Can one summer mend a broken heart?
Alicia and Liam's marriage is in trouble following the tragic loss of their only son. Hoping to heal, they travel to the Åland Islands, Alicia's peaceful Nordic homeland.
Enter Patrick, a charismatic Swedish reporter whose story of love and loss deeply connects with Alicia.
The small, quiet island, however, hides unexpected secrets that force Alicia's close ones to reveal their hidden truths, offering Alicia a renewed purpose in life and love. The Island Affair offers a captivating mix of romance and suspense, making it a top pick for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jo Jo Moyes, or Liane Moriarty. Set in an enchanting Nordic small-town island community, this tale of love, mystery, and self-discovery will leave you wanting more. Pick your copy of The Island Affair today!
Autorentext
Helena Halme grew up in Tampere, central Finland, and moved to the UK at the age of 22 via Stockholm and Helsinki. She spent the first ten years in Britain being a Navy Wife and working as journalist and translator for the BBC.
Helena now lives in North London, loves Nordic Noir and writes Scandinavian and military fiction. Her latest novel, The Navy Wife, is a sequel to her best-selling novel, The Englishman.
Helena has published two other novels, Coffee and Vodka, and The Red King of Helsinki.
Klappentext
A grieving mother. Secrets at the heart of the family. A love affair that could destroy everything…
After the tragic loss of their 17-year-old son, journalist Alicia and surgeon Liam struggle to keep their marriage afloat. During their usual holiday to Åland, the Nordic islands where Alicia grew up, the rift between the couple deepens.
Enter tall, blonde Patrick, with the most piercing blue eyes Alicia has ever seen. When Patrick confides in Alicia about the near loss of his daughter and the breakdown of his marriage, Alicia is surprised to feel an affinity with the Swedish reporter. He's the only person who understands her.
But secrets held by people close to Alicia give her life another surprising turn and she finds there is a new reason to live - and love - again.
The Island Affair is perfect for fans of the Neapolitan novels by Elena Ferrante, Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale, and Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
Read The Island Affair, a family drama chock-full of mystery and passion, set in one of the most captivating holiday islands in Scandinavia, today!