Romance novels where the hero and heroine are unexpectedly isolated, often as the result of a disaster have always intrigued me. Each character's strengths and flaws are highlighted as they battle against the odds, sometimes struggling for their very survival. Such dramatic circumstances can lead to a love unlike any other.
Daniela Flores, conservation biologist, suffered anxiety attacks
following a major car crash. The trauma she experienced exacerbated the
communication problems in her marriage eventually leading to divorce. Daniela
is thrilled to have the chance to work with a group of researchers on the wild
Farallan Islands. This is a chance to prove to herself that she has recovered,
and to get her career back on track. She is shocked to discover her ex-husband
Sean is a last minute addition to the research team. Sean's experience and
expertise makes him more valuable to the team, but Daniela is determined to
stay. There is a growing air of menace on the island as progressively more
terrifying things befall the small group. Sean is determined to protect
Daniela at all costs.
Not Your Prince Charming by Kate Johnson
Princess Elizabeth (Eliza) gives her security team the slip while
holidaying in the Caribbean. She escapes to a private party where she is
drugged then kidnapped. Xavier Rivera is working undercover on the boat where
Eliza is trapped. He frees her, then persuades her to jump overboard and climb
into a life raft. They drift to a tropical island where they must learn to
survive.
Do you enjoy novels with a marooned and trapped premise? What is your
favourite setting for such novels?
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Hi Sharon. I love stories where the hero and heroine have spend a lot of time alone together. Forces them to reveal inner secrets and also to become better people worthy of love.
ReplyDeleteHi Enisa, like you, I enjoy reading romances with an isolation premise. The challenges that befall the hero and heroine in such novels can make them real page turners.
DeleteHi Sharon! I agree with Enisa that having the main characters forced to spend time with one another is a great way to get them to learn more about each other (and to fall in love).
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn, I also find it fascinating to follow along as the hero and heroine learn more about one another in out-of-the-ordinary circumstances that stretch and challenge them.
DeleteHi Sharon. I have to admit I haven't read a lot but I do like the premise.
ReplyDeleteHi Cassandra, the premise is fascinating, isn’t it. So many possibilities for an author and so many intriguing potential pathways on a reader’s journey.
ReplyDeleteSharon, these look terrific! I think the first 'survival' romance I read was Two Alone by Sandra Brown, years ago. What a cracker story. Linda Howard and Karen Robards have also done some fabulous survivor stories. I love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reading suggestions, Miranda. I love Linda Howard's novels. I haven't read Sandra Brown's work nor Karen Robard's. More authors to research. More novels to read. Such fun.
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