Eva McColl

When Jess lands a teaching post in sizzling Singapore, she’s hoping for a new adventure, not a new romance. She embraces the vibrant energy and cultural differences of her new home. But when she meets Leo, a rugged Australian photojournalist with secrets behind his camera lens, Jess embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She begins to question what she really wants from love, life and herself. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their timing terrible. Will Jess decide if this is just a Singapore fling or something worth risking it all for?

Two islands as different as night and day. Two people whose backgrounds are worlds apart meet at the Barbados International airport. Teacher Laura decides to leave an unfulfilled life on Holy Island, off the rugged Northumbrian Coast after the death of her grandmother. Before her grandmother dies, she reveals a box of letters and photographs of Laura’s early life. Laura is astonished to learn that part of her childhood was spent in Barbados. Curious about her past Laura arrives in Barbados grieving and filled with questions. She meets the handsome, wealthy and ostensibly superficial American pilot Blake Degas. Blake is yet to meet a woman who can resist his charm and believes Laura will be no exception. But all is about to change as Laura unravels her family’s story which leads to a life changing discovery. Two people, two pasts! Can Laura and Blake overcome their inner demons, or will they forever remain Islands apart?