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Wilderness Rescue #1
Crashing into Love
She took the job in Alaska's wilderness to prove herself. Instead her journey to love is the adventure.
City nurse Riley Thompson has her future perfectly mapped out—until her career path went off course in the Alaskan wilderness. Now she’s stranded in a remote village where schedules mean nothing and the local traditions dictate daily life. The only bright spot? The magnetic village elder who saved her life and sees right through her polished outer image.
Mary's wisdom as a Yu'pik elder has guided her people through countless storms, but talking a drunk pilot into landing safety—and saving a beautiful city nurse in the process—might be her greatest test yet. But the last thing her carefully balanced life needs is a wildly unprepared outsider that clashes with the traditions Mary is sworn to protect.
While working side by side in the village clinic, Riley and Mary are drawn together. Mary's traditional Yu'pik wisdom calms Riley's constant need to prove herself, while Riley's boundless enthusiasm awakens Mary to possibilities she'd never imagined. They're falling in love, but their different lives threaten to keep them apart. With Riley's career pulling her back to city life and Mary's deep commitment to her people's traditions anchoring her to the village, they face the ultimate question…
Can love bridge the gap between their worlds, or will tradition and personal ambition pull their hearts in opposite direction?
Author’s Note: Experience the sapphic romance of Wilderness Rescue: Crashing into Love. I invite you to curl up and enjoy the Wilderness Rescue Series where each standalone, LGBTQ+ story delivers its own satisfying journey to love in the Alaskan wilderness.
City nurse Riley Thompson has her future perfectly mapped out—until her career path went off course in the Alaskan wilderness. Now she’s stranded in a remote village where schedules mean nothing and the local traditions dictate daily life. The only bright spot? The magnetic village elder who saved her life and sees right through her polished outer image.
Mary's wisdom as a Yu'pik elder has guided her people through countless storms, but talking a drunk pilot into landing safety—and saving a beautiful city nurse in the process—might be her greatest test yet. But the last thing her carefully balanced life needs is a wildly unprepared outsider that clashes with the traditions Mary is sworn to protect.
While working side by side in the village clinic, Riley and Mary are drawn together. Mary's traditional Yu'pik wisdom calms Riley's constant need to prove herself, while Riley's boundless enthusiasm awakens Mary to possibilities she'd never imagined. They're falling in love, but their different lives threaten to keep them apart. With Riley's career pulling her back to city life and Mary's deep commitment to her people's traditions anchoring her to the village, they face the ultimate question…
Can love bridge the gap between their worlds, or will tradition and personal ambition pull their hearts in opposite direction?
Author’s Note: Experience the sapphic romance of Wilderness Rescue: Crashing into Love. I invite you to curl up and enjoy the Wilderness Rescue Series where each standalone, LGBTQ+ story delivers its own satisfying journey to love in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Harmony Noble
14 books11 followersMeet the unstoppable twins from the wilds of Alaska—
Harmony & Melody, aka “Author Harmony Noble.”
This dynamite duo is storming the romance market with their quirky adventures & sassy take on classic love stories.
Author Harmony Noble writes love stories with heartwarming charm & unforgettable characters set in small towns of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
This best-selling romance author captivates readers worldwide with sweet and unexpectedly disastrous love stories. Fueled by endless lattes, their character-driven stories burst with authenticity, humor, and heart. Author Harmony Noble's novels promise quirkiness, Alaskan grit, and delicious happily-ever-after endings.
Growing up in picturesque Alaska, they find inspiration in their breathtaking surroundings & the warmth of their Alaskan community. Their stories reflect small-town charm and wilderness survival with a dash of unexpected romance.
Harmony & Melody’s writing journey began as cafe owners, watching the drama unfolding in the lives of their customers and baristas. Their passion for storytelling, enjoyment of drama, and love of love shine through in every book.
When not crafting love stories, the twins enjoy hiking, salmon fishing, husband-hunting, discovering new coffee shops, and traveling. Their dynamic life experiences and adventurous spirits enrich their novels and characters.
Join Author Harmony Noble on a wild ride where happy-go-lucky, strong women take control and determine their own destiny. Love triumphs against all odds. Dreams really do come true. And—most importantly—every story celebrates genuine love.
Happy Reading & EMBRACE TRUE LOVE!
You can find them online at HarmonyNoble_com or @TrueLoveWriters on Instagram
Harmony & Melody, aka “Author Harmony Noble.”
This dynamite duo is storming the romance market with their quirky adventures & sassy take on classic love stories.
Author Harmony Noble writes love stories with heartwarming charm & unforgettable characters set in small towns of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
This best-selling romance author captivates readers worldwide with sweet and unexpectedly disastrous love stories. Fueled by endless lattes, their character-driven stories burst with authenticity, humor, and heart. Author Harmony Noble's novels promise quirkiness, Alaskan grit, and delicious happily-ever-after endings.
Growing up in picturesque Alaska, they find inspiration in their breathtaking surroundings & the warmth of their Alaskan community. Their stories reflect small-town charm and wilderness survival with a dash of unexpected romance.
Harmony & Melody’s writing journey began as cafe owners, watching the drama unfolding in the lives of their customers and baristas. Their passion for storytelling, enjoyment of drama, and love of love shine through in every book.
When not crafting love stories, the twins enjoy hiking, salmon fishing, husband-hunting, discovering new coffee shops, and traveling. Their dynamic life experiences and adventurous spirits enrich their novels and characters.
Join Author Harmony Noble on a wild ride where happy-go-lucky, strong women take control and determine their own destiny. Love triumphs against all odds. Dreams really do come true. And—most importantly—every story celebrates genuine love.
Happy Reading & EMBRACE TRUE LOVE!
You can find them online at HarmonyNoble_com or @TrueLoveWriters on Instagram
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November 1, 2024
My never ending journey to find good sapphic writing continues.
While I appreciate the author’s attempts to include a Two Spirit indigenous character, stating it’s “the best of both worlds” just proves to me how out of touch with queer culture the authors are. It is a well known statement used in phobic circles and is only seen in stereotyped, straightwashed writing.
And in a 154 page novella, there were 51 internal exclamation thoughts. 31 alone in the first 15%. I don’t need an exclamation! Every time! Someone has an intense thought! Thanks! Editors are good mkay?
Plus, I felt nothing between the characters. Which is common in A LOT of sapphic books I’ve read. I don’t know if it’s just the rampant internal misogyny from cis female writers or what but by the time I finished, I didn’t care.
And the end miscommunication about one MC maybe dating the pilot who sexually harassed her was juvenile and cheap.
Bleh.
While I appreciate the author’s attempts to include a Two Spirit indigenous character, stating it’s “the best of both worlds” just proves to me how out of touch with queer culture the authors are. It is a well known statement used in phobic circles and is only seen in stereotyped, straightwashed writing.
And in a 154 page novella, there were 51 internal exclamation thoughts. 31 alone in the first 15%. I don’t need an exclamation! Every time! Someone has an intense thought! Thanks! Editors are good mkay?
Plus, I felt nothing between the characters. Which is common in A LOT of sapphic books I’ve read. I don’t know if it’s just the rampant internal misogyny from cis female writers or what but by the time I finished, I didn’t care.
And the end miscommunication about one MC maybe dating the pilot who sexually harassed her was juvenile and cheap.
Bleh.
March 10, 2024
Riley is recently graduated, travelling by bush plane to her new job as nurse in a remote village in Alaska.
Mary is the village elder meeting her, also the air traffic controller and many other things.
After a bad start, Riley’s day becomes animated and interesting.
This is the novella of how Riley and Mary meet. I was very surprised that I enjoyed this so much. Not that I wouldn’t like Alaska or its indigenous people, but just because I don’t like cold, harsh landscapes.
The majority of this story is set in one day, how Riley first meets Mary and her People, and falls in love with both. It’s a shame we don’t get to see more of their time together after this first day.
This is a sweet, clean, warm and cozy story, explaining a lot about the way of life of the Yup’ik people and their traditions. There are also some funny moments, and a few romantic ones.
Mary is the village elder meeting her, also the air traffic controller and many other things.
After a bad start, Riley’s day becomes animated and interesting.
This is the novella of how Riley and Mary meet. I was very surprised that I enjoyed this so much. Not that I wouldn’t like Alaska or its indigenous people, but just because I don’t like cold, harsh landscapes.
The majority of this story is set in one day, how Riley first meets Mary and her People, and falls in love with both. It’s a shame we don’t get to see more of their time together after this first day.
This is a sweet, clean, warm and cozy story, explaining a lot about the way of life of the Yup’ik people and their traditions. There are also some funny moments, and a few romantic ones.
May 20, 2024
Exactly what I wanted. A fast paced easy read. I am obsessed with my little wilderness gays
September 16, 2024
Trevor was TROUBLE
why did I picture Denzel Washington’s “Flight” character but as if played by Andrew Tate? I plan on visiting Alaska and among the things this book taught me was NOT to call frybread a “donut”. great love story!
why did I picture Denzel Washington’s “Flight” character but as if played by Andrew Tate? I plan on visiting Alaska and among the things this book taught me was NOT to call frybread a “donut”. great love story!
May 28, 2024
Alaska Village Nurse
Nurse Riley is absolutely sure that she’s going to die in a plane crash in remote Alaska. Then a soothing voice from the air traffic controller guides her and the pilot to land. Thus she meets Mary, a Village Elder, who guides her through her first day as a village nurse. A swift romcom with lots of Alaska lore. Great series.
Nurse Riley is absolutely sure that she’s going to die in a plane crash in remote Alaska. Then a soothing voice from the air traffic controller guides her and the pilot to land. Thus she meets Mary, a Village Elder, who guides her through her first day as a village nurse. A swift romcom with lots of Alaska lore. Great series.
December 29, 2024
Sweet, Educational Romance
I love how these wholesome books take real-life problems and have the MCs act like they are world ending. I know that's how life feels a lot of the timw, but reading about them they somehow seem to menial and trivial. I guess that's why we get our HEAs! Very sweet love story!
I love how these wholesome books take real-life problems and have the MCs act like they are world ending. I know that's how life feels a lot of the timw, but reading about them they somehow seem to menial and trivial. I guess that's why we get our HEAs! Very sweet love story!
November 12, 2023
Fast paced, easy read. A HEA story for LGBTQ+
February 5, 2024
Wild wild Alaska
A bit yo mushy, the plot was nice, the execution a bit lacking. Could probably have been better with a bit more timeline. Love at first sight
A bit yo mushy, the plot was nice, the execution a bit lacking. Could probably have been better with a bit more timeline. Love at first sight
June 5, 2024
Sweet Romance
I really enjoyed this sweet romance between Mary and Riley. The two women decide on giving a relationship a try, despite all the obstacles before them.
I really enjoyed this sweet romance between Mary and Riley. The two women decide on giving a relationship a try, despite all the obstacles before them.
January 4, 2025
Wow a great tale of opposites attract. The blond Barbie doll nurse from the city and the village elder. I loved their magnetism. Setting up for a great series
April 22, 2025
"I imagine us staying in my cozy wood-fired cabin with the one fur-lined bed and looking outside. I hope for snow.”
A sweet sapphic romance of two people from completely different worlds fall in love despite the forbidden aspects.
I liked how it all took place in the span of one day, it was insta love to a degree but for them in worked.
It starts off with a rescue after Riley suffers from a horrible bush pilot taking her to the village and almost killing them both. Mary is there on traffic control and gets them to the ground safely.
I loved how Mary embraced her femininity around Riley embraces both sides of being two spirited. I loved the native representation from her as a Yup’ik, I loved getting to learn things as someone who’s never been to Antarctica, it was cool as hell to learn some real culture through a romance.
Riley was sweet, she genuinely cared and wanted to help. She was prepared to learn, and I liked how she knew it was forbidden for more reasons than one, yet she still wanted to see her and go back for her.
I loved the little drama parts with the bush pilot being a dumbass, it made the story a little more fun and interesting, and gave Riley and Mary more of a chance to be together.
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“She might not realise we are a perfect fit, but there’s no one else for me.”
A sweet sapphic romance of two people from completely different worlds fall in love despite the forbidden aspects.
I liked how it all took place in the span of one day, it was insta love to a degree but for them in worked.
It starts off with a rescue after Riley suffers from a horrible bush pilot taking her to the village and almost killing them both. Mary is there on traffic control and gets them to the ground safely.
I loved how Mary embraced her femininity around Riley embraces both sides of being two spirited. I loved the native representation from her as a Yup’ik, I loved getting to learn things as someone who’s never been to Antarctica, it was cool as hell to learn some real culture through a romance.
Riley was sweet, she genuinely cared and wanted to help. She was prepared to learn, and I liked how she knew it was forbidden for more reasons than one, yet she still wanted to see her and go back for her.
I loved the little drama parts with the bush pilot being a dumbass, it made the story a little more fun and interesting, and gave Riley and Mary more of a chance to be together.
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“She might not realise we are a perfect fit, but there’s no one else for me.”
March 23, 2024
Another great Alaskan adventure!
Love this story! The characters are wonderful; I really appreciated the attention to tradition and culture.
Riley and Mary are strong characters living, working, and eventually loving in the richly cultural setting of Alaska.
Each one thinking they can’t be a couple due to their very different backgrounds, and the fact that they also have a business relationship, they fight the attraction.
But…true love has a way of winning! A truly enjoyable read!
I read an Advance Copy of this book and am leaving this voluntary review based on my personal reading experience.
Love this story! The characters are wonderful; I really appreciated the attention to tradition and culture.
Riley and Mary are strong characters living, working, and eventually loving in the richly cultural setting of Alaska.
Each one thinking they can’t be a couple due to their very different backgrounds, and the fact that they also have a business relationship, they fight the attraction.
But…true love has a way of winning! A truly enjoyable read!
I read an Advance Copy of this book and am leaving this voluntary review based on my personal reading experience.
January 19, 2025
2.5 stars rounded to 3
Read in an afternoon but this one fell flat. 86% of the book took place in one day and so the whole thing felt rushed, not to mention there wasn't any noticeable attraction between the two MCs. It also bothered me that a book so focused on celebrating the Inuit culture had character names like Mary, Gary, and Bob. The writing wasn't great and felt amateur. I'm glad it was a short read, tho.
Read in an afternoon but this one fell flat. 86% of the book took place in one day and so the whole thing felt rushed, not to mention there wasn't any noticeable attraction between the two MCs. It also bothered me that a book so focused on celebrating the Inuit culture had character names like Mary, Gary, and Bob. The writing wasn't great and felt amateur. I'm glad it was a short read, tho.
November 26, 2023
I really enjoyed this book about 2 souls who find and rescue each other. Mak is a psychiatrist working in an Alaska hospital and meets Paul, a Trans woman. The plot involves love,fear, religion, jealousy and blackmail. The characters were very real and the situations resonated with me. I recommend this book for romance readers.
January 31, 2024
Warm hearts in Alaska
I really enjoyed learning about the village and their traditions. This story was written with care and love for Alaska and the Yup'ik people. Mary feels protective of Riley the new village nurse. They develop a fast friendship and more. This is a insta love kind of story and I loved it.
I really enjoyed learning about the village and their traditions. This story was written with care and love for Alaska and the Yup'ik people. Mary feels protective of Riley the new village nurse. They develop a fast friendship and more. This is a insta love kind of story and I loved it.
January 21, 2025
Crashing Into Love
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series.
This book is short and sweet. I just wish it was longer - it has so much potential to be an even better story than it is. The premise is great, the characters are interesting, and the Alaskan setting seems romantic.
3.5 stars, but again - only because you want more at the end!
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series.
This book is short and sweet. I just wish it was longer - it has so much potential to be an even better story than it is. The premise is great, the characters are interesting, and the Alaskan setting seems romantic.
3.5 stars, but again - only because you want more at the end!
December 28, 2024
this book mainly takes place over 1 day as riley flies into a small town in alaska to vaccinate its residents when she meets mary and spends the day with her whilst waiting for the vaccines to return. it was a quick and easy read but it probably won't stick with me
December 31, 2024
blegh. author was very ignorant to queer love and didn’t represent the characters well.
March 9, 2025
Was it good? No. Was it bad? No.
2,5/5⭐️
2,5/5⭐️
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February 22, 2024
I read this book in one go. I loved reading about the yup'ik culture and the differences from our typical western culture. The way it was witten was also nicelu detailed, without it being too lengthy.
It was a story that immediately spoke to me, although I felt the end was a bit too rushed. Apart from that, I really liked this book and I wouldn't hesitate to read more books from this serie.
It was a story that immediately spoke to me, although I felt the end was a bit too rushed. Apart from that, I really liked this book and I wouldn't hesitate to read more books from this serie.
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