Synopsis:~

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?

Necee’s take:~

“She’d had her happily ever after and had blown it. And there was no putting it back together again. So, even if Dodge did show up, there was no happy, hot-chocolate ending waiting at the end of this not-so-Hallmark blizzard.”

Warren does it again! She gives a wonderful start to her new Sky King Ranch series with an Alaska setting. This time with a hunky hero from the Kingston family. When Dodge shows up, he is all in…I mean he tries not to be, but the hero in him just can’t help it. Sunrise has it all. Romance. Adventure. Healing. Faith. Family. Warren takes readers on a journey of a lifetime for those who have always wanted to venture to the great Alaskan outdoors. It’s a romantic adventure with a focus on family and an inspiring faith thread woven into it in true Warren fashion. The scenery and wildlife leap off the pages.

“The sky overhead had turned a deep lavender, not dark, but with a hint of twilight that would just slightly deepen then burst back to life in a few hours.”

An old romance is given a second chance when Dodge comes home to help his dad. He gets pulled into a rescue mission almost immediately when he hears the girl he once loved is in trouble. Flying rescue and delivery missions explores the wilds of Alaska and small town living in the outskirts of Denali. But, the sparks don’t compare to the ones between Dodge and Echo. Trying to let go of past hurts to find their way back to each other is only part of the story though. They need to let family hurts go, too.

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

If you’ve ever been curious about living in the wilds of Alaska you’ll love Warren’s newest release. Filled with strong men, tough women, and even cuter huskies, she explores the Alaskan life. I loved the Alaskan spirit of adventure and the deep rooted faith it takes to live there. As a longtime resident of Alaska, I really enjoyed the start of this series and can’t wait for the next book Sunburst.

I was given an advanced reader copy through NetGalley by the publisher. All opinions are my own and have been given honestly.

Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 85 novels with more than 1 million books sold, including the Global Search and Rescue and the Montana Rescue series, as well as Sunrise. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT Medallion and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards, Susan makes her home in Minnesota. Find her online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook @SusanMayWarrenFiction, and on Twitter @SusanMayWarren.

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