Spell of the Island by Anne Hampson
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (182 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by NymphaeaWhen Emma’s sister travels to the exotic island of Mauritius in pursuit of a man who’s clearly toying with her heart, Emma is determined to rescue her. But when she arrives on the island, she meets the man herself–handsome, arrogant Paul Fanchotte–and is immediately smitten.
Paul is gorgeous, sensual, and infuriating–and soon Emma completely understands her sister’s dilemma. It’s not long before she is caught in a web of desire–and falls desperately in love. But Paul has made a vow never to fall for a woman. Can Emma make him break that vow–or will it be her heart that’s broken?
A guy with an attitude and a girl who wants to be touched. Seems cliche, but it’s not.
This book, for being over thirty years old, is certainly timely. The book read smoothly and engaged me, even if I wanted to wring the neck of the hero at least once. The author showcases the island of Mauritius quite well and while I haven’t been there, I could see it.
Paul is a real piece of work. No two ways about it. He’s almost, note I said almost, the Christian Grey of his day. He wants things his way and is so arrogant it’s not funny. He takes no prisoners and demands what he needs. That said, he has some true issues, too. He has problems in his past and while some might overlook them, it was almost too much for me.
Then there’s Emma. Her sister already met up with Paul. Now Emma’s on the island to break them up. She does as she falls for him. I get the appeal. He’s arrogant in a James Bond kind of way. She wants nothing of him. Falling for him? Not gonna happen…until it does. I liked the dance these two did around each other. It was fun to watch them realize they liked each other. I liked watching her melt him, too. I still wasn’t a fan of Paul’s by the end of the book, but that happens.
If you want a book that’s a breeze beachy kind of read, then this might be the one for you.
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