Kick the Dust

<p><strong><em>‘If I close my eyes it’s easier to hold onto a memory. When I open them I think it might really be there in front of me.’ </em></strong></p><p>After three tours of duty in Afghanistan Liam Andrews is home safe in Queensland. His weekly life drawing class full of colourful local artists helps him manage his post-traumatic stress disorder. But he’s struggling to open up about a past that still haunts him.</p><p>Belourine ‘Billy’ is an Afghan refugee who lost everything before arriving in Australia as a child. She finds joy in her daily swims in the lake. After years of upheaval she’s still searching for a place to call home. But her past makes it hard to trust people.</p><p>When Liam and Billy meet they form an instant connection. But will they ever overcome the past? And will it be together?</p><p>A moving story of love loss and resilience from the author of Two Heartbeats.</p><p><strong>‘Rhonda is one talented Aussie author….’ <em>Chapterichi.com</em></strong></p><p><strong>When I read Rhonda’s work I think "authentic". There is no pretense. Just raw honest and beautifully crafted characters and dialogue. </strong><strong><em>The MadHatter Book Reviewer</em></strong></p>