THE MAUI EFFECT by Sara Ackerman - Spotlight
A dazzling new romance by USA TODAY bestselling author, Sara Ackerman.
They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last?
‘Iwa Young’s life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she’s happiest in the company of trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called eco resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, ‘Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, a big-wave surfer from California. ‘Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: never date a surfer.
Dane is part of an underground group of big-wave riders, and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets ‘Iwa, he can’t get her out of his mind. But ‘Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater.
In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Hawai'i to California to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine-story buildings—where the unthinkable is always just one breath away.
They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last?
‘Iwa Young’s life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she’s happiest in the company of trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called eco resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, ‘Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, a big-wave surfer from California. ‘Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: never date a surfer.
Dane is part of an underground group of big-wave riders, and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets ‘Iwa, he can’t get her out of his mind. But ‘Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater.
In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Hawai'i to California to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine-story buildings—where the unthinkable is always just one breath away.
Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'i born, bestselling author of historical & contemporary novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review.
Sara grew up on O'ahu, hearing the stories of her parents and grandparents, who lived in Hawai’i when war came to their doorstep. Her grandfather was the principal at Honoka’a High & Elementary School, and her grandmother was a teacher. They spoke of marines camped out in their living room on weekends, of nearly getting shot for walking down the street at night, of the African lion that lived with the troops, and of hiding out in a lava tube when they first got wind of the attack. Back then, fear and paranoia ran rampant, but so did courage and strength and hope. Sara's novels pull from these memories and shine a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
A few of her favorite things, in no particular order – hiking, homemade PIZZA, a good thunderstorm, stargazing, BOOKS, craft beer, her wonderful BOYFRIEND, snorkeling, mountain streams, friends, and ANIMALS. In fact, animals inhabit all of her novels in some way, shape or form – dogs, donkeys, dolphins, a featherless chicken, endangered Hawaiian crows, horses, and even a lion. When she's not writing or teaching, you'll find her in the mountains or in the ocean, which is where most of her inspiration happens. She blames Hawai'i for her addiction to writing, and sees no end to its untapped stories.
Sara grew up on O'ahu, hearing the stories of her parents and grandparents, who lived in Hawai’i when war came to their doorstep. Her grandfather was the principal at Honoka’a High & Elementary School, and her grandmother was a teacher. They spoke of marines camped out in their living room on weekends, of nearly getting shot for walking down the street at night, of the African lion that lived with the troops, and of hiding out in a lava tube when they first got wind of the attack. Back then, fear and paranoia ran rampant, but so did courage and strength and hope. Sara's novels pull from these memories and shine a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
A few of her favorite things, in no particular order – hiking, homemade PIZZA, a good thunderstorm, stargazing, BOOKS, craft beer, her wonderful BOYFRIEND, snorkeling, mountain streams, friends, and ANIMALS. In fact, animals inhabit all of her novels in some way, shape or form – dogs, donkeys, dolphins, a featherless chicken, endangered Hawaiian crows, horses, and even a lion. When she's not writing or teaching, you'll find her in the mountains or in the ocean, which is where most of her inspiration happens. She blames Hawai'i for her addiction to writing, and sees no end to its untapped stories.
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