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Alaska Wild by Helena Newbury

9/18/2019

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Alaska Whild by Helena Newbury
Rating: 4/5
Heat rating: 3.5/5
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Category: Romantic Suspense
Publication date: 12/30/2016
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

There were a lot of things in this book that shouldn’t have worked for me. But...I ended up not minding so much... 

Plot overview: FBI agent Kate ends up on a prisoner transport plane with Mason, former Navy Seal—now a wanted criminal. Too bad for Kate and Mason that the other prisoners stage a jailbreak that crashes the plane and strands them in the middle of the Alaskan wild.
So, there’s some stuff here that wouldn’t normally fly for me in a romantic suspense. Yes, there’s improbable sexy times while bad guys are closing in on Kate and Mason. Yes, there’s an insta-attraction and connection between Kate and Mason that borders on insta-love. (It toes the line. It never crosses totally over, in my opinion) Yes, some of the situations the couple finds themselves in are not very realistic. But you know what? I didn’t care while I was reading. Because I really liked Kate and Mason. 

Kate’s a competent, brave  heroine who is simply out of her depth. She’s good at her job, but she’s not equipped the handle a wilderness trek through Alaska. And she’s proud, but not too proud to admit that she can’t save herself from the situation she’s in. She needs Mason. I can’t tell you how much I LOATHE heroines who stubbornly insist they can do everything themselves even when it’s clear they can’t. A smart woman knows when she’s in over her head and isn’t afraid to ask for help. Kate’s a smart heroine.

Mason is a genuinely good guy. He might even qualify for my cinnamon roll hero list.  He’s been railroaded for a crime he didn’t commit, but when he has the opportunity to turn on Kate and gain his freedom, he doesn’t. He stays in potentially life-threatening situations to help her. He’s a true alpha hero who isn’t an alphahole, and I love him for it.  

And, I have to say...the old “we have to get naked and cuddle to conserve body heat” thing...yes, it’s a cliche, but I still love it. I’m not too proud to admit that. Just because something is cliche doesn’t mean it’s bad.

So, long-story-short, this isn’t a perfect read. It is a little cheesy at times. But is it an enjoyable read? I sure thought so. And who doesn’t like a little cheese every now and then?

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Does this book contribute to or help crush the romance stigma?
It toes the line of contributing, but overall it’s not in need of rehab.

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