Charlie has come a very long way from the broken man readers first met, and he’s put in the work to grow. What I really love here is that Walker keeps the forward momentum, in particular where Charlie is concerned, and there’s only continued growth and acting with that change in mind. Now it was Travis’ turn to have the spotlight, and it was a seamless shift. He’s done the work and he’s grown as a person. I think Walker made the right choice here because this is no longer Charlie’s journey. Unlike the rest of the series, this one is told from Travis’ first person POV, and it was a nice shift to see and really get into Travis’ head for a change.

These guys are absolutely going to be together forever, and we get to see a glimpse of their future, and expanded family, in the epilogue. We’ve seen Charlie and Travis meet and have seen them fall in love, struggle, fight demons, and come out the other side stronger than ever. Well, at least in the main story arc, since there are a few short story extras and cameos. This is the final installment in the Red Dirt Heart series. And now, both men know that without doubt. After everything they’ve been through, there’s no way the men will ever part. Not the man and not his home in Australia. But no matter how his family feels, Travis isn’t giving Charlie up. Charlie is nervous beyond reason because he’s so desperate for the Craig family to like him.

The two men move forward in solidifying their future together, even going so far as traveling to the States so Charlie can finally meet Travis’ family in person. So when Charlie decides to open his home to youth needing a little help, Travis is right there with him. Travis is so proud of Charlie and supports him completely. He doesn’t have problems talking about his feelings, at least not much, and he’s determined to make a difference in other people’s lives as well. Charlie has come a long way in his personal growth. Travis is more in love with Charlie than ever, and he feels Charlie’s love as well. Same sex marriage isn’t legal in Australia, but that doesn’t matter they don’t need the official ceremony. After getting engaged last year, but not telling anyone, they are finally sharing the news. Completely in love, they navigate all the troubles life throws their way together. Audiobook Buy Links: Amazon/Audible | iBooksĬharlie Sutton and Travis Craig are living their life as best they can.

Red Dirt Heart 2 by N.R. Walker