Sunrise

About the Book: 

Pilot Dodge Kingston has always been the heir to Sky King Ranch. But after a terrible family fight, he left to become a pararescue jumper. A decade later, he's headed home to the destiny that awaits him. 

That's not all that's waiting for Dodge. His childhood best friend and former flame, Echo Yazzie, is a true Alaskan--a homesteader, dogsledder, and research guide for the DNR. Most of all, she's living a life Dodge knows could get her killed. One of these days she's going to get lost in the woods again, and his worst fear is that he won't be there to find her.
 
When one of Echo's fellow researchers goes missing, Echo sets out to find her, despite a blizzard, a rogue grizzly haunting the woods, and the biting cold. Plus, there's more than just the regular dangers of the Alaskan forests stalking her . . .

Will Dodge be able to find her in time? And if he does, is there still room for him in her heart?

My Review:

Echo and Dodge grew up together and were sweethearts until things were said and Dodge left Alaska determined to never come back to live. But, life’s circumstances changed and he must make some decisions. I loved the theme of letting go of fear, hurt, and anger, and being open to life offering new beginnings and freedom. Echo and Dodge had a lot to work through in not only their past relationship but also those of their family. I loved seeing the healing that took place in several of the characters’ lives. 

Things to enjoy:

2nd chances

multiple love stories

danger

faith thread

forgiveness

unlikely rescuer

Favorite Quotes:

“The ones who love you always come back.”

“This was love. Love showed up. Love stayed. Love sacrificed.”

I highly recommend this first book in the Sky King Ranch series. Readers of all ages will enjoy the story as well as the rugged beauty of Alaska. I am looking forward to reading the next book since there are a couple of loose ends that will addressed in the future.