An Island Reunion

Coral Island #6

by Lilly Mirren

Our Coral Island friends are having a school reunion. What could possibly go wrong? It seems as though things in Taya’s life are finally running smoothly, when she’s faced with an unexpected tragedy that could bring her entire world crashing down around her. Beatrice and Aidan take their dream trip around Europe to recover from the cafe disaster. When they return to the island, she throws herself into organising a high school reunion. But can she pull it all together in time? Penny and Rowan must deal with the cracks in their relationship and find a way to cope with their differences as they navigate life as newlyweds. They’ll discover that a happy marriage isn’t as easy to nurture as they thought it would be. It’s been thirty years since the friends graduated from Coral Island State High School and the class is returning to the island to celebrate. But there will be more people at the reunion than were invited, and someone will leave in handcuffs. When this group of friends finally solve the murder mystery that has dogged them for decades, the revelations uncovered will shake them to the core.

The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship. This is the sixth book in the series. Be sure to read books 1-5, before starting this one.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 2, 2023

About the author

Lilly Mirren is a USA Today Bestselling women's and contemporary fiction author.

She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. When she's not writing she's running around after children, bushwalking, or spending time with friends.

"If readers are looking for an author who is the perfect mix of Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts, Lilly Mirren is it." - InD'tale Magazine

Reviews

[Colin Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the disastrous fire at the bookshop and bookshop things are beginning to look up for Beatrice and Eveleigh. Tayla is settling down working for her father's hotel chain and Penny and her husband Rowan have just returned from a world trip trying to save their marriage. They decide to have a 30 year school reunion and their new friend Charmaine offers to help organise this. In the background still is the invoice mystery of a murder many years before on the island.
This is definitely part of a series and the previous books should be read first. I'm not sure why so many books that I've been reading recently have featured food so heavily as I'm on a diet, but it certainly sound tempting. The ups and downs of the various relationships are probably true to life and keep you hoping that everything does work out. The murder mystery just bubbles below the surface and kept me guessing right until the reveal. A good finish to a series that I've enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however this did not influenced my review of the book.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

The murder mystery deepens just as Bea & Aiden return from their European dream honeymoon. What was Bea thinking, volunteering to organize a high school reunion? Her friends jump in to help her prepare for the reunion. And what could go wrong with a scavenger hunt? The book ties up loose ends. Romance is definitely in the air! Solving the murder mystery should make everyone breathe easier, but does it? I enjoyed this book as well as the entire series with descriptions that made the characters and island become real. The love, camaraderie, friendship and encouragement the ladies shared became a lasting bond that life's challenge couldn't break. As one character put it, "We're putting the pain of the past behind us and moving on." Life isn't perfect, but having friends such as these, certainly makes it easier.
I highly recommend the Coral Island series. Set in Australia, it's a great adventure! I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will make you smile, think about your school reunion, and enjoy the friends you have in your life. Having just celebrated our own class reunion, I had to smile at the antics, love the conversations around the table and laugh at comments of long ago. Love has found another couple; a baby is born, and the mystery of a murder is solved. This series has had hints, discoveries of evidence and finally it all comes together with surprising results. I’ve enjoyed the series and recommend the books be read in order with this great storyline as a conclusion. Thanks to the author for a great read!

[Dianna Detlefsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

an island reunion

I loved this collection of stories from Lilly Mirren! I felt I needed to read it because I loved the Waratah Inn collection so much. Ms. Mirren has, once again, given me a wonderful, complete story to enjoy. (with perhaps any additional stories to tell). The sisterhood of the women was amazing. I also loved the men they chose. I’m ready for more!!! Thank you!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series. This book did a great job of tying up the loose ends expecially a long tinme mystery. It was funtoread about the class reunion.You could really picture activities and conversations that took place. Again, this was a great series, I highly recommend this series and any other books by this author.

[Carol Cloninger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coral Island series

With the reading of book 6 of the Coral Island series I have officially read everything that Lily Mirren has written. This book tied all the characters together and solved the murder. You will enjoy this book as you've enjoyed the others. Thank you Lily Mirren for another wonderful series

[Kelly Buettler · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review

I really liked all of her books in this series.

I was a little disappointed with some of the things that happened in this book though, like how Bea's Dad was left out after his shark bite? You never heard about him after that. Also, the murder of Penny's Grandmother, come on now that was a little ridiculous!

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing read

I have now read 6 books in this series and each one is better than the last so definitely worth reading. I am left wanting more of everything thank you for an amazing adventure

[Carol Rankin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Island Reunion

What a story! Lives of friendships with problems and good solutions! Love conquered all!! The characters lived life for happiness and lessons! They lived life to the fullest!

[Stacey Monitto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the series!

The series drew me in book after book. I felt like I was on the island with them. I wish there was more to read with the same characters. Full of friendship, mystery, romance and so much more.

[Ellen Marie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Reunion

Although the title, the reunion was only a small part of the story. Kind of sappy, but a perfect wrapping up of loose ends in the series. I enjoyed all of it!

[Michelene Hart · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not for me.I liked many of this authors books but not this series. Even though it says its a mystery it is a romance novel and not a good one.

[Ellen J Race · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book and most of all the characters

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series , loved all the characters , loved the series

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a fun summer read and the end of a series

[Michele Finnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the whole series Books 1-6. Following the same women throughout the series which takes place on and Island in Australia. Enjoyable, easy reading summer reads.

[Maureen O'Brien Law · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the series so easy to read and I felt I was back living in Australia…..thank you Lilly Mirren ….