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Island Pursuits
by
Heather Rodney-Diaz (Goodreads Author)
When former U.S. Marine Adrian Mendez decided to return to his beautiful twin-island homeland of Trinidad and Tobago in the southern Caribbean, he didn’t expect to find the woman of his dreams. But one chance encounter with the captivating Cory Phillips was all it took. Adrian quickly realizes once just isn’t enough with this beautiful but feisty island goddess.
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Kindle Edition, 140 pages
Published
June 4th 2012
by Adams Media
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Wow – Cory Phillips is one passionate and dramatic woman and this book is one passionate and dramatic read! Despite the fiery heroine, this book started out a little slow for me. Once it picked up steam, though, it got really steamy. Cory is so fiery and high-strung, she really needs a solid man like Adrien to balance out her character. It seems like the two are made for each other. Indeed, Cory and Adrien seem to recognize it too and their romance proceeds rapidly. But both Adrien and Cory are...more
Cory Phillips and Adrian Mendez are not a match made in heaven. She doesn't like soldiers--with good reason, it turns out--and he's a Marine who's back in Trinidad and Tobago working with the local police after serving overseas. They meet when she has her car stolen. In spite of what should stand between them, their attraction to each other is as hot as the weather in the Caribbean. Her opposition to military men softens as she falls in love with him but a terrible secret, which Mendez discovers...more
If you want to escape to a tropical paradise complete with spicy food, the lively music of Carnival and a forbidden romance, then let Island Pursuits take you there. It will guide you on a sensual journey and engage you in an adventure of lust, love, deception and redemption. Sparks fly and temperatures rise, and the island heats up with sizzling sex and suspenseful intrigue.
Cory Phillips and Adrian Mendez are thrust together by fate and circumstance. Who knew a stolen car would unite the pair...more
Cory Phillips and Adrian Mendez are thrust together by fate and circumstance. Who knew a stolen car would unite the pair...more
Oh, wow! Hot. Hot. And triple-hot! From the opening pages, Island Pursuits sizzled - and not just because of the hot island setting or the actual love scene. The chemistry between Cory and Adrien was red hot. It was clear from the beginning that they needed and belonged together, but Heather Rodney-Diaz kept me guessing if they would find their happily ever after. If you're looking for a fun, fast, steamy read Island Pursuits is definitely a good choice!
Are you looking for a romance novel that can captivate readers with vivid descriptions of an Alpha military man that knows his way around a woman's body? Then 'Island Pursuits' is the novel for you.
U.S. Marine Adrian Mendez decides to return to Trinidad and Tobago, he encounters a woman that makes him very aware that he's a man with needs. The testosterone just oozes from the pages every time Adrian makes an appearance and takes intimate possession of the woman he craves. He is commanding and o...more
U.S. Marine Adrian Mendez decides to return to Trinidad and Tobago, he encounters a woman that makes him very aware that he's a man with needs. The testosterone just oozes from the pages every time Adrian makes an appearance and takes intimate possession of the woman he craves. He is commanding and o...more
This was my First book by Heather Rodney Diaz .. Also her Debut Novel. I have to say I really enjoy reading the book..
Island pursuit is the perfect title for the book. Miss Rodney -Diaz gave a great description Of Trinidad and Tobago,Felt like i was their again.
The characters was hilarious to say the less both of them are head strong which I loved. about the book because sometimes other book the male character can over power the Woman.. with this book they both took the lead and back off when th...more
Island pursuit is the perfect title for the book. Miss Rodney -Diaz gave a great description Of Trinidad and Tobago,Felt like i was their again.
The characters was hilarious to say the less both of them are head strong which I loved. about the book because sometimes other book the male character can over power the Woman.. with this book they both took the lead and back off when th...more
This was a fun island escape. I really enjoyed reading a book set in Trinidad and Tobego. It made the perfect backdrop for this heat between Adrian and Cory. I thought the conflict between Adrian and Cory was believable (she hates soilders and he's a soilder), but boy did Heather turn it up a notch toward the end. I wont reveal the twist, but I didn't see that coming. The love scenes were spicy and the ending was sweet.
Get ready for heat: hot setting, hot hero...HOT READ! Seriously, the chemistry between Cory and Adrian will have you coming up for air. The conflict is heart-wrenching and keeps you turning the pages. Sun and rain soaked, hectic Trinidad and balmy, relaxing Tobago really came alive for me!
Excerpted from the full review:
"As a debut offering, Island Pursuits plays it close to the traditional structure and character development of any successful romance novel. There are no bold narrative leaps of experimentation made here; nor will the reader find any genre-defying calculations intended to push the romantic envelope. This is one of the ways in which the story is safe: it tells the tale of relatable people, alternately pursuing or fleeing from desire that threatens to overwhelm them...more
"As a debut offering, Island Pursuits plays it close to the traditional structure and character development of any successful romance novel. There are no bold narrative leaps of experimentation made here; nor will the reader find any genre-defying calculations intended to push the romantic envelope. This is one of the ways in which the story is safe: it tells the tale of relatable people, alternately pursuing or fleeing from desire that threatens to overwhelm them...more
From an upcoming author and a dear friend of mine, a romantic novel set in beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago...I you like romance, erotica, adventure, this is a must read...
I gave this book a 3 because it really could have been a great read. =/
I am having a rather difficult time reviewing this book because I feel like no matter what, it's going to be unfair. I always give honest reviews but I try to keep them constructive as well. So bear with me and let's hope we get through this is one piece.
When I started reading the book I found I had a hard time turning the pages. It was almost like I was finding reasons not to read it. Normally I find reasons TO sit and read...more
I am having a rather difficult time reviewing this book because I feel like no matter what, it's going to be unfair. I always give honest reviews but I try to keep them constructive as well. So bear with me and let's hope we get through this is one piece.
When I started reading the book I found I had a hard time turning the pages. It was almost like I was finding reasons not to read it. Normally I find reasons TO sit and read...more
Great book enjoyed every page....
I LOVED IT, IT WAS AMAZING. I WON THIS BOOK ON GR GIVEAWAYS.
Mar 19, 2013
Dana
marked it as to-read
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Ever since she learnt to spell her full name, Heather Rodney-Diaz has been writing. With crayons, markers and chalk all over the walls of her single mother's house, both inside and out!
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To fend off boredom, she became an avid reader, having read all the story books in her class library at the Longdenville Government Primary Scho.....more
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