MM Travis writes romance! Short stories, novellas, and full novels, all set in Alaska, some interconnecting. She loves small town, second chance, starting over, friends to lovers and reads everything from John Grisham to Nora Roberts. Her stories are not too steamy, with deckhand language, and multiple characters. Her stories will quickly have you feeling like you’ve lived in Alaska for years. #alaskanromance #mmtravis #sewardalaska
Women’s Fiction Novels
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Nineteen-year-old Hattie Landers arrives in Seward, Alaska, seeking a fresh start. When fate throws her onto a fishing boat with Rory Nichols and his guarded son Mack, Hattie finds herself navigating more than just the treacherous waters of the Last Frontier.
As Hattie proves her worth among the crew, she discovers a sense of belonging she’s always craved, and the life and love she’s longed for. But when tragedy strikes, leaving hearts shattered and dreams adrift, Hattie is forced to leave behind the life she’s come to love and the man who’s captured her heart.
Drawn back to the rugged shores of Alaska by an unexpected twist of fate, Hattie must confront the ghosts of her past. Can she mend the bonds broken by time and grief? Will the wild beauty of the Seward, Alaska once again become the home she’s longed for?
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Alaska’s untamed wilderness, “Hattie’s Home” is a poignant exploration of family, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to give love a second chance. This unforgettable story will stay with you long after the last page is turned.
One rogue wave. One remote cabin. One chance to begin again.
When a landslide hurls a forty-five-foot surge across Prince William Sound, kayaker Sheila Jameson survives the impossible and ends up at a stranger’s off‑grid cabin. Mark Townsend came to Alaska to be left alone; instead, he finds a woman who fits in like it’s her cabin, not his.
Then the headlines break: the body recovered from a shattered kayak—wearing Sheila’s clothes—is identified as her. To the world, she’s gone. To Sheila, it’s another door opening: if your life ended yesterday, who would you be today?
From Valdez to Homer to the long gravel of the McCarthy Road, she follows the heart of Alaska toward a slower rhythm: sourdough mornings, fish scales on the porch, weathered faces.
This slow-burn, survival-tinged romance will keep you turning pages late and leave you breathing easier.
For readers of Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone and Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child—wilderness grit with a warmer, deeply romantic heart.
Three sisters, two thousand miles, and one wave that changes everything.
When grief hands Brenda Liggett the keys to a 32-foot RV and dares her to point it north, she does the most terrifying thing she can imagine: she says yes.
After losing her husband and nearly losing her nerve, Brenda lurches onto the open road with a sister who won’t stop criticizing and a voice in her head that says turn back now! What follows is not the breezy “girls’ trip” they both hoped for. When a sudden stop injects Viv, an enigmatic Alaskan who can read a tide table as easily as a map of your soul, the journey shifts.
When Brenda reaches Valdez and kayaks off into Prince William Sound with a ragtag group of women carrying their own secrets, an affair is accidentally disclosed. Then a rogue wave tumbles everything it touches. In the race to survive, and find other survivors, Brenda is stripped to her rawest.
Destination Alaska pairs an immersive RV road trip with a high-stakes wilderness survival story. Because nature is both sanctuary and antagonist, she leaves you with a haunting mystery after the tsunami: a missing kayaker and a body on a lonely shore, and both force us to ask how we know who someone really is, including ourselves.
This is Alaska rendered in all its indifference and generosity, and a woman’s reinvention you’ll be thinking about long after the engine idles down. Start the RV. Point it north. The life you’ve been putting off is waiting.
Romance Novellas
In the wild, unforgiving beauty of Alaska, one woman’s quest for adventure takes a dangerous turn—and leads her straight into the arms of a man as untamed as the waters he calls home.
Jillian thought she was ready for anything, but nothing could prepare her for the storm that’s about to hit—both in the treacherous seas and in her heart. Rescued by Logan, a brooding commercial fisherman with a painful past, Jill must navigate not only the harsh wilderness but the unexpected pull between them.
As hidden dangers surface and their survival becomes uncertain, so does the future of their fragile connection. Will Jillian risk everything for a chance at love, or will she return to the safety of the life she left behind? Untamed Waters is a captivating journey of resilience, passion, and the thrill of venturing into the unknown.
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5 Short Stories set in Seward, Alaska
Escape to the rugged beauty of Seward, Alaska, where the crisp air smells of salt and spruce and the vast wilderness offers a sanctuary for the soul. In this collection of five heartwarming short stories, the majestic backdrop of Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords sets the stage for women seeking more than just a vacation—they are searching for answers.
- Fourth of July: A Second Chance at First Love: When Camden Wexler returns to her roots for the Seward’s world-famous Fourth of July celebrations, a chance encounter with her teenage sweetheart, Connor, proves that some sparks never fade, even after twenty-five years.
- Alaskan Catch: The Fish-Out-of-Water Artist: Celeste Winters, a high-powered art dealer, trades gallery openings for the damp deck of the Northern Beacon. Amidst the rhythmic pull of shrimp pots and the quiet strength of a local fisherman, she discovers inspiration that city lights could never provide.
- Making Waves: Healing on the Open Water: Determined to reclaim her independent spirit after a devastating divorce, Angela Morrow embarks on a kayaking adventure. While navigating glacial waves and an encounter with former friend, she finds that the most important journey is the one that leads back to her own inner strength.
- A Safe Harbor: Hidden history for a broken heart: Patricia Grant travels to her late husband’s secret sanctuary, hoping to find closure. Instead, she finds a community that loved him, a hand-carved legacy, and a caring boat mechanic who teaches her that moving forward isn’t betrayal—it’s a way to truly honor the living.
- Wilderness Connection: A Professional Rescue: Globe-trotting photographer Veronica Blanchard is used to capturing the world from a distance, but an off-trail accident near Exit Glacier puts her in the steady arms of a dedicated park ranger. As they work to protect the refuge, she learns that the most breathtaking view isn’t captured through a lens, but by being brave enough to finally stand still and just observe.
From the adrenaline of the Mount Marathon Race to the tranquil beauty of a sunset sail, these stories interweave themes of starting over, accidental connections, and the magic of a second chance. Discover why Alaska is known as The Greatland—a place where the mountains are high, the water is deep, and love is always just around the bend. Alternate POVs ; third person close; low spice.