REVIEW: Billionaire’s Island Temptation by Rachael Stewart

Billionaire’s Island Temptation by Rachael Stewart: Jessie Rose is sent to tropical Mustique Island thanks to her sister Hannah’s connections. Jessie needs some time to unwind after taking care of their mother while she was sick and dying. She always needs to how to go forward with her life. Her longtime boyfriend left after he saw how Jessie would be focused on her mother.

When Jessie first arrives at the island she sees a good looking man whom she believes is part of the staff. Joel doesn’t let her know his true identity at first. Joel is supposed to be gone from the lovely home and catch a flight. His friend Brandon doesn’t want Joel around Jessie. Joel has a reputation in recent times and it’s not a good one.

Unfortunately, Joel is not able to leave thanks to a flat tire and the incoming storm. He and Jessie will just have to stay huddled down. Jessie is embarrassed and miffed when Joel reveals his true identity as part of a huge family business.

It’s hard to not be tempted when two people are cooped up in a luxurious home. Can the Joel and Jessie have a vacation fling and then move on?

I loved how the author had each character reveal the things in the past that had kept them fearful of getting close to others again. Poor Joel seemed stuck in a loop of grief and family problems. Jessie is a good, caring person who had to sacrifice so much and needs new direction.

The setting was magical. I had learned about Mustique Island not long ago from a historical fiction novel by that name. It’s been the home to many celebrities over the years. It’s cool how the property owners can run the island themselves. The vivid descriptions by this author, including the delicious sounding food, brought it all to life for me.
The cover is just perfect and just how I envisioned Jessie. I was engaged by the charming novel and look forward to book #2.

Book Info:

Publication: March 28, 2023 | Harlequin Romance | Billionaires For the Rose Sisters #1

Will their fling on the tropical island of Mustique develop into something more? Find out in the first of the Billionaires for the Rose Sisters duet by Rachael Stewart for Harlequin Romance.

A summer fling…

Or something more?

Jessie Rose is shocked by the instant chemistry she feels when she meets billionaire Joel in Mustique. She’s come looking for an escape, and brooding Joel is very clear he’s not looking for anything permanent. But letting their guards down while exploring the island together, they can’t deny their fling is dangerously close to being a temptation they may not be able to walk away from…