This clean, second chance romance on the beaches of Waikiki will sweep you away...

Geology professor Alex Silverman's chance encounter with Kelsey O'Connor at a Christmas party sparks his interest, but not hers. His persistent efforts to ignite her dormant romantic embers eventually lead to exhilarating highs and heartbreaking twists. The elixir to the relationship's course is Nadia, Kelsey's precocious seven-year-old daughter.Recovering from a tragedy proves particularly challenging for Alex, whose awkward dating skills desperately need polishing. He discovers his second chance at a meaningful romance is frustrating and fraught with unimaginable danger.

The gift of a vacation in Thailand and Cambodia has life-and-death consequences that forever change their lives and those of two hundred thousand others. The unexpected resolution is found in a tearful reunion with Nadia on a grassy knoll in Hawaii.

When the plot appears simple and predictable, it isn't. The turn of a page changes everything, revealing the imperfections of love and choices.

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CJ Johnson lives in Waikiki. The romantic sites in Hawaii, Thailand, and Cambodia are based on his travel experiences that hopefully will be useful to readers wanting to enrich their travel experiences. His previous novels: Reunion Promise and Romancing Waikiki have threads that lead to Hawaii and the meaning of Aloha.