Title:  Christmas On The Last Frontier
Series:  Last Frontier Lodge #1
Author:  J. H. Croix
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  August 22, 2016
Publisher:  
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

A sexy Christmas romance set against the wilderness and beauty of small-town Alaska. Gage Hamilton is a smoldering Navy SEAL and a man on a mission. He’s returning to Diamond Creek, Alaska to resurrect his dream of reopening Last Frontier Lodge. Marley Adams moves back home hoping to find a sense of security and safety after it was stolen from her.

Gage has spent many years successfully avoiding emotional entanglements. He is looking for nothing more than peace and sanctuary at his family’s old ski lodge. His new neighbor, Marley, was definitely not part of his plans. Marley is a brainy computer whiz and way too sexy for Gage’s own good. A man who prides himself on always being in control, Gage finds that he has little when it comes to Marley.

Marley only wants to get her feet back under her after her world was turned upside down in Seattle. She’s been focused on little else beyond her work and is seriously out of practice with anything resembling romance…including the scorching hot attraction that sizzles anytime Gage crosses her path.

Gage and Marley are powerless against the magnetic pull between them. Steamy and snowy nights weave a spell around them. While Marley thought she escaped whoever set out to hurt her in Seattle, she finds the threat of danger has followed her to Diamond Creek. Gage must face the depth of his feelings for Marley when he realizes he will do anything to protect her. Can Marley and Gage discover love in time for Christmas? The magic of a white Christmas is right around the corner.

Titles in this series include:  Christmas On The Last Frontier – Love At last – Just This Once – Falling Fast – Stay With Me – When We Fall

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas On The Last Frontier.  No true spoilers, promise.

I have loved the Paranormal Romance stories of J. H. Croix and had meant to get around to her Contemporary Romance list before now, but fate stepped in and I got my first taste of Diamond Creek, Alaska.  And let me tell you I am hooked.  Not only do I have to find time in my tight reading and reviewing schedule to finish up this series – but I need to go start the Diamond Creek one as well.  My eyes are going to be blurry that’s for sure, and in a good way.

Marley has returned home to live at her parent’s cabin in Diamond Creek, Alaska.  She’s fled the big city after an attack that left her physically and emotionally wounded.  Here she hopes to start over away from the danger.

Greg is also returning home with the intention of opening up his family’s old lodge for business once again.

Neither was looking for emotional entanglements.  As neighbors they dealt well with each other, soon they were working together as a friendship that would lead to more developed.  Greg is hooked but doesn’t want to be.  Marley is unsure of any romantic future with Greg, but she cannot deny the attraction that sparks between them.  When it seems that the danger Marley thought she’d left behind lands on her doorstep once again, Greg’s protective instincts take over and he steps in to watch over Marley.  Their road to a happy ending will meet a few bumps, but the attraction is so strong that neither is giving up on a life together.  As long as they can solve the mystery of who is after Marley and why.

This one sizzles and crackles like a fireplace with sexual tensions.  The obvious attraction between Marley and Greg is impossible to miss – but they seem to dance around it for a bit.  The mystery of who is trying to harm Marley is woven easily into their romantic beginnings.  I really enjoyed Christmas On The Last Frontier and I’ve already downloaded the next story in this series.  So, yes I am hooked on the series and the possibilities to come.

If you love your Romance with a touch of mystery and suspense, then this is a story you’ll want to pick up soon.  I would definitely recommend this series and look forward to many happy reading hours completing it.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this novel. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this story.*

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