Blurb
A lasting connection needs more than simply surviving a winter together—they’ll have to outsmart danger, let down their defenses and open their hearts.
Owen Han has a fresh lease on life—he’s kicked cancer’s ass and is roaring through his bucket list. The former investment banker hopes to find his next challenge in Alaska, volunteering alongside park rangers and fulfilling his childhood dreams of snowy winters and rustic life. Of course, those dreams did tend to feature big strapping mountain men in vivid detail…
Ranger Quilleran Ramsey would like to be anywhere other than dealing with newbie volunteers. And really, the only thing he needs less than a green volunteer “partner” is the flirty attentions of a buff city boy who doesn’t look ready to last a week, let alone an Alaskan winter. They’re all wrong for each other, even if Quill’s traitorous body enjoys the flirting more than it should.
As the weeks pass, the two snowbound men give in to temptation. But can their seasonal romance last until spring? For them to have a future together, each will have to trust the other…while hoping that the harsh elements and omnipresent dangers don’t destroy what happiness they’ve found in the moment.
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Owen Han has a fresh lease on life—he’s kicked cancer’s ass and is roaring through his bucket list. The former investment banker hopes to find his next challenge in Alaska, volunteering alongside park rangers and fulfilling his childhood dreams of snowy winters and rustic life. Of course, those dreams did tend to feature big strapping mountain men in vivid detail…
Ranger Quilleran Ramsey would like to be anywhere other than dealing with newbie volunteers. And really, the only thing he needs less than a green volunteer “partner” is the flirty attentions of a buff city boy who doesn’t look ready to last a week, let alone an Alaskan winter. They’re all wrong for each other, even if Quill’s traitorous body enjoys the flirting more than it should.
As the weeks pass, the two snowbound men give in to temptation. But can their seasonal romance last until spring? For them to have a future together, each will have to trust the other…while hoping that the harsh elements and omnipresent dangers don’t destroy what happiness they’ve found in the moment.
One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
It took me a while to get truly invested in Arctic Heat, but I did. And in the end, I love this Annabeth Albert comfort/hurt story. The third book in the Frozen Hearts series, it is easily read as a standalone.
Quill has always had social issues, preferring to be off on his own. Stuck helping to train Owen as a park ranger, he discovers that the newbie is a social person who happens to thrive with others. This difference in their personalities is a large and wonderful aspect of this tale.
Owen's a beautiful character who's survived cancer and is enjoying his second chance at life. With Quill, he's grasping onto his second chance at love. Quill's firmly stuck in the closet, with no plans of ever coming out. But eventually he gives into the chemistry he has with Owen, leading to some hot scenes.
I love the depth of their character growth and self revelations. Quill's a man who's always been held back by fear; a man unable to be true to himself. This quote explains it all.
"Quill might be good at keeping him alive, but Owen liked to think he was equally good at making Quill feel alive."
In the end, they are a sweet couple who end up changing one another greatly.
The writing is wonderful, making it easy to feel the lay of the land, the feel of the elements, and the danger of their situations. My only problem was the slow start.
My favorite, however, may be the aspect of human touch in this story. It's very interesting and well explored, leading to some thoughtful moments.
Overall, Annabeth Albert's Arctic Heat is a wonderful read. It's a compelling, relationship driven, OFY romance that had me riveted by the end.
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