Strangers in Paradise by Barbara Dunlop (English) Paperback Book

Description: Strangers in Paradise by Barbara Dunlop A woman bush pilot in Alaska finds love where she least expects it in this new novel from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop.Hailey Barosse always knew what her wealthy family expected of her- marry an affluent Georgia man, run a charitable organization, and provide her parents with two or three grandchildren. But Hailey rebelled. Instead, she moved far away from that suffocating life, and for six years shes built her independence by flying bush planes in the tiny town of Paradise, Alaska. Then a suave, handsome businessman arrives, shaking up her world and reminding her of her controlling family. Parker Hall wants to invest in her bosss airline, but Hailey doesnt trust him at all. He might be confident and charming, but she knows all about self-centered cutthroat industrialists-and Parker is one of them.Parker Hall prides himself on being a self-made entrepreneur. He earned his fortune by working day and night, expanding his gold mine and investing in new businesses that support his growing dream. His next opportunity is in Paradise, but his plans are quickly derailed by a fierce, beautiful pilot who both fights and fascinates him. The closer he gets to the feisty Hailey, the more she pushes him away. But Parkers not giving up, not on Paradise and not on Hailey. Hes come a long way in life by being laser-focused on his passions, and this time is no different... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Barbara Dunlop has published over fifty novels with Harlequin Books and eight novels with Tule Publishing. Her stories have ranged from light hearted comedies to family sagas. Barbara is a four time finalist for the RWA RITA award, and her Tule novel His Jingle Bell Princess has been optioned by Motion Picture Corporation of America for a Hallmark movie. Barbaras Tule novels have ranked as high as #1 on Amazon.com. Excerpt from Book Chapter One It was a glass-half-full kind of day for Hailey Barrosse. Sure, it had been a slow summer season in the tiny town of Paradise, Alaska. In fact, it had been an excruciatingly slow year, particularly for the bush pilots who flew for West Slope Aviation. They were paid by the mile. So, no miles, no money. Not that Hailey had a lot of day-to-day expenses. She lived in WSA staff housing: a small rustic room, just a bedroom, a bathroom and a tiny sitting area. But it stayed warm in the winter and had a great view of the mountains during the long summer days. The company provided three tasty meals plus snacks in the staff cafeteria, so if her bank balance suffered a little in the short term, she could live with that. Today, however, was a bright spot for the entire town. It was the first day of principal photography for the superhero action movie Aurora Unleashed. The production had brought new jobs to town. Local residents had been hired in catering, carpentry, hair and makeup, as well as in logistics. That wasnt even counting the business spin-offs for everyone from Galina Expediting and West Slope Aviation to the Bear and Bar CafZ and Rapid Release Whitewater Rafting. Today, practically everyone had assembled at Mia Westberg and Silas Burkes house on the banks of the Paradise River to check out the action. It was a picturesque location: a wildflower meadow with soaring mountains and snow-capped peaks in the distance with the newly built two-story villa at the center of it all. The spectators clustered behind the surveyors tape boundary that ran to the rivers edge. But as the official pilot to the location scouting team, Hailey was allowed on set with the rest of the crew. "Grab a snack," Willow Hale told her, stepping up to the heavily laden craft services table. "Is eating all anybody does here?" But Hailey joined Willow to check out the assortment of fruit and nuts, cookies and treats. In addition, enticing smells wafted from the catering tent, even though they were halfway between breakfast and lunch. "We have to keep up our energy level," Willow said, selecting a peanut butter granola bar and peeling away the wrapper. Hailey was tempted by a bag of white chocolate-covered cashews. The delicacy was new to her, but how could you go wrong with cashews, white chocolate and crunchy toffee? You couldnt, that was the answer. She picked up a package. "Besides," Willow continued between bites, "theyre tossing me off the sundeck into the river this morning." Hailey stopped tearing open the crimped foil. "Theyre what?" "Thats the first scene. I mean, not the first scene in the movie, but the first one theyre filming. Probably want to get it done before the weather cools. I have to say, Im all for that." Willow took another bite. "Do you know what youre doing?" It was a twenty-foot drop from the sundeck into the water. And the water was freezing. Well, nearly freezing, just barely liquid. The river was fed year-round by glaciers high up in the mountain peaks. Sure, Willow was athletic. But she wasnt a professional stuntwoman. She was a Californian who loved adventure sports and had been drafted by the production based mostly on her enthusiasm for Paradise and the project. "Not exactly," she said. "Well, did you rehearse it?" "Are you kidding?" Willows voice rose. "Do it twice?" "Good point." Hailey had to agree. "Plus, the first time might kill you." "Well, hopefully not dead, dead," Willow said matter-of-factly. "Therell be a safety diver in the water." "Its three minutes to hypothermia in that river." Hailey didnt see how a safety diver would help in such a tight race against time. Willow pulled the high collar of her shirt down to show a patch of white fabric. "Dry suit. Im brave, not suicidal." Hailey felt a little better about that precaution. She tore open the bag of cashews. "What about the current? If the diver misses, youll be swept all the way to Weaver Lake." "Riley and Nicholas are downstream in rafts. If it all goes bad, theyll catch me." "Oh." Hailey popped a nut in her mouth. "See that?" Willow grinned and squeezed Haileys arm. "Youre not getting rid of me today." "These are delicious," Hailey noted, taking an appreciative look at the shiny blue bag. "Where have you been all my life?" "So, thats it?" Willow asked on a pout, gesturing to herself up and down. "No more worrying about me?" "You said it yourself, Riley will save you." Riley had had a soft spot for Willow since her first trip to Paradise nearly two years ago. Hailey held out the bag. "Have you tried these things?" Willow took a couple of nuts, biting one in half and checking the inside. "Yum." "Right?" Hailey ate another. Willow focused on a spot past Haileys left shoulder, her gaze holding there. "Oh, hello. Who is that?" Hailey turned to look then convulsively swallowed. Who was that? Had they replaced Cash Monahan, the actor playing Archvillain Dax Vanquich? "Is he the new Dax?" She was embarrassed by her fangirl reaction. She wasnt a fangirl of anyone. But this guy was . . . it was hard to find the right words: rugged, sexy, buff? The camera had to love those deep mysterious eyes. "They didnt replace Dax," Willow said. "Theyd have replaced his stunt double too. And look"-she pointed to where the crew was getting the shot set up on the sundeck-"Buzz is still here." Hailey didnt want to look at the stuntman. She wanted to keep watching the man striding their way with such power and composure, like he owned the place. "He looks like money," Willow said. Hailey agreed with that. "An executive producer?" "Mias the executive producer." "Maybe she needed another backer. Does he look like hes from LA?" The films financial backer, Mia Westberg, was a former fashion model who had moved up from LA nearly two years ago to marry local pilot Silas Burke. Not that this guys demeanor said fashion industry, not by a long shot. Although, he was wearing a dark, custom-fitted suit with a crisp white shirt and a blue silk tie, so he was definitely dressed the part. "I wouldnt say LA," Willow answered. "No tan, and that body doesnt look like it was sculpted in a gym." "It looks good," Hailey said, trying to keep her voice even but wanting to sigh like a teenage girl. The stranger caught her gaze. He stopped walking and his eyes narrowed, as if he was trying to place her but couldnt. It was then that Hailey noticed the woman beside him. She was dressed as suavely as he was in a black-and-white-checkerboard blouse, a short, tailored steel-gray jacket and a matching slim skirt. Her dangling earrings looked terrific below her short dark hair. But shed made a bad choice in shoes. The heels were too narrow for walking over the meadow. "She looks more like New York," Willow said. "What are they even doing here?" Hailey wondered. "On set?" "In Paradise." The woman said something to the man. He tilted his head to listen but kept his quizzical gaze on Hailey. "Hes staring at you," Willow whispered. "Do I have something on my face?" Hailey wondered if shed smeared chocolate in her enthusiasm over the cashews. But even if she had, the chocolate was white. He wouldnt see it from that distance. She glanced down at her mottled blue T-shirt and gray cargo pants. Nothing seemed off with her outfit. Her leather hikers might be scuffed and worn, but they were eminently practical. And shed popped a WSA ball cap over her ponytail to keep off the sun. There was nothing remotely noteworthy about her appearance. Willow studied her for a minute. "Youre good." Then a bad feeling came over Hailey. "Oh no." "Oh no what?" Willow asked, sounding worried. "He might be from Atlanta." "Atlanta?" "My family might have sent him." Haileys stomach turned queasy at the notion. "Why would they do that?" "Because they want me to come home." Haileys sister had sent three texts yesterday alone, and Hailey had flat-out ignored the recent phone calls from her mother. "Theyd send a guy?" Willow sounded skeptical. Hailey knew it was unlikely theyd send someone to fetch her. Sure, her family wanted her home for the annual shareholders meeting, just like they always did. But she never attended. She just gave her sister, Amber, her proxy for the votes. Then again, unlikely wasnt impossible. "Hes coming this way," Willow said with a thread of excitement in her voice. The mans attention had definitely zeroed in on Hailey. She considered making a run for it, but he looked like hed have some speed. And even if she made it to her p Details ISBN0593333004 Author Barbara Dunlop Series A Paradise, Alaska Romance Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0593333004 ISBN-13 9780593333006 Series Number 3 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-05-24 US Release Date 2022-05-24 UK Release Date 2022-05-24 Place of Publication New York Pages 320 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-06-14 AU Release Date 2022-06-14 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. 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:135311704;

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