No Life but This

Abigail Garsson has led a life governed by family circumstances and other people. With the determination to forge a new life not controlled by others, she goes on a vacation to São Miguel in the Azores. As she experiences exciting adventures with her tour group Abigail soon gains much needed self-confidence and in the process, discovers her attraction to tour host Santos Carregado. What starts out as a short-term no-strings holiday fling, soon develops into something much deeper than she anticipated. The problem is, she’s not sure if the carefree Santos is capable of more.

 Although the premise of “casual sex turning into love” romance is not new, this delightful, contemporary love story pulls the reader into the plot and has the pages turning until the very end. A little slow to start, this novel nonetheless captures its readers with well-rounded characters that are likeable and a plot that flows at a comfortable pace. Although the storyline is predictable with no surprises, it captivates its readers with an underlying synergy of family and descriptive scenes that paint vivid pictures. Add to the mix, sizzling chemistry and smoldering passion, and one is treated to a love story that warms the heart, heats the blood, and leaves one feeling good when all is said and done.  

Janna Shay