The Magnificent Challenge — Sue Alden

When lovely Jess Wong steps off the plane in exotic Honolulu, she is relieved at the warm welcome she receives from the father she has not seen in many years. And her half-sister, Malia, seems friendly and companionable. But when Mr. Wong asks Jess to help him find the person who is selling his company's secrets, she is less certain of her position, and her capabilities.

Suspicion points to the public relations office at Pine Pack, where Jess will work, and its personnel: Reeta McQuigg, a general office worker, with silvery hair and a desire to move in the island's society circles; Johnny Kuhio, the editor of the company newspaper, a handsome Polynesian who wants to return to the ancient days of the Hawaiian kings and works in the office only to fulfill a requirement for his doctoral degree; and Alex Yanagisako, the head of the office, a clever, sophisticated man who seems totally dedicated to the company. Dating both men, Jess finds it increasingly difficult to believe either one could sell Pine Pack's secrets to the rival pineapple factory. But someone is!

Along with discovering the traitor, Jess must come to terms with life. Trained as a teacher, she must decide whether or not to continue in that profession. Public relations becomes increasingly interesting to her, especially when she realizes the extent of involvement a dedicated PR person has both in his job and in the lives of the people he works with.