{"product_id":"the-maui-effect-9780778369561","title":"The Maui Effect","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA dazzling new romance by\u003cem\u003e USA TODAY\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author \u003c\/strong\u003eSara Ackerman\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Iwa Young's life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she's happiest in the company of trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called eco resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, 'Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, a big-wave surfer from California. 'Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: \u003cem\u003enever date a surfer\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dane is part of an underground group of big-wave riders, and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets 'Iwa, he can't get her out of his mind. But 'Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Hawai'i to California to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine-story buildings--where the unthinkable is always just one breath away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAckerman, Sara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'i born, bestselling author of historical \u0026amp; romance novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled \"unforgettable\" by Apple Books, \"empowering \u0026amp; deliciously visceral\" by Book Riot, and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara's novels as \"fresh and delightful\" and \"brilliantly written.\" Amazon chose \u003ci\u003eRadar Girls\u003c\/i\u003e as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave \u003ci\u003eThe Codebreaker's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e a starred review. Find out more about Sara and her books at www.ackermanbooks.com and follow her on Instagram @saraackermanbooks and on Facebook @ackermanbooks. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mira Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875577434386,"sku":"9780778369561","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9a91b218-f79b-4520-a1df-74e487291f67.jpg?v=1748530642","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-maui-effect-9780778369561","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}