A dream job it’s not. But for Emily Prentice, working as a seafood inspector in Ketchikan, Alaska, takes her one step closer to becoming a marine biologist. And it’ll give her a first taste of independence from her overprotective mom and the doctor boyfriend she’s pushing into Emily’s arms. Emily’s certainly not looking for romance . . . until a huge dog knocks her down and sends her flying … flying into fish goo. It’s love at first sight for Emily and Bear, whose handsome owner, Sam, becomes flummoxed when the fallen worker in the hard hat turns out to be a pretty young woman.
Emily and Bear begin a beautiful relationship, with Sam in tow. And before long the attraction between the humans becomes undeniable. But separation and a dangerous undertaking soon leave Emily wondering if she’ll lose Sam before she gets to tell him how she really feels . . .
Bear wants his humans staying together, and before he’s done, both Emily and Sam will learn one essential canine truth: A dog is the only one on earth who loves you more than you love yourself.
Praise for Sue Pethick’s Novels
“Quirky characters abound in this gentle romantic comedy with a hint of suspense. But it’s the comic scenes featuring Shep that steal the show. . . . Readers who delight in tales about the bond between people and their dogs will enjoy.” —Booklist on Please Don’t Feed the Mayor
“A light, heartwarming read perfect for a wintry afternoon at home or a sunny beachvacation.” —RT Book Reviews on Pet Friendly
“Filled with romance, drama, and family love . . . a fun, light hearted read that is sure to give you warm fuzzy feelings. ”
—Modern Dog on The Dog Who Came for Christmas
“Witty and emotional. . . . Grab a treasured pet and a box of tissues before sitting down to read this endearing tale.” —RT Book Reviews on Boomer’s Bucket List
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Alaskan Catch
Sue Pethick
5 Stars
Synopsis:
A dream job it’s not. But for Emily Prentice, working as a seafood inspector in Ketchikan, Alaska, takes her one step closer to becoming a marine biologist. And it’ll give her a first taste of independence from her overprotective mom and the doctor boyfriend she’s pushing into Emily’s arms.
Emily’s certainly not looking for romance . . . until a huge dog knocks her down and sends her flying into fish goo. It’s love at first sight for Emily and Bear, whose handsome owner, Sam, becomes flummoxed when the fallen worker in the hard hat turns out to be a pretty young woman.
Emily and Bear begin a beautiful relationship, with Sam in tow. And before long the attraction between the humans becomes undeniable. But separation and a dangerous undertaking soon leave Emily wondering if she’ll lose Sam before she gets to tell him how she really feels . . .
Bear wants his humans staying together, and before he’s done, both Emily and Sam will learn one essential canine truth: A dog is the only one on earth who loves you more than you love yourself.
Praise for Sue Pethick’s Novels
“Quirky characters abound in this gentle romantic comedy with a hint of suspense. But it’s the comic scenes featuring Shep that steal the show. . . . Readers who delight in tales about the bond between people and their dogs will enjoy.” –Booklist on Please Don’t Feed the Mayor
“A light, heartwarming read perfect for a wintry afternoon at home or a sunny beach vacation.” –RT Book Reviews on Pet Friendly
“Filled with romance, drama, and family love . . . a fun, light hearted read that is sure to give you warm fuzzy feelings. ”
–Modern Dog on The Dog Who Came for Christmas
“Witty and emotional. . . . Grab a treasured pet and a box of tissues before sitting down to read this endearing tale.” –RT Book Reviews on Boomer’s Bucket List (less)
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Review:
The writing style flows smoothly and is a quick easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story right from the beginning. I felt like I got an insight into Ketchikan, Alaska, and a little bit about fisheries.
The characters are well developed, well rounded and three dimensional. Emily has to deal with her mother, who always wants to meddle, and roommates that do not get along. She also has to deal with Bear, a big lovable dog, and she is happy about this. Bear is Sam’s dog and he loves both Emily and Sam, and wants to see them together.
This book is a light hearted romance that is clean and refreshing. And there is a bit of a mystery and suspense in this book which was great. I really enjoyed this book, it was a feel good read, and I really love the cover. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted women’s contemporary. I enjoyed this book a lot.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
Nice bit of Alaskan escapism
I liked this book. I chose to read it because the blurb said it was about Ketchikan, Alaska, an area I’ve visited and loved. And the book didn’t disappoint.
Emily has her degree in Marine Biology but needs some practical experience. So she leaves her meddling mother and doctor boyfriend in San Diego and heads to Ketchikan. There she will be doing an internship at a fishery as a fish inspector.
The first day there she is knocked off her feet by a running Newfoundland dog Bear, face first into fish guts. Following close behind his dog is sexy Sam, a tender captain.
This was a quick read and I enjoyed it. Both Emily and Sam make decisions about their lives and find out what’s really important.
I also enjoyed learning more about Ketchikan and the fishing industry up there.
I received this book from Kensington Books through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.
Sue Pethick is a new author for me to read books written by. Alaskan Catch is a fun read that takes place in Ketchikan, Alaska,, a beautiful small town. That was what caught my eye in the description but it was the characters including Bear that kept me reading.
This light-hearted romance has an element of mystery and suspense as well as some family and friends one wouldn’t wish on anyone, especially not Emily and Sam. However, Bear the Newfoundland dog makes life much better for these two. It is through him that Emily and Sam meet. You can tell a lot about a person and a character by how dogs exact to them. They certainly pass the dog test. They also made my list of favorite characters too.
I look forward to reading more by this author. I hope every book has a dog or cat as a character. Recommend this romantic read which is sure to make you smile, it surely did me.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.