Just an Affair (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories)

Rating:
Summary: When it?s right
Review: Using the Virgin Islands as its backdrop, JUST AN AFFAIR is a love story about putting it all back together after being hurt and humiliated. Caryl Walker is an attorney turned sea captain trying to escape the trauma of an affair gone bad with a married man. Having put that relationship behind her and vowing herself to a year of celibacy, Caryl's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the handsome and successful Joshua Tain just weeks before her year is up. Joshua is in the Virgin Islands taking a much-needed break from the manipulative dealings of a corporate raider trying to take over his company. His itinerary puts him on the Elendil, a chartered boat on which Caryl is the captain. As she takes him on a tour of the Islands, they become infatuated with each other, making her vow of celibacy hard to continue.

As Joshua's vacation ends, both he and Caryl are secretly hoping their liaison was more than just a fling. An unfortunate diving accident leaves Caryl with short-term amnesia and a man from her past trying to make sure it lasts long enough for him to get what he wants. Alexander Thorne has divorced his wife, lost most of his financial standing and has promised to make Caryl a part of his life again by any means necessary. Joshua is just as determined to have Caryl too. He is confident that her memory will return because of what they shared before the accident. When Alexander and Joshua meet, who will remain standing once the dust has settled?

Eugenia O'Neal has constructed an interesting tale of love about a protagonist in a non-traditional role and she's managed to lace the novel with some of the environmental and social concerns of the Virgin Islands. She's created an interesting cast of well-developed characters, each contributing a unique twist to the story. I enjoyed this well-rounded novel for its tender view of love conquering all and making me aware of the societal issues prevalent in many countries and not just my own neighborhood.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Rating:
Summary: When it¿s right
Review: Using the Virgin Islands as its backdrop, JUST AN AFFAIR is a love story about putting it all back together after being hurt and humiliated. Caryl Walker is an attorney turned sea captain trying to escape the trauma of an affair gone bad with a married man. Having put that relationship behind her and vowing herself to a year of celibacy, Caryl's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the handsome and successful Joshua Tain just weeks before her year is up. Joshua is in the Virgin Islands taking a much-needed break from the manipulative dealings of a corporate raider trying to take over his company. His itinerary puts him on the Elendil, a chartered boat on which Caryl is the captain. As she takes him on a tour of the Islands, they become infatuated with each other, making her vow of celibacy hard to continue.

As Joshua's vacation ends, both he and Caryl are secretly hoping their liaison was more than just a fling. An unfortunate diving accident leaves Caryl with short-term amnesia and a man from her past trying to make sure it lasts long enough for him to get what he wants. Alexander Thorne has divorced his wife, lost most of his financial standing and has promised to make Caryl a part of his life again by any means necessary. Joshua is just as determined to have Caryl too. He is confident that her memory will return because of what they shared before the accident. When Alexander and Joshua meet, who will remain standing once the dust has settled?

Eugenia O'Neal has constructed an interesting tale of love about a protagonist in a non-traditional role and she's managed to lace the novel with some of the environmental and social concerns of the Virgin Islands. She's created an interesting cast of well-developed characters, each contributing a unique twist to the story. I enjoyed this well-rounded novel for its tender view of love conquering all and making me aware of the societal issues prevalent in many countries and not just my own neighborhood.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers