Stranded
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For fifteen years, Darla has been stranded, alone, on a deserted island. But when three strange men crash-land there, she watches from the trees, terrified they’ll be just as cruel as the last men who came.
But these men are different. They laugh, they share, they’re kind to the wildlife. And despite every instinct telling her to stay hidden, Darla finds herself drawn to them. She begins helping in secret, leaving food and small gifts, until the line between fear and curiosity begins to blur.
When she must choose between staying hidden or saving their lives, the answer is clear. And soon, they awaken something inside her she thought had died long ago… hope.
But Darla knows all too well, paradise can turn deadly in an instant.
She’s survived alone this long… but can she survive letting them in?
***STRANDED, is the first part of a duet and ends in a cliffhanger. It's a hurt/comfort, why choose, MFMM+, romance novel with dark themes. No mm/ff/cheating/owd. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests. For a full list of trigger warnings please visit: ShonaKnight.com.
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1 primary book#1 in Desert Island Duet
Desert Island Duet is a 1-book series first released in 2025 with contributions by Shona Knight.
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STRANDED had me absolutely blown away! This reverse harem desert island romance had me hooked from page one! 🏝️
Darla has been alone on a deserted island for FIFTEEN YEARS when three men crash-land into her carefully constructed world. After years of solitude and past trauma, she watches from the shadows, terrified yet fascinated by these newcomers who seem different from those who hurt her before.
What I loved about this book:
✔️The "reverse Tarzan" vibes are EVERYTHING! Watching Darla slowly emerge from her isolation was both heartbreaking and beautiful
✔️The hurt/comfort elements are handled with such care and authenticity
✔️ Each of the male characters has their own distinct personality and connection with Darla
✔️The forced proximity and slow-burn development of trust kept me turning pages late into the night
✔️Knight's writing creates an immersive island setting that feels both paradisiacal and dangerous
"But Darla knows all too well, paradise can turn deadly in an instant. She's survived alone this long... but can she survive letting them in?"
The mysterious elements woven throughout add another layer of intrigue to this emotional story. And that CLIFFHANGER?! I'm already counting down the days until book two!
If you love why choose romance with:
🏝️ Desert island setting
👨👨👧 Protective heroes
💔 Traumatized FMC finding her strength
🔥 Slow-burn connections
🧩 Mystery elements
...then you need to pick up STRANDED immediately!
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