Moose Falls, Alaska: Book 2
Publication Date: December 10, 2024
A single mom takes a chance on a reformed bad boy in this small town romance, perfect for fans of Brenda Novak and Raeanne Thayne.
Caleb Stone isn’t ready to give up his Hollywood dreams. But after a disastrous run on a reality dating show paints him as an unapologetic player, Caleb needs a little time and space to regroup. Luckily, his hometown of Moose Falls, Alaska has both, plus a job helping his brothers run Yukon Cider. Even dialed down, Caleb’s flirtatious vibes are a hit at work, except for one woman who seems completely, totally, frustratingly immune to his charms–—the gorgeous new photographer for Yukon Cider’s upcoming ad campaign.
Single mom Sophia Brand isn’t made of ice—resisting Caleb’s devilishly sexy grin is hard, especially when it’s so often directed her way. It’s just that she’s been burned by handsome smiles before. Now, she’s focused on setting a good example for her daughter, and that means not getting sidetracked by Caleb’s dazzling charisma.
But as they work together on the campaign, Caleb and Sophia begin to let their guard down. Can he prove that beneath his playboy persona, Caleb is a leading man worthy of a starring role in Sophia’s heart?
Flirting With Alaska by Belle Calhoune is the second book in the Moose Falls, Alaska series. Sophia and Caleb get top billing, and the beautiful backdrop of Alaska sets the stage.
The prologue is set in Arizona and has Caleb front and center. But being a chick magnet at eight years old didn’t sit right with me. It’s now twenty years later, and Caleb and his two brothers have returned to Alaska as their grandmother has a terminal illness and not long to live. We see the brothers learning the ropes of the business they are set to inherit with a few caveats. We also witnessed the interactions with each other, with Hattie, with their significant other (if they have one), with kids, exes, and others.
There are multiple stories within the main arc, and I like that we are reunited with characters we’ve met before. The characters have depth to them, and their layers get peeled back a little at a time. There’s some choppiness to the story, but it was a quick read and held my interest. There is a happily ever after with a twist, but the story ends abruptly to me. There were some loose ends, and I hoped we would get a sneak peek at how their lives turned out.
Flirting With Alaska is a contemporary romance filled with warmth. Sit by the fire with your hot chocolate and get to know the lay of the land.
Belle Calhoune grew up in a small town in Massachusetts as one of five children. Growing up across the street from a public library was a huge influence on her life. Married to her college sweetheart and mother to two daughters, she lives in Connecticut. A dog lover, she has a mini poodle and a black lab.
She is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as a member of RWA’s Honor Roll. In 2019 her book An Alaskan Christmas was made into a movie (Love, Alaska) by Brain Power Studios and aired on UPTV. She is the author of over 40 novels and published by Grand Central Publishing and Harlequin Love Inspired.
