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teresab78's review against another edition
3.0
There were parts that I really liked; the storm, Claire, them getting to know each other on the island.
Then there were parts I didn't - Ethan leaving, Ethan's irrational jealousy and anger toward Nial, the I love you's after knowing each other a total of 5 days over several months!!!
It seemed like they spent more time together than they did, but it boils down to 5 days (give or take one) Deep attraction, yes, some beginning feelings - the possibility of more, I could see, but saying I love you?? Especially after Ethan's behaviour.
However, if I over look those things, I enjoyed the rest.
Then there were parts I didn't - Ethan leaving, Ethan's irrational jealousy and anger toward Nial, the I love you's after knowing each other a total of 5 days over several months!!!
It seemed like they spent more time together than they did, but it boils down to 5 days (give or take one) Deep attraction, yes, some beginning feelings - the possibility of more, I could see, but saying I love you?? Especially after Ethan's behaviour.
However, if I over look those things, I enjoyed the rest.
crtsjffrsn's review against another edition
3.0
Niall Ahern moved to Tortola after the death of his lover, Nolan, to live out Nolan's dream. And while the island is beautiful and he gets by, there's just so much missing that leaves Niall feeling unfulfilled. When a client, Ethan Bettencourt, comes to the island to enlist Niall's help in finding a vacation home, Niall has no idea just how many waves Ethan is about to make. The two hit it off, and Niall wonders if maybe he's found what's been missing--but life isn't easy, even in the Caribbean.
An easy, entertaining, and engaging read. These are two likable characters, and the story of where they each come from and where they end up together is definitely worth a read.
An easy, entertaining, and engaging read. These are two likable characters, and the story of where they each come from and where they end up together is definitely worth a read.
suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed it but it didn't vastly grab me.
Niall and Ethan bond during a hurricane but then misunderstandings abound, with both men feeling the loss.
However on remeeting they get past the big issues but then find that they have more in common then they thought.
A pleasant love story, bits of angst and misunderstanding but fine for sitting in the lovely (Tortola, hopefully!) sun to read.
Niall and Ethan bond during a hurricane but then misunderstandings abound, with both men feeling the loss.
However on remeeting they get past the big issues but then find that they have more in common then they thought.
A pleasant love story, bits of angst and misunderstanding but fine for sitting in the lovely (Tortola, hopefully!) sun to read.
rissa53's review
3.0
I didn't think there was going to be a twist there. Ok not so much a twist but a revelation of sorts. It kind of came out of nowhere because we had no clues whatsoever so it was intriguing!
And poor Niall, carrying that guilt for so long. His and Ethan's story feels like it's just starting. I would definitely not mind reading more of the two! :)
And poor Niall, carrying that guilt for so long. His and Ethan's story feels like it's just starting. I would definitely not mind reading more of the two! :)
ktomp17's review
4.0
Poor Niall!!! My heart broke for him a bit through his overall grief of missing Nolan and dealing with his feelings about Nolan's death. Ethan was such an intriguing character. Rich and appearing to be cocky, yet so quiet and sweet overall. I loved these guys.
moonwillow's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this story, whilst it would have been a very good romance without the added character of the setting this certainly added to the atmosphere of the book.
This story had everything and sometimes I found it all a little too much to take in whilst some things seemed to be skipped over that I would like to have seen explored a little more. It had the feel of the beginning of something rather than the conclusion. I will be reading the other books in this series although I understand they follow the progress of some minor characters from this book rather than carrying on with Niall and Ethan's story. I would like to read more about them but look forward to reading more about Niall's friend Ian in the next instalment "Finding Home".
In conclusion, Island House was a very enjoyable read and one I will definitely go back to and read again.
This story had everything and sometimes I found it all a little too much to take in whilst some things seemed to be skipped over that I would like to have seen explored a little more. It had the feel of the beginning of something rather than the conclusion. I will be reading the other books in this series although I understand they follow the progress of some minor characters from this book rather than carrying on with Niall and Ethan's story. I would like to read more about them but look forward to reading more about Niall's friend Ian in the next instalment "Finding Home".
In conclusion, Island House was a very enjoyable read and one I will definitely go back to and read again.
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