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From the USA Today bestselling author of 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
Author: Priscilla Oliveras
Publisher: Zebra
Published: 04/28/2020
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.60w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781420150179
ISBN10: 1420150170
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Multicultural & Interracial
- Fiction | Romance | Contemporary
- Fiction | Romance | Firefighters
--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
Author: Priscilla Oliveras
Publisher: Zebra
Published: 04/28/2020
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.60w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781420150179
ISBN10: 1420150170
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Multicultural & Interracial
- Fiction | Romance | Contemporary
- Fiction | Romance | Firefighters
About the Author
Priscilla Oliveras is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA(R) RITA(R) double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latinx culture with readers. Her work has garnered praise from O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, among others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and now serves as adjunct faculty in the program while also teaching the online class "Romance Writing" for ed2go.