From holiday fling to homecoming ... A whirlwind island romance becomes something more in an uplifting romantic comedy about finding yourself after heartbreak.
(This book is an adult romance novel that contains mature themes and content.)
A week on Pearl Island is exactly the R&R that perpetual planner Andie Alcott needs. Except instead of sipping pina coladas by the beach, she's busy throwing her freshly divorced bestie, Taylor, a girls' trip to remember, dealing with a double-booking fiasco and worrying about her ailing father on the mainland. But it's cool - she has it covered. After all, everyone would be lost without her, right?
The last thing habitually barefoot local Jack Cooper wants is the headache of managing tourist bookings. But since he's to blame for the island's dwindling supply of holidaymakers, he'll do whatever it takes to keep them happy - in particular, a beautiful visitor named Andie . . .
With sun-kissed sands, sapphire waters, oysters and wine, Pearl Island promises the perfect getaway - and maybe even a hot holiday fling. But what happens when the emotional baggage comes in excess, and island life suddenly feels all too real?
Praise for That Island Feeling
'With characters that'll make you fall head over heels, Karina May transports us to a warm-hearted, sun-kissed world so beautifully crafted you can practically taste the mai tais. You won't want to leave that island feeling behind.'
Amy Hutton, Love from Scratch
'A joyful, sexy, warm read. That Island Feeling will make you want to pack your bags and go in search of your own sexy oyster farmer.'
Melanie Saward, Love Unleashed
'Like a favourite holiday spot, sweet with technicolour nostalgia and quirky locals, you'll want to keep returning to this beautiful book. That Island Feeling is everything we love about Karina May's writing - a lush escape, a sparkling voice, belly laughs and a hot hero - with a newfound depth of craft and theme. A refreshing romance to sink into.'
Clare Fletcher, Love Match
'Deeply romantic, richly relatable. I simply adored it!'
Emma Grey, Pictures of You & bestselling author of The Last Love Note
'Sun, sand, and simmering romance - That Island Feeling is the ultimate beach read! Prepare to be swept away by this tender love story that's warm, sexy and full of heart.'
Natalie Murray, Love, Just In
'Sign me up for that Karina May feeling! Island life, romance, wit with heart: I'm there.'
Amy T. Matthews, Someone Else's Bucket List
About the Author
Karina May is one of Australia's brightest new voices in women's commercial fiction. Her debut print novel, Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast (April 2023) was longlisted in the 2024 Indie Book Awards for Best Debut Fiction, with her second, Never Ever Forever (December 2023), hailed "a slickly written and highly entertaining summer read".Karina, alongside her friend and author Clare Fletcher, is the founder and co-host of the successful That Rom Com Pod. When Karina's not writing or interviewing fellow authors for the pod, she can be found researching her next travel adventure or sipping champagne at bookish events - all in the name of research of course.
