The Waves

Amy Matayo's latest book doesn't disappoint. After ending up on the same cruise with Dillon's large, somewhat overbearing extended family, Dillon and Liam find themselves in quite a predicament. Dillon, desperate to get away from the crush of well-meaning family who really want to see her married, heads off on an excursion not authorized by the cruise line. Liam, who has feelings for Dillon but tries to ignore them (because his brother Chad really carries a torch for Dillon), won't let her go on the sketchy excursion alone, and joins her. The excursion guide leaves them stranded in the middle of the ocean, and they make it to a small island. They have to work together to survive, with limited resources, and they discover that adventure doesn't always mean fun.

This is a story of making the best of a really bad situation. It's a quick read, and one that draws you in. Ms. Matayo doesn't coddle her characters or make things all sunshine and roses. Dillon and Liam read as real people, with real issues, and there are moments you aren't really sure how things will turn out. I enjoyed this book, and I'd recommend it if you like adventure, suspense, and romance.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. All opinions expressed here are mine, and I don't say nice things about books I don't like.