The Island House

Getaway Bay Romance, Book 1

By: Elana Johnson

Narrated by: Teri Clark Linden

Charlotte Madsen's whole world came crashing down six months ago with the words, "I met someone else".

Thirty-seven, recently divorced, and childless. That's Charlotte when she disembarks from the plane in Getaway Bay. She wants to get away, that's for sure. She thought the best way to do that was to buy a run-down house overlooking the bay, knowing she'll need all her fixer-upper skills to get it in shape. Which is just fine. She's hoping as she overhauls the house, she'll get a life makeover too. She was not expecting a tall, handsome man to be under the kitchen sink when she arrives at the supposedly abandoned house. She wasn't expecting to get drenched when the non-plumber twists something the wrong way. And she certainly wasn't expecting her heart to be well enough to feel anything for anyone.

But former Air Force pilot, Dawson Dane, has a charming devil-may-care personality, and Charlotte could use some carefree laughter in her life. But everything with Dawson isn't sunshine and unicorns. He's estranged from his family, though he does speak to one of his brothers. And he's never committed to anything except his career, even choosing flying over an engagement years ago.

Can Charlotte navigate the healing process as she renovates the island house? Can Dawson finally make a commitment to a woman? Or will he and Charlotte decide a relationship is just too hard?

©2018 Elana Johnson (P)2022 Elana Johnson

Wasn’t my vibe

Narrator was annoying to listen to. I almost ended the book about 30 minutes in. Thankfully a short listen and it was free.

A sweet and relatable love story ❤️

This story includes the raw and real scenes of love developing amid healing from wounds from failed romance and divorce. Particularly relatable is the author's approach to writing about a gentle passion. Recommend 10/10. I will read more from this author based on this first introduction to her work.