Not long out of prison for defending himself, Daniel Renton is reclusive and dangerous looking. He wants to get his outback cattle station back into working order and then build a relationship with his motherless daughter. 

Lily Halliday arrives on his property looking for help after running out of petrol. She found Daniel scary when he glared at her, but was also attracted to the loneliness she could see in him. 

He’s restless, on edge and on the defensive, and Lily has no other option. Dropped on the edge of the small township, she reluctantly walks toward the petrol station and learns he has at least one friend in town. As payment for his help she buys groceries to cook him a meal and wants to camp. Daniel’s having none of it, but she breaks part way through his barriers. 

It’s an interesting story as two people with tragic backgrounds find comfort and hope for love and a family. 

For this reviewer a page turning story with vivid imagery of the Australian out-back and the people who strive to make a living there. Claiming The Cattleman’s Heart was a refreshing story, one that will stay with this reader for a while.  

The characters were extremely well developed, with enough flaws to make them very believable. The action was an interesting mix as their past lives were brought into the mix and dealt with sensitively. The secondary characters fascinating and all had their own style and way of dealing with what was happening. The story was strong from the beginning, with an on going conflict as each chapter unfolded. The love that blossomed between the hero and heroine was like the petals of a flower unfolding with a wonderful depth to it. Motivation was easy to work out as the characters journey was told. The theme of finding love when you least expect it was told with conviction, and as if the author had enjoyed writing the book.

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