The Aloha Butterfly Kiss: Under the Hawaiian Sun

It's love at first sniff for their service dogs, but certainly not for them. Him It's not every day that a tourist gets washes up on shore at your feet, making such a grand entrance. And it's just my luck, since I've sworn off women. But there's something about this one that brings out the annoying, protective caveman in me. Suddenly, I'm carrying her back to my bungalow. It doesn't help that her service dog seems to be falling in love with mine. Her Just like that, I'm in the warm arms of the brooding surfer who picked me up from the sand after the powerful waves beached me. I probably should think this through better, but my Lupus is too angered to protest and the offer of his grandmother's services to treat my sun and sand burn is too good to resist. I'm quickly realizing that my approach to beach life is all wrong and Locke has no problems telling me exactly why. But what I wasn't expecting was for my VRBO and his bungalow to be one and the same. When two people are done with love, what does it take for them to open their hearts to fall in love? Read if you like books with adorable dogs, lots of banter, vulnerable characters, grandparent figures with a love story of their own, passionate kisses in tropical locales, and emotional journeys. (This is a novel with no cursing, descriptive kissing only, and some faith conversations). Themes of Cinnamon Roll Hero, They Refuse to Fall, They Take Care of Each Other, One bed/One boat, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Soulmates, Music Romance, and Love after 70. Representation includes "Own Voices" Lupus, migraines, chronic pain, and fainting. Alzheimer's, physical disabilities, and emotional abuse are also represented. —------------------Triggers (spoilers may be included)---------------------- Triggers (spoilers may be included): Minimal discussions of past emotional abuse, a water accident, and overcoming ableism.