Completely addictive, flirty, fast read. The temperatures are cold outside, but this book gave be a delightful escape to sunny, fun filled paradise where Henley and Graeme radiate some serious heat! 

Right from the beginning, you see where the book is heading. Henley is a smart, ambitious, albeit lonely, heroine. Graeme is the co-worker with snarky email replies and tantalizing eyes. As soon as they are pitted against one another for a job promotion, tensions and sparks begin to fly.  Although the enemies to lovers idea is somewhat cliched and overused, somehow Hockman made her take on it fresh and inviting. Maybe it’s because of the depth she puts into these flawed but loveable characters. Maybe it’s because she brings to life the magic of the Galápagos Islands, which leads you to wonder how Hockman manages to write a romance novel that also distinctively educates the reader on tender ecosystems and the necessity of conservation. I don’t know how she did it, but she certainly mastered both. 

I sailed through this completely enjoyable book (pun intended) in two sittings and was sad when it ended. If you’re feeling the need to beat the winter blues, this is your cure! 

Many thanks to Angie Hockman, Gallery Books, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.