When Alblie unexpectedly loses his father he has to prove to the town that he can handle managing their large farm by himself. When in town he meets Percy and hires him to work on the farm. They quickly form a close friendship, and discover they might have more in common than they thought. It's not easy work farming up on the mountain, but they are determined to show that they can handle anything life throws at them. 

Albie and Percy are actually pretty dang sweet. They're both, understandably, inexperienced and cautious of their feelings at first. Percy left his family to be his authentic self as best he can, and he found a new lovely home with Albie on the farm. I love how much he truly enjoys the work and adores Albie. Albie really comes into his own throughout the story. He knows when to ask for help and lets others support him. Percy is the best at it, giving him just enough to help but not be overbearing. They fit seamlessly together and have an endearing relationship full of cute teasing and loving moments. 

I've never read a book from the 1880s before and definitely not of Australian ranchers? farmers? so it was a cool new experience. It was a lot more low angst than I was expecting, but I still enjoyed the story because of the interesting setting. I loved the little found family they have with the other workers. They're all good people trying their hardest to figure out the new dynamics and support one another so they succeed. I'm a fan of some of N.R. Walker's other books in the FU series and this was my first standalone of hers I've read. This was a win and I'm looking forward to her other good reads! 

Read if you like: 
• cowboy romance                                     
• historical romance           
• found family    

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