KODIAK  IS  A  KEEPER
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Thanks once again to AMAZON recommendations for pushing me to KEEPER.  It is in the mystery/detective/thriller genre.  Greg Rucka does a very nice job setting up this new character Atticus Kodiak, now there is a name to remember, and another series of books to read.  KEEPER is book one of several Kodiak stories.  Kodiak is a body guard, not a detective, but think of the book in that detective vain.  The story is exciting and moves quickly and the characters are crisp and keep you interest.  Bridgett Logan, a detective love interest, Natalie Trent, another bodyguard, Scott Fowler, a Federal agent not in a book to be hard to deal with, refreshing.  Looking forward to FINDER, next in the series.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, in the genre.
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I love Kodiak Point. The Shifter stories are unique and original. I especially like that there are different species of shifters and they can fall in love and mate, even though their animal halves would not. As you can tell from the title and cover, one of our main characters is a fox and one is a moose.  I loved that Eve Langlais made our moose hero bad-ass in both human and moose form.  It turns out that the lovely lady heroine is a pretty bad-ass character herself.  And you meet her parents, when then come to visit and it is incredibly funny how her fox father deals with her moose love. There is a lot of humor and romance and action!
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As an Alaskan and a lace knitter, I recommend this book very highly.  It has many of the traditional Alaskan Native patterns that are used for Qiviut.  However, one can substitue any other type of lace for the designs.

The patterns are easy to follow and I have come across no errors.  It is a very popular book in Alaska because it is so genuine.
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Dana Stabenow is always a good read. This installment of the Kate Shugak saga is a complex story, full of Alaskan lore.
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way more than I expected... a great read....especially for Alaskans
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Wow. What a fantastic story of one man's unforgettable summer in the Alaskan bush. Gus O'Neill needs a break from life, so he decides to partake on an excursion into the wilds north of Fairbanks, Alaska. Rebuilding an old cabin on some property he acquired, he sets about making his homestead into a home. With a warning from a local who told him spirits can affect lonely white men, Gus pushes that old superstition out of his mind. Once at the site, he constructs his new cabin and soon is at peace with the land he now calls home. Typical Alaskan wildlife surround him...grizzlies, moose, geese, and of course, his favorite, the salmon and other fish from the river. Soon though, he notices a few things that aren't in order, and when a strange and mysterious visitor happens upon his land, Gus's summer vacation takes on a whole new meaning. I won't divulge any more than that, but to say this book is one of the best I've read in a while. Despite a somewhat slow start, the story becomes tremendously interesting, with a sled-load of suspense, intrigue, and action. Very unusual twists and some inexplicable happenings keep the reader in total suspense. Very well-written, as I could literally feel the breeze in the treetops, hear the water rushing by, and feel the cold snapping at my face. Awesome book.
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Travis and his man card does he keep it

Grizzly Love Book #5 of Kodiak Point series Eve Langlais

What can I say?  In keeping true to her writing form she did it again.  I loved Traviss story.  Hes the cousin of the Alpha and such a cut up.  Grew up without a Daddy and has an over bearing Mama.  Everyone in Kodiak Point fears his Mama, and the cute thing is Travis makes no bones about being a Mamas boy. But there does come a time in a boys/mans life where he needs to sprout his fur and hold onto his man card. Travis may appear to be cute and cuddly and the town cut up and antagonizer, but under that exterior is a very smart and calculating hero.  He will have his mate.
Travis has known for two years that Doc Jess was his mate, only problem is his little Hawk was already married.  Notice I didn't say mated.  Okay so now that thats out of the way we can move on with a little of the story.  Jess husband has been avoiding her and even enlisted in the military and never coming home to see her when he got leave.  The entire town knew of Jess husbands indiscretions and felt really bad for her.  You see a Hawk marries for life.  So she was stuck.
When another attack occurred against Kodiak Point it was decided a group of them including Doc Jess and of course Travis would go after the enemy.  Jess never a fighter thought this to be the best opportunity to confront her husband, and Travis was not about to let Jess go without him.
Getting assistance from their old Sergeant the group heads out on their mission.  Right off the bat when the plan lands Jess husband is there waiting for them.  With disgust on his face and Jess getting the courage to confront him the verbal abuse he dishes out to her is not only degrading but embarrassing for Jess to say the least.  The guy is a real piece of work.  Her entire clan offers her solutions to end her problem.  Even volunteering.  But no Jess wants the satisfaction.  Do you blame her?
Things start getting a little dicey and our loveable heroes find themselves is some serious trouble.  There is a traitor in their midst and wait until you see you it actually is OMG.  There is lots of action, and finally Jess and Travis get a night alone before they too are captured.  So So So sweet.  I loved it.  My totally laugh out loud moment was when Jess husband has a gun pointed at Travis and you hear this voice from behind Travis.  Yep Ma to the rescue.  Okay so Travis just totally lost his man card.  Not really but hell never live it down.  Travis ended up being the real hero with all his smarts.  I think Gene is the only one that spotted it from the get go.  Travis is one not to be messed with regardless of his fun loving antagonizing nature. I love the ending (not telling you) and the Epilogue was OMG. Especially when you have someone telling  a blurb of each of the couples and how things have settled down for the time being.  You wonder who is doing the talking.  We don't actually find out his name but we do know what he is and I so cant wait for his story.  Eve I just adore this series 5*
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Kat Martin has done it again.  This book gives GREAT detail in describing Alaska beauty. Makes me want to visit the area.  Another to add to my bucket list.
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DeNise Woodbury has written a story about a small Lodge and neighborhood with great characters all following the true Alaska life. You'll laugh and cry and if you're a flatlander you'll get a good idea of the friendships & hardships that come with living in the isolated Alaska village's. Good read.
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A wonderful fish out of water story that kindles an appreciation for the Land of the Midnight Sun. A plucky heroine, a handsome hero and dynamite chemistry bring out the fireworks against the gorgeous Alaskan backdrop. What more could you ask for?
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Love the storys of this Alaskan family.  As the suspense built, I didn't want to put the book down. Both the romance and the mystery build right up to the final chapter. Now I can't wait for the next episode.
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Another fascinating read by Ms Martin.  Alaska is a beautiful setting for the hero to "hire" the heroine to decorate his lodge.  Particularly touching for me was the commitment the father displayed in reaching his child even when feeling overwhelmed and helpless when faced with the challenge of a disability.  As the story unfolds, the tempo gradually increases to keep me interested thru the end.  Even in the sometimes frigid Alaskan temperatures, the attraction heats up with every chapter.  Predictably love is triumphant over all in the end and the sun sets on another enjoyable Martin romance.
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I have missed one book in this series, the last one.  I had the fear that the series would start winding down after Jo's death, but far is from the case.

This starts with the discovery of a dead young Indian woman and her baby and escalates into involvement with a religious cult.  Krueger gives us the feeling of the Minnesota territory and takes us through a period of suspense during a terrific freak storm.  Conflict with nature and conflict with self-seeking men keep things going and Krueger fans should be well satisfied with this entry in the series.
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Loved the characters, drama and action! Everything comes alive in this story and it is like you are there in Alaska watching it all happen.
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Except for the cold, eight months of endless dark, wild animals, and the hunting, you might almost want to go to Alaska. Actually, a wonderful follow up for Heather Lende, introducing us in the most human way to her community, its quirks and charecters, filled with an appreciation and wonder for nature and her neighbors. Very readable. occasionally reflective. I might enjoy being her friend if she didn't live in Alaska!
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I love Alaska, spent a summer there.  I was able to relate with the life style in Sitka and I felt like I was living there also. An easy and enjoy read!
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I enjoyed this book very much.  I almost always enjoy Alaska as a background setting, and the plot line of this book, while somewhat predictable, had enough twists to keep it fresh