Welcome to Island Escapes—where sun, sand, and sizzling romance unfold in paradise.
Indulge in a series of sexy, feel-good beach romances set in breathtaking tropical destinations. From small-town island retreats to exotic getaways, each book whisks you away to a world of second chances, unexpected love, and friendships that turn scorching hot under the sun.
Whether it’s rekindling an old flame on a dive boat in Sandpiper Cay or discovering that your best friend might just be your soulmate in Bali, every story in Island Escapes is packed with heart, heat, and the kind of passion that makes the ocean blush.
Grab a cocktail, kick off your flip-flops, and dive into these steamy, standalone romances that promise fun, escapism, and the ultimate beachy happily ever after!
1.) IN TOO DEEP: A Small Town Second Chance Romance
Release Date: March 10, 2025 (org: June 26, 2023)
Series: Island Escapes #1
A devoted single dad who happens to be my ex.
And a vacation reunion that changes everything.
Steph:
I'm traveling to Sandpiper Cay for a holiday. It used to be home, but that was years ago. In addition to fun in the sun, I’m also looking forward to overcoming the scuba-diving accident that upended my life eight years ago.
Until I step onto the dive boat and am completely blindsided. I’m face to face with the man who tore my life to shreds. I had no idea he’d returned to the island to raise his son. Quinn—of all people—is supposed to help me triumph over my fear?
Both of us are stunned senseless. Our past rushes back and we must confront the mistakes that led to our shattered relationship. Can we find our way back to each other and heal the wounds of the past?
Can Quinn and I ever truly go home again?
IN TOO DEEP, part of the Island Escapes series of interconnected standalones, is a second-chance romance featuring a devoted single dad and a woman in need of a reboot. Dive into this steamy small town beach read today!
Series: Island Escapes #1
A devoted single dad who happens to be my ex.
And a vacation reunion that changes everything.
Steph:
I'm traveling to Sandpiper Cay for a holiday. It used to be home, but that was years ago. In addition to fun in the sun, I’m also looking forward to overcoming the scuba-diving accident that upended my life eight years ago.
Until I step onto the dive boat and am completely blindsided. I’m face to face with the man who tore my life to shreds. I had no idea he’d returned to the island to raise his son. Quinn—of all people—is supposed to help me triumph over my fear?
Both of us are stunned senseless. Our past rushes back and we must confront the mistakes that led to our shattered relationship. Can we find our way back to each other and heal the wounds of the past?
Can Quinn and I ever truly go home again?
IN TOO DEEP, part of the Island Escapes series of interconnected standalones, is a second-chance romance featuring a devoted single dad and a woman in need of a reboot. Dive into this steamy small town beach read today!
2.) BEACHED IN BALI: A Friends to Lovers Romance
Release Date: March 10, 2025 (org: Aug 10, 2023)
Series: Island Escapes #2
Best friends on vacation in Bali. A secret crush. One bed.
Could one week change our lives forever?
Dawn:
I'm adrift in a sea of uncertainty, trying to figure out the woman in the mirror. All I ever wanted was a family, but my ex-husband blames me for its absence. After the divorce, I am embarking on an adventure to Bali, seeking who I’m meant to be.
But I'm not alone. My best friend, Cole Foster, insists on joining me. He's so sweet I hardly notice how hot and athletic he is. Really. We even booked separate rooms. Well, until a resort catastrophe forces us to share a bungalow.
And a bed.
Bali is supposed to clear my chaotic mind, but now my BFF is staring at me like I'm the answer to his wildest dreams. Can we leave our pasts behind and risk our friendship for a shot at love?
BEACHED IN BALI is a friends to lovers romance set against an exotic tropical backdrop. Part of the Island Escapes series, it features an ugly duckling who doesn't believe he's a swan, and a woman torn between what's safe and what's worth risking.
Series: Island Escapes #2
Best friends on vacation in Bali. A secret crush. One bed.
Could one week change our lives forever?
Dawn:
I'm adrift in a sea of uncertainty, trying to figure out the woman in the mirror. All I ever wanted was a family, but my ex-husband blames me for its absence. After the divorce, I am embarking on an adventure to Bali, seeking who I’m meant to be.
But I'm not alone. My best friend, Cole Foster, insists on joining me. He's so sweet I hardly notice how hot and athletic he is. Really. We even booked separate rooms. Well, until a resort catastrophe forces us to share a bungalow.
And a bed.
Bali is supposed to clear my chaotic mind, but now my BFF is staring at me like I'm the answer to his wildest dreams. Can we leave our pasts behind and risk our friendship for a shot at love?
BEACHED IN BALI is a friends to lovers romance set against an exotic tropical backdrop. Part of the Island Escapes series, it features an ugly duckling who doesn't believe he's a swan, and a woman torn between what's safe and what's worth risking.
3.) BETTING ON PARADISE: A Billionaire Fake Relationship Romance
COMING SOON!
Release Date: May 29, 2025
Series: Island Escapes #3
From hockey hero to tabloid trainwreck, I'm betting everything on a fake romance in paradise—with very real stakes.
Nate:
I'm a former NHL star now skating on thin ice, and one scandal away from losing it all. My brother's ultimatum is clear—clean up my act or kiss my stake in our billion-dollar sports betting empire goodbye. The solution? A fake-relationship vacation in the Florida Keys to rehab my image.
Enter Camille Sullivan, my childhood friend and girl next door. In sultry Calypso Key, each staged dinner and public touch is for show. Until sun-soaked days blur into sizzling nights, and the heat between us becomes very real.
Camille peels away my layers, daring me to reveal who I really am. My heart is on the line, and she holds all the cards. As fake and real love blur, I face my biggest gamble. Will my past mistakes cost me the only woman who's ever truly known me?
In this high-stakes game of love, we're both playing with fire.
BETTING ON PARADISE is part of the Island Escapes series of interconnected standalones. This billionaire fake relationship, friends to lovers steamy beach read will have you swooning for Nate and Camille. Dive in today!
Series: Island Escapes #3
From hockey hero to tabloid trainwreck, I'm betting everything on a fake romance in paradise—with very real stakes.
Nate:
I'm a former NHL star now skating on thin ice, and one scandal away from losing it all. My brother's ultimatum is clear—clean up my act or kiss my stake in our billion-dollar sports betting empire goodbye. The solution? A fake-relationship vacation in the Florida Keys to rehab my image.
Enter Camille Sullivan, my childhood friend and girl next door. In sultry Calypso Key, each staged dinner and public touch is for show. Until sun-soaked days blur into sizzling nights, and the heat between us becomes very real.
Camille peels away my layers, daring me to reveal who I really am. My heart is on the line, and she holds all the cards. As fake and real love blur, I face my biggest gamble. Will my past mistakes cost me the only woman who's ever truly known me?
In this high-stakes game of love, we're both playing with fire.
BETTING ON PARADISE is part of the Island Escapes series of interconnected standalones. This billionaire fake relationship, friends to lovers steamy beach read will have you swooning for Nate and Camille. Dive in today!