Many thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for gifting me a digital copy of this heartwarming book by Trish Doller. 4.5 stars rounded up because reading about sunny tropical island and romance were the perfect antidote to a freezing February in Upstate NY!
Anna is devastated by the suicide of her fiancé, Ben. They had been making plans to take his sailboat on an adventure from Florida through the Caribbean islands to Puerto Rico. Against the advice and wishes of her family and friends, Anna decides to make the trip solo. After a scary first day, she decides she needs help and hires an experienced sailor, Keane, who is grieving a different kind of loss.
This is a wonderfully written story of dealing with grief and moving through it, knowing that you can't forget the past but you can have a new future. I really felt like I was experiencing the sights, tastes and smells of the ocean and island life, although I could do without the seasickness! These characters felt real and true and I loved the slow buildup of their relationship. Great read!
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