By Shannon L. Brown
About the Book:
Release date: June 30, 2017
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance
Two men are interested. She picked the wrong man once. Will she choose the right one now?
As a single mother and a real estate agent, Holly works hard. Climb a roof? Check. Work with her former, difficult professor? Maybe. She wants a husband who can love her and her twin girls. When other men run because she has kids, they become her secret.
College professor Adam enjoys his work, his dog . . . and his secret life. After his home burns, he needs to find a house in a hurry. Oh-so-appealing former student Holly is perfect for the job—and his heart. Adam has to win her before the other man does. When secrets are revealed, will love grow or die?
Crazy About Alaska is the third book in the sweet and clean Alaska Dream Romance series. If you like wild destinations, adorable kids, and happy endings, then you’ll love Shannon L. Brown’s final book in this heartwarming series.
Buy Crazy About Alaska to wrap-up—or begin—the series today!
Book 1: Falling for Alaska
Book 2: Loving Alaska
Book 2.5: Merrying in Alaska - A Christmas Novella
Book 3: Crazy About Alaska
This book can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as book 3 of the series. It has a happily ever after ending.
As a single mother and a real estate agent, Holly works hard. Climb a roof? Check. Work with her former, difficult professor? Maybe. She wants a husband who can love her and her twin girls. When other men run because she has kids, they become her secret.
College professor Adam enjoys his work, his dog . . . and his secret life. After his home burns, he needs to find a house in a hurry. Oh-so-appealing former student Holly is perfect for the job—and his heart. Adam has to win her before the other man does. When secrets are revealed, will love grow or die?
Crazy About Alaska is the third book in the sweet and clean Alaska Dream Romance series. If you like wild destinations, adorable kids, and happy endings, then you’ll love Shannon L. Brown’s final book in this heartwarming series.
Buy Crazy About Alaska to wrap-up—or begin—the series today!
Book 1: Falling for Alaska
Book 2: Loving Alaska
Book 2.5: Merrying in Alaska - A Christmas Novella
Book 3: Crazy About Alaska
This book can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as book 3 of the series. It has a happily ever after ending.
My Thoughts:
As Shannon Brown is a new author to me, I wasn't sure what to expect when reading her book! I had not read the other two books in her "Alaska Dream Romance" series, thus was a bit weary of my reaction to this novel. HOWEVER, this book met my expectations of a good book and there was total satisfaction when I had completed reading.
The setting was so well described that I felt that I was back visiting Alaska. I do love that state and easily imagined myself in this environment. It was perfect for the characters and plot.
The main characters came alive in my imagination as they were realistically and well described. Holly and Adam encountered struggles and challenges that were easy for me to imagine myself faced with. As they walked their rather rocky journey of life, I was right alongside them , feeling their every emotional moment. Humor was included at the perfect moment to cause the reader a giggle and lighten the mood. I loved the fact that Adam had such beautiful experiences with Holly's children. For a single guy, never having had to deal with kids, he was a natural!
The plot started off with action that caught my interest immediately. There were a few twists and turns that surprised me along the way. I did find that the plot, although flowing smoothly, lagged a bit in the middle of the novel. However, it didn't stop me from totally enjoying the tale .
The underlying theme of the importance of honesty and faith was a positive addition to the story. Making good choices is so important in our lives, as these characters discovered.
All in all , I recommend this book as a light , enjoyable read!! I will be watching for more books by this author!
As Shannon Brown is a new author to me, I wasn't sure what to expect when reading her book! I had not read the other two books in her "Alaska Dream Romance" series, thus was a bit weary of my reaction to this novel. HOWEVER, this book met my expectations of a good book and there was total satisfaction when I had completed reading.
The setting was so well described that I felt that I was back visiting Alaska. I do love that state and easily imagined myself in this environment. It was perfect for the characters and plot.
The main characters came alive in my imagination as they were realistically and well described. Holly and Adam encountered struggles and challenges that were easy for me to imagine myself faced with. As they walked their rather rocky journey of life, I was right alongside them , feeling their every emotional moment. Humor was included at the perfect moment to cause the reader a giggle and lighten the mood. I loved the fact that Adam had such beautiful experiences with Holly's children. For a single guy, never having had to deal with kids, he was a natural!
The plot started off with action that caught my interest immediately. There were a few twists and turns that surprised me along the way. I did find that the plot, although flowing smoothly, lagged a bit in the middle of the novel. However, it didn't stop me from totally enjoying the tale .
The underlying theme of the importance of honesty and faith was a positive addition to the story. Making good choices is so important in our lives, as these characters discovered.
All in all , I recommend this book as a light , enjoyable read!! I will be watching for more books by this author!
This book was received as a gift. The opinions and thoughts expressed are honest and my own.
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About the Author:
Writing books that are fun and touch your heart
Even though Shannon L. Brown always loved to read, she didn’t plan to be a writer. She earned two degrees from the University of Alaska, one in journalism/public communications, but didn’t become a journalist.
Years passed. Shannon felt pulled into a writing life, testing her wings with a novel and moving on to articles. Shannon is now an award-winning journalist who has sold hundreds of articles to local, national, and regional publications.
Shannon was born and raised in Alaska so she enjoyed writing the books in the Alaska Dream Romance series. “The Feather Chase” was her first published book and began the Crime-Solving Cousins Mystery series. The eight-to-twelve-year-olds in your life will enjoy this contemporary twist on a Nancy Drew-type mystery.
Shannon lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her professor husband and adorable calico cat.
Guest Post from Shannon Brown
Open Doors
When a character opens the door and steps from her world into mine, writing about her is easier. Holly Harris in Crazy About Alaska is a real estate agent, and I was once one. I’ve driven clients around and shown them houses only to have them go a different direction. My husband and I bought a new house a few years ago, so I have tales to tell from that experience too. (Readers may think the purple shower is made up. Think again.) I chose to bring a college professor into her life as a love interest. I’m married to one.
Some of myself always finds its way into a story. Sometimes, it’s just something I might like to do. Holly’s sister Jemma rehabs furniture in Falling for Alaska, book one in the series. The idea for her business came while I was watching HGTV’s Flea Market Flip. Taking trash and making it beautiful sounds like something I’d like to try. Jemma also dislikes coffee and drinks tea. (Here I am again.) But she is not exactly me. She’s cooking challenged, and I’m a good cook.
Does the story become about the author when she inserts herself into it? Reality is only a fun fraction of the book. Holly has two men vying for her affections. That never happened. (It might have been fun if it had!) She also has five-year-old twins. I never experienced that.
By far the most challenging of the sisters in the series was Bree in book two, Loving Alaska. She’s a doctor, and my knowledge of the medical profession comes from sitting on the exam table, not from doing the exam. I spoke with doctors I knew and brought her to life. But Bree isn’t all made up either. She despises being in nature, especially camping. I’ve camped on a frozen river, beside a lake after canoeing or boating in, and many more places, but I’m with Bree and hotels are greatly preferred. There I am in the story again.
Reading the books I’ve written helps you know who I am. I’m a woman with a big imagination who enjoys bringing stories to life. Oh, and that slightly sarcastic sense of humor you may notice with Jemma and Holly? That might be from me as well.
Blog Stops
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July 23: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations
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July 27: Karen Sue Hadley
July 27: Quiet Quilter
July 28: Pause for Tales
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July 29: Remembrancy
July 29: Cafinated Reads
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Giveaway
To celebrate this tour, Shannon Brown is giving away a grand prize of a book lovers gift basket – a basket filled with book-related things!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/bb35
