Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Taste of Happiness | 2004 | Karen Abbott | Buy |
| 2 | Just a Summer Romance | 2006 | Karen Abbott | Buy |
| 3 | Island of Secrets | 2012 | Karen Abbott | Buy |
The Ile d’Oleron series is set on the French Atlantic island of the same name, providing an appealing backdrop for Karen Abbott’s romance novels. The three books, “A Taste of Happiness” (2004), “Just a Summer Romance” (2006), and “Island of Secrets” (2012), each follow different characters drawn to the island.
The seaside French setting distinguishes these books from Abbott’s England-based romances. The island atmosphere and slower pace of life create natural conditions for the characters to confront their feelings and pasts. Each book can be read independently, connected more by location than by plot.