Road Talk

Live and Love in Alaska #4

by Cherime MacFarlane

Am I a coward for hesitating to embrace another chance at love? Can I allow hope to rise from the ashes of loss? It’s a terrifying prospect.
Life is filled with loss. If we stay in the pool of sorrow, it will be a long, cold life. Every commercial fisherman knows you need to rest before going out again. Eventually, you must go back on deck and brave the seas if you want what it has.

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2015

About the author

Although born in New Orleans, I am proud to call myself an Alaskan. I have lived here for 37 years, I have survived -40 degrees, hauled water, made bear bacon and live in a cabin. I used a fish wheel to catch salmon coming up the Copper River. I was my second husband's chief mechanic's helper and only roadie. I cut firewood on shares, worked as a cocktail waitress, then as a paralegal for over 26 years. I hold the #80 press card as a reporter for the Copper Valley Views newspaper which ceased publication in the 1980s. I've been writing stories since junior high. Retired now, I can devote my time to what I love.
I came to Alaska by way of Arizona and California. I experienced the building of the pipeline up close. Then my second husband and I moved to Wasilla to get warm. It hardly ever drops past -25 in South Central Alaska. I never thought I would love it so much I never want to leave. The beauty of Alaska is a draw I cannot resist. I love the people and the history. I have been captured by a place I came to under duress. Life does play some interesting tricks on one. I lost my first husband to alcohol. My second husband, the love of my life died as a result of disease. We were not apart more than 24 hours for 20 plus years . I never wanted to be anywhere but with him. He was a man to run the river with.

Reviews

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[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly love Cherime's characters. Simple and usually a very strong female character which I do enjoy. This is a great series to jump into on a relaxing day for a easy read. Of course since it's a series it doesn't end there so you need to keep reading. Molly was another fantastic strong women who has some internal struggles as well as him that they need to resolve to truly move on. Highly recommend this series so just jump into it!

to say that this book, that I initially didn't like, drew me in, and I would like to read the next installment.

[Reg Shell · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 star life and love



The characters of Molly and Lou grow on the reader and each other as does the wonderful surroundings of Alaska in this book, Road Talk.
So much great story is packed into this book in the
Life and Love in Alaska series. What begins as a business trip becomes intimate due to the confining environment and as the personal questions and desires arise.
This would be a great serial to follow.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this author's writing style and though I prefer fantasy (Brain Waves was superb), I do think the way she tackles down to earth ordinary folks is done particularly well, bringing them alive within sweet and interesting tales.

These two characters make for a great short story and could even evolve into more.

Well done.

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reaffirming Life

Wow, what a nice little read. Learn more about Alaska and it's landscape as you scroll through the openings of a life not fully lived.