Grey’s Anatomy, meet Northern Exposure…

Lee Tipton, MD, takes running from her past to an extreme, hotfooting it from Georgia to a temporary position at Yukon Valley Hospital in chilly Alaska. Her newly purchased winter gear may protect her from the elements, but no amount of insulation can protect her from her deep-seated fear that a romantic partner will once again use her for personal gain. Despite the hospital staff’s matchmaking efforts, Lee swears she has no interest in the town’s cocky lead paramedic, even if his sexy smile sets off palpitations.

Maverick Steen learned his one simple rule of romance the hard way: no dating outsiders. That includes the hospital’s newest fish-out-of-water doctor, whom he finds himself paired with as they navigate critical care cases and snowmobile accidents. Yet when Lee embraces the beauty in the Alaskan interior and cottons to his sled dog team of misfits, suddenly, Maverick’s heart—and his bed—feel a whole lot warmer.

The problem? Lee’s assignment ends in three months. Can they risk everything for a love that might not survive the winter?

Titles in the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital series include: Dr. Alaska ~ Paging Dr. Breakup* ~ Five Alarm Love ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  Dr. Alaska
Series:  Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital #1
Author:  Jillian David
Published:  January 14, 2025
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars

Dr. Alaska begins the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital series with the entertaining romance of Lee (a doctor) and Maverick (chief paramedic) in a very small town in the wilds of Alaska.  Lee is running from her past, from a nasty divorce, unbearable debt (thanks to the ex), and has no interest whatsoever in romance.  That’s a one-and-done for her after her experience with the cheating, nasty piece of work also known as her ex-husband.  She’s escaping here for three short months, and her intention is to get in, give the job her best, and get out and back to her professional life… and out of the freezing cold.  She didn’t expect to find Mav, or to fall in love with this small community, or to find her place with a man who loves her, respects her, and, despite their beginning, wants a life with her.

I had fun with Lee and Mav.  Their story is well-written, runs the gamut of emotions from tears to laughter, and introduces me to a charming small town full of quirky and delightful characters.  Mav was determined never to get involved with an “outsider” again.  Life in Alaska isn’t always easy, and he comes with a pack of sled dogs that he refers to as “his babies”, and you’ll find those pups just as adorable and needy as any infant ever was.  Yeah, their situation could be called complicated in some ways, but at the heart, it’s two wounded people finally finding their place with the right person.  And that journey was a delightful experience.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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