Meanwhile Monty has an Autistic younger brother who has to have a lot of therapy to be able to interact and survive the society in which we live. His parents sold the Family farm to finance a move to Perth and the required help for his brother. this caused a lot of
resentment for Monty. he finished School and vowed to go back to the Country and work to save and buy the farm back!, Enough from me, buy the Book and find the rest out for your self. I Loved the Story and could relate to it as I have an Autistic Grand- daughter, who is now well able to cope in society.

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