Sunrise (Sky King Ranch Book #1)

Sunrise Sky King Ranch #1 By Susan May Warren Ten years ago Dodge Kingston left home following a fight that nearly destroyed everything. He's back but not to stay. He left the past and his home behind, if only he could believe it once he gets back to Copper Mountain. His father was injured in an accident - one that they are calling pilot error. With the future of his family's ranch riding on him, Dodge agrees to fill in for his dad until he's recovered. But returning home opens old wounds and heartaches. Especially when he runs into Echo Yazzie the woman he thought he'd marry until she said no and betrayed him. But Echo needs his help and as much as Dodge would like to say no Echo is still the only one for him and he'd do anything for her even if it shatters his heart again. Someone is causing trouble and everything points to the illegal kind. But with no solid evidence of poaching, there is nothing anyone can do. And then there is an angry grizzly on the prowl who when a DNR researcher goes missing just adds to the danger. Sunrise is the first book in the Sky King Ranch series by Susan May Warren and it is as good as her previous series. I like how there are hints at previous series (only noticeable if you've read the other books) but nothing to detract if you haven't read them. The underlying theme of this book is forgiveness. Anger, hurt, and fear have driven several of the characters - charting the paths their lives have taken, affecting their decisions. As one character says, "Forgiveness isn't for the person you're forgiving,... It's for yourself. It's what you do to be set free." This is excellent reading and the ending sets up what one presumes will be the storyline of the second book. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

A story of family, the setting of Alaska Dodge the oldest son, heir to the Sky King ranch A dispute and he left it all behind a decade ago A father who might not want to see him He was needed as a pilot to honor the contracts his dad had, and to save the ranch An old love was a true Alaskan woman now Could he fit in again, to find love and a home A well written plot, that touches you from the beginning The trials and joy of family. Given ARC for Net.Galley and Revell for my voluntary review and my honest opinion

Sigh. I’ve got a serious book hangover from reading Sunrise by Susan May Warren. This is the first book in the Sky King Ranch series, and, wow, it had me hooked from the first page. The setting is spectacular. Warren does an excellent job of painting the majestic and wild landscape of the Alaskan range while also knitting together an intricate and closely-woven, small community. I stood in awe beside the characters as they marveled at the Aurora Borealis and felt the rush and power of the dogs as they cut the sled through the snow. And the characters…I fell hard for Dodge and Echo’s story. And while this is definitely a suspense story with turn-the-pages-as-fast-as-you-can action, it is also a beautiful and touching love story. I don’t want to spoil a single minute of their time together, but I will say this is one of those books where the characters stay close to mind whether the book is open or not. I received copy from publisher. All opinions are my own.