This is a fully-engrossing enemies-to-lovers romance between two co-workers who meet face-to-face the first time on a company cruise to the Galapagos Is. They’re competing for the same promotion, and each need to come up with a digital marketing proposal. However, the attraction between them threatens to derail Henley’s plans as she comes to realize that Graeme isn’t the rude, conniving jerk she took him to be.
If The Galapagos Islands weren’t already tops on my bucket list, they would be after reading this book. The descriptions of the untouched flora and fauna of this unique place evoke the beauty and fragility that conservationists fight to protect. This fight takes center stage in the book when Henley comes up with an idea she hopes will win her the promotion and help our planet at the same time. The only problem is that she doesn’t want Graeme to lose. As they grow closer, they struggle between wanting to win with wanting to help each other.
Hockman touches on a variety of themes besides corporate politics, conservation, philanthropy, and romance to include domestic abuse, terminal illness, and the bonds of sisterhood (through both blood and friendship). It is a well-balanced offering of women’s fiction with a captivating, clean romance, female empowerment, and a colorful cast of characters. This debut author is one to watch. Give this to fans of Sally Thorne and Christina Lauren. Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Gallery Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
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