Linda Howard is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. And while the romance in this novel wasn't as well developed as I would have liked, I'm amazed by the amount of research that must have gone into this book! The situation in which the hero and heroine find themselves is chillingly believable and beautifully handled by Howard. Although I had a few minor issues with the way the plot developed, the book enthralled me from the first page to the last. (A-) ( )

Up Close and Dangerous
4.5 Stars

Although there is no love lost between Bailey Wingate and her spoiled and vindictive step-children, she never thought they would actually attempt to kill her. That is until she and her sexy pilot, Cam Justice, crash in the mountains, and are forced to work together to battle the elements. Will they survive long enough to be rescued and learn the truth about who tried to kill them?

Linda Howard is an expert at creating appealing characters and weaving gripping tales. This is no different as readers accompany Bailey and Cam as they attempt to survive the crash and its aftermath. Much of the book details the challenges they face in a harsh environment and the methods they use to overcome them.

Although the romance takes a back seat to the survival plot, Cam and Bailey have strong chemistry and their push/pull interactions are entertaining. Cam is seriously sexy, and there is no stopping him once he decides that Bailey is the one for him.

Overall, an exciting read with a good mix of romance and mystery. ( )

One of my favorite tropes. Survival in the wilderness. Here the actions of the heroine to save them are detailed and what's more they make sense. The emotion and relationship that builds between the two characters seems realistic and believable. Totally enjoy this and highly recommend it. ( )

DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: A mysterious plane crash . . . a dangerous trek through the Idaho wilderness . . . a smoldering attraction . . . and a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Bailey Wingate’s scheming adult stepchildren are surprised when their father’s will leaves Bailey in control of their fortune, and war ensues. A year later, while flying from Seattle to Denver in a small plane, Bailey nearly dies herself when the engine sputters–and then fails.

Cam Justice, her sexy Texan pilot, manages to crash-land the aircraft. Stranded in the wilderness, and struggling to douse her feelings for the ruggedly handsome man by her side, Bailey begins to wonder whether this was a mere accident. Who tampered with their plane? Who’s trying to reunite Bailey and her husband in the afterlife? Cut off from the world, and with little hope of rescue, Bailey must trust her life–and heart–to Cam, as they battle the harsh elements to find a way out of the unforgiving wilds and back to civilization . . . where a killer may be waiting to finish the job. ( )

weak mystery

Bailey Wingate's scheming adult stepchildren are surprised when their father's will leaves Bailey in control of their fortune, and war ensues. A year later, while flying from Seattle to Denver in a small plane, Bailey nearly dies herself when the engine sputters --- and then fails.

Cam Justice, her sexy Texan pilot, manages to crash-land the aircraft. Stranded in the wilderness, and struggling to douse her feelings for the ruggedly handsome man by her side, Bailey begins to wonder whether this was a mere accident. Who tampered with their plane? Who's trying to reunite Bailey and her husband in the afterlife? Cut off from the world, and with little hope of rescue, Bailey must trust her life --- and heart --- to Cam, as they battle the harsh elements to find a way out of the unforgiving wilds and back to civilization ... where a killer may be waiting to finish the job