The Red Heart

Kathy Sullivan is excited about taking up her new job as a pilot in Alice Springs. She knew it could be hot in the Red Centre, but had no idea how much heat she would generate.  In the sky, she’s in full command, but back on the ground, she is in danger of losing her cool. She wants to be respected as a pilot, but the enigmatic stranger from Mulga Downs makes it clear she’s not worthy of the role.

Alex Woodleigh derides the young city woman who he considers to be out of her depth in the alien and harsh bush environment.  He’s trying to get over the death of his close friend, but the new pilot in town is making this a challenge. Kathy vows to keep out of his way and hopes, after the conflict in her early encounters, she won’t have to see him again.

Except she does - and he isn’t who she thought he was.  He has a knack of turning up wherever she is whether in town or out bush and each encounter leaves her feeling scorched. Was that any excuse for her to leave his aircraft a pile of crumpled metal? She wasn’t expecting his reaction.