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Unexpected Hawaiian Love Story
This clean, second chance romance on the beaches of Waikiki will sweep you away...
Geology professor Alex Silverman’s chance encounter with Kelsey O’Connor at a Christmas party sparks his interest, but not hers. His persistent efforts to ignite her dormant romantic embers eventually lead to exhilarating highs and heartbreaking twists.
The elixir to the relationship’s course is Nadia, Kelsey’s precocious seven-year-old daughter.
Recovering from a tragedy proves particularly challenging for Alex, whose awkward dating skills desperately need polishing. He discovers his second chance at a meaningful romance is frustrating and fraught with unimaginable danger.
The gift of a vacation in Thailand and Cambodia has life-and-death consequences that forever change their lives and those of two hundred thousand others. The unexpected resolution is found in a tearful reunion with Nadia on a grassy knoll in Hawaii.
When the plot appears simple and predictable, it isn’t. The turn of a page changes everything, revealing the imperfections of love and choices.
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CJ Johnson lives in Waikiki. The romantic sites in Hawaii, Thailand, and Cambodia are based on his travel experiences that hopefully will be useful to readers wanting to enrich their travel experiences. His previous Reunion Promise and Romancing Waikiki have threads that lead to Hawaii and the meaning of Aloha.
Geology professor Alex Silverman’s chance encounter with Kelsey O’Connor at a Christmas party sparks his interest, but not hers. His persistent efforts to ignite her dormant romantic embers eventually lead to exhilarating highs and heartbreaking twists.
The elixir to the relationship’s course is Nadia, Kelsey’s precocious seven-year-old daughter.
Recovering from a tragedy proves particularly challenging for Alex, whose awkward dating skills desperately need polishing. He discovers his second chance at a meaningful romance is frustrating and fraught with unimaginable danger.
The gift of a vacation in Thailand and Cambodia has life-and-death consequences that forever change their lives and those of two hundred thousand others. The unexpected resolution is found in a tearful reunion with Nadia on a grassy knoll in Hawaii.
When the plot appears simple and predictable, it isn’t. The turn of a page changes everything, revealing the imperfections of love and choices.
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CJ Johnson lives in Waikiki. The romantic sites in Hawaii, Thailand, and Cambodia are based on his travel experiences that hopefully will be useful to readers wanting to enrich their travel experiences. His previous Reunion Promise and Romancing Waikiki have threads that lead to Hawaii and the meaning of Aloha.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2022
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August 2, 2022
Well crafted love story with excellent scenery descriptions
I never thought I would enjoy a love story romance novel written by a man! Was I ever surprised! His descriptions of Hawaii and Thailand and the other locations was very realistic. I felt like I was there. The book exceeded all expectations, causing the reader to really envision the beautiful scenery. I thought his male point of view was done quite well too. I was happy to realize the romance scenes were tasteful, not tawdry, making it more enjoyable for me. I look forward to more from Mr Johnson.
I never thought I would enjoy a love story romance novel written by a man! Was I ever surprised! His descriptions of Hawaii and Thailand and the other locations was very realistic. I felt like I was there. The book exceeded all expectations, causing the reader to really envision the beautiful scenery. I thought his male point of view was done quite well too. I was happy to realize the romance scenes were tasteful, not tawdry, making it more enjoyable for me. I look forward to more from Mr Johnson.
July 31, 2022
An interesting book where I learned a tremendous amount about Hawaii and Thailand. I totally enjoyed the cultural parts of the story. The love story was sweet and sad. At times, the comments and questions from Nadia seem very unrealistic for a child but I was fascinated by the story overall.
August 13, 2022
This book was a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down until it was finished It will make you feel all the emotions. If you are looking for a good book that has it all, love, loss, adventure and a happy ending, this is the one to read.
July 29, 2022
Good story. Look past the inconsistencies and typos for a love story with authentic settings in Hawaii.
July 30, 2022
Unexpected Hawaiian Love Story
This is the second book in his series and a young girl is close to her mother's best friend and wants her to marry her dad
This is the second book in his series and a young girl is close to her mother's best friend and wants her to marry her dad
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