
by Rie Anders
RomanceAdded on January 13, 2026
When Shaye dropped out of college mid-semester, and moved to Lopez Island for the summer, she’d hoped to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. Instead, she reconnects with childhood friends Jason and Nick, and good intentions spiral into harrowing confrontations. The summer ends in tragedy and Shaye flees the Island, haunted by her mistakes.
Eight years later, Shaye is forced to return to the place she’d hoped never to see again. Now, she must face the people, and the pain she left behind. She must confront the person she was, and decide who she will become. Can Shaye forgive herself enough to let the past go, and let love in?
I am absolutely obsessed with these characters!!! I also love how all the characters from her books seem to intermingle ❤️ Rie Anders writes in such a way that gets you hooked from the start and you just need to keep reading to see where the characters end up. I can never seem to put her books down and finish them so quickly I find myself reaching for another one right away!
Ok I just finished book one of The Island series today and I need to catch my breathe. It was so good that it was hard to put down. Starting book 2 probably today or tomorrow, I can’t wait 🤣
Outstanding Story & Audible Listen🎧 Heartfelt & Moving!Pavey BoulevardIsland Series, Book 1By: Rie AndersNarrated by: Lessa LambWow, what an amazing and beautiful story. This is my first book by Rie Anders and it will not be my last. I enjoyed her writing style, her descriptive details brings you right along side the characters, letting you see what they see, feel what they are feeling. Her characters are complex and well developed. I adored these characters especially Shaye and Nick, the secon