Praise for Island Affair
“I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can’t decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara’s love story; their relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla Oliveras!” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
“Rich with emotion and breathtaking prose, Island Affair delivers a captivating love story that demonstrates the power of forgiveness and strong family bonds.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author
“Priscilla Oliveras carries readers away on a tropical escape through the pages of a cheery, optimistic romance that casts island sunshine on even the darkest of circumstances. Island Affair is her strongest work yet, perfectly calibrating its inviting family scenes with a sweet, heart-melting romance…a charming fake relationship romance made all the sweeter by Oliveras’ understanding that the best kind of love is one with room for the whole family.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A classic fake relationship romance, set in the dreamy Florida Keys…When they finally admit their feelings for each other, there's nothing fake about it. And in this novel, happy ever after isn't just for the hero and heroine, but their families too.” —NPR
“The beachy first romance in Oliveras’s Keys to Love series (after His Perfect Partner) hits all the right beats of a fake relationship romance.” —Publishers Weekly
“The Key West setting is lovingly portrayed, showing how local families struggle with the rising costs of living on an island paradise…Oliveras has a gift for showcasing how new lovers navigate introducing romantic partners to their families…Two good people find love in this emotional, slow-burn romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
"Oliveras' (Their Perfect Melody, 2018) delightful romance, the start to the Keys to Love series, is infused with the sights and tastes of Key West, creating an immersive experience. The families are realistically drawn in all their challenges, and building a relationship in a week in close quarters is a fun setup, with friction and a satisfying ending. Readers will look forward to the next installment." —Booklist
“Readers who love the “fake dating” trope or romances with a backdrop of family drama will enjoy this one.” —Library Journal
“Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras is a hug of a book—it fills the heart to the brim with its tenderness, warm-heartedness, and kindness. With some books, you know from the very beginning how wonderful the characters and their story are going to be and that feeling only grows with every page you turn.” —Frolic, Book of the Week
“A pitch-perfect beach read!” —BookPage, Most Anticipated Romances of the Year
“I’ll read anything that Priscilla writes. I love her stories and how grounded they are in Latinx culture and family. And this new series, which was pitched as Blue Bloods but make it Key West, sounds amazing. And honestly, all I want to read right now is Latinx people living their best lives on a beach.” —BookTrib, Most Anticipated Romances of the Year
“Island Affair is a perfect, romantic Caribbean escape. Much like a warm ocean breeze, Priscilla Oliveras’ beautiful take on the beloved fake fiancé trope sweeps readers into a heartfelt story about two people who fall in love while helping each other overcome substantial personal obstacles. Don’t miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras’ new series. Can’t wait to take my next trip!” —Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author
“Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read Island Affair." —HelenKay Dimon
"This book is the perfect island escape, filled with the warmth of family and community, lush writing, and the hottest nice-guy firefighter hero I’ve read in a while." —Sonali Dev
Praise for Priscilla Oliveras’ Matched to Perfection Series
"If you're looking for a heartwarming love story that will make you smile, laugh, cry, and happy‑sigh, this is it. The novel beautifully highlights the importance of family in Latin cultures and the way our dreams can evolve over time." —Redbook on His Perfect Partner
“A highlight of any Oliveras novel is how effortlessly her celebration of her culture lifts off the page, from her sprinkling of Spanish throughout to the large family meals sharing traditional dishes to the distinct flavor of the music and dance styles she emphasizes. Readers will feel utterly carried away...Whether you’re well‑versed in Puerto Rican culture or completely new to it, Oliveras welcomes readers into a space that feels both familiar and new and exciting...A romantic, diverting melody.” —Entertainment Weekly on Their Perfect Melody
“A lovely and modern take on an unplanned pregnancy with two people who want the best for their baby but refuse to settle for anything less than true love. Spoiler alert: They don't have to!” —NPR on Her Perfect Affair
“Moving familial relationships and splashes of Puerto Rican culture round out this splendid contemporary.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for His Perfect Partner
“Oliveras takes all the right steps in this sweet romance ...Packed with emotion, humor, and memorable characters.” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for His Perfect Partner
“A classic romance plot…Oliveras has knack for writing big, boisterous, supportive, interfering families, and there is a delightful one here, filled with differing, overwhelming opinions about Rosa and Jeremy, whose long, slow tumble into love is as authentic as it is rewarding.” —The Washington Post on Her Perfect Affair
“A sweet romance sure to tug at readers' heartstrings.” —Bookpage on His Perfect Partner
“Warm, sweet and spicy in just the right amounts. His Perfect Partner is a delicious read!” —Kristin Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
"Page‑turning plot, great characters, a sparkling debut!” —Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author on His Perfect Partner
04/01/2020
Social media influencer Sara Vance's boyfriend stands her up after she arrives in Key West for a family vacation, so she recruits a local firefighter, Luis Navarro, to play the part. The only complication is that they have to make sure to avoid Luis's family and friends as they're playing lovebirds around town. Sara and Luis have some real chemistry together, and there are some sexy moments throughout the story, although not very explicit. However, there are some very serious topics addressed in the story that may be a surprise to readers expecting a light story, and a heaping dose of melodrama to add some last-minute tension for the hero and heroine. VERDICT Readers who love the "fake dating" trope or romances with a backdrop of family drama will enjoy this one. Content warnings for discussions of eating disorders, cancer, and loss.—Amanda Turk, Corvallis-Benton Cty. P.L., OR
2020-03-02
A social media influencer asks a firefighter to pretend to be her boyfriend during a stressful family vacation in Key West.
Sara Vance is panicked. She arrived in Florida for a weeklong family vacation only to be stood up by the man she’d been casually dating. Her mother is in recovery from a recent bout with cancer, and this vacation was supposed to help knit her fractured family closer together. Sara is the youngest sibling and an underachiever—her parents and both siblings are high-powered doctors—and Sara worries that being dumped will either make her the butt of the family’s jokes or cause her mom to worry. Enter kind, handsome Key West firefighter Luis Navarro. Luis has an unplanned week of vacation; his captain insisted he take time off to get his emotional bearings after handling a particularly gruesome car accident. After meeting a distressed Sara when she arrives in Key West, he agrees to play the part of her boyfriend—anything to avoid his own feelings and family dramas. The story’s opening is tight and compelling, but the middle section drifts by without much conflict, just Sara and Luis ruminating about past mistakes and marveling at how easy it is to be together. The Key West setting is lovingly portrayed, showing how local families struggle with the rising costs of living on an island paradise. Also notable: Sara is in recovery from an eating disorder she developed in college, and the book carefully portrays her determination to implement her therapist’s advice and avoid triggers, all while refusing to succumb to her family’s overbearing concern. Oliveras has a gift for showcasing how new lovers navigate introducing romantic partners to their families. Eventually, the plot snaps together and Luis and Sara realize they are stronger together than apart.
Two good people find love in this emotional, slow-burn romance.
