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Bahamas Bliss
Private island caretaker Serena has seen wealthy guests come and go, but when burned-out doctor Nathan arrives seeking solitude, she shows him the islands hold medicine no pharmacy can provide.
Saba Secrets
On tiny Saba island, nurse Helena knows everyone's business—including the heartbreak of visiting doctor Marcus, which she heals with Caribbean care both medical and very personal.
The Zanzibar Spice Trader | تاجرة التوابل الزنجبارية
She trades spices from the Zanzibar markets her family has run for generations. He's the chef seeking rare flavors. Together, they create something new.
Caribbean Heat
A solo trip to Jamaica turns complicated when she meets a local tour guide half her age. What starts as snorkeling ends somewhere much deeper.
Channel Islands
On Jersey's secluded coast, marine biologist Marguerite studies tidal pools. When a documentary filmmaker arrives, their collaboration makes waves.
Scilly Isles
On the remote island, flower farmer Morwenna grows blooms that ship to the mainland. When burned-out exec David arrives for retreat, she helps him bloom too.
The Dolphin Hunter's Mother of Wasini | Mama wa Mwindaji wa Pomboo wa Wasini | أُمُّ صَيّادِ الدَّلافينِ في واسيني
On the tiny island of Wasini, a widowed mother whose son has gone to sea finds comfort in the arms of the young coral trader who shelters from a storm.
The Mangrove Honey Gatherer's Wife of Funzi | Mke wa Mkusanyaji Asali wa Mikoko wa Funzi | زَوْجَةُ جامِعِ عَسَلِ المانْغْروفِ في فونْزي
On the secluded island of Funzi, a honey gatherer's voluptuous wife shares her sweetness with the young dhow sailor who delivers supplies to their isolated home.
海鲜皇后 | The Seafood Queen of Xiamen
厦门鼓浪屿的海鲜大排档里，一位丰满的老板娘用海的味道征服每一位食客... At a Xiamen seafood stall on Gulangyu Island, a curvaceous owner conquers diners with the taste of the sea...
The Island Caretaker
A storm strands him on a private island. The only other person is the caretaker—a widow who's been alone for years. Three days until rescue. Three nights of shelter.
The Lighthouse
Storm strands him on the island. The lighthouse keeper hasn't had company in three years—and the weather won't clear for a week. The light keeps turning, but they never leave the bedroom.