Prepared for a good time, Tessa is thrilled to spend the weeks before her sister’s wedding at their family’s favorite vacation spot: Santorini. Sandy beaches, stonewashed houses, attractive men—it’s heaven.
But Tessa’s idea of a girls’ trip comes to a screaming halt when her sister thinks it’s high time Tessa finds some love herself. Unfortunately, Tessa forgot about the deal she made back in high school: she has to find her soulmate before her sister’s wedding. Or else.
As she dodges suitors and her sister’s pranks, Tessa finds an ally in the oh-so-dreamy Myles, her childhood crush who just so happens to work at the resort. But Myles is dealing with some family conflict of his own. He’s elated at being reunited with Tessa, but his father’s refusal to acknowledge his interest in the family business and relegating him to only grunt work casts a dark cloud.
As Tessa and Myles help navigate their way through their families’ antics, they begin to realize that their past feelings may have a future—if only they can turn their island fantasies into something real.
Published Date: 18 April 2023
My Review
Roxanne, Tessa’s sister, is set to wed at the Grecian resort they’ve frequented since childhood. Tessa has consistently been smitten with a resort staff member, Myles. This year’s visit is no exception, with Tessa still harboring strong feelings for him. Unexpectedly, she partners with Myles to ward off relentless matchmaking attempts from her sister and friends. The bond between Tessa and Myles is deeply endearing, further enriched by their shared past. Yet, it’s disheartening to see how Tessa’s friends and family often dismiss her emotions and opinions.
This novel weaves Tessa and Myles’ romance with the complexities of friendship dynamics, sibling insecurities, a tense father-son relationship, and the journey to self-advocacy. The story offers some tantalizing moments, but it’s a gradual buildup to the climax.
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