The Desert Midwife
by Fiona McArthur
What if the love of your life forgot who you were?
When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences. The couple who had so much going for them now find themselves with everything to lose.
Devastated, Ava retreats to her family cattle station to help salvage what she can of the critical situation. But at home on the drought-ridden farm, her brother is being pushed to his limits, and as his depression intensifies, Ava must step in to prevent another family tragedy.
Against the majestic backdrop of Australia’s Red Centre, old dreams are shattered, new babies are born and true love takes flight.
By Australia’s renowned midwife and bestselling author of Mothers’ Day, The Desert Midwife is a romantic drama about strong families, medical miracles and new beginnings.
When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences. The couple who had so much going for them now find themselves with everything to lose.
Devastated, Ava retreats to her family cattle station to help salvage what she can of the critical situation. But at home on the drought-ridden farm, her brother is being pushed to his limits, and as his depression intensifies, Ava must step in to prevent another family tragedy.
Against the majestic backdrop of Australia’s Red Centre, old dreams are shattered, new babies are born and true love takes flight.
By Australia’s renowned midwife and bestselling author of Mothers’ Day, The Desert Midwife is a romantic drama about strong families, medical miracles and new beginnings.
~ BOOK REVIEW for The Desert Midwife ~
***(3) out of 5 stars
The first five or so pages were a bit rough and somewhat off-putting, much like the male lead. But after that, everything flowed rather smoothly. The two romantic leads fit together quite well, and it seemed almost inevitable that they would be drawn to each other. The brief portion of the book dedicated to their insta-love romance was delightful. The remainder of the book, however, was just dark, dreary, and devoid of hope. I definitely cried much more than I smiled throughout this book.
Some of the chapters focused on peripheral characters, occasionally even going so far as to be narrated by one of them. Those instances were a bit distracting. And while they did give an overall feeling of the family and their daily life, they didn't really add to the main love story. Additionally, the romance between the mother and her beau was never fully explained, so it just left me wanting to know more about what transpired between them (past and present).
The dialogue seemed to flow very naturally between the characters for the most part, and generally helped advance the narrative of the love story. There were a few brief instances where I didn't catch the meaning of what was being said or was somewhat confused by things.
The ultimate ending was a good happily-ever-after one, but the near end seemed rather abrupt, with very little buildup to the ultimate resolution or aftermath.
About the Author:
Fiona McArthur has worked as a midwife for thirty years. She is the clinical midwifery educator inner rural maternity unit and teaches emergency obstetric strategies while working with midwives and doctors from remote and isolated areas.
Fiona has written more than thirty romances, which have sold over two million copies in twelve languages. She has been a midwifery expert for Mother and Baby magazine and is the author of Aussie Midwives. She has also written the novels Red Sand Sunrise, The Homestead Girls and Heart of the Sky. She lives on a farm in northern New South Wales.
Fiona has written more than thirty romances, which have sold over two million copies in twelve languages. She has been a midwifery expert for Mother and Baby magazine and is the author of Aussie Midwives. She has also written the novels Red Sand Sunrise, The Homestead Girls and Heart of the Sky. She lives on a farm in northern New South Wales.
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