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Alaska Dream #2
Loving Alaska
Bree’s Alaska Dream: Find her Grandmother (and avoid a broken heart) Bree Harris loves cities and dislikes wilderness. But she’s trekking across Alaska with a handsome stranger in search of her missing grandmother. She wants to leave Alaska as soon as possible to go to her new job as a pediatrician in Dallas and, at all costs, not fall in love before she goes. Software company owner Michael Kinkaid enjoys coming home to Alaska, if only for a visit. He’s driving north to help his brother in their gold claims, and his mother asks him to take a passenger along. A romance with Bree is something he wants to avoid. But his heart is pulling him closer to her and home to Alaska. Can Bree love Michael and Alaska?
216 pages, ebook
First published November 8, 2016
About the author
Shannon L. Brown
13 books115 followersWriting books that are fun and touch your heart
Even though Shannon L. Brown always loved to read, she didn't plan to be a writer. She earned two degrees from the University of Alaska, one in journalism/public communications, but didn't become a journalist.
Years passed. Shannon felt pulled into a writing life, testing her wings with a novel and moving on to articles. Shannon is now an award-winning journalist who has sold hundreds articles to local, national, and regional publications.
"The Feather Chase" was her first published book and begins the Crime-Solving Cousins Mystery series. The eight-to-twelve-year-olds in your life will enjoy this contemporary twist on a Nancy Drew-type mystery. Shannon was born and raised in Alaska so she had fun writing "Falling for Alaska," the first book in the Alaska Dream Romance series.
Shannon lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her professor husband and adorable calico cat.
To learn more and sign-up to receive Shannon's newsletter, visit www.shannonlbrown.com
Even though Shannon L. Brown always loved to read, she didn't plan to be a writer. She earned two degrees from the University of Alaska, one in journalism/public communications, but didn't become a journalist.
Years passed. Shannon felt pulled into a writing life, testing her wings with a novel and moving on to articles. Shannon is now an award-winning journalist who has sold hundreds articles to local, national, and regional publications.
"The Feather Chase" was her first published book and begins the Crime-Solving Cousins Mystery series. The eight-to-twelve-year-olds in your life will enjoy this contemporary twist on a Nancy Drew-type mystery. Shannon was born and raised in Alaska so she had fun writing "Falling for Alaska," the first book in the Alaska Dream Romance series.
Shannon lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her professor husband and adorable calico cat.
To learn more and sign-up to receive Shannon's newsletter, visit www.shannonlbrown.com
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January 18, 2026
I am ‘loving Alaska’ and this series. It has a very wholesome family feel to it, with likeable and relatable characters, plenty of funny moments, and some unexpected surprises.
Don’t you just LOVE IT when the sequel is better than the first book? Shannon had me totally captivated by this storyline. I flew through it, unable to take my eyes off the page for a moment!
A missing grandmother.
A trek across rugged Alaska.
A woman who'd rather be anywhere else.
Bree, an exhausted pediatrician who has traveled from an African city hospital to Alaska to help find her missing grandmother.
Michael, a highly successful company owner in NYC, is visiting his family and mining gold in his beloved Alaska.
2 scheming mothers at play…hello, forced proximity 👋🏼
Bree and Michael end up on a road trip across the Alaskan wilderness, experiencing ALL this state has to offer. Bree and Michael’s story was FULL of adventure, thrills, and precious moments 😌💖✨
I loved this book SO much more than book 1. Firstly, there was INSTANT chemistry between these two; although neither would admit it. The fun and games started before Bree even stepped foot in his car. As their trip progresses, they find themselves in some sticky situations (aka hilarious moments), bringing them closer together. By the time they arrive in Anchorage, Michael’s conflicted heart keeps pulling him closer to her and home to Alaska. Can these two find a way to make love work? 👀
“Son, chase love. Chase your dreams. Don’t wonder what if? when you’re old.” 💘 ✨
Ah, it was all just so entertaining to read. I loved both of these characters so much and it was also fun to catch up with Jemma and Nathaniel from book 1. Once again, I enjoyed Shannon’s first hand accounts of adventures she and her family had taken, allowing us to bask in the real beauty of Alaska.
Next up: Holly and the twins 👯
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Don’t you just LOVE IT when the sequel is better than the first book? Shannon had me totally captivated by this storyline. I flew through it, unable to take my eyes off the page for a moment!
A missing grandmother.
A trek across rugged Alaska.
A woman who'd rather be anywhere else.
Bree, an exhausted pediatrician who has traveled from an African city hospital to Alaska to help find her missing grandmother.
Michael, a highly successful company owner in NYC, is visiting his family and mining gold in his beloved Alaska.
2 scheming mothers at play…hello, forced proximity 👋🏼
Bree and Michael end up on a road trip across the Alaskan wilderness, experiencing ALL this state has to offer. Bree and Michael’s story was FULL of adventure, thrills, and precious moments 😌💖✨
I loved this book SO much more than book 1. Firstly, there was INSTANT chemistry between these two; although neither would admit it. The fun and games started before Bree even stepped foot in his car. As their trip progresses, they find themselves in some sticky situations (aka hilarious moments), bringing them closer together. By the time they arrive in Anchorage, Michael’s conflicted heart keeps pulling him closer to her and home to Alaska. Can these two find a way to make love work? 👀
“Son, chase love. Chase your dreams. Don’t wonder what if? when you’re old.” 💘 ✨
Ah, it was all just so entertaining to read. I loved both of these characters so much and it was also fun to catch up with Jemma and Nathaniel from book 1. Once again, I enjoyed Shannon’s first hand accounts of adventures she and her family had taken, allowing us to bask in the real beauty of Alaska.
Next up: Holly and the twins 👯
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
November 22, 2025
✔Meddling mom. ✔Missing Grandma. ✔A main character who wants to be anywhere else but Alaska.
When Bree Harris arrives in Alaska, she thinks she’s going to quickly find her grandma and then hightail it outta there. Her plans quickly change when she meets Michael Kinkaid. He loves Alaska, but his job has taken him way from the place he calls home.
It all ties us nicely in the end, but it’s the journey I loved. It’s a slow journey filled with charm, authentically crafted characters, and a believable romance. I knew Alaska would soften her heart and whether grandma was found or not, Bree would be planting roots.
I enjoyed catching up with characters from book one and the reminder to go after what makes us come alive.
When Bree Harris arrives in Alaska, she thinks she’s going to quickly find her grandma and then hightail it outta there. Her plans quickly change when she meets Michael Kinkaid. He loves Alaska, but his job has taken him way from the place he calls home.
It all ties us nicely in the end, but it’s the journey I loved. It’s a slow journey filled with charm, authentically crafted characters, and a believable romance. I knew Alaska would soften her heart and whether grandma was found or not, Bree would be planting roots.
I enjoyed catching up with characters from book one and the reminder to go after what makes us come alive.
April 10, 2024
Fun, Clean Story!
This is book 2 of the series. I love the characters, they are Good Souls! They are Sweet Clean stories filled with reality, the usual misunderstandings, and a HEA that makes your heart glow.
This is book 2 of the series. I love the characters, they are Good Souls! They are Sweet Clean stories filled with reality, the usual misunderstandings, and a HEA that makes your heart glow.
April 9, 2024
Loving in Alaska
This is the story of a young woman who comes to Alaska to visit her sister and her nieces only to meet a stranger who is a very well know and famous man who had developed and marketed a game for computers. This is my review and mine alone. Norma
This is the story of a young woman who comes to Alaska to visit her sister and her nieces only to meet a stranger who is a very well know and famous man who had developed and marketed a game for computers. This is my review and mine alone. Norma
August 7, 2024
🛁🛁🛁
Cathryn Brown creates a scenario where we immediately meet Alaska native, Michael Kincaid and Bree Harris as she unapologetically drops her carry-on on him.
Bree is an exhausted pediatrician who has traveled from an African city hospital to Alaska to help find her missing grandmother. Michael is a successful entrepreneur who has built his business in New York City, is homesick for his beloved Alaska, and has gone home to work his family’s mining claim while his brother stays near his family awaiting the arrival of his firstborn.
Through some maternal interference and scheming, Michael ends up taking a reluctant Bree to a few fairly unpopulated Alaskan wilderness villages since he’s heading that direction to get to the mining claim.
As they spend time together and experience Alaska’s natural beauty, they begin finding some common ground. When they get to Anchorage, Bree finds there’s more to Alaska than tundra and wilderness.
Throughout the book, Michael and Bree learn to work through their personal fears, distrust, biases, and need for compromise.
Book Quote: Bree held out her hand and he stepped forward to hold it. Even though she knew with every fiber of her being that she shouldn’t allow closeness between them,she couldn’t break the connection. Stepping in front of her, he cupped her face in his hands. “Let’s pretend for a few minutes that our lives can meet in the same state.” He lowered his head for a kiss so sweet she felt she’d come home.
Although the pacing of this book is very slow, if you’re willing to be patient, you will find well-developed characters and descriptions of beautiful scenery.
#authorsoffacebook #bookrecommendations #cleanromance #authorcathrynbrown #bookreview
Cathryn Brown creates a scenario where we immediately meet Alaska native, Michael Kincaid and Bree Harris as she unapologetically drops her carry-on on him.
Bree is an exhausted pediatrician who has traveled from an African city hospital to Alaska to help find her missing grandmother. Michael is a successful entrepreneur who has built his business in New York City, is homesick for his beloved Alaska, and has gone home to work his family’s mining claim while his brother stays near his family awaiting the arrival of his firstborn.
Through some maternal interference and scheming, Michael ends up taking a reluctant Bree to a few fairly unpopulated Alaskan wilderness villages since he’s heading that direction to get to the mining claim.
As they spend time together and experience Alaska’s natural beauty, they begin finding some common ground. When they get to Anchorage, Bree finds there’s more to Alaska than tundra and wilderness.
Throughout the book, Michael and Bree learn to work through their personal fears, distrust, biases, and need for compromise.
Book Quote: Bree held out her hand and he stepped forward to hold it. Even though she knew with every fiber of her being that she shouldn’t allow closeness between them,she couldn’t break the connection. Stepping in front of her, he cupped her face in his hands. “Let’s pretend for a few minutes that our lives can meet in the same state.” He lowered his head for a kiss so sweet she felt she’d come home.
Although the pacing of this book is very slow, if you’re willing to be patient, you will find well-developed characters and descriptions of beautiful scenery.
#authorsoffacebook #bookrecommendations #cleanromance #authorcathrynbrown #bookreview
July 25, 2017
"Loving Alaska" (An Alaska Dream Romance Book 2) by Shannon Brown
I am falling in love with Alaska and the characters in this series as I read each novel or novella. With such beautiful and strong descriptives that seems to have so much for so many, Shannon Brown brings the reader straight into Alaska without a plane ride.
Her characters are well written, genuine and relatable. Her storyline is interesting, engaging, and multifaceted. While it doesn't have twists and turns to hold the readers attention, she has a wonderful way of writing that engages the reader where they will not want to put the book down.
I loved Michael and Bree, the main characters in this novel, and how authentic they both were individually and together. I also enjoyed how the author brought in all the other characters from the first novel and introduced us to some new ones. I am excited to be reading the next book in this series, a novella, "Merrying In Alaska."
Rating: 4.6
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am falling in love with Alaska and the characters in this series as I read each novel or novella. With such beautiful and strong descriptives that seems to have so much for so many, Shannon Brown brings the reader straight into Alaska without a plane ride.
Her characters are well written, genuine and relatable. Her storyline is interesting, engaging, and multifaceted. While it doesn't have twists and turns to hold the readers attention, she has a wonderful way of writing that engages the reader where they will not want to put the book down.
I loved Michael and Bree, the main characters in this novel, and how authentic they both were individually and together. I also enjoyed how the author brought in all the other characters from the first novel and introduced us to some new ones. I am excited to be reading the next book in this series, a novella, "Merrying In Alaska."
Rating: 4.6
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 14, 2021
This is book 2 in the Alaska Dream series. I recommend reading them in order. City lover Bree is getting ready to start a new job and flies to Alaska to visit family first. Her grandmother hasn't been heard from in a while so her mother sends her to look for her in the place she was last heard from. A friends son has to drive up to that area for business and reluctantly agrees to give her a ride. They don't get along at first but things improve. As always the author gives you a good look at Alaska and it's beauty. It was nice catching up with characters from the last book and meeting new ones. I look forward to book 3.
April 10, 2020
Loving Alaska
This story was bout Bree and Michael. He was a geeky, good looking computer programmer who started his own company.
Bree had just finished her residency and was now officially a Pediatrician. Bree had gonna to Alaska to visit her family before starting a new job in Dallas Teas.Michael was visiting Alaska to see his family. His brothers wife was due to have her baby. Well, the story gets complicated but has a happy ending. Must read.
This story was bout Bree and Michael. He was a geeky, good looking computer programmer who started his own company.
Bree had just finished her residency and was now officially a Pediatrician. Bree had gonna to Alaska to visit her family before starting a new job in Dallas Teas.Michael was visiting Alaska to see his family. His brothers wife was due to have her baby. Well, the story gets complicated but has a happy ending. Must read.
July 5, 2020
Enjoyable
Bree and Michael meet in Alaska. She’s there to locate her missing grandmother. He’s there to do some gold mining and enjoy nature. They start out at odds with each other, but soon develop other feelings that neither is willing to act on since she doesn’t like Alaska and will be relocating to Texas, and he’ll be returning to NYC. A story of unexpected surprises, new beginnings, new love, and family. A nice clean romance with a HEA.
Bree and Michael meet in Alaska. She’s there to locate her missing grandmother. He’s there to do some gold mining and enjoy nature. They start out at odds with each other, but soon develop other feelings that neither is willing to act on since she doesn’t like Alaska and will be relocating to Texas, and he’ll be returning to NYC. A story of unexpected surprises, new beginnings, new love, and family. A nice clean romance with a HEA.
May 23, 2022
Likeable characters and a decent story. However the angst over not being able to be together seemed self inflicted, since she admitted early on that she didn’t want to go to Dallas, wanted to live near her family, and Anchorage is a big enough city to meet her needs. So her continued resistance to living there seemed willfully stupid at best.
July 8, 2017
Great clean book
I'm loving this series. The characters are so real and easy to love. The writing is great and the editing is great. Even though a HEA is known from the beginning of each book this does not keep the book from being fun and enjoyable.
I'm loving this series. The characters are so real and easy to love. The writing is great and the editing is great. Even though a HEA is known from the beginning of each book this does not keep the book from being fun and enjoyable.
November 5, 2022
Bree
A doctor. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about her career finds herself in Alaska where family surrounds her as she decided about which big city to call home. And he shows her the Alaska of his childhood. Hearts get involved and it's a merry adventure.
A doctor. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about her career finds herself in Alaska where family surrounds her as she decided about which big city to call home. And he shows her the Alaska of his childhood. Hearts get involved and it's a merry adventure.
February 9, 2023
Not Alaska
Bree rushed home to find her grandmother,Michael is there because his brother needs his help. Both have other places they feel they have to live. Families in Alaska x-ray will they do.
Bree rushed home to find her grandmother,Michael is there because his brother needs his help. Both have other places they feel they have to live. Families in Alaska x-ray will they do.
April 17, 2023
Sweet Mystery?
Bree's grandma is missing, so Bree travels to Alaska to find her. Bree's mother arranges a driver for her. Against their better judgment, romance sneaks in. Fun romance with the mystery of the missing grandma on the side.
Bree's grandma is missing, so Bree travels to Alaska to find her. Bree's mother arranges a driver for her. Against their better judgment, romance sneaks in. Fun romance with the mystery of the missing grandma on the side.
May 24, 2023
Loving Alaska
I loved the description of the land in Alaska.
I also loved what Michael’s Mom said to him “ go after your love , don’t wait to be an old man and wonder what if”.
Bree and Michael will find a way. To be together.
Cinda Millar
I loved the description of the land in Alaska.
I also loved what Michael’s Mom said to him “ go after your love , don’t wait to be an old man and wonder what if”.
Bree and Michael will find a way. To be together.
Cinda Millar
January 14, 2018
Ok read
First book was way better. Not a bad read but not great. Characters reactions to situations were odd. May not read next in series.
First book was way better. Not a bad read but not great. Characters reactions to situations were odd. May not read next in series.
August 26, 2018
Loving This Book
This is a beautiful and heartwarming romance with charming and adorable characters and a little adventure too you will definitely enjoy it.
This is a beautiful and heartwarming romance with charming and adorable characters and a little adventure too you will definitely enjoy it.
October 9, 2019
Very cute story
Loved the storyline and the description of so many parts of Alaska! A clean, no sex or cussing story! Well written.
Loved the storyline and the description of so many parts of Alaska! A clean, no sex or cussing story! Well written.
July 6, 2020
Such a sweet story!! I loved it!! :)
May 15, 2021
It seems like if they just talked, they would have gone through less agony
August 4, 2021
Love this series and author
July 27, 2022
I loved this book. Bree and Michael are perfect. I love all the places in Alaska they go to and their families. This is a great series and look forward to Holly's story.
March 1, 2023
This quick read was an enjoyable clean romance. However, the ending did seem very rushed.
April 29, 2024
Loving Alaska
What a wonderful story about 2 people with careers and a romp through Alaska to find a non missing Grandma. They found love and a future.
What a wonderful story about 2 people with careers and a romp through Alaska to find a non missing Grandma. They found love and a future.
February 3, 2025
While searching for her grandmother with the help of Michael through lots of adventures they both found that they wanted to stay in Alaska and found love as well. Great read
November 15, 2025
Bree
Just back from Africa, after doing a missionary stint as a Pediatric Dr. Bree is talked into searching for her grandmother, who is supposedly missing.
Just back from Africa, after doing a missionary stint as a Pediatric Dr. Bree is talked into searching for her grandmother, who is supposedly missing.
February 11, 2026
I will say, this was a LOT better than the first book in the series
May 15, 2026
#2 - again easy clean Alaska read. Just what I needed right now.
September 20, 2024
This was a sweet love story about Bree, a woman who hates the outdoors and prefers a big city. She's meets Michael who loves Alaska and wants nothing more than to move back. I had a hard time connecting with Bree. She drove me crazy. She was so rude on the ride up with Michael to find her grandma. From then, I couldn't connect. However, Michael was so sweet, and patient, you immediately fall in love with him. The story was sweet but very predictable. There were no aha moments. It was a quick read and it's a feel good book. I will probably read the third book in this series because I want to find out about the last sister in this trio of sisters. I just hope she's less annoying than Bree was.
May 1, 2023
Heartwarming
Thoroughly enjoyed this story and the compelling way this author weaves her story and characters. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves good romance.
Thoroughly enjoyed this story and the compelling way this author weaves her story and characters. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves good romance.
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