It's kind of hard to figure out who's afraid of whom when
Harrison Rowland meets Willa Banks. Each was definitely gun
shy in the trust department. Willa had just escaped meeting
a pretty certain violent end or facing an equally brutal
future with a man who was desperate for her hand in
marriage. There was a lot at stake for the cruel butcher of
Skagway (no pun intended) who had the town totally duped
into believing him as a rather benevolent gent. Using her
wits and fierceness she found her way to Eagle Cliff and
talked herself into a job as bartender at Harrison's new
tavern. Harrison was determined to not give an inch when it
came to Willa especially as a new albeit temporary employee.
Last thing he needed was trouble and she had it written all
over her from her disheveled hair to her torn wedding gown.
But try as he did he just couldn't set her on her own when
it was pretty obvious she needed a safe haven. He was also
clearly aware of an unsought of attraction to her. Being in
close proximity with her behind the bar was going to test
his resolve to remain uninvolved since he was acutely aware
of every rustle of her clothing and every smile she doled
out to customers. Not to mention his acquiescence to Willa's
request to stay on as a boarder in his tavern which meant
rather close sleeping quarters too. Something about her
instantly made him take on the role of protector. And as her
past caught up with her it became apparent she wasn't the
only one facing danger. Harrison, a widower, had demons of
his own to face but when push came to shove there was no
question where his loyalty was. He certainly wasn't looking
for love but this time it seems to have arrived uninvited at
his very door.
Kate Bridges once again brings us to an uncertain time in
the development of Alaska and its many towns. People came to
Alaska for various reasons, some looking for a prosperous
future in gold and some escaping bad times. She writes
multi-dimensional characters with equal amounts of angst,
humor and flaws. In ALASKA BRIDE ON THE RUN, you will also
meet up with some folks from previous books--another good
book for summer reading. Enjoy
When he advertises for a bartender, Harrison Rowlan
doesn't expect a woman in a torn wedding gown to apply! He
couldn't save his own wife, but he's determined to protect
this damsel in distress. Willa Somerset desperately needs
to find safety, and the sleepy Alaskan town of Eagle's
Cliff seems like the perfect refuge.
Willa Somerset desperately needs to find safety, and the
sleepy Alaskan town of Eagle's Cliff seems like the
perfect refuge. Only now she's in danger of falling for
her knight in cowboy boots and denim.
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