My Review: 4 Stars
Somewhere on Maui is full of rich substance and tenderness. Author Toby Neal brings her knowledge of Hawaii and it's culture to this sweet romance. Our two main characters are emotionally open and believable, which makes their encounters with each other alluring.
Both Zoe and Adam are patients of Dr. Suzuki, a therapist on a small island. Zoe is recovering from her divorce and Adam is dealing with anger issues. Ms. Neal writes these two characters who, though scarred, are not tragically wounded. If there is a scale for the pain of divorce, 1 being unaffected, 10 being irrevocably wounded, Zoe's character reads as a three - mostly recovered. Adam's story is more deeply explored and his pain is more palpable, which I liked.
Through a series of emails, conversations, and chance encounters Adam and Zoe become friends. I hate spoilers, so I will just say there is one scene that is absolutely charming and it was this passage that bumped this book from a three to a four for me.
I think this is a great read for anyone who wants a light romance, not Chicklit - more Women's Contemporary Romance.
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