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Paradise, Alaska #3
Strangers in Paradise
A woman bush pilot in Alaska finds love where she least expects it in this new novel from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop.
Hailey Barosse always knew what her wealthy family expected of her: marry an affluent Georgia man, run a charitable organization, and provide her parents with two or three grandchildren. But Hailey rebelled. Instead, she moved far away from that suffocating life, and for six years she's built her independence by flying bush planes in the tiny town of Paradise, Alaska. Then a suave, handsome businessman arrives, shaking up her world and reminding her of her controlling family. Parker Hall wants to invest in her boss's airline, but Hailey doesn't trust him at all. He might be confident and charming, but she knows all about self-centered cutthroat industrialists--and Parker is one of them.
Parker Hall prides himself on being a self-made entrepreneur. He earned his fortune by working day and night, expanding his gold mine and investing in new businesses that support his growing dream. His next opportunity is in Paradise, but his plans are quickly derailed by a fierce, beautiful pilot who both fights and fascinates him. The closer he gets to the feisty Hailey, the more she pushes him away. But Parker's not giving up, not on Paradise and not on Hailey. He's come a long way in life by being laser-focused on his passions, and this time is no different...
Hailey Barosse always knew what her wealthy family expected of her: marry an affluent Georgia man, run a charitable organization, and provide her parents with two or three grandchildren. But Hailey rebelled. Instead, she moved far away from that suffocating life, and for six years she's built her independence by flying bush planes in the tiny town of Paradise, Alaska. Then a suave, handsome businessman arrives, shaking up her world and reminding her of her controlling family. Parker Hall wants to invest in her boss's airline, but Hailey doesn't trust him at all. He might be confident and charming, but she knows all about self-centered cutthroat industrialists--and Parker is one of them.
Parker Hall prides himself on being a self-made entrepreneur. He earned his fortune by working day and night, expanding his gold mine and investing in new businesses that support his growing dream. His next opportunity is in Paradise, but his plans are quickly derailed by a fierce, beautiful pilot who both fights and fascinates him. The closer he gets to the feisty Hailey, the more she pushes him away. But Parker's not giving up, not on Paradise and not on Hailey. He's come a long way in life by being laser-focused on his passions, and this time is no different...
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published May 24, 2022
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Barbara Dunlop
465 books150 followersBarbara Dunlop is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over sixty romance and romantic comedy novels, including the new Paradise, Alaska Romance series for Berkley and the recent Gambling Men series with Harlequin Desire. Published in multiple languages across a worldwide market, Barbara’s books have received numerous awards with a number of her stories optioned for film and television.
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May 30, 2022
Parker was a sweetheart, but Hailey was a complete disappointment. I have no idea why Parker would even want to be with her after she made it clear she didn't trust him, and completely undermined him at every turn. Even when Parker more than proved himself and Hailey told him she now trusted him yet she allowed a miscommunication/misinterpretation to take her back to square one with checking to see if it was true and then Parker was the one to come after her?? She didn't deserve him.
I enjoyed the first two books in the series, but this one was not for me.
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed the first two books in the series, but this one was not for me.
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.
May 19, 2022
To be honest, I expected this to go in a different direction, but it did not. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy it, which is odd given how much I enjoy stories set in Alaska. After the first few chapters, I quickly lost interest, which I believe is why I didn't enjoy it as much as I did since I couldn't get into it. I didn't really cared about the side characters because they seemed a little pointless at times. I realized afterwards that this was part of a series, and I believe I would have appreciated it more if I had started at the beginning.
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
May 30, 2022
3.5 stars
I have loved the Paradise, Alaska series by Barbara Dunlop and while I enjoyed and wouldn’t have missed Strangers In Paradise for anything, it was my least favorite of the series. Part of my problem with this book is the couple spent more time at odds with each other than together in this story and I had a very hard time with the heroine’s immediate dislike and distrust of the hero from their first meeting. I don’t mind characters having baggage, it can be what makes them interesting or at least gives the reader insight into why they do the things they do, but Hailey transferred her problems with her family on to Parker from the start and continued to waffle on her feelings about him throughout this book.
While I found the filming of the movie in the Paradise area fascinating, I also felt it overpowered the romance aspect of this book giving us very little “real” time with Parker and Hailey. That said, I loved the bonding of the women in this story as there are so few in the area and the way the ones who live there were so welcoming to those that were visiting and new. I loved seeing the way the town came together after a tragedy, it said so much about the town and the people who live there. I grew to enjoy seeing Hailey and Parker together, but just when I would think they’d figured it out, boom they’d be at odds again. It was lather, rinse, repeat and it got old and I felt like the relationship was just spinning wheels in the mud Paradise is so famous for.
While I was disappointed in the romance aspect of this book, I loved being back in Paradise. I enjoyed seeing the progression of the relationships from the couples of the previous two books. I loved watching the friendships form and grow. Strangers in Paradise contained a whole lot more angst than the first two books and focused less on the romance, but I still enjoyed it.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
I have loved the Paradise, Alaska series by Barbara Dunlop and while I enjoyed and wouldn’t have missed Strangers In Paradise for anything, it was my least favorite of the series. Part of my problem with this book is the couple spent more time at odds with each other than together in this story and I had a very hard time with the heroine’s immediate dislike and distrust of the hero from their first meeting. I don’t mind characters having baggage, it can be what makes them interesting or at least gives the reader insight into why they do the things they do, but Hailey transferred her problems with her family on to Parker from the start and continued to waffle on her feelings about him throughout this book.
While I found the filming of the movie in the Paradise area fascinating, I also felt it overpowered the romance aspect of this book giving us very little “real” time with Parker and Hailey. That said, I loved the bonding of the women in this story as there are so few in the area and the way the ones who live there were so welcoming to those that were visiting and new. I loved seeing the way the town came together after a tragedy, it said so much about the town and the people who live there. I grew to enjoy seeing Hailey and Parker together, but just when I would think they’d figured it out, boom they’d be at odds again. It was lather, rinse, repeat and it got old and I felt like the relationship was just spinning wheels in the mud Paradise is so famous for.
While I was disappointed in the romance aspect of this book, I loved being back in Paradise. I enjoyed seeing the progression of the relationships from the couples of the previous two books. I loved watching the friendships form and grow. Strangers in Paradise contained a whole lot more angst than the first two books and focused less on the romance, but I still enjoyed it.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
May 18, 2022
Strangers in Paradise by Barbara Dunlop is her third book in her popular Paradise, Alaska Series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone novel, as I did. This is set in Paradise Alaska and is full of adventure and romance.
Hailey Barosse is a bush pilot that flies out of Paradise, Alaska. She left her family in Atlanta in search of adventure and to escape her somewhat smothering family and their expectations. She loves to fly and is happy in Paradise.
Parker Hall, a native Alaskan, is a businessman that has worked to polish his businessman appearance but is still an Alaskan at heart. A self-made man, he mostly invests in mines but, is venturing out into other investments in Alaska. When he goes to Paradise to check out a new opportunity, he is instantly attracted to the bush pilot, Hailey. But, Hailey has had enough of men like Parker in her life, and she doesn’t trust that he has the best intentions for Paradise in his business dealing.
I enjoyed this romance between Hailey and Parker and enjoyed their banter and their off-the-charts chemistry. I liked that we got both Hailey’s and Parker’s POVs and I felt like I understood both characters' motivations and issues so much better. They both had preconceived ideas of what they expected from each other, and it was fun to see these ideas change as they each discovered the real people behind the exteriors.
I love a small-town romance, and Paradise Alaska is a place I’d like to live. (in the summer!). I loved the author's descriptions of Alaska and felt like I was there with Hailey and Parker.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Hailey Barosse is a bush pilot that flies out of Paradise, Alaska. She left her family in Atlanta in search of adventure and to escape her somewhat smothering family and their expectations. She loves to fly and is happy in Paradise.
Parker Hall, a native Alaskan, is a businessman that has worked to polish his businessman appearance but is still an Alaskan at heart. A self-made man, he mostly invests in mines but, is venturing out into other investments in Alaska. When he goes to Paradise to check out a new opportunity, he is instantly attracted to the bush pilot, Hailey. But, Hailey has had enough of men like Parker in her life, and she doesn’t trust that he has the best intentions for Paradise in his business dealing.
I enjoyed this romance between Hailey and Parker and enjoyed their banter and their off-the-charts chemistry. I liked that we got both Hailey’s and Parker’s POVs and I felt like I understood both characters' motivations and issues so much better. They both had preconceived ideas of what they expected from each other, and it was fun to see these ideas change as they each discovered the real people behind the exteriors.
I love a small-town romance, and Paradise Alaska is a place I’d like to live. (in the summer!). I loved the author's descriptions of Alaska and felt like I was there with Hailey and Parker.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
November 25, 2023
2.5 stars
I had enjoyed the previous books in this series and I think I waited way too long to get to this one because I don't remember most of this story.
I liked Hailey and Parker well enough. They're both loyal and good with a lot of potential. Unfortunately they both hold their card close to their chests and neither of them actually shared everything. Both of them jumped to conclusions and made assumptions.
Plot wise, it's a lot more about business than it is romance. It's felt like the relationship was an afterthought, only to be brought up when remembered. I didn't really see them click and the deal making got boring, so I did spend some time skimming and skipping around.
Overall, this was not quite what I was expecting. I was invested enough to keep reading, but mostly to see if something was going to happen with a different set of characters.
**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**
I had enjoyed the previous books in this series and I think I waited way too long to get to this one because I don't remember most of this story.
I liked Hailey and Parker well enough. They're both loyal and good with a lot of potential. Unfortunately they both hold their card close to their chests and neither of them actually shared everything. Both of them jumped to conclusions and made assumptions.
Plot wise, it's a lot more about business than it is romance. It's felt like the relationship was an afterthought, only to be brought up when remembered. I didn't really see them click and the deal making got boring, so I did spend some time skimming and skipping around.
Overall, this was not quite what I was expecting. I was invested enough to keep reading, but mostly to see if something was going to happen with a different set of characters.
**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**
May 17, 2022
This series is such a cozy escape for me! I'm certain I've said this in each review of the previous books, but the details behind the career of a bush pilot are impeccable. Each story feels so authentic, like you're truly peeking into the everyday life of these characters.
This one has a slight enemies-to-lovers vibe with bush pilot Hailey Barosse incredibly wary of Parker Hall, a businessman with investment plans in Paradise, Alaska. Growing up with an entrepreneurial family in Atlanta, Hailey has a lot of trust issues throughout the story, and I loved Parker for continually trying to prove his heart. It's an immediate attraction between the two, but the cat-and-mouse game gave it a great slow burn feel.
Complete with gold mining, wolves, and beautiful scenery, this story had so many thrilling adventures. I'd say you can read this as a standalone, but I love seeing the tight-knit bond of the characters continue to shine. I'm not sure if there will be more to come in this series, but I hope so!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This one has a slight enemies-to-lovers vibe with bush pilot Hailey Barosse incredibly wary of Parker Hall, a businessman with investment plans in Paradise, Alaska. Growing up with an entrepreneurial family in Atlanta, Hailey has a lot of trust issues throughout the story, and I loved Parker for continually trying to prove his heart. It's an immediate attraction between the two, but the cat-and-mouse game gave it a great slow burn feel.
Complete with gold mining, wolves, and beautiful scenery, this story had so many thrilling adventures. I'd say you can read this as a standalone, but I love seeing the tight-knit bond of the characters continue to shine. I'm not sure if there will be more to come in this series, but I hope so!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 16, 2022
3.5 rounded up.
Not my favorite of the series but still an enjoyable return to Paradise, Alaska and the cast of characters we've grown to love and adore in this series. I really liked that this story featured bush pilot, Hailey. From a wealthy family, she's turned her back on them to make her own mark in Alaska only to find herself falling for wealthy developer Parker. It takes a while for Parker to break down Hailey's walls but they were great together when they finally figured out how to trust one another. Loved the narration of this whole series by new to me narrator Donnabella Mortel. Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary audio copy in exchange for my honest review! Recommended for fans of KA Tucker's Simple wild series.
Not my favorite of the series but still an enjoyable return to Paradise, Alaska and the cast of characters we've grown to love and adore in this series. I really liked that this story featured bush pilot, Hailey. From a wealthy family, she's turned her back on them to make her own mark in Alaska only to find herself falling for wealthy developer Parker. It takes a while for Parker to break down Hailey's walls but they were great together when they finally figured out how to trust one another. Loved the narration of this whole series by new to me narrator Donnabella Mortel. Much thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary audio copy in exchange for my honest review! Recommended for fans of KA Tucker's Simple wild series.
July 7, 2023
This one was cute but not as strong as the first two in my opinion. Maybe if we had had more of Hailey in the first two books, I would have been more invested. The biggest issue in this one is communication and that's always something that kind of bothers me...like, just have a conversation and avoid ALLLL of this mess. But I do think that Parker and Hailey were well-suited, each having a foot in two different worlds.
I was hoping that this would have been Brodie and Raven's book...but I guess I'll have to wait some more.
I was hoping that this would have been Brodie and Raven's book...but I guess I'll have to wait some more.
May 28, 2022
I really enjoy this series but struggled to connect with Haley and Parker. Haley moves to Alaska because she wanted to get away from her over bearing family but with what was presented I didn't think they were that bad.
Parker was a sweetheart. He was always in business mode but I tink he genuinely cared for others and wanted to see small business succeed.
I didn't like the way Hairy constantly undermined him. She thought he was always up to no goof but in reality that was on her.
It needed as expected but didn't love it as much as the others.
I received a copy of this book for a honest review.
Parker was a sweetheart. He was always in business mode but I tink he genuinely cared for others and wanted to see small business succeed.
I didn't like the way Hairy constantly undermined him. She thought he was always up to no goof but in reality that was on her.
It needed as expected but didn't love it as much as the others.
I received a copy of this book for a honest review.
May 27, 2022
I am thoroughly enjoying my visits to Barbara Dunlop's Paradise, Alaska and especially the group of friends at the small community's core. In this third book she pairs a bush pilot (Hailey) with a ruthless businessman (Parker) and the sparks fly. As with the first two books, Dunlop once again set the stage for an immersive experience in the rugged Alaskan wilderness. I don't know if she's ever been there but she sure excels at making me feel like I am while reading her books. The scene with the wolves was especially riveting.
I loved the push and pull between Hailey and Parker, adversaries from the start who can't seem to resist the pulse of attraction between them. Given her family background, I certainly understood Hailey's mistrust and, let's face it, Parker's action weren't doing much to allay her fears. Both characters ended up being more complex than I expected, especially Parker. I appreciated their growth - which came mostly in the latter portion of the book - and happily bought into their relationship at the end.
After three books, I'm fully invested in this small Alaska town and her residents. Looking forward to discovering who is next on Dunlop's Paradise center stage.
*Advance review copy received for fair and unbiased review
I loved the push and pull between Hailey and Parker, adversaries from the start who can't seem to resist the pulse of attraction between them. Given her family background, I certainly understood Hailey's mistrust and, let's face it, Parker's action weren't doing much to allay her fears. Both characters ended up being more complex than I expected, especially Parker. I appreciated their growth - which came mostly in the latter portion of the book - and happily bought into their relationship at the end.
After three books, I'm fully invested in this small Alaska town and her residents. Looking forward to discovering who is next on Dunlop's Paradise center stage.
*Advance review copy received for fair and unbiased review
dnf
July 22, 2022DNF 22% (on 7/22/22…🤔)
Nothing really wrong with this other than the fact that I was completely bored and couldn’t stay focused on it. As someone who lived in Alaska for 30 years I find it difficult to read stories about Alaska because of all the inaccuracies. Other than one thing (which I go into annoying detail about below), I didn’t find that to be the case here. After a bit of digging I learned the author lives in the Yukon, so she at least has some tangential knowledge about what it’s like to live in such a harsh, isolated area. That said, it’s absolutely possible I wasn’t catching inconsistencies because after the first couple chapters I found myself completely zoning out. 😅
The only thing that really stuck out to me was the scene where Hailey and Parker go out to see this 11oz. gold nugget. First of all, what? Why are you spending time, money, and fuel to go see a gold nugget? So weird to me.
Also, the way the characters and author describe this thing makes it sound like it’s the size of a brick. She talks about how they walk around to study it from all angles. An 11 oz. piece of gold would easily fit into the palm of your hand, unless you have tiny hands. Is that still impressive? Hell yes! Which is why it’s so weird that they try to make it sound huge.
Then we’re told that Parker ‘hefted it a little’ to hold it and carefully placed it in Hailey’s hands and that “She drew her hands closer to her to body to balance the weight”.
Ma’am…it’s 11 ounces. Not 11 pounds. To be fair, assuming they were using Troy Ounces as is the standard unit of measurement for measuring gold and other precious metals, that 11 Troy ounces actually weighs a bit more than 11 standard ounces. So instead of weighing .6875 pounds it actually weighs .754 pounds…but for those keeping track at home, that is still under one pound. There would be absolutely no reason for Hailey to have to adjust her position to comfortably hold the nugget, nor would there be a need to use both hands to support that weight.
Then she makes the remark that most people would take that nugget, sell it, and build themselves a nice home, which they’d be able to do even considering the high cost of building supplies in Alaska.
So because I’m way too petty and pedantic for my own good, I did a little research. In 2016, there was an 18 oz. nugget that was valued at $70K. Even taking into account the rise in the price of gold over the past 6 years, an 11 ounce nugget wouldn’t get you anywhere near the amount of money you would need to build a home in Alaska, especially not in a town in the middle of nowhere that is reached primarily by plane. (It’s totally possible the town is connected to an outside road system and I just missed that discussion. As I said, I lost interest fairly early on and can’t be bothered to go back and check)
My source? I grew up in a tiny town in SE Alaska that was on an island and could only be reached by plane or boat. Everything is expensive. You would have a very difficult time building anything more than a cabin for what that nugget would’ve sold for.
So I know this probably won’t matter to anyone else. And unlike many Alaska-set books, I don’t think these inaccuracies are what ultimately made me DNF. But I will say that it would’ve taken 30 seconds to do a tiny bit of research, and the fact that I was more interested by that research than I was by the dull-as-dirt ‘Hero’ was probably a good sign that I didn’t need to continue with this story.
If you made it this far, thanks for reading my ridiculous DNF review. I know it’s petty. It’s the smallest of nits to pick. But maybe if the rest of the book had been more interesting my brain wouldn’t have glommed onto this truly minor detail. 🤷🏼♀️
Nothing really wrong with this other than the fact that I was completely bored and couldn’t stay focused on it. As someone who lived in Alaska for 30 years I find it difficult to read stories about Alaska because of all the inaccuracies. Other than one thing (which I go into annoying detail about below), I didn’t find that to be the case here. After a bit of digging I learned the author lives in the Yukon, so she at least has some tangential knowledge about what it’s like to live in such a harsh, isolated area. That said, it’s absolutely possible I wasn’t catching inconsistencies because after the first couple chapters I found myself completely zoning out. 😅
The only thing that really stuck out to me was the scene where Hailey and Parker go out to see this 11oz. gold nugget. First of all, what? Why are you spending time, money, and fuel to go see a gold nugget? So weird to me.
Also, the way the characters and author describe this thing makes it sound like it’s the size of a brick. She talks about how they walk around to study it from all angles. An 11 oz. piece of gold would easily fit into the palm of your hand, unless you have tiny hands. Is that still impressive? Hell yes! Which is why it’s so weird that they try to make it sound huge.
Then we’re told that Parker ‘hefted it a little’ to hold it and carefully placed it in Hailey’s hands and that “She drew her hands closer to her to body to balance the weight”.
Ma’am…it’s 11 ounces. Not 11 pounds. To be fair, assuming they were using Troy Ounces as is the standard unit of measurement for measuring gold and other precious metals, that 11 Troy ounces actually weighs a bit more than 11 standard ounces. So instead of weighing .6875 pounds it actually weighs .754 pounds…but for those keeping track at home, that is still under one pound. There would be absolutely no reason for Hailey to have to adjust her position to comfortably hold the nugget, nor would there be a need to use both hands to support that weight.
Then she makes the remark that most people would take that nugget, sell it, and build themselves a nice home, which they’d be able to do even considering the high cost of building supplies in Alaska.
So because I’m way too petty and pedantic for my own good, I did a little research. In 2016, there was an 18 oz. nugget that was valued at $70K. Even taking into account the rise in the price of gold over the past 6 years, an 11 ounce nugget wouldn’t get you anywhere near the amount of money you would need to build a home in Alaska, especially not in a town in the middle of nowhere that is reached primarily by plane. (It’s totally possible the town is connected to an outside road system and I just missed that discussion. As I said, I lost interest fairly early on and can’t be bothered to go back and check)
My source? I grew up in a tiny town in SE Alaska that was on an island and could only be reached by plane or boat. Everything is expensive. You would have a very difficult time building anything more than a cabin for what that nugget would’ve sold for.
So I know this probably won’t matter to anyone else. And unlike many Alaska-set books, I don’t think these inaccuracies are what ultimately made me DNF. But I will say that it would’ve taken 30 seconds to do a tiny bit of research, and the fact that I was more interested by that research than I was by the dull-as-dirt ‘Hero’ was probably a good sign that I didn’t need to continue with this story.
If you made it this far, thanks for reading my ridiculous DNF review. I know it’s petty. It’s the smallest of nits to pick. But maybe if the rest of the book had been more interesting my brain wouldn’t have glommed onto this truly minor detail. 🤷🏼♀️
April 30, 2022
3.5/5 stars
This was an enjoyable book which is about a bush pilot who falls in love with a business man that can ruin her town. This is the third book of the series but could be read as a standalone. I love how this book takes place in Alaska because it makes it amazing but also like a foreign place compared to the land (US). The author does such an amazing job with bringing the story plot to life as there are social class differences/economy that take place in the book where the author did an amazing job with balancing the romance with it. I do have to say that the second book was so much better just because of the romance and pacing. The pacing in this one was slow in the middle until the end. I kind of didn't like it as I'm a huge romance sucker and just wanted the main characters to be together. This book does have two different povs which I readers will enjoy.
This book is in both Hailey and Parker's pov. Hailey moved to Alaska to follow her dreams instead of living with her rich parents and Parker, a businessman, came to Alaska to buy out a mine. I enjoyed both characters as they are completely different from each other but they both just understand the other. They also had great character developments in the story. There are also some amazing side characters in this book whom I enjoyed and some who reappeared from the other books. The romance in this book is enemies to lovers and opposite attraction. The romance was cute but I wish it was rewritten a little differently with also some steamier scenes because the sex was closed doors.
The ending was well done but compared to the second book, that read was so much better. I'm just more of a romance lover and in this book the romance was kind of downsized just because it was builded up differently and we only got to experience the MCs together for a couple of pages. Overall not a bad read and it was a great next book in the series. I'm excited to see what other stories Dunlop creates in Paradise, Alaska.
This was an enjoyable book which is about a bush pilot who falls in love with a business man that can ruin her town. This is the third book of the series but could be read as a standalone. I love how this book takes place in Alaska because it makes it amazing but also like a foreign place compared to the land (US). The author does such an amazing job with bringing the story plot to life as there are social class differences/economy that take place in the book where the author did an amazing job with balancing the romance with it. I do have to say that the second book was so much better just because of the romance and pacing. The pacing in this one was slow in the middle until the end. I kind of didn't like it as I'm a huge romance sucker and just wanted the main characters to be together. This book does have two different povs which I readers will enjoy.
This book is in both Hailey and Parker's pov. Hailey moved to Alaska to follow her dreams instead of living with her rich parents and Parker, a businessman, came to Alaska to buy out a mine. I enjoyed both characters as they are completely different from each other but they both just understand the other. They also had great character developments in the story. There are also some amazing side characters in this book whom I enjoyed and some who reappeared from the other books. The romance in this book is enemies to lovers and opposite attraction. The romance was cute but I wish it was rewritten a little differently with also some steamier scenes because the sex was closed doors.
The ending was well done but compared to the second book, that read was so much better. I'm just more of a romance lover and in this book the romance was kind of downsized just because it was builded up differently and we only got to experience the MCs together for a couple of pages. Overall not a bad read and it was a great next book in the series. I'm excited to see what other stories Dunlop creates in Paradise, Alaska.
May 25, 2022
*3.5 stars*
Low drama romance in beautiful Alaska…
This series has been so much fun and definitely bubbled up Alaska on my ‘must see’ bucket list. I would love to believe that places like this, people like this, really do still exist…
Hailey was a bush pilot and loved it. Her affluent family’s business practices had turned her away from the corporate world and she had found her niche in Paradise. When Parker flew into town, there was chemistry from the start with interested glances and all the flirting. Unfortunately, Parker was a big city businessman with many of the same traits she was distancing herself from. Was he here to benefit the town or just himself? And was she just going to be collateral damage?
I liked these characters – all of them. Each book brought me closer to the heart of the circle of friends that was just getting bigger. Did I find the friction between Hailey and Parker taking a bit too long? Maybe. Yet that didn’t take away from the humour or the heart that was their courtship. Or the wonderful re-visit to a town and people I can’t get enough of…
If you haven’t visited Paradise I definitely recommend a stop or three…
*I happily reviewed this story
**Thank you to NetGalley
Low drama romance in beautiful Alaska…
This series has been so much fun and definitely bubbled up Alaska on my ‘must see’ bucket list. I would love to believe that places like this, people like this, really do still exist…
Hailey was a bush pilot and loved it. Her affluent family’s business practices had turned her away from the corporate world and she had found her niche in Paradise. When Parker flew into town, there was chemistry from the start with interested glances and all the flirting. Unfortunately, Parker was a big city businessman with many of the same traits she was distancing herself from. Was he here to benefit the town or just himself? And was she just going to be collateral damage?
I liked these characters – all of them. Each book brought me closer to the heart of the circle of friends that was just getting bigger. Did I find the friction between Hailey and Parker taking a bit too long? Maybe. Yet that didn’t take away from the humour or the heart that was their courtship. Or the wonderful re-visit to a town and people I can’t get enough of…
If you haven’t visited Paradise I definitely recommend a stop or three…
*I happily reviewed this story
**Thank you to NetGalley
May 24, 2022
3.5 stars
Hailey is from a wealthy business family in Atlanta. But she wants to be anything but them and escapes to Paradise, Alaska, where she becomes a bush pilot. She has managed to keep the two worlds separate for 6 years until Parker shows up.
Hailey can’t help being attracted to him, but he reminds her too much of her ruthless family. It’s hard for Hailey to trust that Parker won’t do something underhanded to her friend’s businesses, but it’s even harder for Hailey to resist her attraction to Parker.
I really liked the storyline overall but there were often parts where it dragged for me. Hailey was often too stubborn and frustrating. But the story redeems itself as you get closer to the end, you can’t help but root for the two main characters to figure it out. So what happens? You’ll have to one-click to figure it out.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Pub for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Hailey is from a wealthy business family in Atlanta. But she wants to be anything but them and escapes to Paradise, Alaska, where she becomes a bush pilot. She has managed to keep the two worlds separate for 6 years until Parker shows up.
Hailey can’t help being attracted to him, but he reminds her too much of her ruthless family. It’s hard for Hailey to trust that Parker won’t do something underhanded to her friend’s businesses, but it’s even harder for Hailey to resist her attraction to Parker.
I really liked the storyline overall but there were often parts where it dragged for me. Hailey was often too stubborn and frustrating. But the story redeems itself as you get closer to the end, you can’t help but root for the two main characters to figure it out. So what happens? You’ll have to one-click to figure it out.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Pub for the opportunity to read and review this book.
May 28, 2022
My thoughts: this is the first book that I read by this author and I thought it sounded interesting with a female pilot and set in the wilderness of Alaska. As the story opens there is a movie set on the pages with stunt actors and good to see some of how a movie is made. You also get to experience gold digging and other things that most of us in lower 48 never get to experience. The story is average. I never did fall in love with the characters and they never made me care but it was a decent read, and well there were things I did not like such as this was definitely not a Christian book and there are drinking ànd sex, so I can't recommend this to my normal blog followers but if you don't mind a very worldly book set in Alaska it would be, could be, might be a good read. But don't take my word for it pick up a copy and take a look at it for yourself. You or a friend might enjoy it.
July 19, 2023
This was such a good series, I wasn't sure what to expect as I haven't read anything by this author before and the series was based in Alaska, which I also know nothing about, but I zoomed through the books in a week - I loved the characters, the location and the plot. This is technically book 3 in the series, but the reader could start here and be ok!
The author gives a good recap of the previous books, so the reader can start here and be fine! They will want to go back to back and read the others because they will love them! I need another book in this series (or 6) - there are still some characters that need their happily ever after - like Brodie and Raven and Willow and Riley...so hopefully there is more to come!
The author gives a good recap of the previous books, so the reader can start here and be fine! They will want to go back to back and read the others because they will love them! I need another book in this series (or 6) - there are still some characters that need their happily ever after - like Brodie and Raven and Willow and Riley...so hopefully there is more to come!
May 12, 2022
Parker Hall is everything Hailey thought she left behind when she moved to Alaska and became a bush pilot. She loves the small town of Paradise and she loves her job. The last thing she needs is Parker, who turns up to buy her airline and change her world in more ways than one. You know Parker has a back story that's better than Hailey expects, don't you? No spoilers from me but these two, who start as adversaries, do become, ahem, more than friends. Trope-y for sure but I liked the setting (Alaska!) and the characters are good. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I know this is part of a series but it's fine as a standalone. A fun read.
May 14, 2022
When Parker meets Hailey, he strikes gold. As a native Alaskan he’s immediately taken with this bush pilot. Hailey escapes her stifling family back in Atlanta to have freedom in Paradise. Why is Parker there? Can she trust him?
I liked the chemistry between the two. I liked getting updates on the other characters of the community. I really liked the scenes with the wolves.
I liked how Dalia finally delivers some harsh truths to Parker and how he reacts.
Don’t miss this next installment in Paradise.
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the early read.
I liked the chemistry between the two. I liked getting updates on the other characters of the community. I really liked the scenes with the wolves.
I liked how Dalia finally delivers some harsh truths to Parker and how he reacts.
Don’t miss this next installment in Paradise.
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the early read.
May 23, 2022
3.75/5 stars
I am really enjoying the Paradise Alaska series. Dunlop does a good job of pairing seemingly opposite people and bringing them together. I was glad to get our only female bush pilot's story this time. Hailey isn't very prominent in the other two books but it's hard to forget she's the only female pilot.
I liked the development of her relationship with Parker, but I found some of her utter leaps in logic to be implausible. I get she's cautious because of her family, but she lacks any sort of business acumen to research before she just jumps to any ill-fitted conclusion. Parker takes it all in stride for the most part and I found him to be a saint dealing with Hailey and her ups and downs.
The final resolution was a bit rushed in the end. It felt like the author ran out of space and needed to get them back together. That was definitely a flaw of the book to me. However, I would definitely continue reading. If you want cute, sweet, zero on page steam romance this series is a winner for you.
I am really enjoying the Paradise Alaska series. Dunlop does a good job of pairing seemingly opposite people and bringing them together. I was glad to get our only female bush pilot's story this time. Hailey isn't very prominent in the other two books but it's hard to forget she's the only female pilot.
I liked the development of her relationship with Parker, but I found some of her utter leaps in logic to be implausible. I get she's cautious because of her family, but she lacks any sort of business acumen to research before she just jumps to any ill-fitted conclusion. Parker takes it all in stride for the most part and I found him to be a saint dealing with Hailey and her ups and downs.
The final resolution was a bit rushed in the end. It felt like the author ran out of space and needed to get them back together. That was definitely a flaw of the book to me. However, I would definitely continue reading. If you want cute, sweet, zero on page steam romance this series is a winner for you.
July 30, 2022
Not your typical romance. More about business and supply chains than characters. I was rooting for Hailey and Parker to make it work, despite the fact that her past makes her distrust him. I now know this is one of a series, but it was hard for me to keep everyone and their relationships to each other straight. I wasn't sure exactly what Galina was and got confused by all the male characters -Silas, Riley, Brodie, Cobra, etc. I can see how Dunlop has set it up to be a continuing series, but I don't know if I'm interested enough to really get further into it.
May 4, 2022
I've loved this series but for me I felt the romance got a bit lost in this story. It was a busy book and I needed more time with this couple to fully enjoy it.
August 2, 2022
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE continues the Paradise, Alaska series, and it was nice being back. This is the third book in the series, yet it can be read on its own. This is a feel-good story that will have you smiling once you turn the last page.
Parker is a self-made man who comes from humble beginnings. He has his hands in a lot of businesses as an entrepreneur in Anchorage. Hailey comes from money but wants no part of her family’s business and is a bush pilot. She’s not happy when he and his business manager show up with an interest in investing in a few of her friends’ businesses. She thinks he’s too much like her family back in Atlanta and undermines him every step of the way.
Apparently, the heart wants what the heart wants. Because every time Parker thinks he’s smoothed things out with Hailey, she jumps to another negative conclusion and disrupts not only his business but her friends’ businesses as well. The story has a lot of plot threads woven throughout, but they help enrich the story.
Filled with friends and family, fraught with emotion, and a romance overcoming obstacles, STRANGERS IN PARADISE delivers. The way the story ends is unexpected and heartwarming. A definite fun read.
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE continues the Paradise, Alaska series, and it was nice being back. This is the third book in the series, yet it can be read on its own. This is a feel-good story that will have you smiling once you turn the last page.
Parker is a self-made man who comes from humble beginnings. He has his hands in a lot of businesses as an entrepreneur in Anchorage. Hailey comes from money but wants no part of her family’s business and is a bush pilot. She’s not happy when he and his business manager show up with an interest in investing in a few of her friends’ businesses. She thinks he’s too much like her family back in Atlanta and undermines him every step of the way.
Apparently, the heart wants what the heart wants. Because every time Parker thinks he’s smoothed things out with Hailey, she jumps to another negative conclusion and disrupts not only his business but her friends’ businesses as well. The story has a lot of plot threads woven throughout, but they help enrich the story.
Filled with friends and family, fraught with emotion, and a romance overcoming obstacles, STRANGERS IN PARADISE delivers. The way the story ends is unexpected and heartwarming. A definite fun read.
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