Finding Hope: A Halfmoon Bay by Erin Brockus.

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 “Finding Hope” by Erin Brockus is a Contemporary Romance in which Hope Collins, a predictable and stable woman, gets dumped by her comfortable boyfriend. At the same time, she is passed over for a promotion, and she resigns on a whim. Out of the blue, she wins a dive resort on the Caribbean Island of St. Croix and decides that being unpredictable might have something to offer. Relocating to St. Croix, she takes over the resort where she encounters Alex Monroe – the perplexing divemaster. Both of them have baggage and trust issues, but as they work alongside each other, they come to terms with themselves and the feelings both of them are trying to escape. Throw in a couple of life and death situations that push them towards each other, and you have a beautiful romance in the making.


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Erin Brockus has written a lovely Contemporary Romance with characters that seem so much more authentic than what is sometimes on offer. The time over which the story develops gives a realistic feel to the growth of the relationship between Hope and Alex. They do not storm into a physical relationship before they know anything about each other, which means a very slow and tangible build-up of sexual tension is explored sensually. The dive scenes were so vividly described that I wished I could be there and see the blue waters, white sand and colourful coral reefs for myself. 

This book “Finding Hope” is a relaxing and safe read; you do not have to wonder about the language used or how graphic intimacy is described. The author uses good judgement in both regards, resulting in a book that leaves you with a sigh of contentment when you reach the end.




I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.


"Thank you for the review! Very succinct and didn't give away any major plot points. Well done" Erin Brockus


 


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