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The Life of Riley

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Parts 45
Time 3h 51m

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"For a man like me, to find a love like theirs, was like finding the brightest light in the darkest of nights."


Life of Riley
Definition; "a luxurious or carefree existence."


The rodeo circuit had nearly killed him. The thrill of finding the 8 had put 25 year old Jack Riley into hospital more times than he could count. 

But in all the lonely years he'd spent riding the circuit, no feeling compared to the fear of caring for his 5 year old niece June, after the death of his beloved sister. 

The regretful and frightened Jack and June, travelled to the high country in New South Wales, hoping for a better life, and what a life they found. Although challenges greet them with a smile, their lives are changed forever. 

Will our Aussie cowboy find love? Or will he blow his final shot at becoming the man he needs to be?All Rights Reserved

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