Autumn MacNeil was just hoping to win the prize money when she dressed up as her best friend at the masquerade. She never expected to be kidnapped due to a case of mistaken identity. Furthermore, she could not have been kidnapped at a more inconvenient time as she needs to be back in Skagway by Monday for a meeting at the bank. Now she is in the hands of a group of outlaws who need a nurse, and that particular set of skills is not in her singing repertoire. Even after they figure out she is not a nurse, they seem to treat her fairly. In fact, Autumn learns that they are trying to prove that they are innocent of their accused crimes. Can she trust anything that they say? What lengths will she go to in order to be returned to her home?

Quinn Rowlan needs a doctor to help his brother who was injured in a skirmish with some criminals. The only problem is that he and his friends are considered outlaws. Quinn is so desperate he kidnaps a nurse only to realize that he grabbed the wrong woman. He cannot let her leave and contact the authorities, so she is stuck with him until he can clear his and his friend's names. He knows the leader is stationed in Skagway, so maybe he can use Autumn to help his cause. Unfortunately, he is extremely attracted to Autumn and that could prove to be a distraction that he does not need. Will she be agreeable to helping an outlaw? Can he trust her to not to report him to the authorities?

Kate Bridges has penned an excellent historical romance. She immediately whisks us away on a grand adventure through the wilds of the Alaskan frontier. Ms. Bridges paints beautiful landscapes with her words. She also adds an air of mystery to her characters. It seems that the further we delve into any of the characters the more we realize that appearances truly are deceiving. Autumn and Quinn are great foils for one another, and I was sad to see their story end. WANTED IN ALASKA seems to have everything -- vivid imagery, multi-faceted characters, fast-paced action, and blossoming romance. This is a delightful romantic jewel, and I am ready to read Ms. Bridges' next historical escapade.

Book Summary

Outlaws, even innocent ones, just can't risk doctors' visits. But Quinn Rowlan desperately needs a nurse for his injured brother. Kidnapping is the only answer.

Except Quinn snatches the wrong woman from a masquerade! Autumn MacNeil is a singer dressed as a nurse for the costume ball. She doesn't know the first thing about knife wounds!

Still, there's no way he can let her go now—and, to make matters worse, Quinn realizes he's falling for his curvy, blond hostage….