Reviews

The Billabong by Jack Byrne

dreamerfreak's review against another edition

4.0

Okay, I'll admit to being a huge fan of the virgin (especially the innocent-in-mind-as-well-as-body, you-want-to-put-what-where? virgin), and Jim just made me want to cuddle. Jim is a cattle rancher going through a tough patch, when he's rescued by the rather mysterious and dashing Mark. The attraction comes as somewhat of a surprise for Jim, and the worldly Mark coaxes them along into a sweet relationship. But then Mark's past comes to bite them on the ass. I would have loved to see this expanded somewhat, both in Jim's struggle with accepting feelings that he's been taught are "wrong", and also in life after their grand escape, but overall a very nice book.

maya56's review against another edition

4.0

Well written with engaging characters and an interesting setting. My only wish would be that there were more. Please let there be more!

the_novel_approach's review against another edition

4.0

Luckily for Jim, Wade Turner happens to know how to treat snake bites and while recovering from this near death experience, the two men form a friendship. These two men are quite likable, and the angst thrown in wasn’t so unbearable that it took away from these two getting to know each other.


See the entire review at The Novel Approach: http://thenovelapproachreviews.com/2014/01/13/go-on-a-walkabout-with-jack-byrnes-the-billabong/

rissa53's review

3.0

This book was like an ode to Australia to me! I learned some new information I didn't know like goanna (Google is my friend) and other things.
Jim had overcome such hardship and Mark came at the right time when he needed someone. Mark had an interesting back story. The end was hopeful and kind of a cliffhanger. (I saw that there is a sequel!) Nice read! :)