Under the Northern Lights by S.C. Stephens Published by Montlake Romance Publication Date: April 30, 2019
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From the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Thoughtless series comes a sweet, thoughtful romance set high in the Alaskan wilderness.
Mallory Reynolds is a driven woman fueled by her passion for photographing wild animals in remote locations. Every year she makes a trek deep into Alaska, but this time the unthinkable happens: she crash-lands after her plane stalls out in a storm. Injured, vulnerable, and threatened by the very creatures she loves, Mallory fears the worst—until she’s rescued by Michael Bradley, a mysterious mountain man living in self-imposed exile.
Mallory is grateful for Michael’s help but desperate to return home to let her family know she’s alive. Unfortunately, neither of them can leave Michael’s secluded cabin until spring. Mallory’s stuck with a stranger for months.
As Mallory recovers, a deep bond begins to form between the pair. Mallory is convinced that fate brought them together, but Michael is buried in his past, unable to move forward. Undaunted, Mallory tends to Michael’s heart as tenderly as he cared for her wounds—but will her love be enough to heal him?
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This story is an emotional slow burning romance and it take place in cold, desolate Alaska. Two people are brought together through a chance of fate and it changes their lives forever. They weren’t looking for love but find it in the most unusual way when they are thrown together. This is a sweet and tender love story filled with emotion. The characters are flawed and unforgettable and the story is intricately weaved.
Mallory, a pilot and a photographer takes her annual trip to Alaska. She pilots her small plane to do what she loves, photograph animals in the wild. After the plane Mallory is piloting crashes in the wilderness, she is stuck in a cabin with Michael, a reclusive man with secrets. Even though he is aloof, an attraction slowly grows between them.
Michael, a big brooding mountain man with a lot of baggage rescues Mallory. Michael, hurt and grief stricken, left his life behind and now is living in isolation in Alaska. Michael lives in Alaska by himself because he is running away from demons he refuses to share with with anyone, including Mallory. Michael and Mallory slowly get to know each other when they are stuck together for months with no way to get to the nearest city. Life in Alaska is not easy and totally different from anything Mallory has ever known. Mallory is good for Michael. She has a big heart, but is it big enough to get Michael to open up and live again. This is an intriguing story by S. C. Stephens.
About S.C. Stephens
S.C. Stephens is a #1 bestselling author who spends her every free moment creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family. She and her two children reside in the Pacific Northwest.
