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The Island Affair: A Nordic Small Island Romance
The Island Affair: A Nordic Small Island Romance
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A grieving mother. Secrets at the heart of the family.
A love affair that could destroy everything ...
After the tragic loss of their 17-year-old son, journalist Alicia and surgeon Liam struggle to keep their marriage afloat. During their usual holiday to Åland, the small Nordic island where Alicia grew up, the rift between the couple deepens.
Enter tall, blonde Patrick, with the most piercing blue eyes Alicia has ever seen. When Patrick confides in Alicia about the near loss of his daughter and the breakdown of his marriage, Alicia is surprised to feel an affinity with the Swedish reporter. He’s the only person who understands her.
But secrets held by people close to Alicia in the small island community give her life another surprising turn, and she finds there is a new reason to live – and love – again.
The Island Affair is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Katie Winters, Jo Jo Moyes, Elin Hilderbrand, or Liane Moriarty.
Read The Island Affair, a small-town romance chock-full of mystery and passion, set in one of the most captivating holiday islands in Scandinavia, today!
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I was given an ARC copy of The Island Affair: A Nordic Small Island Romance in exchange for my honest review.
There's something really appealing about the Nordic island setting and the slower, more intimate feel of the story. The setting adds a cozy, atmospheric quality that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere far away from everyday life.
I'm enjoying getting to know the characters and watching their relationship develop. There's a nice balance of romance, personal struggles, and the feeling of starting over, which has kept me interested in seeing where their story goes.
This isn't a fast-paced, can't-put-it-down kind of romance for me, but it's been an enjoyable change of pace. Sometimes you want a book that lets you settle in and simply enjoy the setting and the journey.
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This one will probably depend on your reading preferences. If you enjoy slower-paced romance, atmospheric settings, and character-driven stories, I think you'll appreciate it. If you're looking for a fast-paced romance with lots of action and drama, this may be more of a "take it or leave it."
I'm looking forward to finishing it and seeing where the story ultimately takes me!
Engaging characters, gripping plot. Kept me engrossed from beginning to end, and I highly recommend.
I’ve never experienced the loss of my own child, but I’ve lost students during my 41-year career of teaching. I always refer to them as our class family. Grief is a difficult experience and it’s different for everyone. There are so many emotions in their story. I would imagine that dealing with the loss of your child would put a great deal of strain on any marriage. You’ll need to read this book to find out how their lives are changed forever. Can parents really recover from their child’s death and continue as a family? I’m not sure I could.