Everything changes when a tropical storm and engine failure force a crash landing on a deserted atoll with a WWII listening post. Rick’s injuries and a lack of food and water mean David has to step up to the plate and play hero. While his days are spent fighting for survival, and his nights are filled with worrying about Rick, the two men grow closer. David’s research for his next movie becomes intertwined with his worst fears, and events on the island result in a vivid dream about the Battle of Britain. On waking, David realizes Rick is more than just a pilot to him. The obstacles that prevented a happy ending in 1940 aren’t present today, and David vows that if they survive this stranding, he will tell Rick how he feels.
David McIntyre hired Rick Sutton to fly him around the Hawaiian Islands scouting for film project locations. When they go down in a storm and crash land on a small island it’s up to Rick and David to survive until help arrives.
I found this gem through the BBNYA. It was a 2nd round excerpt that I read and when it didn’t advance to the final round I contacted the author asking if I could have a review copy to finish the book. I’m so glad I did because this is a great story.
David and Rick are complex entertaining characters. I don’t mean entertaining as in funny ha ha (though there is humor sprinkled generously throughout), I’m talking about they grab hold and don’t let go. Except for the plane crash which is adrenaline spiking, the rest of the story flows slow, hot, and unstoppable. Like lava. The characters of David and Rick are wonderful. I love them. The crash, survival, and rescue are believable. The one thing I’m on the fence about is the dream sequence in the middle. It has purpose and it’s both heartbreaking and heartwarming, but it was a bit of surprise since I didn’t know it was coming. It almost doesn’t fit? And yet it does. I can’t explain it. However, I do love this story and will be keeping an eye on this new-to-me author.
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