A dream job in Hawaii leads to a chance at love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. To get through the harsh New England winter, Julie Lancaster has been waiting tables while she waits to land her dream job teaching high school history. But then her employment agency calls with an even dreamier offer: a well-paid tutoring position in beautiful, balmy Hawaii! The moment she steps off the plane, Julie is bewitched by the island’s intoxicating atmosphere and the lingering scent of exotic blossoms. Debbie, her sixteen-year-old tutee, is a sweetheart, and everyone on the estate makes her feel welcome—except Ruel Chandler, Debbie’s imperious, older half-brother. At the beach, Julie meets Frank, a handsome surfer who’s obviously smitten. But as the Kona winds blow, Julie realizes there’s something about Ruel that makes Frank seem like a mere boy by comparison.

KONA WINDS is a hard-boiled noir murder mystery set in Honolulu in 1953, when Hawai'i was changing from a racially stratified, near-feudal plantation colony to the multi-ethnic 50th State. This debut novel by Japanese American author Scott Kikkawa was written with the firm belief that Hawai'i is more than just a pretty backdrop for the mischief of tourists. It can be, and was, a terrifying, sodden place whose social realities were ugly not so long ago and continue in some respect to go unresolved. In addition, the novel provides a glimpse into the police work of postwar Honolulu, which has been rarely written in this way before. Fiction. Asian & Asian American Studies.

Hawaii is one of the world's loveliest places. Its beauty is unquestionable, with rugged volcanic mountains, towering sea cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, alpine tundra, tropical rainforest, white- and black-sand beaches, turquoise waters, plentiful rainbows, and year-round tropical climate. But there's more to Hawaii's mystique than just its good looks. Its rich history, cultural milange, and wide range of activity options make the fiftieth state a perennial travel favourite. But there's so much to do and so many places to do it-the thought of planning a trip there can seem overwhelming. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hawaiidispels the mystery but retains all the beauty of this popular destination by taking the guesswork out of planning the perfect Islands vacation. The book goes beyond giving general descriptions of hotels, restaurants, and sights to give readers practical advice they can really use based on the kind of trip they're looking for.

Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited

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The "New York Times" bestelling author shares a selection of her beloved classic love stories, now completely revised and updated. Each volume contains two full-length novels at a special low price. Reissue.