ISLAND AFFAIR

Narrator Carmen Vine's Spanish accent immerses listeners in the characters, culture, and setting of this romance novel. Sara wants her family to take her--and her business--seriously. When her fiancé backs out of spending time with Sara's family in Key West, dashing local firefighter Luis steps in to fill the role. As long as they don't get lost in their lies or their unexpected feelings for each other, they will be fine. Vine's portrayals of individual characters are saturated with subtle Spanish inflections that help listeners differentiate the large cast. She also heightens the story's emotional intensity with her quiet approach to sensitive topics and family dynamics. A.L. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2020]