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A woman’s return to her hometown is met with romance and rivalry in author Sandy Malone’s “Escape to Jekyll Island,” the first book in the Gem of the Golden Isles series.
The Synopsis
Tally Davis is working as a wedding planner in the Caribbean when Hurricane Maria hits, so she evacuates Puerto Rico and goes home to Jekyll Island, Georgia, and launches her own company there. But not everybody is happy that Tally is back, and some people want to make sure she doesn’t stay.
The Review
This was an absolutely incredible and cozy romantic read. The Author does an incredible job of developing dynamic characters readers can instantly relate to. The rich imagery in the author’s writing style really brings out this island setting in the south and engages the reader by making the setting its own character, allowing the reader to feel fully immersed in the community. The protagonist finds herself becoming a part of.
What really stands out in the story, in the grand scheme of things, is the rich, dynamic character interactions and the relationships that develop. Tally is a fantastic protagonist readers can instantly root for, and the question of whether they want a relationship with a past flame who is now a state trooper will have readers on the edge of their seats as they feel the heat and sparks fly between them. The subtle infusion of mystery elements about those who do not want the protagonist to succeed gives the story just enough edge to highlight the cozier romantic elements, drawing readers in and keeping them from putting it down.
The Verdict
An enthralling, emotional, and heartfelt romance novel, author Sandy Malone’s “Escape to Jekyll Island” is a must-read and a great entry into the Gem of the Golden Isles series. The Author does a great job of highlighting the impact hurricanes have on communities, while bringing heart and lightheartedness through dynamic dialogue and fun story development that will keep the reader engaged and eager for the next chapter of this franchise. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Sandy Malone is best known for starring in TLC’s reality TV show “Wedding Island” and writing hundreds of wedding advice columns that were published in BRIDES, WeddingWire, and HuffPost. She wrote a DIY wedding planning book in 2016 that was traditionally published, and she released her new fiction series – Gem of the Golden Isles – in April 2024. She has also ghostwritten books for well-known reality TV stars (including a Real Housewife). Most recently, she was editor of The Police Tribune.
Sandy got her journalism degree at The Ohio State University and was a reporter and editor for major news publications before she returned to her hometown of Washington, DC, for a career in public relations and government affairs. She began planning destination weddings professionally after her own was nearly a disaster, and ended up planning more than 500 weddings in the Caribbean in 11 years with her retired SWAT-commander husband.
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