Nalu's Return

From the Florida Keys to Maui #3

by Birgitt Van Wormer

Eight years after her mother’s death, Nalu leaves her patchwork family in the Florida Keys and returns to Maui for an internship at the Maui Turtle Rescue. Rescuing sea turtles and surfing keep Nalu busy, along with Maik, a charming pro surfer who’s impossible to ignore. But when an old classmate from her past resurfaces, the waves of her childhood struggles come crashing back.
Keanu once made Nalu’s life miserable when she and her mother were homeless. Now, the tables have turned—he and his younger siblings are the ones in desperate need of help. As an unexpected connection grows between them, Nalu finds herself torn between lingering distrust and an undeniable pull toward Keanu. But when Child Welfare Services steps in and Keanu’s little brother vanishes, Nalu must Can she put the past behind her and fight to reunite this broken family?

277 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2025

About the author

After translating many "chick-flick" scripts for the TV industry for the past twenty years, Birgitt decided that it's time to write about her own ideas. In her spare time, Birgitt enjoys obsessively collecting orchids and spending time with her husband, two teenage sons, their three crazy hounds and beloved cats.

Reviews

[susan v. emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maui and Honu

Lovely continuing story about Honu Rescue on Maui. I had forgotten the storyline from last book but was easy to get into it again. Look forward to next book and see Nalu's next adventure.

[Summer Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite book in the series. I love all the families coming together as one big family. Who doesn't love a happy ending? Of course I was happy to see Nalu return to where her mother always wanted her to be. This cute story warmed my heart.

[Penelope Bly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and author

This book has everything...romance, intrique, and very educational and informative. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Mahal with aloha.

[Gary Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

island life

Love it, after reading the first Two I was reliving my years living in the Hawaiian Islands. Looking forward to book Three 🤙

[lynda schofield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

Turtle rescue, young love, and beautiful Maui - a combination that makes you want to keep reading and to protect the wondrous sea turtles!

[Donna Plant · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyable reading

I enjoy reading these Maui centered books both for the stories and for the memories of the many locations that I have enjoyed visiting in my past. The books have given me many hours of pleasure….