I was sent an ARC of Dr. Alaska by Jillian David and the tagline of Grey’s Anatomy meets Northern Exposure intrigued me. It’s a story of escaping one’s past, finding yourself and trusting again, all set against the backdrop of the Yukon Valley in Alaska. Cute sled dogs, suspense and medical emergencies added to the romance, and I quickly lost myself in the story.
I enjoy magical realism and timeslips, so I picked up Where The Creek Bends by Linda Lael Miller. Madison Bettencourt’s life has turned upside down, and she wonders what happened to the Bliss, her childhood friend whom everyone suspected was her imaginary friend. Readers will discover a romance new begins and questions answered in this women’s fiction timeslip.
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the third small-town holiday romance in the Dream Harbor series. A grumpy meets sunshine, snow storm forced proximity romance complete with hot cocoa, family and new beginnings. You’ll want to curl up by the fire and enjoy this one.
One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery is her latest holiday tale. You’ll want to pack your bags and head to the mountains with Julie Parker,her younger boyfriend, his kids, her adult children and their families. Did I mention his ex-wife? This delightful tale of love, holidays and family will leave you laughing, swooning and filled with holiday cheer.
Baking It Merry by Samantha Chase offered a grumpy meets sunshine, enemies to lovers small-town romance filled with holiday baked goods and cheer. Narrated by Melanie Mendez, the story offered a delightful holiday escape despite some unneeded miscommunication.
