She’s hiding from heartache. He’s a hustler hiding more…

Floriculturist Jordi uses her shyness as a shield to keep everyone at a distance—except for family. And Luke. The sun-soaked, stunning Luke who hustles her for free flowers to feed his family’s pet water buffalo.

From a landmark family that lost its legacy, Luke aims for a new future by entering the country’s richest fishing competition, and he’s trying to sweet-talk Jordi to watch over his mischievous grandmother.

Yet the more time they spend together, the closer they become, as their buried desires ignite. But Luke is keeping a secret from Jordi that will crush her.

With a million dollars on the line, the fate of more than their hearts hangs in the balance…

Set in the stunning outback, this touching tale of friends, foes, and buffaloes shows how fate has a way of helping everyone find their version of happily ever after—no matter the cost.

If you enjoy swoon-worthy rural romances set in a small-town, with a touch of family drama, action and adventure, then you’ll love this latest stand-alone addition to the Elsie Creek series.

The Elsie Creek Series is a multi-bestselling series:

♥9 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD

♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR

*“Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author

“Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine*

*“RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award-Winning Author.

“Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author.

"This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine*

The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES:

The Art of DUST

Diamond in the DUST

Caked in DUST

Xmas DUST

Muster in the DUST

Rolled in Dust

Written in DUST

Doctoring DUST

Buffalo Dust