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Red Dirt Heart Imago Kindle Edition

by N.R. Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 1,182 ratings

Book 3 of 4: Imago

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A Red Dirt Heart and Imago crossover ~ The story of when red dirt and butterflies collide

When Charlie Sutton’s neighbour Greg is notified by the Queensland government that they intend to run a pipeline through his property, Charlie vows to help him fight it. Then Travis remembers seeing butterflies at the creek near their joining fence line - the same butterflies they couldn’t find in any Australian butterfly book. Hopeful this might be their only chance to stop the development, they seek the help of a specialist.

Lawson Brighton-Gale receives an email request to identify a butterfly in the Outback, only to discover it’s not an Australian butterfly at all. But that’s not all he discovers. The name on the request is familiar to Jack. An old friend from his university days, who also happened to be his old friend with benefits, Charlie Sutton.

Years ago, two out-of-towners met at the University of Sydney. Both studying environmental sciences, both hundreds of miles from home, and both finding their worlds open to new experiences, they fell into bed together. Meeting again after all this time, in front of Lawson and Travis, won’t be awkward at all, right?

Lawson and Jack’s trip to Sutton Station certainly doesn’t go to plan, and what they take back to Tasmania isn’t just butterflies, but a cocoon of possibilities.

Approx. 18,000 words

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0724ZFHRT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ BlueHeart Press (April 20, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4449 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 63 pages

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N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way. She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who live in her head, who don't let her sleep at night unless she gives them life with words.

She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things... but likes it even more when they fall in love.

She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal. She's been writing ever since.

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N.R. Walker was voted 2019 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards All-Time Favorite Author

and 2020 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards Hall of Fame

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Bo

Perfect Endings

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017

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If you are a Red Dirt and Imago fan, this is the perfect ending to both series--if it actually is.

If you've never ready either series, get yourself organized and start with the Red Dirt and then follow with Imago--it's a logical progression over a period of time with two couples that you will never forget.

Charlie and Travis, Lawson and Jack--two extraordinary couplings serendipitously come upon each other in a novella that N.R Walker handles smoothly, compassionately and brilliantly.

Alternating chapters from each character's POV, Walker draws us into a warm, loving and near tragic tale where our four men become superheroes of the genre.

And she ends it with the single most moving, and somewhat hilarious, final page one can imagine.

Magnifienct accomplishment, a great after-dinner read.

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Americamine

Reading this felt like Christmas. <3

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017

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As soon as I saw this I insta-clicked to buy. Didn't even need to read what it was about, because omg....Travis and Charlie! Getting to spend some more time with some of my very favorite guys again was the best surprise but now I'm spoiled and want even more ...Kira/Matt, Spencer/Andrew <3.

I loved seeing more of Charlie's possessiveness and Travis' smug expressions. Travis knows he's got Charlie wrapped around his little finger. And then Law, and his ever present bow-tie and nerdy ways. Gotta love him. It was a bit weird having a history between Jack and Charlie, but I wasn't worried about mixed signals or jealousy that might have led to any problems (like I would have been with other couples/authors). These guys are solid and were such a joy to spend more time with.

And that bonus picture at the end. So stinkin' cute. I'm still smiling. Thanks N.R. Walker. <3

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Katey Guillot

An enjoyable crossover, not a cringey one.

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023

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Aside from the usual gripe about mechanics, this was a really great little crossover that added details to both this series, and the Red Dirt series. It was short, sweet, and to the point. 4/5.

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Lena Grey

Red Dirt Heart Imagio NR Walker

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017

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"A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers - the experience of knowing we always belong.” ― bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions

Charlie and Travis are trying to think of a way to help stop a pipeline from going across their neighbor's land. In order to do so, there has to be a good reason like an interference with the ecology. Travis's recollection of rare butterflies turns out to be their reason. In order to claim that as a way to stop the pipeline, they need to find an expert to verify that what Travis saw is as rare as he thinks they are and Lawson Brighton-Gayle is just the man to help them do that.

When Jack realizes that Charlie Sutton, the man they are going to help, is someone he hooked up with in college, he hesitates to tell Lawson for fear of his reaction, but Lawson finds the irony of it hysterically amusing. Jack is relieved that Lawson is not upset but fails to see the humor in it. Back at Sutton Station, it's Travis who thinks the whole situation is hilarious which peeves Charlie. He isn't ashamed of having been with Jack, but to have to meet him and his husband face-to-face, is almost too overwhelming. Meeting Charlie and his husband is fraught with anxiety and misgivings especially for Jack but Lawson believes that the past should stay in the past. Travis has basically the same reaction as Lawson does. Yet, hearing about an ex-lover is one thing; meeting him in person is another.

I can't think of any story N.R. could have written that would have enjoyed more. Having Charlie and Travis and Lawson and Jack in the same story is a dream come true. The story emphasizes their good natures and special charms and it's no surprise that they would be able to put the past behind them and become friends. Thanks, N.R., for this special gift.

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Book Carnivore

The perfect crossover

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017

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A sneaky, surprise release from Ms Walker and so very welcome.

Combing characters from two fabulous series, this short novelette is the icing on the cake for fans. This is a sweetly nostalgic story visiting old friends (Charlie and Travis from RDH) and seeing another snippet from Jack and Lawson from Imago/Imagines.

This is the perfect accompaniment to both series and I would recommend you read both first. Read the RDH series first and then the Imago/Imagines books. This crossover will make you sigh with happiness and although very very satisfying, as with most of Ms Walkers books, you still want more.

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Guy Venturi

If bad things happen to good people, what happens to bad people?

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021

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Somewhere it is hard to tell the good from the bad. Milly is a bad angel doing many bad things, but she still gets the ice cream. Nugget just does bad things, but still gets petted.

The red dirt desert pulls people into the beauty of day and night, but it still can bite when you least expect it. It may house African butterflies in a safe environment, but it can be destroyed in a pipe dream.

Charlie and Travis meet Jack and his husband over butterflies. Well, Jack and Charlie met years before. In spite of some possible stress of being together with their respective husband's in tow, the need to help Greg save his land is most important.

The desert adventure does not end as expected, but does result in renewed commitment as Milly teaches family life to burly outdoorsmen. Soon Jack will be buying more bow ties and taking more pictures.

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E.Reads

I really enjoyed this. I disliked Red Dirt Heart 4 and ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017

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I really enjoyed this.
I disliked Red Dirt Heart 4 and almost regretted not stopping at book 3 so it was great to have the guys back in a book I actually liked. I feel like it was a great epilogue for both series and I loved how the author gave each of the 4 men a chance "to talk".

There's no real drama, no big bad, no tension between the characters. It's like a nice piece of cake at the end of an enjoyable meal. The little bonus and if I ever re-read Red Dirt Heart, I'll probably skip book 4 and pretend this is the ending.
As for Imago / imagines, I feel like this was a great way to end Jake and Lawson's story. I can't say I was surprised by the ending but it was super cute.

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Susana Talavera

So cute 💜

Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2024

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Me hubiera gustado saber q paso con el oleoducto y las mariposas, además de como les fue a Jake y Lawson en los años posteriores. Aún así siempre me gusta leer de estas dos parejas, son increíbles.

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Sunne

Cute cross-over novella

Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2020

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Awww....what a cute short story that makes me want to reread both series.
Yes, it is the nice little bow on everything and yes, it mostly is just to see the guys again but it was sooo nice to read about them again. <3

I strongly advice to read the series Red Dirt and Imago before reading this one.

Cliente Kindle

Loved!!!

Reviewed in Brazil on May 18, 2017

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It was an adorable mix between Red dirt heart series and Imago series.

I loved Red dirt heart series, really loved. So seeing Charles and Travis again was a huge emotion to me. And they were awesome as always. [I'll always read anything about them. Can I wish for more Mrs. Walker? Lol]

Imago series is great as well, and seeing Jack and Lawson interacting with Charlie and Travis was so good.

P.S: DO NOT read this book without reading the entire Red dirt heart series and Imago series first... This will happen after the end of the series... so, if you don't want spoilers, It's a tip.

Talulabella

So many feels

Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2017

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I'm so glad I got the chance to read more about Charlie and Travis and Lawson and Jack. I feel like the author has given me a gift: the ability to check in with characters who I adore, and to see them completely settled and happy. What a joy it was to read this book. As a fan of both series I was in heaven.

If you haven't read the Red Dirt Heart and Imago series (for shame!) you may struggle a bit with this, because there is not much in the way of introductions to the characters, but for those that have this is a gift for you too, I am sure.

Valeria DePaula

The end

Reviewed in Italy on February 20, 2018

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IMAGO 3 / CUORE DI TERRA ROSSA 4.5
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✔ Letto! Oh.mio.dio!😲😲 Ohmiodio!Ohmiodio!Ohmiodio!Ohmiodio! Tutti i quattro insieme, tutti i miei amati in un unico posto: Travis e Charlie, Jack e Lawson, uniti per salvare un amico.
Quando l'amico di Charlie ha bisogno del suo aiuto per salvare la sua fattoria dal governo federale, solamente la mente analitica e curiosa di Travis poteva ricordarsi di aver visto una specie di farfalla nelle Terre di Greg, che potrebbe essere sconosciuta, o forse rara, perché lui non l'aveva trovata neanche nei libri sull'argomento della Australia. E quindi l'unica salvezza per la fattoria, caso avessero ragioni.
Quindi Charlie va alla ricerca del migliore Dottore in materia, capace di riconoscere e convalidare di che specie si tratta. Chi sarà mai?😛😆
Sì, lui! L'uomo-col-farfallino-Lawson, il genio che farebbe di tutto e di più per prottegere le specie che ama. E Lawson arriva con Jack nelle Terre rosse ed a accoglierlo c'è Charlie, Travis e Milly e Nugget insieme a tutta la ciurma.
Quello che non sapevamo era che Jack e Charlie quando frequentavano l'università a Sidney i due erano amici con benefici😉😨 Oh, un Travis geloso è dolcissimo. 😍😍
Ho anche paura di immaginare la calamita per le sfortune Lawson nel deserto di terra rossa e i suoi serpenti, ohmamma😕😯 Ma per l'ironia della sorte questa volta ad essere in pericolo di morte è il salvatore ufficiale di Lawson, Jack.
Libro bellissimo anche se corto. Vedere tutti loro assieme è rendere reale la loro storia, mi ha commossa per tanti motivi, ma il principale è che ha messo la parola fine a questa avventura meravigliosa.
Farò finta nel mio cuore che loro sono là, esattamente come descritto, farò finta e sarà così vero che posso sentire la gioia nelle risate di Milly Craig-Sutton e Brennan Brighton-Gale e i loro papà.
Per me, se proprio devo mettere la parola fine anch'io è ❤❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😭

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