WHAT THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT ISLAND MAGIC
"...this book is excellent."
Wayne Jordon, Romance in Color
In each of these island romance-driven novellas, the heroines are strong, assertive, and self-assured young women. They're more like superwomen because they balance their careers, children, friendships, and life's challenges well. What each of them has in common is loneliness. Although their lives are full, they are lonely because they lack romantic male companionship.
These women realize that something vital is missing from their lives, so they make an effort to get their grooves back by booking themselves on much-needed vacations. A week in the sun and a little island magic changes their lives--forever.
A lodging snafu is the best thing that ever happens to Naomi Davenport in Shirley Hailstock's novella, An Estate of Marriage. Naomi planned a quiet getaway at an exclusive Hawaiian estate, but when she arrives, it is occupied by the most arrogant man she has ever met. The fur (and sparks) fly and neither of them leaves their island haven. They make a pact to each take a wing of the mansion, but to stay out of the other's way. They soon find that opposites do attract and are totally unprepared for what happens between them.
Overall, this book is excellent. Each of the novellas is well-written. The plots are well-crafted and offer a pleasant escape from the wintry weather most of us are experiencing. There are elements of suspense, a bit of mystery, and heartfelt romance in all of the novellas. There is just the right amount of conflict in them to keep readers wondering if love will prevail or if the heroines will return home with just a memory of their island fling, but not with the hero. The characters are rich and three dimensional-- psychologically, physiologically, and sociologically sound. The revailing theme running through the novellas is risk-taking and going to the limit for love.
ISLAND MAGIC is a keeper. Run--don't walk--and get your copy today. Then, fix yourself an island beverage of yourself, put your feet up, and read this marvelous book. Be prepared to read for a while because it'll keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll not want to put it down. Do enjoy!
