The Island Child — Helena Halme

A Christmas baby should give hope and joy to everyone on the starkly beautiful Scandinavian islands ... While Brit awaits the arrival of her first child, avisitor to the islands threatens to reveal an uncomfortable secret from herpast. To add to her woes, her partner, Sea Captain Jukka, runs his cruise lineraground the night before Christmas, just as the baby decides to be born. Meanwhile, Alicia's ex-husband, Liam, has made the leapof faith and moved to the islands from London to rekindle their relationshipand start an exciting new business venture with her. However, a small part ofAlicia's heart still belongs to the Swedish journalist, Patrick. Two years ago,they began a passionate affair. Alicia knows she can't trust Patrick - his betrayalshave been heartbreaking and destructive, but when Patrick is rushed to hospitalin Stockholm she races to his side. Liam fears this means she still has deepfeelings for the journalist. But unbeknown to Liam, a threat hangs over Alicia andeveryone she loves. With Patrick in hospital, her best friend, Brit, alone andvulnerable, how can Alicia say no to an offer made by an old and powerfulnemesis? Talk about impossible choices ... Read The Island Child, the page-turning Book 5 in the 'sensational'(NetGalley) Love on the Island Series now.