Lokelani Nights

by Sharon K. Garner

Nobody told her Hawaii would be like this. Newcomer Casey Ward hesitates before accepting an unusual temp assignment, to play half of a reconciling couple with her boss's nephew. Her temporary Significant Other is a handsome cop on the emotional and physical injured list, and Casey came to Hawaii to heal after her LAPD ex-fiance's infidelity and assault. But it's heads up when Kit Kahana's sky-blue eyes, mega dimples, and private detecting kick start Casey's zany personality and zest for life. Kit's mission, once he gets Casey in restraint mode, is to unmask a prankster among the guests and staff at a macadamia nut farm/cattle ranch on Lokelani, a private island off Kauai. Superstition and mystery involving Puhi, a restless shark god, surround the pranks. Kit and Casey watch together through some long Lokelani nights to expose those who would desecrate the tiny paradise. And on its lovely shores, they find a powerful, healing love.

148 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

Reviews

[A.J. Llewellyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this for its Hawaiian setting but had no idea what to expect. I was delighted to find this to be a very entertaining read. Hawaii, or rather, the island of Kauai and its hinterlands are captured beautifully. I liked the mystery, which is the reason Casey and ex-HPD cop Kit, go undercover to Lokelani Island to investigate. Though love is the obvious hook to the story, the strong mystery elements of who is trying to ruin the mom-and-pop farm is very good. This is a fun read and the dialogue snaps. The secondary characters are great. I kept reading, even though I was dead tired.