Big Island Sunrise by Shayla Cherry
The sunshine today may have something to do with this book cover catching my eye. Wouldn’t it be lovely to head off to the beach with a summer read in your bag?
That’s the kind of vibe this book is giving me. I love the warm colours. They’re cheerful and relaxing at the same time. The title Big Island Sunrise makes me think it’s a love story with perhaps a little humour but not a rom-com.
It’s an interesting blurb. The setting is in Hawaii, which adds to the intrigue – for me anyway.
Lani King and Emma Kealoha both need a fresh start.
Emma lost her husband at thirty-six, and life without him feels impossible. A Hawaiian inheritance might be her chance to start over… but the Kealoha place is a mess. The roof leaks, the goats keep escaping, and the jungle is overtaking the orchard. It’s more than she can manage on her own.
Lani spent years trapped in a marriage that went from bad to worse. Finally, she summoned her courage and moved home to Hawai’i. Now she’s starting over with her four year old in tow.
Emma offers Lani a place to stay — and together, they work to restore Emma’s crumbling farmhouse.
Lani reconnects with a childhood friend, now a gorgeous single dad. Romance is peeking over the horizon, but how can she open up to love when her ex won’t even sign the divorce papers?
Dive into this heartwarming saga set on the Island of Hawai’i.
Big Island Sunrise is the first in a series of eight. The stories are clean and wholesome romance and with only 200 – 256 pages in each book, they’re the perfect holiday reads.
Some people prefer quick reads like these, whether they’re on holiday or not.
Here’s a few Amazon reader reviews (out of hundreds) to give you more of an idea of what to expect from Shayla Cherry’s Big Island Series.
LaurenBaja ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ohana means family, and family means nobody is left behind or forgotten
Shayla Cherry created this truly amazing story, with 3 more books planned. What I love is the ohana or family strength to look out for each others. Like Ted Lasso of goodness while we struggle through plans that don’t work out, others that want to harm you, so much bad news in the world that a story of family strength to overcome and make everyone’s life better is heartwarming. Not fake but the characters she created makes you want you to follow their story and find out what happens?
Set in beautiful Hawaii and expertly written of the nature, the community and the native people.
Can’t say anymore without saying too much.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I the first book, and I cannot wait for the second book.Pink Coconut ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful Read!
The Big Island is my favorite place on earth and I love reading these beautiful stories about life & love there!
Such sweet stories!!J. C. Sandoval ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hardships, finding happiness and moving forward
The entire series has been warm and full of aloha, but this volume may be my favorite. The characters are relatable: the women have their flaws and baggage, their children have their issues as they navigate their lives and challenges, and they are all just trying to make it. They are not people of privilege, but they have a full appreciation of each other. In a world where things could be better, they can also be worse. The Big Island as a backdrop makes for a colorful and tropical ambience. As the drama unfolds, the Ohana becomes more close knit.
I think if you’re looking for heart-warming, clean romantic stories, these might be right up your street. The covers are easy on the eye too!
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