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Try Easy: A Slow-Burn Vacation Fling Love Story (Aloha Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jill Brashear (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 273 ratings

Travel back in time to 1968 and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands in this epic American Historical romance. Get swept away in a tale of love and loss, passion and pain, as two souls from vastly different worlds collide in a clash of cultures and desires.

Keoni Makai is a legendary surfer and a true hero in Hawaii, known for his daring ocean rescues and fearless spirit. But when tragedy strikes, his heart becomes closed off to love and he clings to his native culture, fiercely protective of his homeland and his heart from the invading tourists.

Lou Hunter has always followed the rules. She has her whole life planned out, including a perfect boyfriend, but when she travels to Hawaii and meets the enigmatic and irresistible Keoni, her world is turned upside down.

With his rugged good looks and fierce determination, Keoni ignites a passion in Lou that she never knew existed.

As their worlds collide, Lou and Keoni must navigate the complexities of their cultural differences and the challenges that come with falling in love. But with love comes risk, and Lou soon discovers that resisting Keoni may be impossible. Will she follow her heart and risk it all, or stick to the safe path she's always known?

Don't miss this captivating tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Discover the true meaning of aloha in this must-read American Historical Romance.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Aloha Series
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  4. Publication date
    February 22, 2019
  5. File size
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Hawaii romance, love triangle, surfer romance, vacation fling
hawaii romance, surfer romance, vacation romance
surfer romance, Hawaii vacation, paradise romance

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Mary Lou Hunter has her whole life planned out. She is going to marry her longtime boyfriend and live in a bungalow in Seattle's most prestigious neighborhood right next to her best friend, Penny. She is going to be a wife and a mother, and have a family like the one she's always wanted.
On a trip to Hawaii, Lou's eyes are opened to new possibilities. She realizes she might want a few other things in her life, including the alluring surfer, Keoni Makai.
Keoni is known all over Hawaii for his dramatic rescues from the surf. He is a hero, a natural leader, and possibly the most well-loved man on the island. But the tragic death of his best friend haunts him, and he has been guarding his heart for years. Brave and selfless, Keoni isn't the type of man to be careful, except when it comes to love.
Lou might be the only woman who can break down the walls Keoni has constructed. Her head tells her to follow her plan, but her heart won't let her forget the Hawaiian Islands, or the man who embodies their rugged charm.
Set against the magical backdrop of the Hawaiian Islands, Try Easy is the story of soul mates who will risk it all to discover the love they were born to find.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MWJ7G1Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Momentum Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 253 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578437934
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Aloha Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 273 ratings

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Jill Brashear is a small-town girl with a kind heart and an abundance of sass. She writes contemporary romance that brings the heat and the laughter. If she’s not at her laptop writing the perfect book boyfriend, she can be found somewhere on the trails of North Carolina with her faithful dog companions.

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Customers enjoy this fantastic surfing romance and find it easy to read, with beautiful images and moments throughout. They appreciate the character development, and one customer highlights the fascinating entry into Hawaiian culture, while another notes the fabulous descriptions of Oahu. The book receives positive feedback for its quick pace, with one customer completing it in one day.

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10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, particularly praising it as a fantastic surfing romance, with one customer noting how the story starts light.

"...Reading about the ocean and all ot has to offer was enlightening. Good love story, though a bit graphic in that area." Read more

"...It was especially nice to read Keoni’s story, since he’s a sort of ‘Arlésienne’–we talk about him a lot, but we barely see him...." Read more

"...that’s a little simplistic but with delightful characters and a swoon-worthy romance. I couldn’t have resisted a beautiful island boy!" Read more

"Absolutely loved the book!! It was a great love story between Lou and Keoni and made me want to keep reading! Learned a lot about Hawaii and surfing!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging, with one mentioning the author's effective structure.

"...I enjoyed the narration. The male narrator had a subtle but discernable accent that brought a bit of exotism...." Read more

"...This was a quick, easy read that’s a little simplistic but with delightful characters and a swoon-worthy romance...." Read more

"Loved the characters, the setting, the writing style. I read this amazing book in one day, and I think I might re-read it tomorrow!..." Read more

"Absolutely loved the book!! It was a great love story between Lou and Keoni and made me want to keep reading! Learned a lot about Hawaii and surfing!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...He sure was a compelling character, and a fascinating entry into Hawaiian culture...." Read more

"...This was a quick, easy read that’s a little simplistic but with delightful characters and a swoon-worthy romance...." Read more

"Loved the characters, the setting, the writing style. I read this amazing book in one day, and I think I might re-read it tomorrow!..." Read more

"This was a fun and sweet romance, I enjoyed the characters and their blossoming romance...." Read more

5 customers mention "Image quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful images and moments in the book, particularly praising the depiction of the island of Oahu.

"...It was a powerful feature of Keoni, and it offered beautiful images and moments. I enjoyed the narration...." Read more

"...I got to meet her last weekend and get my hands on a copy of this gorgeous book! I can’t wait to continue the series...." Read more

"...I loved the girls vacationing on the beautiful island of Oahu and meeting two island young men with a rich Hawaiian history...." Read more

"...P.s. black and white is really the way to go to great photos ,,,,,,, amen to that." Read more

3 customers mention "Book speed"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's speed, with one mentioning it can be read in one day.

"...This was a quick, easy read that’s a little simplistic but with delightful characters and a swoon-worthy romance...." Read more

"...I read this amazing book in one day, and I think I might re-read it tomorrow! The worst part of this book was that it had to end...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the Hawaiian setting of the book.

"...I loved the Hawaiian setting and Keoni’s stories about its history and culture...." Read more

"Loved the characters, the setting, the writing style. I read this amazing book in one day, and I think I might re-read it tomorrow!..." Read more

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Summer days are the perfect time to enjoy TryEasy. Author Jill Brashear has woven a beautiful story of love, loss and expectations. Her vivid descriptions of Hawaii will transport you to the sun filled island and the love story will warm your soul. I can not wait for the next book in the series to come out. TryEasy is a easy read that you won’t want to put down.
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  • Debby
    5.0 out of 5 stars History
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025
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    Loved the history of Hawaii and surfing. Reading about the ocean and all ot has to offer was enlightening. Good love story, though a bit graphic in that area.
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  • Claire Annovazzi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Keoni’s story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022
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    (audiobook+ebook) It was interesting to go back to the beginning of the series after reading its conclusion, a bit like a time machine. It was especially nice to read Keoni’s story, since he’s a sort of ‘Arlésienne’–we talk about him a lot, but we barely see him.

    He sure was a compelling character, and a fascinating entry into Hawaiian culture. History and legends, habits and customs, even language and, of course, surfing and the sea–Keoni was an ocean of knowledge, and the reader learns about Hawaii at the same time Lou does. As for Lou, since she’s an amateur photographer, she was another point of view on the island, the newbie point of view, full of wonder and curiosity.

    Their romance was nice–connecting through their love for the land and the culture, the mentor and his pupil. They resist the attraction for the longest time, what with their upcoming separation looming. And, most of all, the fact that Lou’s boyfriend is waiting for her in Seattle.

    Yep, be prepared, this book is about cheating. If you don’t love the person you’re with, is it cheating? If you aren’t with someone anymore, but you still love them, is it cheating? If you have sex with someone while thinking of someone else, is it cheating? If it doesn’t mean anything to you, should it mean anything to your partner? That’s only some of the questions that don’t really get an answer, but that are raised in the story. If you aren’t comfortable with cheating, though, I would advise you to not read this book.

    Surfing is the third important theme. Fighting the element, winning or losing, feeling the ocean–almost whispering to it. It was a powerful feature of Keoni, and it offered beautiful images and moments.

    I enjoyed the narration. The male narrator had a subtle but discernable accent that brought a bit of exotism. The female narrator did her job perfectly. Good dual narration.
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  • Jessica R
    5.0 out of 5 stars take me to Hawaii
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    This was my first by this author, and I got to meet her last weekend and get my hands on a copy of this gorgeous book! I can’t wait to continue the series.

    Try Easy… isn’t that something we can all take to heart?

    A Hawaiian vacation with her best friend turned into so much more. Lou had her life planned out back home with a love of photography. Oh the photos she got to take. Upon arrival to Hawaii, their friend was unable to pick them up so instead had two of his friends do the job. In turn, they got the most candid tour and found love. I’m a firm believer that you can have a plan for your life, but there’s a bigger plan you can’t see. That’s what happened to Lou.

    Keoni has a strict rule about not dating tourists. He was burned once and vowed to not let it happen again because they always leave. He’s the most known surfer in Hawaii, believes in water safety first, and holds a dear friend’s death to heart as he wasn’t able to save him.

    The growth in this book of these characters is wonderful to watch unfold. You can’t help what the heart wants, you can only do your best, and you can’t let guilt consume you.

    “Sometimes you gotta let go,” he said. “Don't try so hard. Instead, you gotta try easy.”
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  • Tell It Straight
    3.0 out of 5 stars Author obviously isn't a Local
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
    The story is good, but the author missed big with the actual way Hawaiian Locals talk. She butchers the Pidgen. The real kicker is giving Keoni chest hair. Nope. If she'd ever been around a real Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander she would know they have very little body hair. No chest hair, can't really grow beards (she's constantly taking about his beard stubble - nope!), so she didn't research her subject very well at all.
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  • Gin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Vaca fling or forever love? Good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020
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    I was surprised that this was set in the late 60’s but it almost seemed timeless. I loved the Hawaiian setting and Keoni’s stories about its history and culture. I’m a fickle reader and if a story doesn’t catch my attention and hold it I’m on to a better one. Something about this one kept me reading and I really enjoyed it. I loved the girls vacationing on the beautiful island of Oahu and meeting two island young men with a rich Hawaiian history. Keoni’s connection to the elements especially the ocean as a supreme surfer was a wonderful element. Lou as the young woman who thinks her life is set in Seattle can’t resist the lure of the majestic island man. I loved their slow burn relationship and the sizzling chemistry that finally exploded into some deliciously sexy moments between the two. Hot, hot, hot! The author wrote in an island slang which was a hit or a miss at times and didn’t seem consistent. But I got the hang of pidgin and it made for a few cute moments between Lou and Keoni. Some moments of drama that added to the storyline and lots of emotion with tragedy in Keoni’s past and the question of a future between Lou and Keoni. Great secondary characters with the family and friends. I took a journey down memory lane with the fabulous descriptions of Oahu and I can’t wait for the next story. This was a quick, easy read that’s a little simplistic but with delightful characters and a swoon-worthy romance. I couldn’t have resisted a beautiful island boy!
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Rebecca A. Hartner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I’ve read all year
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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    Loved the characters, the setting, the writing style. I read this amazing book in one day, and I think I might re-read it tomorrow! The worst part of this book was that it had to end. Maybe the lead characters will have children in a sequel? Hint, hint...
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  • Jeff W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read and love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
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    Absolutely loved the book!! It was a great love story between Lou and Keoni and made me want to keep reading! Learned a lot about Hawaii and surfing! Excited for the next book to come out.. completed the book in less than 2 days. Really liked how the author structured the book.
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  • HB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
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    This was a fun and sweet romance, I enjoyed the characters and their blossoming romance. The setting was super interesting and I look forward to further books.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Helena Pilgrim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2020
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    Really enjoyed Try Easy. Kept me glued from the start to the end with a roller coaster of emotions. Would definitely recommend
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  • Bookwormgirl
    3.0 out of 5 stars An easy holiday read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2023
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    A love story set in Hawaii, made me want to visit! I didn't find the male characters very realistic, but it was an enjoyable read with some steamy scenes! Probably best for 18-35 age group.
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