I really enjoyed this book and the relationship between the characters - yes, it all fell though too nicely for my taste. However, I still gave this 5 stars because I had such a good time reading it!

I'm not going to lie, it took me three attempts to finish this book. That's nothing against the book but I wasn't in the right mood on the first two attempts. It does demonstrate my love for Therese Beharrie, though, because there aren't a lot of authors whose books I'd persevere with for so long. For her, I always will. She doesn’t disappoint once you are into the story.

What won me over in the end with this book was simple. It was that Greek setting and that these two idiots were fighting against everything not be together when they were obviously head over heels in love.

The setting first off, it was stunning. I mean, every Therese Beharrie book seems to have a beautiful setting be it a beautiful holiday destination like Greece or be it her usual stomping ground of South Africa (which to the rest of us seems like another interesting country to explore but to her is just home and yet she manages to make her everyday sound beautiful too). She always has me about ready to book a ticket to fly somewhere and it was no different here. Piper's brother, Liam, is having a destination wedding on the isle of Mykonos. It's all being paid for by Piper's future brother in law, Caleb. And damn, don't I just want to fly off to Mykonos and Santorini after reading this! I already know Greece is lovely but there are so many small islands to explore and I have practically booked my ticket to go next year. I wanted to join Piper and Caleb when they were in restaurants when they gate-crashed a walking tour. Every location had me lusting after a warm sun and a chance to relax in a scenic location. And maybe I'll have the chance for a holiday romance while I'm at it.

The setting was one thing, but Piper and Caleb were the other driving force. The first couple of times I'd picked it up in the wrong mood and the assumptions they both kept making about the other's actions at the start frustrated me. I wanted them to talk and not be apart due to misunderstandings but the third time? Yeah, I got it. Piper spent her whole life being dictated to by her father who was an emotional abuser, and when she finally had her freedom after he died she again fell into a relationship where she lost her independence and dated another version of her father. She learnt from these things but never wanted to again have her life chosen by someone else, no matter how well-intentioned they might be and that was Caleb all over. And Caleb? He assumed the role of parent for his siblings after their father's death when he was just 18. Ever since he has been caring and looking after them, far longer than he probably needed to. He liked the control he had and didn't like to lose that. He was used to taking action and making things happen thinking he was being helpful, but that's not what Piper wants or needs. The two of them kept getting their wires crossed as they didn't know where the other was coming from. Once they got to know each other a bit better I was in love. I was cheering them along when they talked about their past and I was crying towards the end when it looked like all was lost and they weren't meant to be.

Basically, this book was brilliant. I mean, any book which can do a total 180 for me is going to be a winner. I went from putting the book down in disinterest to staying up past my bedtime and crying at the ending. If that's not enough of a motivator to get you reading I don't know what is. Maybe Google some pictures of what Mykonos and Santorini look like, you need a book in your life to transport you there when the weather is so cold and gloomy I'm sure.

Island Fling With The Tycoon is written by Therese Beharrie. After arriving from her home in Cape Town to attend her brother’s wedding, Piper Evans is searching the Greek islands for him, Liam, the runaway groom. She enlists the help of Caleb Martin, her soon to be sister in law’s elder brother, a handsome tycoon who embodies everything she hates on her ideal man!! The sparks fly as they island hop.

Even though Caleb is a Tycoon this is not a glamourous novel. Beharrie shows that money can sometimes make life easier but cannot always solve life’s problems. She also shows how Piper struggles with a fear of being controlled. Her parents were controlling when she and Liam were growing up and now she backs away from any situation where she feels this may happen again. Ironically Caleb is the one one person who won’t do this. I enjoyed this book. It is well written and the characters develop and grow throughout.

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I enjoyed this romance. Well written, with believable characters and enough drama to keep the pages turning.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Mills & Boon Insiders for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fabulous and amazing!!

Piper has been in emotionally abusive situations her whole life and now she is free to be herself and won't let anyone else control her or tell her what to do

Caleb has taken charge of his family since his dad died and all his siblings look up to him and at him to manage all the hard stuff for them. He takes control without seeming to think about it or realising he is, especially in his dealings with Piper

Pipers in Greece for he wedding of her brother and Caleb's sister, Emma, thing is that her brother runs when he finds out his fiancée is pregnant a couple of days before their wedding. Piper and Caleb must locate him, find out if he still wants to marry Emma and bring him back in time for the wedding, leading to a chase across some of the Greek islands, an amazingly picturesque setting

Piper is strong and and determined, she has been hurt so badly in the past and it makes her much stronger as a person and the writing brings that out and makes her feel real. Understandably she wants and needs her independence and I could feel her panic when there is anyone who tries to do something for her, what will they want in return?

Caleb is used to getting everything he wants but he isn't in charge with Piper which throws him off balance but also leads to a discovery for him as to why he does everything for his siblings and doesn't like letting them make mistakes even though they were now adults. I could understand why he took charge, his parents had died when he was younger but I did have times when I could see him fighting himself when he got to know Piper better to allow her to make the decisions

There is a good split of narrative between Piper and Caleb which allows understanding of both of their characters. If that wasn't there then I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much as I shouldn't understand their motivations leading to an amazing read

I had read a book by Therese a while ago and wasn't keen on it but I knew my perfect book by her was out there and I found it!!
Her writing gripped me, pulled me in and kept me addicted, apart from forced breaks (train changes etc) I read it pretty much in one go

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read, taking you out of your everyday life and throwing you onto a Greek island, with amazing characters and a good plot

Piper and her brother Liam’s childhood forced them apart, but he wants her at his wedding, and when the bride’s brother offers her free accommodation, she has to attend. The meeting between Caleb and Piper is not new, but it does demonstrate the type of people they are and adds some lighthearted moments to the story.

When Liam’s runs off before the wedding, Piper feels responsible and knows she has to follow him to find out why. Caleb values his sister’s happiness, even if he abhors Liam’s behaviour and insists he goes too.

What follows is a romantic chase around the Greek Islands, the setting is vivid and adds to the romance. Piper lacks self-esteem in the wake of her father’s emotional abuse, she is also reeling from a controlling relationship. So Caleb’s take-charge attitude, both annoys and frightens her. She’s attracted but won’t allow herself to make another mistake. Their romance is riddled with conflict, mostly internal, but the slow burn attraction turns them into risk-takers and after much angst, they find what they are both seeking, including Liam.

A lovely romance with picturesque island hopping.

I received a copy of this book from Mills and Boon via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable story and the characters were well developed.

The plot was excellent and I enjoyed finding out how the author would wrap up the loose ends.

I will be honest as even thought that it was well written, at times I did think that there was a little too much detail which made it a little drawn out and for me that did affect the natural good flow that the author had with the story and I found that to be a little disappointing as this had all the potentially to be a 5 star read for me!.

Taking in to account the above, I still found the story to be highly enjoyable and it is 4 stars from me for this one!

An emotional self discovery romance, working through old hurts, responsibilities, new feelings, new agendas.

Taking the future to its fruition when love is found, fought for, nurtured and treasured, with new understandings and commitments.

With a happy ever after ending.

I usually love these stories but I just couldn’t connect with this one, I kept losing interest and there didn’t seem to be any chemistry, so a no from me unfortunately.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion