Island Affair

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3.3

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Priscilla Oliveras

From the USA Today bestselling authorof West Side Love Story, an acclaimed romantic comedy series with its own set of complex family dynamics set in Key West, Florida filled with humor, fake dating, Latinx culture, and perfect for summer beach reading… Goodreads, Bookish, & Glitter Guide Best Of & Most Anticipated Books | Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, Booktrib, & Smexy Books Most Anticipated Romances | Frolic Book of the Week “I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can’t decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara’s love story; their relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla Oliveras!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Sought-after social media influencer Sara Vance, in recovery from an eating disorder, is coming into her own, with a potential career expansion on the horizon. Despite the good news, her successful siblings (and their perfect spouses) have a way of making her feel like the odd one out. So, when her unreliable boyfriend is a no-show for a Florida family vacation, Sara recruits Luis Navarro—a firefighter paramedic and dive captain willing to play the part of her smitten fiancé . . . Luis’s big Cuban familia has been in Key West for generations, and his quiet strength feeds off the island’s laidback style. Though guarded after a deep betrayal, he’ll always help someone in need—especially a spunky beauty with a surprising knowledge of Spanish curse words. Soon, he and Sara have memorized their “how we met” story and are immersed in family dinners, bike tours, private snorkeling trips . . . sharing secrets, and slow, melting kisses. But when it’s time for Sara to return home, will their fake relationship fade like the stunning sunset . . . or blossom into something beautiful?“A captivating love story.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author“Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read her books.” —HelenKay Dimon, author of The Secret She Keeps“Don’t miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras’s new series. Can’t wait to take my next trip!” —Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author

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Author

Priscilla Oliveras

Pages

304

Publisher

Zebra Books

Published Date

2020-04-28

ISBN

1420150189 9781420150186

Ratings

Google: 3.5

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"*WARNING THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS* Ummm okay that was an alright read. I didn't know what I was expecting but the fake dating trope surprised me, so that was good. But my gosh! These long chapters killed me to get through, I mean okay for a 200 page book, it could've been shorter chapters, you know? It really annoyed me when they each fell in love after only 1 day, like seriously? Who does that? I wish the author would've made them slowly fall in love throughout the week they had. Sara I understood why she had go through with this whole charade but also like really, you can't just say that you got stood up? And Luis I guess too. But he legit had problems that he chose not to let go of. And I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have if not for Sara. What I also didn't like was the fact of the third act breakup!! Why???!!!! There is absolutely no need for it! Especially when there was only 2-3 chapters left, who does that! I loved how the author included the different language, I thought that was really cool, especially when she doesn't give you what they said right away, but I got it lol. Overall, it was okay. Will I read it again? No. Will I read the second book? No."

Anna

"They’ve known each other for like a week and already are in love??? Crazy. "

john doe

"Loved this book! Great story!!"

Piera

"If you want a book that will make you dream of beach vacations, this novel is for you! With a fake relationship and a hunky firefighter male lead, this had all the elements I was looking for in a romance, but ultimately I was more drawn to the locale than the people. And while I felt it was a little flat in terms of characters, Key West shines all on its own. Sara Vance is a blogger extraordinaire, and while she's holding her own in the social media influencer world, her family, all doctors, just don't understand. This family vacation celebrating her mom beating cancer is the time for her to show them how much she's grown, but her boyfriend flakes out, leaving her desperate for a backup plan. Enter Luis Navarro, a firefighter who has been forced to take leave to deal with some of his own issues. What ensues is your classic "fake relationship" trope, where the romance is contrived but the feelings are all real. I loved the premise of this novel, but found the character development a little lacking. Sara and Luis felt more like cardboard cut-outs of real people, and the family drama seemed too stereotypical. But in stark contrast to the flimsy setup and lack luster people, Key West shone through in all it's gorgeous glory. I loved the descriptions of the food and the sunsets, and I could all but smell the sea salt air. I'm already dreaming of a vacation there, which is exactly what I wanted from this book. Overall, this was a fun distraction from the world's problems, and a great family-focused affair! "

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Allie Peduto

"Super fast read! Cute story."