The Maui Effect - by Sara Ackerman

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"The Maui Effect is a beautiful exploration of the interconnectedness of relationships, the love of community, and the land that sustains it. Ackerman has crafted a novel that's lively, illuminating, and thrillingly romantic."
--Kaui Hart Hemmings, New York Times bestselling author of The Descendants

"A captivating novel of opposites attracting, filled with passion, adventure, and a fight for nature, it will leave you breathless and believing in the power of love and determination."
--Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of Welcome to Beach Town

"With its fascinating locales, ecological and surfing facts, adventure, intrigue, and a realistically complicated romance, Ackerman's latest has broad appeal."
--Booklist