The Ruse of the Sacred Lei

Forbidden Strangers to Lovers

By: Rachelle Ayala

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Losing a priceless family heirloom at a tourist luau definitely wasn't on my agenda for this summer, but here I am—Makalani Jeong, head librarian and apparently the world's least reliable keeper of sacred Hawaiian artifacts.

The prime suspect? Ethan Sterling, a devastatingly blue-eyed archaeology student with surfer-boy looks, whose interest in my whale tooth necklace is either academic fascination or really elaborate theft. Hard to tell when he keeps decoding ancient symbols, showing up at beach parties, and looking at me like I'm more interesting than any artifact he's ever studied.

Which would be flattering if my entire family didn't think he stole our most treasured possession.

Between dodging my grandmother's disappointed silence and trying not to melt every time Ethan's sun-bleached hair catches the light, I'm running out of time to prove his innocence—or guilt. Especially when our search leads to a secret cave with breathtaking views and ancient symbols that could change everything.

Because in 1974 Hawaii, some treasures are worth more than money, and some mainland academics are dangerously good at stealing more than just artifacts.

They steal hearts, too.

Features: Enemies-to-lovers romance • Missing heirloom mystery • 1970s Hawaii setting • Hawaiian cultural heritage • Surfer-academic hero • Snarky librarian heroine • Beach parties • Secret caves • Ancient symbols • Multicultural romance • HEA guaranteed