The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
Summary
Calla Fletcher wasn’t even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan bush, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla's father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. But when Calla learns that Wren’s days may be numbered, she knows that it's time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town, to attempt to fix their estranged relationship.
She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional-dear God-outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she can't help but care for. While she struggles to adjust to this rugged environment, Jonah-the unkempt, obnoxious, and proud Alaskan pilot who helps keeps her father's charter plane company operational-can't imagine calling anywhere else home. And he's clearly waiting with one hand on the throttle to fly this city girl back to where she belongs, convinced that she's too pampered to handle the wild.
Jonah is probably right, but Calla is determined to prove him wrong. As time passes, she unexpectedly finds herself forming a bond with the burly pilot. As his undercurrent of disapproval dwindles, it's replaced by friendship-or perhaps something deeper? But Calla is not in Alaska to stay and Jonah will never leave. It would be foolish of her to kindle a romance, to take the same path her parents tried-and failed at-years ago.
It's a simple truth that turns out to be not so simple after all.
Book Settings: Toronto, Canada and Alaksa
Yonge Street: Calla’s mother owns a flower shop here.
Lake Joe: Where Calla met Corey.
Lake Hood Seaplane Airport: The place where Calla meets Jonah for the first time.
Russian Mission: One of the towns Alaskan Wild makes deliveries.
Unalakleet: Alaskan Wild has a pilot based here.
Kotzebue: Alaskan Wild has two pilots based here.
Bethal: The town Bangor is based on.
Nome: One of the towns Alaskan Wild makes deliveries.
Saint Mary's: One of the towns Alaskan Wild makes deliveries.
Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta: The first place Calla flew over with Jonah.
Kwigillingok: The first town Calla visits while flying with Jonah.
Kuskokwim River: Calla and Jonah fly over the river when heading to pick up the hikers.
Rainy Pass: A pair of hikers got stuck here and Calla and Jonah had to rescue them.
Reviews
“This book OWNS US. . . .This book is beautiful, y’all, and we are jealous you get to read it for the first time." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author
"This book is anything but simple. It’s got family drama, a journey of self-discovery and romance all rolled into one novel. Tucker blends these elements perfectly for a heartwarming read about a woman juggling a new relationship while trying to reconnect with her estranged father. It will make you think about your own life and the relationships you're in whether it's romantic or family."
—Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series
"Atmospheric, tender, and with feel-real characters who’ll make you laugh out loud and shed a few tears, this must-read book has it all. Cozy up and relax for the day, because you’ll want to do nothing but devour this stunning novel."
—Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of The Neighbors