White Pine

by Tina Ellery

After 29-year-old Claire Kelley gets the ax at her job, she heads into the remote forest of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for a vacation. Claire decided stability and a high paying career were for her, but as much as the workaholic tried to change, there are some things she simply can’t alter—like the longing for the place she once called home.

Claire’s adventure carries her back to Grand Marais, Minnesota, where she grew up, experienced small town life, and got a taste of the outdoors, including her first solo, traversing the BWCAW. Claire thought she could set aside the call of the wild, but when she sets foot on her old campsite, she finds Scott.

Far from the spindly boy she once played dodge ball with, the buff forest ranger can’t seem to stay away. The chance encounter leads to more as Scott encourages Claire to go after what she wants. But is her old friend just a distraction, or the biggest challenge of all?

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2016

About the author

Tina Ellery writes romantic fiction about imperfect people. When she's not clicking on the keys, she’s running her online business. She's also a full-time mom to (one girl and one boy), wife, daughter, a freelancer of most recipes, and a jewelry designer.

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Reviews

[Tamara Lush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tina Ellery weaves a sensual, simple tale of a woman in the midst of a life change. The setting — a solo canoe trip in Minnesota — is unique. Ellery's description of nature and Claire's journey is evocative and lush. I can't wait to read more about Claire! Lovers of Cheryl Strayed's Wild will enjoy this novella.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this short story. The main character, Claire, is camping out on her own, and the descriptions of nature she encounters were beautiful and evocative. And Scott, her romantic interest in this, was so funny and sexy. I loved their banter and the tension between them, and I'm ALL IN for reading more about this couple. Also, I learned that you can make cake in an orange peel over fire.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short read, but worth the time. I hope to read more about Claire going through the midst of a life change and running into her childhood friend, Scott that has romantic potential.

[Sarah Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short story. Hopefully we'll see a full novel come out of this because now I need to know what happens.