Could it be true? The gold existed. A treasure map alluded to such a find, but for over a century it was rumored a fable, one told by an old crazy man—Samantha (Sam) Avery’s great-great-uncle.One huge problem existed. Her brother Finn sent her the map and told her to run. Sam knew her big brother was in trouble and she had to help him.In Dawson City, Yukon, Hunter Gray, outfitter and guide had … outfitter and guide had been hired to do a job. At the airport, pick up a Sam Avery and take him to the old Charlie Avery cabin up the mighty river. What Hunter Gray hadn’t expected was for Sam to be a Samantha, who wore fashion designer shoes, had a sharp tongue and a goddess like appearance—the vast wilderness of the Yukon was no place for somebody like her.
Sam had to learn quickly. How hard could it be to ride a horse and live without running water and restaurants for a week? It didn’t matter, her brother needed her and Sam had to convince the ruggedly handsome man and his wolf… yes…wolf, that she was up to the adventure.
Spending night and day together, Samantha knows the attraction between them is growing quickly. Not only is Samantha determined to rescue her brother, but she must now save her heart from a man who doesn’t believe in love.
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So I picked this book up as an arc. I’ve never read anything of Lawna’s before. This was quite the awesome read and I couldn’t put it down for the life of me. Sam has a strong love for her brother and will do anything to keep him safe. She could loose her heart to the Yukon native Hunter just to make sure Finn gets found. I received a free arc copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Are you ready for a treasure hunt? I am and I believe Lawna Mackie will take me on a wild adventure to find it. I am sure she will supply me with a hefty dose of romance with a hunky guy and the woman that gives him a headache.
Sam received a cryptic message, along with a map, from her brother, Finn. He told her to run, but, of course, we know she is going to be running right into the thick of things.
She immediately makes preparations for a trip to the Yukon and hires a guide, Hunter Gray, to lead her. Hunter is very prickly, but that is just what she needs to find the gold and rescue her brother. She may appear to be a pampered city girl, but she will do whatever is necessary to find him. Ride a horse? Check. Go without a shower? Check.
I love the surprise helper that makes an appearance. Talk about adding fuel to the fire. Seeing I enjoyed the surprise so much, I am not going to share it…but, I will tell you, that is why I love Lawna Mackie’s stories. They may seem familiar, maybe not so dark and intense as a lot of books I read, but they have all the feels…danger and villains, love and romance, and a satisfying ending that leaves me wanting more.
I also love that we have a critter, Savage, who ‘belongs’ to Hunter. His name describes him and he is a bit prickly too…although, I do believe he is a good judge of character when it comes to making new friends.
All in all, Gold Fever may be predictable, but it is filled with action, romance, danger, hot sex, and a surprise or two to keep you on your feet. Also, this is an ARC, and sometimes ratings can change when the final version is published.
I am always eager for the next Lawna Mackie novel.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of Gold Fever by Lawna Mackie.
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Reading this I thought of the film “Romancing the Stone”, rugged guide takes socialite on an adventure with the prospect of treasure.
This book had me chuckling at odd moments. Gasping at the scary moments and sighing over the romantic moments.
Beautifully written, and told in the characters point of view.
A fast paced story. (Lots of action)
The chemistry between Sam and Hunter was fun to read. The way he denied any type of attraction to her, and then kissing her senseless did have me chuckling. He’s adamant that he doesn’t have time or even believe in love. He isn’t or looking for love, after being abandoned as a child he learned to rely on himself, the only thing he cares about is his wolf Savage.
Sam agreed with him, a fling would be fun, but nothing permanent, she has a life and a job she needs to be going back to.
Oh and Emma, Sam’s best friend, I want her on my side if ever I needed rescuing
So will Sam stay with Hunter and his wolf? Or will the call of the city entice her back? Can Sam find and rescue her brother, or will she be too late?
And can Hunter keep his heart from becoming involved with Sam?
Another fantastic story and characters. I’ll be reading again. . .
I’d do anything for love
This book was amazing and I just could not put it down, so starting to read it at ten in the evening was not a good move on my part. I was completely taken away by the story before I could even grasp how wonderful the characters were. The author just thrust us right into the action and danger from the very beginning making this a very fast paced read. I loved that there were two storylines running at the same time and that they kept intersecting, it really kept the story interesting. And those characters, wow so hot. The things they do for love and the truths they find along the way made me love them even more. I cannot wait to read the next book. I hope it is Emma’s and Finn’s, those two were just meant to be together.