Wild Men of Alaska 04 - Wild Men of Alaska - Four Book Bundle

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    Cache reached for the brochure. Massive mountain ranges. Glaciers. Steel-blue Pacific Ocean. Not a forgiving place. How would he navigate this kind of territory in his present condition?
    “Turn the page to see pictures of the lodge. I know it looks imposing, but I’ve been assured that they’ve taken handicapped patrons before.”
    Cache narrowed his gaze.
    “N-not that you’re handicapped in the sense of wheelchair bound. Be comfortable in knowing that you’ll be able to navigate the lodge. Plus, they offer sauna and hot tub facilities and have a masseuse on staff.”
    Cache reviewed the pictures of the lodge. Rustic sophistication described the nest of three large log structures connected by a mammoth deck across the front and supported on pilings. Cobalt waters licked at a black sand beach. Wildflowers bloomed in a riot of rainbow colors surrounded by dense forests and rocky cliffs. A sapphire sky topped it off.
    The Garden of Eden, sourdough style.
    “Think of it as a paid vacation where you can recuperate, and in the process see some great stuff. Besides, we don’t leave until the end of the week, which will give you time to get this place—” he gave the apartment a disgusted look “—fumigated or something.” Tom lifted his shaped eyebrows. “What do you say?”
    There wasn’t anything to say. The subject was Amelia Bennett.
    Of course he was going.

A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    There is a small village to thank for bringing this book to fruition.

    First my agent, Christine Witthohn of Book Cents Literary Agency. She’s been with me from the beginning and was bound and determined to get me published. Thank you so much for your undying belief in me and your amazing work ethic.

    To my mother, Barb Blanc—for moving us to Alaska and giving me the chance to grow up in a place not heavy on civilized constraints. And you were worried.

    Thank you to my fellow Musketeers—Porthos and Aramis, aka best selling authors Kerrigan Byrne and Cindy Stark. You are the best of swordswomen.

    To the Writers of Imminent Death—Natalie Ainge, Mikki Kells, Heather Wallace, and Heidi Turner for the bleeding ink and killer laughs.

    To Kerri LeRoy—for the friendship and mad editing skills.

    To all my Barnes & Noble peeps—for being so supportive and a blast to work with.

    To cover artist, Kelli Ann Morgan, of Inspire Creative Services thank you for putting up with me and rocking my covers.

    To law enforcement supervisor Chris Johnson of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Thank you for patiently answering all my questions regarding the duties and challenges of being an Alaska Wildlife Refuge Officer. Any mistakes in the book are mine and mine alone.

    Finally to my husband and children—thank you for being understanding and putting up with the many nights of take out, semi-forced self-sufficiency, and taking it in stride when I argue with myself.

    You all rock!

A BOUT THE A UTHOR

    Photo by: Kelli Ann Morgan

    Tiffinie Helmer is an award-winning author who is always up for a gripping adventure. Raised in Alaska, she was dragged “Outside” by her husband, but escapes the lower forty-eight to spend her summers commercial fishing on the Bering Sea.
    A wife and mother of four, Tiffinie divides her time between enjoying her family, throwing her acclaimed pottery, and writing of flawed characters in unique and severe situations.
    To learn more about Tiffinie and her books, please visit
    www.TiffinieHelmer.com

    FUN FACTS
    about the author

    - Tiffinie spends most of her summers working as a commercial salmon fisherman (er, woman), in Bristol Bay on the Bering Sea of Alaska.
    - She has a Green Tea Frappuccino addiction. And no, she does not require a 12 step program because she is perfectly happy with her addiction.
    - Goes weak in the knees for “muscle cars.” Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers are right at the top of her list to own, race, or just sit in.
    - She is an accomplished potter with her own studio. When she’s not writing, fishing or traveling, you can usually find her throwing clay on her wheel.
    - Is a gypsy at heart, with a wandering spirit and restless feet.
    - Has a secret crush on Daniel Craig, which her husband quietly tolerates.
    - Enjoys flying in airplanes or being on the ocean, yet she suffers from motion sickness. When deep sea fishing, she’s always the first one to chum the waters. That’s usually when the fishing really gets started. Coincidence? I think not.

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