The Simple Wild: A Novel by K.A. Tucker (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description City girl Calla Fletcher attempts to reconnect with her estranged father, and unwittingly finds herself torn between her desire to return to the bustle of Toronto and a budding relationship with a rugged Alaskan pilot in this masterful new romance from acclaimed author K.A. Tucker.Calla Fletcher was two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Callas father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. But when her father reaches out to inform her that his days are numbered, Calla knows that its time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town where she was born. She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional—dear God—outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she cant help but care for. While she struggles to adjust to this new subarctic environment, Jonah—the quiet, brooding, and proud Alaskan pilot who keeps her fathers charter plane company operational—cant imagine calling anywhere else home. And hes clearly waiting with one hand on the throttle to fly this city girl back to where she belongs, convinced that shes too pampered to handle the wild. Jonah is probably right, but Calla is determined to prove him wrong. As time passes, she unexpectedly finds herself forming a bond with the burly pilot. As his undercurrent of disapproval dwindles, its replaced by friendship—or perhaps something deeper? But Calla is not in Alaska to stay and Jonah will never leave. It would be foolish of her to kindle a romance, to take the same path her parents tried—and failed at—years ago. Its a simple truth that turns out to be not so simple after all. Author Biography K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. She is the bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water series and the novels He Will Be My Ruin, Until It Fades, Keep Her Safe, and The Simple Wild. She currently resides in a quaint town outside Toronto with her husband and two beautiful girls. Review Praise for The Simple Wild "This book OWNS US. . . .This book is beautiful, yall, and we are jealous you get to read it for the first time." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author "Atmospheric, tender, and with feel-real characters wholl make you laugh out loud and shed a few tears, this must-read book has it all. Cozy up and relax for the day, because youll want to do nothing but devour this stunning novel." —Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of The Neighbors "This book is anything but simple. Its got family drama, a journey of self-discovery and romance all rolled into one novel. Tucker blends these elements perfectly for a heartwarming read about a woman juggling a new relationship while trying to reconnect with her estranged father. It will make you think about your own life and the relationships youre in whether its romantic or family." —Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After seriesPraise for Keep Her Safe: "Sexy, dark, and unnerving. Keep Her Safe is an addictive read with a tightly constructed plot woven from threads of romantic tension and unexpected twists. I caught myself holding my breath over and over." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless"A master of steamy romance, Tucker skillfully threads Noah and Gracies sexual tension throughout the investigation...No one is above suspicion in this taut, sizzling romantic mystery." * Kirkus Reviews *"A heart-pounding romantic thriller...Tucker crafts a shrewd mystery that never falls flat, even as the steady, subtle romantic relationship heats up the page." * Publishers Weekly *"A satisfying change of pace for Tucker." * Booklist *Praise for Until It Fades:"Touching and complex…Tucker unerringly hits all the high notes of romance—the spark, the emotional depth, the mental and physical struggles—while creating a couple who seem perfectly attuned even when they are in conflict." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"A fantastic contemporary romance featuring dysfunction, lies, regrets and illicit transgressions. Set in a small, gossipy Pennsylvania town, with intense and intriguing plot twists and formidably engaging characters, she keeps readers on their toes. But its definitely her knight in shining armor and flawed heroine with trust issues, plus an impressive pint-sized costar, who rule every page of this unforgettable story." * RT Book Reviews *"Lovely, sexy, and well-written, with a great cast of finely-drawn characters. This is a modern-day Cinderella story that will make you hope again. I enjoyed every page." -- Amy Harmon, New York Times bestselling author Review Quote "Tucker is adept at spinning stories with unexpected twists and turns, but this is her most complex narrative to date. Its a book that will keep you up all night -- with the lights on and the door locked, of course -- until you reach the shocking,perfect conclusion. But its also a book with an important Tucker trademark: a strong, independent female lead who is not afraid to take charge, who is not perfect -- which is why she feels so real -- and who is rewriting the rules about what makes books like this work so well. Tucker is a pro at delivering hot romance, but here she combines it with heart pounding suspense. The results are terrifyingly good." Excerpt from Book The Simple Wild Prologue November 15, 1993 Anchorage, Alaska Wren sets the two navy suitcases next to the stroller and then reaches for the cigarette precariously perched between his lips, taking a long, slow drag. He releases smoke into the frigid air. "Just these?" "And the diaper bag." I inhale the musky odor. Ive always hated the smell of tobacco. I still do, except on Wren. "Right. Ill go and get that," he says, dropping the cigarette to the snowy ground and crushing it with his boot. He clasps his callused hands together and blows into them as he rushes back out to the tarmac, shoulders curled inward, to where the Cessna that delivered us here awaits its hour-long flight home. I quietly watch, huddled in my plush, down-filled coat against the icy wind, fiercely holding onto the resentment Ive been carrying for months. If I dont, Ill quickly be overwhelmed by the pain of disappointment and impending loss, and I wont be able to go through with this. Wren returns and settles the hefty red bag on the asphalt, just as a grounds worker swings by to collect my belongings. They exchange pleasantries, as if this is just any other passenger delivery, before the man shuttles my things away. Leaving us in tense silence. "So, what time do you get in?" Wren finally asks, giving the perpetual brown scruff on his chin a scratch. "Noon, tomorrow. Toronto time." I pray Calla can handle ten hours of traveling without a meltdown. Though, that might distract me from having my own meltdown. At least the next plane is substantial, unlike the tiny things Wren insists on flying. God, how on earth did I ever think marrying a born-and-bred bush pilot was a good idea? Wren nods to himself, and then pulls our sleepy daughter out of the stroller and into his arms. "And you? Are you ready for your first big plane ride?" His wide grin for his daughter makes my heart twist. For the hundredth time, I wonder if Im being the selfish one. If I should grit my teeth and bear the misery, the isolation of Alaska. After all, I made the bed Im running from now. My father was quick to remind me of that when I admitted to my parents that life with Wren isnt as romantic as Id convinced myself it would be. When I admitted that Ive cried at least once a day for the past year, especially during the painfully long, cold, dark winter, when daylight is sparse. That I hate living in the last great American frontier; that I crave being close to my family and friends, and the urban bustle of my childhood. In my own country. A deep frown line forms in Wrens forehead as he plants a kiss on our happy, oblivious seventeen-month-olds nose and sets her onto the ground. She struggles to toddle around, her stocky body bundled in a thick bubblegum-pink snowsuit to keep the icy wind at bay. "You know you dont have to leave, Susan." As quickly as Id been softening, I harden again. "And what? Stay here, and be miserable? Sit at home with Calla under a happy lamp while youre out, risking your life for a bunch of strangers? I cant do it anymore, Wren. Every day is harder than the last." At first I thought it was postpartum depression, but after months of flying back and forth to Anchorage just to talk to a therapist and refill a prescription for antidepressants that did little more than make me sluggish, Ive accepted that it has nothing to do with hormones. And here I was, na Details ISBN1501133438 ISBN-10 1501133438 ISBN-13 9781501133435 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication New York Author K.A. Tucker Pages 400 Short Title The Simple Wild Language English Publisher Atria Books Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-11-24 Imprint Atria Books AU Release Date 2022-11-24 NZ Release Date 2022-11-24 US Release Date 2022-11-24 UK Release Date 2022-11-24 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157711669;

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