Review: A charming contemporary romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2012
Martin pens a charming contemporary romance with "Nights on Catalina." Isabelle O'Conner is determined to get Zach Taylor to sell his property on Catalina Island. When Zach says "no" with no explanation, Isabelle doesn't give up. What will she do when she discovers Zach's reasons not to sell? Will her head or heart rule her decision to give a love a chance?Martin's writing is sharp as she plunks the reader down on Catalina Island alongside Isabelle. The dialogue is witty with Isabelle and Zach never giving ground.The best part of this story was the rich characterization. Isabelle may start out solely focused on her goal, but as she gets to know Zach, she opens her heart up.Zach is pretty closed up, but as he lets Isabelle into his world, he allows his heart to breath again.If anything, I would have liked the author to have painted the romantic setting of Avalon a little more vividly, but the lack of it didn't take away from the story.The love scenes are tasteful and sensual. Overall, "Nights on Catalina" will sweep the reader off their feet.