An Island Intrigue

A woman as untamed as the islands themselves. A guarded doctor who can heal every hurt but his own. Will their differences bind or break them?For Georgina Wright, traveling to the Hawaiian Islands in 1873 with renowned explorer Isabella Bird is the adventure of a lifetime. After years of being watched over, protected, and quietly underestimated, Georgina is ready to see the world, fill her sketchbook, and prove she is capable of more than anyone believes.But her journey comes with an unexpected condition: the presence of Dr. Joseph Livingston Jr.Reserved, awkward, and determined to remain detached, Joseph believes his peculiarities make him a burden no woman should have to bear. Serving as Georgina’s medical escort is a duty, nothing more. The sooner he delivers her safely through the islands, the sooner he can return to the predictable comfort of isolation.But Georgina’s spirited nature is difficult to ignore-and even harder to forget.As stormy seas, volcanic craters, dangerous trails, and unexpected tenderness draw them closer, Georgina begins to see the man behind Joseph’s reserve. But loving him may require more than courage, and trusting her may cost Joseph the only safety he has ever known.Perfect for fans of Mimi Matthews, Josi S. Kilpack, Jennifer Moore, and Joanna Barker, Island Intrigue is a Gilded Age historical romance filled with opposites-attract tension, real historical detail, and a tender love story of courage, surrender, and healing.