Here for a Good Time

Poe and Zwe are lifelong friends and roommates, each harboring secret crushes on one another. Poe is a writer and, after a bestselling debut novel, needs inspiration for her next book. She knows that a vacation to a remote island will cure her writer’s block, and convinces Zwe to accompany her. Although things start off dreamily, their perfect vacation soon becomes a nightmare as they are ambushed by masked criminals who appear to want them dead.
Here for a Good Time started off with top-notch banter and a cute dynamic between pals Poe and Zwe. However, as Zwe became close to hotel staffer Leila, Poe’s protective instincts and jealous feelings caused hurt feelings and jabs between Poe and Zwe. The descriptions of the remote island made me want to go visit – at least until everything went south! I was surprised by the main plot twist, and the story became more of a thriller than a romance. However, the last few pages made me audibly whisper “aww!” and I loved the heartwarming ending. Some of the drama was a bit immature for my taste, but this was an enjoyable novel with a fast-moving plot.