The Brightest Light: A Page-Turning Tale of Mystery, Adventure & Love

Melissa Storm

Dec 2017 · Partridge & Pear Press

About this ebook

This quiet librarian is about to become the main character of her own real-life adventure story…

Anchorage librarian Scarlett Cole has always preferred to live out her adventures within the pages of her favorite books. That all changes when she befriends junior musher Lauren, who presents her with the opportunity of a lifetime—stop reading about the Iditarod and actually get out there to race!

With her career now on the line and only one chance to establish herself amongst the dog-sledding community, Scarlett knows she’ll need to work hard and with no regrets. Unfortunately, another new racer quickly sets his sights on her, vowing to triumph at any cost… even if his techniques aren’t quite above board.

When Scarlett and her new rival receive a flurry of media attention, they discover that succeeding in the race could mean losing big in life. Just how much is Scarlett willing to risk to make her lifelong dream come true?

Join Scarlett, Lauren, and their courageous team of sled dogs in this unforgettable tale of dreams, destiny, and finding where you belong. Start reading THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT today!

Ratings and reviews

I was sad to come to the last page of this book! I wanted it to continue but I'm glad there is another book in the series so I can continue with the characters! I am loving everything about these sled dogs and the people who love them! Scarlett had such a tender heart! When she first meets Henry, she has no idea who he is but their eyes meet across a crowded dance floor and it's as if they are the only 2 people in the room. It's almost like Cinderella because they dance but both end up not finding out each other's names. Scarlett finds out later that Henry is actually the grandson of a greedy, mean billionaire who put in his will that Henry has to jump through all these hoops to get his inheritance. Because of some things in the grandfather's past, Scarlett immediately doesn't like him, nor does anyone else but she's still drawn to Henry for some reason. This story is so magical and is different because most of the story is spent with Henry and Scarlett APART! That's unusual for a romance! They both have to participate and run in the Iditirod dog sled race but for different reasons. I loved the story as told from Scarlett's point of view and how hard she works to live her dream of being in the race. The characters from the previous book are in the story too so I enjoyed that! This book has so much to do with the public persona and the private persona - the person you let the public see and then the REAL you. And, it's about not judging people and acceptance. I loved it!

First of all let me say, I really love this series. The second book is just as good as the first book. Melissa has a way of creating friction between two characters without letting it go too far. She also creates women with great compassion and a great capacity for love. Scarlett and Henry are a great mix, and doubt and misunderstanding help this story along. Henry is a big surprise in this book and he grows on you as the story progresses. The race that these stories are around create a wonderful backdrop. You'll love Scarlett and Henry.

Scarlett is attracted to the "enemy" lol. I felt sorry for Henry because he was being judged by his family name instead of the person he truly is yet he doesn't let that discourage him, he has a kind heart. Scarlett is as stubborn as a mule, she has so much love to give and she shows that with her compassion for her dogs. Very exciting, adventurous and emotional ride.

About the author

Melissa Storm is a USA Today bestselling fiction author who's work is often personal and based on true stories. Her title's include Let There Be Love, Let There Be Light, and Let There Be Life.