Island Rendezvous — Michelle Monkou

In this follow-up to Finders Keepers, divorcee Toni Kimball is thrilled when her best friend Nicole Montgomery offers her a three-week trip to the Bahamas in hopes that Toni can locate Nicole's brother-in-law. Desperate to escape her parents' home in Glenn Knoll until her condo is ready, Toni figures she will just check the phone book once she arrives in Nassau to see if Derek Calverton still lives there -- then, spend the rest of her time soaking up the sun and taking in the sights. What she doesn't count on is Derek taking her breath away.

As a charter boat operator, Derek is used to attracting his share of women -- whether they be married, divorced or just plain desperate. In the past, he hasn't had any problems keeping his distance, but the handsome bachelor has never met anyone like the vivacious stranger who crosses his path. He volunteers to show Toni around his precious island, and he sees the world through her eyes. Now if only he can find a permanent place in her heart...