The Men from Echo Creek

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 1,287 ratings

Price: 17.46

Last update: 09-03-2024


About this item

In the winter of 1882, a boy from the mountains has to prove himself a man.

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When Albie Bramwell’s father died, he was left with two thousand hectares of mountain to farm, and little help to run it. Abandoned by all but two of his workers, the whole town of Alpine Falls called him too young to run the farm alone.

Young, yes. At just nineteen, he was determined to prove them wrong. Even if it killed him.

In search of a new life, Percy Collins found himself in a small mountain town where he ran into a man not much older than himself and scored a job at Echo Creek. A property full of misfits, or so the townsfolk had called it. But what Percy found was a home.

What Albie found was something he never thought possible. A man to love, and a man to share his dreams.

But times were tough, the winter harsh, and money scarce. Albie and Percy would need to do more than prove themselves worthy. They’d need to not only prove themselves better than anyone else. They’d need to prove it twice.


Top reviews from the United States

Valentine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
This was an amazing book. I liked the setting, the pace, the character development, the plot. I loved everything about it and wouldn't change a thing. It's so well written that is like watching a movie while reading it. NR Walker knocked it out of the park! Highly recommend it.
Kat Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I’ve read in a long time
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
This book will stay in my mind for a long while. It is the best book I’ve read in months. One of the reasons I liked it is because of the timeframe. It’s not current, takes place in the past, makes you think twice about then and now. I would like to see these same two characters, their children, or the ranch in another book. Too well done to leave as a standalone. Highly recommended.
Rain
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 A sweet, innocent love story
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
The year is 1882, Albie (19) has just lost his father, and is now in charge of the farm. Most of the farm hands leave as they don’t believe he is capable of following in his father‘s footsteps.

Percy (18) is new in town, and desperately looking for work.

Walker writes innocent love so well. Percy and Albie’s genuine teenage joy of experiencing romantic feelings was so sweet to read, and it was made even better that it was the first time for both of them.

“I never thought I’d ever meet someone like me.”

There’s no bi-awakening, no questioning their attractions, no push/pull, just two young gay men, doing their best to survive in a world where they have to hide their love.

There were so many opportunities to add some weight to the story but Walker kept it very sweet and stress-free. This could be a good or bad thing, depending on what you like in your stories.

For me, it felt a bit Disney-like, which in retrospect, makes sense because of The Man from Snowy River theme. It’s hard not to compare this story to my favorite series, Red Dirt Heart. While this story is good, it does not come anywhere close to the depth of emotion Red Dirt Heart carried throughout.

This is a character-driven story, with a wonderful cast of supporting characters. Very light, low drama, and a wonderful 10 years later epilogue. HEA.
kwine
5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
I adored this book. It was sweet and low angst, and Walker can do historical fiction as well as she does contemporary. I wish it was a whole series because I love it as much as I love Red Dirt Heart, and I just wasn’t ready to let go of Albie and Percy yet. I recommend it highly! It was the perfect uplifting summertime read, and exactly what I needed.
Tangela Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
This is a beautiful love story set in
19th century Australia. Young Albie Bramwell has lost his father and inherited the family ranch of Echo Creek. In the midst of the crushing blow of losing his only living family, he loses the staff on the ranch that he considered family of a sort. Only two faithful retainers remain and the vultures await his downfall when realizes his impossible task. But life is funny and he meets a young man who has no one, but is feisty and hard working. These two young men and two mature men get to work making a new life and learning that miracles happen and love is really the key. The author of this book is a brilliant writer. You can use all five senses as you step into this world. I know I smelled the eucalyptus. This was a wonderful surprise. I thought of The Man from Snowy River... With a twist.
She Who Shall Remain Nameless
5.0 out of 5 stars Just so darned good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
When I read that this author was writing a book inspired by The Man from Snowy River, I was super excited. Who didn’t love the young Tom Burlinson in that movie? Yum! This book was absolutely amazing. Both MCs were lovely men. The secondary characters were also well developed. The storyline moved along at a great pace, and it was easy to get caught up reading this book until the end. Overall, two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Leerion
5.0 out of 5 stars so glad they made it
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
This was an amazing story of over coming loss and finding yourself and your person. So beautiful. I’m not usually a new adult story reader but this was so lovely. Watching these two make a name for themselves at such a young age and doing it so gracefully. I loved them. I loved their relationship. It was sweet and new. I loved watching them figure it out. The writing was great and even with them being new the smexy was hawt. I loved the found family and wonder if there are other books in this world. So good recommend.
R.M.
4.0 out of 5 stars the sweetest cowboys
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
It’s no surprise this book was something I enjoyed immensely. This author is one I have always loved reading and my favorite series is her red dirt series.

My only wish was this book either was longer or there was more to the story. It was a short and enjoyable read and considering the time period there was little to no angst. Both characters knew there attraction to the same sex but never thought is a possibility considering the point in time this story takes place and that they are both cowboys from rural areas. Yet it happens! And it’s beautiful! There’s even some lesbian representation in this story. All the characters are amazing and easy to love.

I specially enjoyed how when they started exploring each others with no reference as to what two men can do.

we also get a very sweet HEA!

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