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My latest Abigail Vertuccio novel is available now: Fearless in Alaska
HIDE THE GLOCK. . .
IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY IN ALASKA!
RULE #1: You live in Alaska, you don't back down when the going gets tough.
Enter Abigail Vertuccio: Alaskan, independent, ready to take on anything. An outraged grizzly? No problem. Clinging to the side of a mountain at -40 below. Done. Being reluctantly clairvoyant? Not so easy. Still, she's definitely not about to freak out over a vision about getting married on February l4th. At 2:46 to be exact.
Her escape? Abbey's old friend, a British MI6 operative, calls in a favor. "Keep my batty brother, Ben, out of trouble on his trip to Alaska." Only who's going to keep Abbey out of trouble? Because when Ben and Abbey get together, it's like Lara Croft meets Batman (or more like Maxwell Smart meets Agent 99). And before you can say "Holy Moose Nuggets, Robin," they have a hit and run driver, burglar and kidnapper to deal with. All while keeping Abbey's on-again, off-again boyfriend, Mac, at arm's length so she can avoid a Valentine's Day nightmare of the wedding variety.
When it's starting to look like Ben may be "the one," and Mac isn't about to give up (oh, and the bad guys, too), she's just hoping for the best.
Too late. Valentine's Day is fast approaching and one thing is clear. Abbey needs to do whatever it takes to make it to February l5th. No wedding ring. No casket.
Raves FOR FEARLESS IN ALASKA
4.5 Stars: Romantic Times Book Review:
“The humor, charm and intoxicating characters
make this novel a Must-Read!”
Izzy Ballard is a "Rare Talent"
Anchorage Press Book Review
“Fearless in Alaska is relentlessly entertaining”
Stephen Evan, “The Marriage of True Minds”
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See my "What's New" page for information on my next book, Temptation, Alaska, due out in 2012
ALSO BY IZZY BALLARD:
Abigail Vertuccio has three goals in life. One. Don't let people find out about her infuriating habit of seeing the future. Two. Stop seeing the future. Three. Get as far away from Fairbanks, Alaska as she can. She thought she'd succeeded when she hopped in her ancient motor home, Big Ellie, and hit the road. Only now she's back - Grandma's orders - to help run the family rural air service, Alaska Virgin Air.
Despite all her efforts, she's batting zero on the spy font. Someone's trying to kill her. As if that isn't enough, things with her ex are alternately heating up and scaring the hell out of her.
At this point, she has only one question. What are the chances she'll end up in someone's bed, married again, or just plain dead? Okay. Two questions.
What the hell good is being clairvoyant if it never seems to work when she really, really wants it to?
RAVES FOR ALASKA VIRGIN AIR:
"In her debut novel, Izzy Ballard has created a heroine who not only is clairvoyant but sassy, sexy, and warmhearted. The kind of best friend we all wish we could have. Alaska Virgin Air is a comic romp through a northern landscape rich with quirky characters, the adventurous culture of Bush flying, and romantic intrigue. Snappy dialogue, strong characters, and plot surprises make this a compelling read for those who like their mysteries served with humor." Sherry Simpson, author of The Accidental Explorer.
"Alaska Virgin Air is a joy ride first to last. Sign me up for a return trip".
Stephen Evans, author of The Marriage of True Minds
"Share intrigue, adventure and romance on the Last Frontier with an engaging set of quirky characters that include our Alaska born, independent-minded heroine, Abigail Vertuccio, her man-magnet mother, her airline-owning, rock-music-roadie grandmother, revenge-seeking British royalty, their spoiled man-child and enough handsome, charming, save-the-day bush pilots that add the icing on this easy to devour book. Alaska Virgin Air is a comic mystery told with wit and assurance . . . that keeps you engaged to the very end."Pat Walsh, co-author of Catch and Release
"The Alaska setting and snappy dialog will appeal to readers." Library Journal
"Alaska Virgin Air is a fun-filled ride of humor, intrigue and romance. " Laurel Bill, author of the Aunt Phil's Trunk Alaska history series
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