Veterans in Alaska Series by Emily Evans

MiaWhen my best friend Mona dies, I decide to take a sabbatical year and see the place we both dreamed of visiting again: Alaska.I pack my stuff, put it in the car, and just drive.My sister is furious. She’s acting as if I don’t even know anyone there, which isn’t true.Elijah is there.I haven’t seen him since I was 10. I can’t believe he’s so handsome now.Even after an encounter of a close kind with a bear, I feel safe knowing that Elijah is there.But he is Mona’s ex-boyfriend... moreMiaWhen my best friend Mona dies, I decide to take a sabbatical year and see the place we both dreamed of visiting again: Alaska.I pack my stuff, put it in the car, and just drive.My sister is furious. She’s acting as if I don’t even know anyone there, which isn’t true.Elijah is there.I haven’t seen him since I was 10. I can’t believe he’s so handsome now.Even after an encounter of a close kind with a bear, I feel safe knowing that Elijah is there.But he is Mona’s ex-boyfriend.Can he ever see me as more than just her friend?ElijahWhen Mia wakes me up after her car stopped working outside of town I rush to her aid.I last saw her and her family back when I was a teenager, before leaving to the army.She was just 10 at the time.But when I find her curled up in her car, I see a gorgeous woman.I try not to act on my attraction because we’re both hurting over the loss of Mona, but circumstances keep pushing us together.Very soon I know that Mia is the one.I want to spend the rest of my life with this woman.She is the one I want to keep safe, and loved, and happy.I want to make her smile again.And I will do everything in my power to be the man she deserves.We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

MistyWhen I get a business call right before boarding the small plane flying to Virgin Falls, of course I have to take it.After not seeing my grandmother for years because of corporate life, I pack my things and fly to her, but business is still business.The pilot thinks I’m a silly urbanite.But it’s not as if he doesn’t care about his work.I’m not so thrilled about Alaskan wilderness...especially not when a terrifying storm force us to do an emergency landing... moreMistyWhen I get a business call right before boarding the small plane flying to Virgin Falls, of course I have to take it.After not seeing my grandmother for years because of corporate life, I pack my things and fly to her, but business is still business.The pilot thinks I’m a silly urbanite.But it’s not as if he doesn’t care about his work.I’m not so thrilled about Alaskan wilderness...especially not when a terrifying storm force us to do an emergency landing.And then we have to stay in a remote cabin for the night.I’m not prepared for feeling so attracted to him.Alaska no longer feels so bad, not with him in it.I came to Alaska for a few weeks and didn’t expect to find love here, but will this veteran and a mountain man ever see me as more than a silly urbanite?KennethWhen the storm hits us, I do everything in my power to keep my passenger safe.I know her grandmother, and I’d rather die than have to tell her I failed to protect her.At first, I think of her as a silly – and gorgeous – urbanite.But when I see how terrified she is of the Alaskan weather, I do whatever it takes to bring her to safety.I try not to act on my attraction, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult.I soon realize that she is the one I want to be with.She is the one I want to love and cherish and build a life with.But can I do it without betraying the first and only woman I’ve ever loved?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

EricaI’ve finally done what I should have done a long time ago.I’ve moved back to Virgin Falls.[AB1] To a life away from men and the heartbreak they bring.It will be good for me. I have friends here and the people are really friendly.Especially Zachary, who helps me get to my new place when my car plays up.He is such a good guy, but I’m committed to staying single.But he’s incredibly hot.And makes me feel safe... moreEricaI’ve finally done what I should have done a long time ago.I’ve moved back to Virgin Falls.[AB1] To a life away from men and the heartbreak they bring.It will be good for me. I have friends here and the people are really friendly.Especially Zachary, who helps me get to my new place when my car plays up.He is such a good guy, but I’m committed to staying single.But he’s incredibly hot.And makes me feel safe.Maybe… just maybe… I don’t have to be so careful with Zachary?ZacharyIt’s nothing usual to help Erica when she asks for directions.I’m used to helping people, whether they’re fellow veterans or new to town.She seems distant. Has she been hurt? I wonder what happened to her?And I can’t help but notice that she’s gorgeous.I try not to show how I feel. I’m not sure that would be welcome at this time.But I soon realize that I don’t just find her attractive. I know she’s the one for me.She’s the one I want to love and cherish and keep safe forever.I will prove to her that even though she was hurt in the past, her heart is safe with me.We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

IsabellaOnce I realized that I still miss Alaska – and him – it doesn’t take me long to decide what to do.I pack my things, leave my wonderful life and drive back to Virgin Falls.Back to where I grew up with Dereck as my first love.To where we became lovers and became engaged.Where I broke it off and left him.I haven’t seen him since...and I kept wondering whether leaving was the biggest mistake of my life.And now, when I see him again, everything I ever felt comes rushing back... moreIsabellaOnce I realized that I still miss Alaska – and him – it doesn’t take me long to decide what to do.I pack my things, leave my wonderful life and drive back to Virgin Falls.Back to where I grew up with Dereck as my first love.To where we became lovers and became engaged.Where I broke it off and left him.I haven’t seen him since...and I kept wondering whether leaving was the biggest mistake of my life.And now, when I see him again, everything I ever felt comes rushing back.I want to stay in Alaska – and with him – for the rest of my life.But will he ever be able to forgive me?DereckWhen Isabella walks into the bar, my heart stops.She was my childhood best friend. My first love. My only true love.And then she broke my heart and left Virgin Falls.When I see her now, so sexy and so beautiful, but I’m too angry to confront our past.I try to ignore the feelings I still have for her, but that becomes impossible when she almost drowns.I can’t lose her again. I can’t.I want to love her and protect her forever.But can I trust her not to leave me again?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

LeahWhen my mother passes away, I hesitate to go back to Virgin Falls, Alaska.But I need to take care of the cabin and the cafe that she’s left me.My brother Dereck is glad that I’m coming.And it will be great to see all my childhood friends.Especially Jacob.My teenage crush.I can’t believe how sexy he is now.Perhaps I can stay and live in the cabin and continue my career by singing at the café …Perhaps I can see if Jacob could ever think of me as more than just his best friend’s little sister... moreLeahWhen my mother passes away, I hesitate to go back to Virgin Falls, Alaska.But I need to take care of the cabin and the cafe that she’s left me.My brother Dereck is glad that I’m coming.And it will be great to see all my childhood friends.Especially Jacob.My teenage crush.I can’t believe how sexy he is now.Perhaps I can stay and live in the cabin and continue my career by singing at the café …Perhaps I can see if Jacob could ever think of me as more than just his best friend’s little sister.JacobWhen I hear that Leah is coming back to town, all I remember the kid who always followed Dereck and me around.The girl we used to tease all the time.Like teenage boys do.But when I see her now, there’s a gorgeous curvy woman.Who is still my best friend’s little sister.I try not to show my attraction, but I soon realize she’s the one I want to love and take care of.The one I want to build a life and a family with.But does she feel the same? And isn’t she going back to her city career?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

KaraAfter my dad passes away, I find his diary about his younger years in Virgin Falls, Alaska.Call me crazy, but I have to know more, like who is the woman in those photos?So I pack the diary and drive.Until my car gets stuck in snow just outside of Virgin Falls, and Jared comes to help.I’m unprepared to be rescued by someone so incredibly hot. Someone connected to my dad’s past.I miss my dad so much, but with Jared around, I don’t feel so lonely anymore.But I’m worried about him... moreKaraAfter my dad passes away, I find his diary about his younger years in Virgin Falls, Alaska.Call me crazy, but I have to know more, like who is the woman in those photos?So I pack the diary and drive.Until my car gets stuck in snow just outside of Virgin Falls, and Jared comes to help.I’m unprepared to be rescued by someone so incredibly hot. Someone connected to my dad’s past.I miss my dad so much, but with Jared around, I don’t feel so lonely anymore.But I’m worried about him. Will he ever heal after losing his wife?JaredWhen I get the call that someone is stuck in snow, I rush to help.I’m expecting some lost-looking city girl.But it’s a gorgeous curvy woman.I try to hide my attraction to Kara, keep things professional, but it’s far from easy.It becomes even more difficult as we get to know each and I learn there’s a connection between her and my late wife.I haven’t felt this way about a woman since she died.But am I ready to love again?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

JuliaA year after my husband died, I travel back to Virgin Falls, Alaska, to hopefully find some peace.I have such sweet childhood memories, but I keep thinking about the things we dreamed to do but now none of it will happen.Still, I’m happy to see my friends and family.And I’m more than surprised when I meet a man.Levi is kind and handsome – more than handsome, he’s hot.It’s the first time I’ve felt anything for a man since my husband died... moreJuliaA year after my husband died, I travel back to Virgin Falls, Alaska, to hopefully find some peace.I have such sweet childhood memories, but I keep thinking about the things we dreamed to do but now none of it will happen.Still, I’m happy to see my friends and family.And I’m more than surprised when I meet a man.Levi is kind and handsome – more than handsome, he’s hot.It’s the first time I’ve felt anything for a man since my husband died.But his family’s company wants to buy out my father’s company. Our family business. And I don’t see how we can get past that.LeviWhen I meet Julia and hear that she needs my handyman help, of course I agree.I might be a fisherman, but I’m also good at fixing things.And I like helping people.Especially such a gorgeous curvy woman.When I realize our families have conflicting business interests, I try to fight my attraction, but it’s impossible.Not when I know Julia is the one for me.The one I want to love and cherish, have children with and grow old with.But how do we overcome the issues between our families that threaten our relationship?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

EmmaEighteen years after my parents died in a hiking accident, I finally get the strength to go back to Virgin Falls.I need to reconcile with my past.My family spent summers there, and we were so happy and then … the accident and my parents died.Even thinking about this place became too painful.But my old friends are still there.So is Kane, my childhood crush.I’m not prepared for how incredibly sexy and handsome he’s become.Memories still hurt, but it’s a little easier with Kane by my side... moreEmmaEighteen years after my parents died in a hiking accident, I finally get the strength to go back to Virgin Falls.I need to reconcile with my past.My family spent summers there, and we were so happy and then … the accident and my parents died.Even thinking about this place became too painful.But my old friends are still there.So is Kane, my childhood crush.I’m not prepared for how incredibly sexy and handsome he’s become.Memories still hurt, but it’s a little easier with Kane by my side.But do I have the strength to stay in the place where my parents lost their lives?KaneWhen I see Emma walking into the bar and hear that she’ll be staying in Virgin Falls, I quickly invite her to stay in one of my cabins.Emma and I used to be best friends when we were kids.As we got older, we started developing feelings for each other, but nothing happened.And now she’s a beautiful, sexy, curvy woman.I know Virgin Falls holds painful memories for her, so I don’t show my attraction. She has enough to deal with.But I soon realize that she’s the one I want to be with.It’s always been her.I never thought she’d come back, so how do I convince her to stay?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

IrisI thought my boss and I were a happy couple, but then he cheated.And then he broke up with me and sent me to Alaska for a month.I’m sad and angry when I get there, but I have a job to do.I’m definitely not prepared for how unbelievably hot my pilot Colten is.Being in Alaska for a month suddenly isn’t so bad.After a heartbreak, maybe a fling is exactly what I need... moreIrisI thought my boss and I were a happy couple, but then he cheated.And then he broke up with me and sent me to Alaska for a month.I’m sad and angry when I get there, but I have a job to do.I’m definitely not prepared for how unbelievably hot my pilot Colten is.Being in Alaska for a month suddenly isn’t so bad.After a heartbreak, maybe a fling is exactly what I need.Do I want to stay and perhaps start a new life here, or am I going to pack up as soon as this is over?ColtenWhen I get a chance to assist a filmmaker, I don’t hesitate to accept the job.When I see her, I can’t believe I got that lucky. She’s a gorgeous, voluptuous woman.I try not to show my attraction. I have to stay professional, but it’s hard when we’re stranded overnight in a cabin.I soon realize that this is more than a fling for me.She’s the one I want to love and protect and make happy forever.But is she going to stay after she finishes her documentary?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less

EileenI can’t believe that my adoptive parents lied about not knowing my biological mother, and that she left a letter for me.Now that Mom has died, I’m heading to Alaska to find my birth mother.I’ve secured a teaching job in Virgin Falls, now I just need to find Mara.The hot maintenance guy is helpful and supportive and being Alaska no longer feels so lonely.But will I stay in Virgin Falls after I meet Mara?Is there a place for me among her family? My family... moreEileenI can’t believe that my adoptive parents lied about not knowing my biological mother, and that she left a letter for me.Now that Mom has died, I’m heading to Alaska to find my birth mother.I’ve secured a teaching job in Virgin Falls, now I just need to find Mara.The hot maintenance guy is helpful and supportive and being Alaska no longer feels so lonely.But will I stay in Virgin Falls after I meet Mara?Is there a place for me among her family? My family.And is there a place for me with Lance?LanceAt first, I thought Eileen was just the pretty new teacher from the big city.But the more we talk, the more I’m drawn to this gorgeous curvy woman.I’m not used to feeling this way, and I try not to show my attraction because she has her mind on finding her birth mother.However, I soon realize that, for the first time in a long time, I want to open my heart to a woman.I want to love her and cherish her forever.But why would she stay in Virgin Falls after she finds her biological mother?We made a vow. As military men, our word is our bond, so now that we’ve retired, we’re back at Virgin Falls to support our fallen brother’s wife. The Alaskan town was our place to unwind. A beautiful place with people who are friendly if somewhat reserved. We want to start new lives here and grow our families together. But can we find love in these remote mountains? less