Tropical Getaway

by Roxanne St. Claire

Book Overview

Ava Santori is cooking up a storm in her family's restaurant in Boston when a call from the Coast Guard brings shattering news: her beloved brother has been lost in a shipwreck. Determined to find out... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743462769
• ISBN13: 9780743462761
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Pocket Star Books
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.4" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Tropical Getaway is a wonderful escape

I loved this book. I couldn't put it down once I started it. The story has twists and surprises and a sexy romance too. The characters are rich in texture and the description of the Caribbean made me feel I was there as I read. I can't wait for Roxanne St. Claire's next book to come out!!

A Trip to Paradise! Awesome new book!

Stop your world when you reach for this divine debut book, a pure pleasure to read. I was transported to paradise from the first page across the twists and turns to the heart pounding end -- and I am aching for a sequel! What a joy to meet characters as courageous and gusty as Ava, as compassionate -- and passionate -- as Dane, with conversations and reactions so real, they touch your heart. Their appealing love story is surrounded by several layers of wonderful mini-characters, like the housekeeper, and sweet, strong Cassie, so intriguing, she could be the next book! Tropical Getaway's pace is blistering and riddled with twists from the belly of the boat to beautiful St. Bart's. But above all, it is a beautiful story of lovers meant to be together in spite of the storms at sea. This is a remarkably well-written story with all the elements that keep you hooked. I want to head for the Caribbean, I want to meet them, I want to find Dane! I want to read more of this new author.

This book is romantic suspense at it's best!

Ava Santori has waited five years to hear from her brother Marco. And when word finally comes, it isn't good ...Marco is presumed dead, lost at sea during a hurricane in the Caribbean. Determined to find out what went wrong, and also encouraged by attorney Grayson Boyd, who stands to make a killing off this disaster at sea, Ava heads to the island of St. Barts.Dane Erikson is the owner of the luxurious Utopia Adventures cruise line, and challenges Ava to help discover what went wrong with the doomed ship, rather than side with the scum ball attorney. Ava blames Dane for wanting to cash in on millions off this disaster, and also for sending the doomed "Paradisio" into the eye of the storm. Dane blames Ava for not being a good sister to Marco, and cannot understand why she never got in touch with him for 5 years. The continual misunderstandings between these two finally turns into a mutual concern to put the past behind them, and work together to solve the mystery of the doomed ship. What happens along the way is awesome. Dane is one of the most engaging heroes ever, and when he and Ava finally get together, the sensual fireworks ignite. There are many twists and turns in the plot that will keep you guessing right up to the end. The author takes the time to bring this entire story to conclusion, and leaves nothing out. When most books would have ended, the publisher generously commits enough pages to bring everything to closure. This book has it all - Kudos to this wonderful new author!

A wonderful "getaway"

What a terrific journey Tropical Getaway is. I felt like I was visiting the tropics. Lots of romance combined with suspense, intrigue and terrific plot twists make this one nearly perfect read!

Tropical Getaway is the perfect read!

Wow!! I really loved this book. The story is fast paced and keeps you riveted from page one. Dane is an AWESOME hero. Very sexy, and some of his lines made me shiver. I loved him. Ava is fun and fiesty. Her brother, Marco's story line is beautifully done. I definately recommend Tropical Getaway and can't wait to read Roxanne St. Claire's next book.