Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Hiding in Alaska

GIVEAWAY


CALHOUNE, BELLE
HIDING IN ALASKA

Can this witness risk opening her heart in her new Alaskan home?

Forced to reinvent herself in witness protection, Isabelle Sanchez begins working for an Alaskan chocolate company under the alias Ella Perez. Her new warmhearted town is a peaceful refuge -- as is the company of chocolate empire heir Connor North. She may never be able to tell Connor the truth about her fresh start...but can they find love despite her secrets?

A Home to Owl Creek novel

My Review:

Um...move over cowboy heroes, I may just have to switch you out for a chocolate tycoon because two of my favourite things are books (and their romantic heroes) and chocolate! It's a win/win, right? :-)

Love having the opportunity to come back to Owl Creek and revisit with some fave characters. This is the fourth book in the series, but it reads fine as a standalone, though you'll get a kick out some previous hero/heroine sightings if you're familiar with the series. Calhoune knows how to roll out the welcome mat and make her readers feel right at home whether this is your first visit into her fictional pages or the umpteenth. 

I have to say that what really struck me the most about this contemporary romance is the witness protection angle. I'm used to reading suspense novels featuring WITSEC which is all about fear of discovery and sinister pursuits. However, Hiding in Alaska, takes an in depth look at the stark reality of this kind of life, along with the long-term ramifications. 

Connor's family has been burned by secrets in the past. He's attracted to Ella but his spidey senses are on high alert. The alluring woman is definitely harboring secrets and he wants nothing to do with them.

Isabelle/Ella is shell-shocked (Calhoune does an amazing job of conveying her terrifying reality) and she knows it's going to be hard enough to navigate this new life as an independent loner. She can't risk letting anyone get too close but the folks in Owl Creek never met a stranger and she's soon swept up into their community. And then there's Connor, a man she could happily grow closer to...if only she didn't have so many secrets to protect. 

Absolutely love the way the author has woven scripture throughout this emotionally charged story. It is particularly moving in Ella's struggle to adjust to her new life while grieving all she's left behind. 

A heartwarming and hopeful tale of love and loss and hope for a future.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Hiding in Alaska, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winners announced on Saturday February 27  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck! 

35 comments:

  1. I've never read a non-suspense WITSEC story and this one sounds good!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. I really liked that angle since it gave a lot of insight into what it must be like to drop everything and start over someplace new where you can't quite be yourself. Good luck, Trixi!

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  2. This sure sounds like an interesting one to read, but I'm thinking I'd want to read the other books in this series too. rrwalter34ATGMAILdotCOM

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    1. You would love the other books as well, Becky. This author knows how to create a community a reader wants to visit over and over again. Good luck!

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  3. Yay, an Alaskan setting!
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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  4. I’m really intrigued by your review, Kav. Would like to read this one! Thanks for the review and the chance.

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Glad I could intrigue you. :-) Good luck, Pam!

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  5. I enjoy Belle’s books. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. Sounds good, thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    wfnren at aol dot com

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  7. LOVE this author and LOVE this series! You know I love books in Alaska and LI books, which makes this series perfect for me. Loved my most recent "Alaskan Christmas Redemption" and have "HIDING IN ALASKA" on my TBR list.

    Thank you for your review which had me itching to devour this book and for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Belle Calhoune is fabulous and yes, we both love Alaska settings. Good luck, Kay!

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  8. This looks all kinds of fun!! Belle is an author I have yet to read so I need to check her out!! Melmo2610ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Ohhhh, you must give one of her books a try sometime. Good luck, Melmo!

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  9. Love this Sweet LI Cover with the Great Sounding Story
    Thank You 💖 For the Chance to Win
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 😍😊😍

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    1. It's eye-catching, isn't it? Good luck, Linda!

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    2. Yes, Quite! Thanks for the Chance to Win your Giveaways Kav 💗😁💗🤗😍🤗

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  10. I love books set in alaska. cheetahathecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. It's a favourite setting for me too. Good luck, Kim!

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  11. It does seem Witsec stories go hand in hand with suspense. This sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for the chance!

    harnessrose(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Yes, it's a great trope for suspense but works really well in this contemporary romance. Good luck, Roses.

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  12. A book set in Alaska along with the witness protection aspect will definitely make this a book I would enjoy.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  13. I don't know that I have ever read a book with chocolate being such a yummy feature!
    readreviewrejoiceATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Isn't it heaven? Happy sigh. Good luck, Kaylee!

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  14. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. I really need to keep up better with Belle Calhoun's books. I'm so behind, but committed to read them. :)
    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. I love her books and I'm happy to say I'm current with them. Good luck, Terrill!

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  16. A dashing chocolate Tycoon in Alaska? Sign me up!

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