Lost in Paradise

I’m not sure what I was expecting when I dove into this book, but it wasn’t the plain Jane contemporary I’d envisioned. And thank goodness for it! This story is jam-packed with beautiful writing, vivid descriptions, and fantastic scenery. It also starts out with a, “Holy cow, did that just happen?!” and ends with a, “OMGsh, that just happened!” Seriously, it rocked my happy little boat from page one. Our main characters find themselves “shipwrecked” (of sorts, but I truly don’t want to say any more because going into the beginning of this book blind is one of the best decisions I’ve made in recent memory!) Anywho, they’re stranded on an island… and it’s frickin’ Hot. With a capital H. And I don’t just mean the temperature. The chemistry between Fiona and Nicole is off the charts, and the imagery their surroundings and adversities supply? Gorgeous. Trust me. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves lesbian romance, especially of the sizzling variety. It would also appeal to readers who enjoy a little adventure with their romance, because… yeah. That beginning. It definitely starts off with a bang!

Nicole, fresh off a divorce, signs up for a Mediterranean cruise in hopes of having a little fun while working through the failure of her marriage to her cheating husband. While having a drink at the bar, Nicole meets Fiona. Having always been attracted to both men and women, Nicole decides to act on her attraction to Fiona. Fiona, having been stood up by her male companion, decides to head to the bar to drink away her rejection. At the bar, Fiona chats with Nicole and decides to act on their attraction. Fiona and Nicole leave the bar to find a secluded place on the ship. On their way across the ship, it’s overtaken by pirates. Fiona’s quick thinking gets them off the ship, but adrift at sea in a lifeboat, and later stranded on a deserted island. After being rescued from a deserted island, Nicole and Fiona have to decide whether or not their relationship can last-now that they’ve been rescued. Fiona and Nicole were absolute opposites, but perfect for each other. This was a story of facing your past, letting go, and forgiving so that you can move on. I have to say that I absolutely LOVE Rachel Lacey and her writing, but this just wasn’t the story for me. I enjoyed the basic storyline, but not the f/f love scenes. If f/f love stories are your thing, this is absolutely the story for you! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.