The Real Deal

Skye

When my parents told me that Dad’s cancer diagnosis was terminal, I knew my time at UC Santa Cruz—my dream school—was up. So, I returned to the island of St. Croix to be with my family and help with our hotel, The Frangipani. Months have passed, time is moving on, but I’m stuck. Overwhelmed with grief. The Frangipani, and all that comes with it, has become the life raft that keeps me afloat. But clinging to that sense of duty means letting go of all of the things I truly want. Even love…

How many ways can a heart break?

Xavier

As a successful associate at my grandfather’s private equity firm in Atlanta, I’m used to getting what I want. My sister’s destination wedding in the Caribbean provides the perfect opportunity to scout a few properties, including the cozy beach hotel serving as venue. What I don't expect is the feisty, gorgeous young woman at the front desk, who’s as protective of her heart as she is of her hotel.But she doesn’t trust me, doesn’t see that there’s a lot more to life than the postcard view in front of her. I need to prove to her that in a world of acquisitions she’s what I want most...

That what we have is the real deal.