Barbara Dunlop Follow

Match Made in Paradise is a book that's right up my alley. Small town romance and opposites attract romance are two of my favorite tropes in the genre. Then we get the added bonus of the setting - Alaska! The book is set in Alaska, and Barbara Dunlop does a terrific job of bringing the setting to life.
I'll admit that I wasn't sure about Mia when I read the blurb. I expected a spoiled little rich girl,. and I'm just not crazy about that type of leading lady. And maybe she has some of that, but she came across more as a fish out of water than what I was expecting, which was a pleasant surprise. Silas is just the right amount of grumpy - I don't understand it, but I love a sexy grouch. These two may be opposites, but they have great chemistry.
And that's all I'm giving up about this one. To sum it up, this first book in the Paradise, Alaska series is definitely a solid start and an effective hook for leaving me waiting impatiently for whatever is next. It's well written, the characters are well rounded, and the whole thing is thoroughly engaging.