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suze_1624's review against another edition
4.0
definitely need to read after the first 2, as Nicholas's history is important.
A big 4.5* from me.
At first I thought it was going to be a lovely story, showing how Nicholas and Dave are growing together, how the waterhole is under threat and how they deal with this together and with their wider community. Then you hit about 80% and all the emotions just hit. I did have tears!!
I did wonder if this was the last book before I started, and now there has to be more about the future - please!
Once again, you can imagine yourself in the Outback, I can see that waterhole quite clearly and I love all the Aboriginal references.
A big 4.5* from me.
At first I thought it was going to be a lovely story, showing how Nicholas and Dave are growing together, how the waterhole is under threat and how they deal with this together and with their wider community. Then you hit about 80% and all the emotions just hit. I did have tears!!
I did wonder if this was the last book before I started, and now there has to be more about the future - please!
Once again, you can imagine yourself in the Outback, I can see that waterhole quite clearly and I love all the Aboriginal references.
kaje_harper's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book for readers who loved the characters in the first two. It's sweet and warm. The depiction of the relationship between David and Nicholas is heartwarming. After seven years of marriage they've found a balance that isn't static and they still want each other and support each other. The concern about Nicholas's condition still looms over them, and the secrets of the waterhole and butterflies come under new threat. But if anyone can make it through stresses still together, it's going to be these guys. I love established-couple romances, and this one was smooth and lovely to read.
Their life is given a twist when Nicholas's nephew shows up. Robin is a well-drawn character, a realistic-feeling 18-year-old in many ways, and adds both humor and complications. The unusual facet of his character is one that I appreciated seeing addressed. It made for an interesting and non-stereotypical situation.
I'm a bit of an angst whore, so I was a little sorry that the story dodged a couple of issues that came up and could have been major heart-breakers, but were smoothed over sweetly.
The threat to the waterhole could have been far more traumatic. And then the impact of Nicholas's health issues had real-world angst potential. It's awful of me, but I'd have loved to see a tiny bit less of the happy and good luck before the sweet ending. Still, if you go into this book looking for closure for this couple, looking for moments of warmth and love and devotion, beautifully-chosen phrases, and happy ever after, you will surely find it here. This rounds out the series, and I'm content to leave the guys at this point, with lives to lead but solid in their love together.
Their life is given a twist when Nicholas's nephew shows up. Robin is a well-drawn character, a realistic-feeling 18-year-old in many ways, and adds both humor and complications. The unusual facet of his character is one that I appreciated seeing addressed. It made for an interesting and non-stereotypical situation.
I'm a bit of an angst whore, so I was a little sorry that the story dodged a couple of issues that came up and could have been major heart-breakers, but were smoothed over sweetly.
Spoiler
The question of at what point loving someone platonically becomes a relationship, if you're asexual, was one. Robin arrives, now a grown young man, still in love with Nicholas, stating that he doesn't need or want sex to feel loved. Nicholas assures Robin he loves him back, but not sexually. Is that still a relationship? Does it feel like one to Robin? To David? I wanted more of how that impacted each of them. That tangle of emotions could have been delved into deeper, especially the way it resolved itself.The threat to the waterhole could have been far more traumatic. And then the impact of Nicholas's health issues had real-world angst potential. It's awful of me, but I'd have loved to see a tiny bit less of the happy and good luck before the sweet ending.
rissa53's review against another edition
5.0
I just adore Dave and Nicholas. That love! ♡
This book shows so many different kinds of love. Most beautiful of all was the unconditional one! :)
It was nice to be reacquainted with the two again along with their family and friends. It was slow getting there but still ever so sweet.
This book shows so many different kinds of love. Most beautiful of all was the unconditional one! :)
It was nice to be reacquainted with the two again along with their family and friends. It was slow getting there but still ever so sweet.
ruruxxi's review
3.0
There's a lot of uncomfortable things in here, but it's a great read nonetheless, and a pretty satisfying end to the story.
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