Island in the Sun by Katie Fforde

Cass has agreed to help her father out by taking on a photography project in the Caribbean Island of Dominica -- the 'simple' mission is to to use an old, hand-drawn map to find a rare stone carving, and to take photos of it.

The island has recently been hit be a severe hurricane, leaving destruction in its wake and Cass find herself part of the rescue mission.

She creates close bonds with some of the other members of the rescue mission, including her father's contact Ranulph who she travelled to the island with.

In true "romance novel tactic" they both doubt that the other ones is interested and misunderstandings develop to later be resolved.

Entertaining, uplifting story of finding courage and love, with the added benefit of getting to know Dominica and life there - and finding out Fforde's connection to the island.

This title will be published on 15 February 2024.

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