The Maui Effect

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

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They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last

Iwa Youngs life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, shes 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 cant 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 buildingswhere the unthinkable is always just one breath away. 

Reviews

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 thats 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, itwill leave you breathless and believing in the power of love and determination.

Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of Welcome to Beach Town

Author Bio

Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'i born, bestselling author of historical & romance 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 Saras novels as fresh and delightful and brilliantly written. Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreakers Secret a starred review. Find out more about Sara and her books at www.ackermanbooks.com and follow her on Instagram @saraackermanbooks and on Facebook @ackermanbooks.