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Red Dust Running

By: Anita Heiss
Narrated by: Shari Sebbens
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After a disastrous relationship effectively torches her personal and professional life in Sydney, Annabelle is back in Brisbane. She’s about to start her dream job launching and curating a First Nations gallery in the city, and this time, nothing is getting in the way of her important work. Certainly not romance. Matters of the heart have always turned out to be a surefire way to make Annabelle run for the hills – literally.

Everything is going to plan until a birthday trip to the rodeo with her tiddas brings Annabelle up close and very personal with Dusty Davies, bona fide cowboy. It’s just a country fling, obviously. Annabelle’s not built for the rodeo life, and she’s certainly not spending any more time than necessary in the red dust and cowboy boots. Dusty doesn’t take art and activism seriously like Annabelle does; and he’s born and bred on country, and looks set to stay that way.

Opposites may attract, but how much change and compromise can you make before you’re running from yourself?

Cover artwork by Rachael Sarra.

©2023 Anita Heiss (P)2023 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
Contemporary Heartfelt

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The story line of sisterhood was a great listen

The storyline of sisterhood was lovely to hear. The fun times they share with love and family is awesome. A great listen.

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love an Australian story.

It's a great story and love that it's so Australian. Also a great narration.

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Easy listening!

Great story, great narrator! Very enjoyable! Always enjoy books written by Anita Heiss, wonderful author.

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So very Australian and it's wonderful

Couldn't stop listening. I am reminded of the years growing up in rural Australia and now in a big city. The people and the language swept me away.

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Refreshing read!

I kept coming back to this book for the feeling I got when listening. The combination of the voice and story always lifted my mood, from the relationships to the subtle political and ethical elements. I found the story so refreshing and was a fantasy that felt good to indulge. Notably the connections across difference.
There were times I wish I could have seen the words and names, especially the Wuradjeri language.
I don’t read a lot of fiction but Anita Heiss is an author whose writing style and topics work for my need for substance. More please! Can we get a volume two?

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Hot weekend fun

Romance, set in and around Brisbane. Another intriguing book by Anita Heiss. (I always find myself wishing for a subsequent reading list)

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City Versus Country

A great Aussie story All the characters are first nation (aboriginal) people. Annabelle is now a city girl who meets a country boy at a rodeo and they have an instant connection. Can it work?
Well written and narrated

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the narrator

Anita Heiss is an excellent narrator. The best I've heard in a long time.

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Dreamy red dust heaven. One for every single gal and her pals.

Adored every word of this.
A magic, real deal, hysterical heart filled take on the single life of a passionate woman, looking for love and her purpose in Brisbane.
Written with that Anita Heiss, ever relatable specificity, This book, will become for so many, a cherished sepia hued touch stone of life, love and friendship, the places we love to call home…. And the belt buckles we collect along the way. ;) xxx

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fantastic

I really enjoyed this book. the narrator was excellent. I really felt part of the story. I found myself talking to Annabelle throughout the story, which, for me, is a true sign that I'm fully invested.
For someone who is usually into horror, I thoroughly enjoyed this light-hearted yet powerful story and the messages about being true to yourself and your culture were on point.

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