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Love Islands
Series · 10 books · 1993-2021

Books in series

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#1

Imposters in Paradise

2002

Imogen Dacres is flying to Bermuda to investigate the mysterious death of her brother when the unthinkable happens. The plane crashes. She wakes up in hospital where she learns three things: One: everyone thinks she is the wealthy Isadora Van Harte. Two: no one else survived the crash. Three: some scary-looking men are outside looking for Imogen Dacres. Realizing they must be connected to her brother’s death, Imogen assumes Isadora Van Harte’s identity. Can she keep safe long enough to find out what happened to her brother? She might have a chance if she can keep her mind off her prime suspect, Morgan Dax, who just happens to be drop-dead gorgeous . . .
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#2

Heart of Fire

2006

He’ll do anything to get what he wants. She’ll do anything to stop him. Charis Scott, a princess descended from Hawaiian royalty, isn’t prepared for the arrival of Jago Marsh in her life. He flies halfway across the world under the pretence of buying her cosmetics company, but the real reason isn’t business—or even pleasure—it’s revenge. These self-made millionaires are already butting heads. But sparks really fly when a priceless family heirloom—the Heart of Fire—goes missing. Would Jago really stoop that low? Charis is about to find out that she’s met her match . . . in more ways than one. The pressure is rising, and with unusual seismographic readings coming from active volcano Mount Kīauea, passions are not the only things heating up . . .
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#3

Hidden Rainbows

2006

What do you do when you fall for your sworn enemy? When Persis Canfield-Hope finds her grandmother’s diaries dating from 1938, she decides to follow in her footsteps and cross the Australian continent by train. On board, she meets the charming Dane Culver . . . but not by chance. He believes Persis has his family’s prized possession—and Australia’s largest opal—the Iris Stone. Persis is beautiful, and like no one Dane has ever met before. Can he keep his eyes on the prize? He realizes Persis knows nothing about the stone, until a trip to the old abandoned Sweetheart Mine late one night . . . How far will Dane go to retrieve what’s rightfully his?
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#4

Caribbean Flame

1997

A high seas romance has never had such high stakes. When Ramona King’s fiancé, Keith, dies from a gunshot wound to the head, she doesn’t believe the ruling verdict of “suicide.” She suspects murder. Keith has sunk all his money into a luxury cruise liner, along with an even larger chunk of cash that wasn’t his. Could that be why he was killed? Ramona books herself onto its maiden voyage to find out. Her prime suspect is the ship’s owner, the devastatingly handsome and charismatic Damon Alexander. Passions ignite when they meet. Damon can’t resist Ramona, unaware she’s out for revenge. Ramona has vowed nothing will stand in her way—but she’s never felt anything like this before. Does Ramona have what it takes to bring the truth to the surface?
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#5

Island Daze

2008

Beautiful gallery owner Tahnee Sawyer’s beloved stepmother has been kidnapped and her father is about to have a life-threatening operation. It’s up to her to go to Barbados to deal with it all—in secret. Following the kidnappers’ demands, Tahnee smuggles $50 million worth of uncut diamonds onto the island. She hires bad boy-turned-sea captain Jonah Rodgers to ferry her about. But her seemingly aimless island-hopping soon raises Jonah’s suspicions. He’s convinced she’s mixed up in a drug-smuggling ring. Tahnee’s in a race against time to save her stepmother. She might just have a chance, if she could keep her mind off the gorgeous Jonah. And keeping him out of her business is proving a challenge in more ways than one . . .
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#6

Forbidden Desire

2021

Electra Stapleton has no time for romance. She is totally dedicated to her career as a world-class orchid grower. But nothing ever prepared her for the utterly gorgeous Haldane Fox entering her life. But little does she know, Fox is a man on a mission. He is determined to retrieve his father’s priceless stolen orchid—an orchid that Electra believes her own father grew himself. Meanwhile, things are getting steamy in the hot houses. Princess Ileana is visiting the Orchid House on a royal tour and has fallen head over heels for Electra’s head botanist. The only problem? Ileana’s grandfather has already arranged her marriage to Prince Lohano Tiki . . . Worlds collide and forbidden desires blossom in this stunning romantic suspense by a bestselling author. Don’t miss this gripping and enjoyable romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of Danielle Steel, Josephine Cox, Nora Roberts or Jackie Collins.
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#7

Fire and Ice

1996

Sheep farmer Bryony Whittaker already has every reason to hate Kynaston Germaine. He’s forcing her father to sell their beloved Yorkshire farm, and wants to turn it into a dry-ski resort, of all things. Then Bryn’s sister Katy takes her own life, and Bryn’s hatred for Kynaston can no longer be tempered. She vows revenge, and moves to New York to team up with Kyn’s brother Morgan, who harbours a dangerous grudge against him. Once there, Bryn’s cousin Hadrian grows increasingly concerned by Bryn’s obsessive need for retribution. But how can he watch out for her when the lovely Marion Ventura has already caught his attention? The same Marion Ventura, that is, whose father’s company is attempting to take over Germaine Leisure, making her the unwitting target of Morgan’s deadly plot against his brother Kynaston . . .
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#8

Stolen Fire

1993

Rhiannon Grantham is on a warpath to Hawaii, determined to get revenge on Dominic Fairchild, Hawaiian prince and owner of Fairchild Enterprises. According to her dying father, he’s a conniving bastard who’s as ruthless as they come. Her plan is to tear down his empire from the inside. But sexy, charismatic Dominic may be more than she bargained for. How long will she be able to resist him? Meanwhile, Vienna Wright wakes up in a Hawaiian hospital—the victim of a brutal mugging. She has no idea who she is or what happened. But with attentive Dr Richard Jago and drop-dead gorgeous singer Farron Manikuuna vying to help her recover, her only problem now is which one to pick. She’s falling in love, but memories of that terrible night are starting to return. Was she really a victim—or was she the one on the attack? Sparks fly as lovers and enemies become engulfed by love, hate, revenge and desire.
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#9

His Last Gamble

2012

Charmaine Reece sets off to the Bahamas with one goal in mind. Sun, sea . . . and revenge. Her target: Payne Lacey, the playboy casino owner who broke her sister Lucy’s heart. Her plan: make Payne fall in love with her, then break his heart, as he did to her sister. Easy. Right? But Charmaine hasn’t wagered on how irresistibly gorgeous and charming Payne really is. Or on Lucy showing up in the Bahamas. Then Payne proposes to Charmaine in front of the whole casino. Red or black on the roulette. If she wins, she takes his casino; if he wins, she becomes his wife. Is it his last gamble . . . or hers?
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#10

Destinies

1997

Kier lets out a relieved breath when he realizes that Oriel would not bow to the pressure her mother is certain to put on her. Would destiny bring Oriel and Kier together or drive them apart? .

Authors

Faith Martin
Faith Martin
Author · 55 books

Faith Martin is a pen name of English author Jacquie Walton, who is best known for her popular detective series, starring Detective Inspector Hillary Greene. As Joyce Cato, she writes more classically-inspired 'cosy' murder mysteries, such as the Monica Noble mystery series. As Maxine Barry, her latest romance novels are now available from Corazon Books. As Jessie Daniels, her 'spooky' crime novel, The Lavender Lady Casefile came out in November 2017.

Maxine Barry
Author · 20 books

Romance author Maxine Barry is a pen name of English author Jacquie Walton. She also writes mystery novels under the pen names Joyce Cato, Jessie Daniels and Faith Martin. Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

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