On Tour with Prism Book Tours
An Alaskan Proposal(Northern Lights #4)
By Beth Carpenter
Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
January 1st 2010 by Harlequin Heartwarming
Can he teach her survival skills—without endangering his heart?
When Sabrina Bell taps Leith Jordan for a crash course in conquering the great Alaskan outdoors, he figures he’s on safe ground. They’re polar opposites and his spectacular home state’s just a pit stop for the hotshot fashionista. So no one’s more surprised than Leith when he starts falling for her. Now he’s a man with a plan: get Sabrina to fall in love with Alaska…and, hopefully, with him.
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My Thoughts
It was the Alaskan setting of this series that
initially drew me to it, and it’s Beth Carpenter’s smooth writing, warm
characters, and creative storytelling that keep me coming back to her books. Northern
Lights is a great series of stories with connected characters that you get to
revisit, although each story stands alone. The stories are clean and I’ve
greatly enjoyed each one.
First of all, the setting is fabulous, and I love
visiting Alaska through the author’s eyes. From vast landscapes, to local
places and outdoor activities, to special events like fishing for king salmon,
Carpenter creates a vivid sense of place and imparts some fascinating tidbits
of information at the same time.
Another strength is rich characterization, with Leith
and Sabrina being warm, talented, caring, and so very real. Both had been hurt
in the past and were wary of romantic relationships. I made Leith’s initial mistake
in thinking that Sabrina was superficial at first, for “he suspected her
biggest talent was looking good” – but a world of complexity slowly unfolds. Because
of Sabrina’s past, she had “discovered that security was an illusion. That
counting on someone else for love and support was a gamble.”
All he had to do was teach her a few basic camping
skills.
How hard could that be?
The chemistry and banter between Leith and Sabrina make
for great reading, and the humor is delightful. The camping trip scenes in the
beginning are downright funny, and as for the nickname Explosion Girl … just
read the book to find out! And be sure to notice the shadows in the tent on the
cover. That’s the two precious dogs, Tal and Boomer. I may be a cat person, but
these two stole my heart – as well as the show.
There’s also a serious note that I loved, a good life
lesson about finding your purpose in life. Sabrina’s design skills that have
lain dormant come into their own, and Leith left a previous career to become a
survival trainer. This is just a great series that I wish could go on and on,
for there’s many more stories to tell. Maybe the story of Leith’s sister,
Volta, will be next?
Highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Prism Tours. The
opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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About the Author
Once upon a time ...
when Beth Carpenter was a little girl, she read everything she could get her hands on, and entertained herself on the school bus by making up stories in her head. Not a lot has changed. She's still consuming books like M&Ms, and spends her days creating happily-ever-afters for her imaginary friends.
when Beth Carpenter was a little girl, she read everything she could get her hands on, and entertained herself on the school bus by making up stories in her head. Not a lot has changed. She's still consuming books like M&Ms, and spends her days creating happily-ever-afters for her imaginary friends.
She lives in Alaska and Arizona with her husband and an aggressively affectionate fifty-pound lap dog. She loves to hear from readers.
Tour Schedule
Launch
Baroness Book Trove
It's All About the Romance
Reading Is My SuperPower
January 22nd:
underneath the covers
Book by Book
Mythical Books
The Power of Words
January 23rd:
Reading On The Edge
Declarations of a Fangirl
Thoughts of a Blonde
Hearts & Scribbles
E-Romance News
January 24th:
Rockin' Book Reviews
Kimber Li
Heidi Reads...
My Life Loves and Passion
January 25th:
Becky on Books
Remembrancy
Locks, Hooks and Books
EmpowerMoms
January 26th:
Grand Finale
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1 winner will receive a book tote, a print copy of A GIFT HORSE by Beth Carpenter, and a $25 Amazon Gift Card
Prize open to US continental residents - If winner doesn’t have a US mailing address, the alternate
prize is a $25 Amazon card and two e-books (A GIFT HORSE and THE ALASKAN
CATCH).
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Thanks so much, for participating in the tour and for the lovely review. And yes, Volta's story is coming up in July.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a cozy read :)
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