On My Nightstand - Golden Days by Mary Connealy & Giveaway

Be sure to watch for the giveaway at the end of the post.

Amy Simons' Alaskan heritage beckons her home from Seattle. Worried about her father and recovering from an accident, she books passage on a ship. While appearing physically weak, she's got the strength and knowledge to survive Alaska's harsh climate.

Onboard ship, she meets Braden Rafferty, a widower still in mourning. He's reluctant to take on the role of protector, but cannot ignore her plight.

The author dazzled me with her descriptions of Alaska, the native terminology, and the romantic/dangerous elements of the story. I found myself fully engaged from the get-go. "Golden Days" is my first Mary Connealy book, and won't be my last. Two thumbs-up for a fast-paced, romantic mystery.

To win a copy of Mary Connealy's book, "Golden Days," please leave a comment with your email address in the SPAM-busting format: susanjreinhardt (at) gmail (dot) com. If you're a Follower or become a Follower, I'll give you an extra entry. Announce the contest on your blog, email me a link to the post at the above address, and you'll get another entry. No email address = no entry.

NOTE: The drawing is open to residents of the U.S. due to various laws. The winner is responsible for eligibility and meeting the rules of their state. No fees were required to enter this drawing, and the blog owner did not receive any compensation for the above recommendation. The book was won in another blog contest.

Deadline: Saturday, 5/8/10, at midnight EST. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, 5/9/10, and notified via email. An announcement will be made on the blog.