As the women traverse wild landscapes and navigate the challenges of the road, a deep bond forms between them. With Viv’s calming guidance, Brenda slowly regains her confidence and begins to embrace the freedom and beauty of the open road. But a kayaking trip in the breathtaking Prince William Sound brings unforeseen tragedy, and Brenda finds herself at the center of a devastating search for answers. Torn between loyalty to her sister and her growing respect for Viv’s determination, Brenda is forced to confront her deepest fears.
Set against the stark, untamed beauty of Alaska, Destination Alaska explores the complexities of grief, the strength found in unlikely friendships, and the courage it takes to let go of the past. Brenda’s journey is not just one of miles traveled, but of self-discovery—proving that sometimes, the road to healing is paved with unexpected challenges and the support of those who inspire us to live life on our own terms.
MM Travis has lived and worked in Anchorage and Seward, Alaska. She loves exploring the state and has done so on foot, and via vehicles, campers, kayak, seiner, ferry, and several sized aircraft, from Galbraith Lake above the arctic circle to the southeast panhandle, and from Kodiak to McCarthy and Tok.
A lover of all things salmon, she advocates for their protection and enjoys harvesting them. She’s caught salmon by hook, dipnet, fishwheel, seine net (and once by hand) from the Copper River, Gulkana, Kenai River, Prince William Sound, and the Outer District of the North Gulf Coast of Alaska.
She is the author of over twenty books, from non-fiction to romance, and has collaborated with Max Travis on a commercial fishing family saga based in Alaska. She loves writing contemporary romance with happy endings, often with second chance, small town, and ‘fish out of water’ tropes.