It takes a very special author to be able to create a place that makes the reader feel they are truly there or to dream of living somewhere like the setting in a book. Georgina Troy is one such author. What an amazing place the Boardwalk is. And, as if that wasn't enough, the book begins in Rome, one of my absolute favourite places. I felt I was instantly transported back there.

Sacha, who runs a cafe back on Jersey is on a trip to Rome with her aunt. She is more than a little put out when her aunt arranges for the very enigmatic if not gorgeous Alessandro to give her a tour of the city. Despite never having met him before, Sacha is pretty sure he seems familiar. Their initial meeting is quite awkward with both feeling they've been set up slightly by their respective families. However, Sacha cannot deny that he is extremely attractive and a little intriguing.

When Alessandro comes to stay in Jersey, the roles are reversed and Sacha soon becomes his tour guide. However, Alessandro is not all he appears with a distinct air of mystery about him. Just what is his deep dark secret? Very soon a mystery begins to unfold and Sacha becomes fearful for the future of the cafe when direct competition threatens her livelihood. Everyone on the Boardwalk must pull together.

What I loved most about this book is the well crafted and interesting characters that Georgina Troy has created. This wonderful little community draws the reader into the story and makes you become invested in them, wanting a good outcome. Georgina Troy's descriptions of the island makes this a place firmly at the top of my bucket list of places to visit. This is such an easy and enjoyable read and I think I may be a little bit in love with the Boardwalk. Its very clear to see that this is going to be such a wonderful series if this first book is anything to go by. It has it all - mystery, romance, a sense of community and place and of course hunky Alessandro. What more could a girl ask for! A highly recommended read.