Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan

Her Alaskan Companion
by Heidi McCahan

ISBN-13: 9781335596802
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Love Inspired
Released: July 25, 2023

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
When pregnant widow Lexi Thomas moves to Alaska for a fresh start, the last thing on her mind is romance. Fortunately her neighbor’s affectionate goldendoodle is just the distraction she needs—unlike his gruff but helpful owner. Police officer Heath Donovan needs someone to pet sit, but can he keep Lexi at a distance? When his unruly dog turns matchmaker, can he face his biggest fear for a shot at love?


My Review:
Her Alaskan Companion is a Christian romance. Heath's father died of a progressive, fatal disease that Heath has a 50% chance of also carrying. Rather than getting genetically tested to see if he has the disease, he's avoiding relationships. He doesn't want to burden others if he's disabled by this disease, and he certainly doesn't want to potentially pass it on to any children. When his kind, positive, and beautiful new neighbor sparks his interest, he considers a relationship. She's a pregnant widow, so she'll have a child from her first marriage. But he couldn't put her through losing him, too.

Lexi recently lost her beloved first husband, so she's surprised to be so attracted to the handsome, protective, and very helpful Heath. His dog's a great companion, too, and she enjoys dog-sitting. Her faith in Christ has helped her through hard times, and her new friends help her establish her photography business. But she can't figure out why Heath refuses to talk about his family and sometimes avoids her after she asks innocent questions.

The main characters were likable, though I honestly didn't understand why Heath preferred living as if he was destined to get the disease rather than just getting tested so he'd know. And he's so super-protective and hyper-aware of danger, he'd restrict what Lexi could do if it was his choice. This issue wasn't dealt with, and I suspect 'live life to the full' Lexi would get tired of it with time. Anyway. Heath hadn't talked with God since his father died but is urged to pray by several people. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this romance if you like straight romances with engaging dogs.


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