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Praise for Island Affair

"I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can't decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara's love story; their relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla Oliveras!" --Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author

"Rich with emotion and breathtaking prose, Island Affair delivers a captivating love story that demonstrates the power of forgiveness and strong family bonds." --Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author

"Priscilla Oliveras carries readers away on a tropical escape through the pages of a cheery, optimistic romance that casts island sunshine on even the darkest of circumstances. Island Affair is her strongest work yet, perfectly calibrating its inviting family scenes with a sweet, heart-melting romance...a charming fake relationship romance made all the sweeter by Oliveras' understanding that the best kind of love is one with room for the whole family."  
--Entertainment Weekly

"A classic fake relationship romance, set in the dreamy Florida Keys...When they finally admit their feelings for each other, there's nothing fake about it. And in this novel, happy ever after isn't just for the hero and heroine, but their families too." --NPR

"The beachy first romance in Oliveras's Keys to Love series (after His Perfect Partner) hits all the right beats of a fake relationship romance." --Publishers Weekly

"The Key West setting is lovingly portrayed, showing how local families struggle with the rising costs of living on an island paradise...Oliveras has a gift for showcasing how new lovers navigate introducing romantic partners to their families...Two good people find love in this emotional, slow-burn romance." --Kirkus Reviews

"Oliveras' (Their Perfect Melody, 2018) delightful romance, the start to the Keys to Love series, is infused with the sights and tastes of Key West, creating an immersive experience. The families are realistically drawn in all their challenges, and building a relationship in a week in close quarters is a fun setup, with friction and a satisfying ending. Readers will look forward to the next installment." --Booklist

"Readers who love the "fake dating" trope or romances with a backdrop of family drama will enjoy this one." --Library Journal

"Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras is a hug of a book--it fills the heart to the brim with its tenderness, warm-heartedness, and kindness. With some books, you know from the very beginning how wonderful the characters and their story are going to be and that feeling only grows with every page you turn." --Frolic, Book of the Week

"A pitch-perfect beach read!" --BookPage, Most Anticipated Romances of the Year

"I'll read anything that Priscilla writes. I love her stories and how grounded they are in Latinx culture and family. And this new series, which was pitched as Blue Bloods but make it Key West, sounds amazing. And honestly, all I want to read right now is Latinx people living their best lives on a beach." --BookTrib, Most Anticipated Romances of the Year

"Island Affair is a perfect, romantic Caribbean escape. Much like a warm ocean breeze, Priscilla Oliveras' beautiful take on the beloved fake fiancé trope sweeps readers into a heartfelt story about two people who fall in love while helping each other overcome substantial personal obstacles. Don't miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras' new series. Can't wait to take my next trip!" --Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author

"Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read Island Affair." --HelenKay Dimon

"This book is the perfect island escape, filled with the warmth of family and community, lush writing, and the hottest nice-guy firefighter hero I've read in a while." --Sonali Dev
 
“Oliveras has perfected the second-chance romance trope…The Key West setting is vibrant, adding a blessed touch of armchair travel to the current global circumstances. Wonderfully soapy, this is a romance to read in one sitting. A stunning romance of first love found again.”— Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW
 
“Oliveras keeps up the tropical vibes…Oliveras’s authentic portrayal of Latinx family life and picturesque descriptions of the Keys keep the pages turning.”— Publishers Weekly
 
“The Florida island setting is only part of the appeal of this character-driven, second chance romance between smart and badass Anamaria and sexy and artistic Alejandro as they slowly realize that successful relationships have room for both partners’ professions and dreams. Another draw: Oliveras' portrayal of family and social media ties are reminiscent of Alisha Rai's romances.” – Booklist  STARRED REVIEW