Beth Carpenter

It's the season for giving…and starting over?

A reindeer farm without Santa wouldn't be Christmas in Marissa Gray's Alaskan hometown. Luckily Chris Allen's there to pinch–hit, although for Marissa, seeing her ex–fiancé again brings back memories of what might have been.

Ten years after their breakup, the feelings between the wildlife biologist and blue–eyed fisherman are stronger than ever. Only now there's a foster kid in the mix, as well as the shocking crime that cost Marissa her job and her family's security. She and Chris need to find their way to a meeting of minds and hearts to make this truly a season for second chances…

He traveled 3,800 miles to be alone

…but is it what he really wants?

Relocating to Alaska after a family tragedy seemed an ideal way for author R.D. “Mac” Macleod to grieve in peace. But solitude feels overrated when Mac's around B&B owner Ursula Anderson and her orphaned goddaughter, Rory, who's already bonding with his dog. Worse, he's imagining a future with Ursula and Rory. Is it time to finally forgive himself?

Can he teach her survival skills – without endangering his heart?

When Sabrina Bell taps Leith Jordan for a crash course in conquering the great Alaskan outdoors, he figures he's on safe ground. They're polar opposites and his spectacular home state's just a pit stop for the hot-shot fashionista. So no one's more surprised than Leith when he starts falling for her. Now he's a man with a plan: get Sabrina to fall in love with Alaska... and, hopefully, with him.

Some sparks last forever. But once burned...

World traveler Dr Scott Willingham is known for being calm and level-headed – except where Volta Morgan is concerned. In the ten years since they parted, Scott still can't forget her. Now he's come to Alaska to find Volta and finally let her go, only to find their attraction is stronger than ever. Can Scott leave her behind one last time...or has he truly found a place to call home?

Where life's currents take you…

Dana Raynott just travelled 3,600 miles to reunite with the brother who changed his name and fled to Alaska nineteen years ago. It's impossible not to be moved by this wild, breathtaking state, even if Dana's no closer to finding the answers she came here for.

Her brother's best friend, Anchorage engineer Sam MacKettrick, might be able to help her. He's strong and kind – a six–foot, irresistible blend of diverse cultures. He's also haunted by a tragic family history with a startling connection to Dana's past…