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Midnight Sons #6
Ending in Marriage
Hard Luck, Alaska, a town that needs women!
Location: 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150-mostly men-but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck.
Duke Porter. He's the best pilot Midnight Sons ever had. Tough, rugged, great in a crisis. He's also an unashamed traditionalist who delights in expressing outrageous opinions. Especially when Tracy Santiago's around... But Tracy gives as good as she gets, and their clashes become legendary in Hard Luck!
Tracy Santiago. The first time this Seattle attorney came to Alaska, it was on business-business concerning Midnight Sons. Now she comes because she likes the place, likes the people. Even Duke Porter... In fact, she more than likes him-and she can't understand why. He's so obviously not the kind of nice, sensitive man she wants. Or thinks she wants.
Location: 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150-mostly men-but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck.
Duke Porter. He's the best pilot Midnight Sons ever had. Tough, rugged, great in a crisis. He's also an unashamed traditionalist who delights in expressing outrageous opinions. Especially when Tracy Santiago's around... But Tracy gives as good as she gets, and their clashes become legendary in Hard Luck!
Tracy Santiago. The first time this Seattle attorney came to Alaska, it was on business-business concerning Midnight Sons. Now she comes because she likes the place, likes the people. Even Duke Porter... In fact, she more than likes him-and she can't understand why. He's so obviously not the kind of nice, sensitive man she wants. Or thinks she wants.
186 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Debbie Macomber
902 books20.7k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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October 4, 2014
Two-haiku review:
He's male chauvinist
She's attorney, rubs him wrong
Till emergency
Sixth book in series
Need to read books in order
Many subplots, too
He's male chauvinist
She's attorney, rubs him wrong
Till emergency
Sixth book in series
Need to read books in order
Many subplots, too
May 26, 2022
3,5/5
Z czystym sumieniem mogę stwierdzić, że Tracy to mój spirit animal hahahah
Z czystym sumieniem mogę stwierdzić, że Tracy to mój spirit animal hahahah
June 3, 2024
Just the book to read during wedding season.
January 4, 2016
This is the one with the "lady lawyer" and the pilot, Duke. I remember reading it when it first came out 20 years ago and enjoying it. Maybe because it was one of the first small town series I ever read, and it seemed fresh then? Plus career women was big trope back then and Duke wasn't daunted by her intelligence, which was nice to see at the time but now seems dated.
August 11, 2014
Enemies to Lovers romance.
An accident leads Tracy and Duke to realize that the sparks flying between them was not of hatred but of love
An accident leads Tracy and Duke to realize that the sparks flying between them was not of hatred but of love
August 11, 2014
I so love books that take place in Alaska!! This one was no exception - I loved the story, the characters, and the outcome!! A super cozy read!
September 7, 2014
Nice ending for the series.
Nice ending for the series. It's was fun seeing the little town of Hard Luck few into a close community.
Nice ending for the series. It's was fun seeing the little town of Hard Luck few into a close community.
November 6, 2014
I love the way Debbie ended this series :) I love that the Epilogue was from Scott's point of view.
September 28, 2025
Pretty decent, liked the H more than the h who was a bit insipid.
I love how in these 90s books a woman having mild feminist views such as 'a woman can have a job' and 'a woman can ask a guy out' is supposed to be so radical and shocking. Don't worry though dear reader, at the end she realises how insane she was to waste her time being a full time feminist and has renounced her ways so she can have love and family instead, as though these things are mutually exclusive.
This was a charity shop buy for me, so I haven't read the 5 books that came before this. We spend a lot of time meeting past couples that bored me.
I love how in these 90s books a woman having mild feminist views such as 'a woman can have a job' and 'a woman can ask a guy out' is supposed to be so radical and shocking. Don't worry though dear reader, at the end she realises how insane she was to waste her time being a full time feminist and has renounced her ways so she can have love and family instead, as though these things are mutually exclusive.
This was a charity shop buy for me, so I haven't read the 5 books that came before this. We spend a lot of time meeting past couples that bored me.
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October 2, 2018THIS SUMMARY/REVIEW WAS COPIED FROM OTHER SOURCES AND IS USED ONLY AS A REMINDER OF WHAT THE BOOK WAS ABOUT FOR MY PERSONAL INTEREST. ANY PERSONAL NOTATIONS ARE FOR MY RECOLLECTION ONLY
I enjoyed the story with Tracy and Duke. I thought there would be a whole lot more fighting involved in the story and was relieved when there wasn't.
I was very excited about finding someone for Ben. I have wanted Ben to find himself a wife from book one in the Midnight Son's series and happy that it happened in book 6.
I enjoyed the story with Tracy and Duke. I thought there would be a whole lot more fighting involved in the story and was relieved when there wasn't.
I was very excited about finding someone for Ben. I have wanted Ben to find himself a wife from book one in the Midnight Son's series and happy that it happened in book 6.
February 23, 2020
I didn't know I would wind up loving Duke so much (usually not a fan of the male chauvinists!) but Macomber proved he was so much more than that in this story. This actually turned out to be one of my favorites in the series, and Duke wormed his way into my heart. I loved every moment I spent in Hard Luck, and I hate to see it end! Now I have a burning desire to visit Alaska (something I never thought I'd say) just because it's become such a huge part of my (imaginary) life. Like all of Macomber's books, these were sweet, romantic, and chock full of happily-ever-afters.
May 9, 2023
"Ending in Marriage" is the story of Tracy and Duke.
A sweet enemies to lovers romance between a handsome pilot and a sassy strong lawyer. They have always been at loggerheads, and find each other detestable. That is until they are involved in a plane crash, and their true feelings emerge.
This was as predictable as it can be. Chauvinistic hero, feminist heroine, lots of fighting and her learning to cook. The rating is because of the second sweet romance between Ben and Mary.
SWE
3/5
A sweet enemies to lovers romance between a handsome pilot and a sassy strong lawyer. They have always been at loggerheads, and find each other detestable. That is until they are involved in a plane crash, and their true feelings emerge.
This was as predictable as it can be. Chauvinistic hero, feminist heroine, lots of fighting and her learning to cook. The rating is because of the second sweet romance between Ben and Mary.
SWE
3/5
March 29, 2021
Love these short stories and I especially love the stories set in Alaska. This is Volume 3 of the Midnight Sons series and the characters are very diverse and likable. Seems they all fall in love pretty quickly and they go from zero to 100 in 3.2 seconds. But the threads of drama make it more interesting.
June 1, 2021
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Another five star series of Debbie Macomber . This series takes us fifty miles North of the Artic.
The short dark days of winter and beautiful days of summer. The young women who are flown up to Hard Luck Alaska to meet the young bush pilots and find jobs. Romance and weddings in rustic and simple times in the nineties in Alaska. Loved the adventures.
Another five star series of Debbie Macomber . This series takes us fifty miles North of the Artic.
The short dark days of winter and beautiful days of summer. The young women who are flown up to Hard Luck Alaska to meet the young bush pilots and find jobs. Romance and weddings in rustic and simple times in the nineties in Alaska. Loved the adventures.
September 3, 2021
Fun, clean romance based in remote Alaska. I enjoyed the antics as a bullheaded, macho man fell in love with an independent and highly intelligent woman. If you like a romance without the eroticism, this may be just the story you are looking for. Each book can be read alone, but for the best experience, read them in order.
November 10, 2017
Good read. Liked the story flow. Liked the characters and reading their individual struggles and how they work through them. Fun reading the back and forth issues between characters and finally realizing it is love. Always a pleasure to read this author. Would recommend this book.
June 25, 2019
Duke Porter and Tracy Santiago never get along when together. They are like oil and water. She has been visiting Mariah O'Halloran. She is to fly back to Seattle and Duke is her pilot. The near tragedy they have changes everything, kinda.
Great read.
Great read.
January 8, 2020
I enjoy reading Debbie’s series books. Even if you don’t get to read the whole series, you feel like you did because of the way she writes the story. I love and enjoy her books. Haven’t read one yet that I didn’t like.
December 24, 2022
The final book in the series regarding Hard Luck, Alaska and all its characters. Everything tied up and everyone tied into all of their relationships. Beautifully written, intriguing and delightful. Made for an enjoyable series. 12/23/22 - 12/24/22
May 9, 2023
Good original end for this series! Wrapped up the stories of each couple & nice story about how the last two couples got together. Nice easy & happy read! Now on to the short novella written 4 years later, with stories of the kids in this series!
June 29, 2024
Awesome series!if
This was a really great series!I I loved and seriously enjoyed every single book! Every story held my attention. Thank you for your gift of creating every single story. Your work is truly a blessing in today's world. Bless you MS Macomber.
P. Shepherd
This was a really great series!I I loved and seriously enjoyed every single book! Every story held my attention. Thank you for your gift of creating every single story. Your work is truly a blessing in today's world. Bless you MS Macomber.
P. Shepherd
August 26, 2024
Amazing end
Debbie has written a series of beautiful relationships with all kinds of troubles and realities.
Could not put it down and at the same time looking forward for more.
Always interesting and entertaining!
Debbie has written a series of beautiful relationships with all kinds of troubles and realities.
Could not put it down and at the same time looking forward for more.
Always interesting and entertaining!
January 9, 2018
The relationship between Duke Porter and Tracy Santiago were my favorite so far in the Midnight Sons series!
June 27, 2019
Another winner - simple, no big surprises. Nobody develops characters, towns, and places that I love better than Debbie Macomber.
July 24, 2019
I can't believe this was the last one, I really enjoyed the series, learning tidbits abt Alaska landscape.
December 29, 2019
I loved this book. Great way to end the series.
August 19, 2020
Another really good book in the Midnight Son’s series.
September 26, 2021
Duke and Tracy have butted heads since the beginning. Things may have changed but they won't admit it.
I love how Scott takes credit for some of the matches made. Others surprised him.
I love how Scott takes credit for some of the matches made. Others surprised him.
October 19, 2021
I Really enjoyed all six books of midnight Sons. I wish they were more.
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