The Jewel of the Isle
by Kerry Rea
ER physician Emily Edwards hates risk and the outdoors, but she is determined to visit Michigan's remote Isle Royale National Park to honor her late father's wishes. The guide she books, Ryder Fleet, turns out to have handled only the marketing for his outdoor company; his late brother was the real adventurer. When the two witness a murder and land in the crosshairs of jewel-hunting archaeologists, they have to survive the wilderness together. Close quarters and constant danger bring them closer than either planned. A high-octane adventure rom-com.
About This Book
The Jewel of the Isle is a contemporary romance novel by Kerry Rea, first published in 2024 by Berkley. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A risk-averse ER physician and an inexperienced guide must survive in the wilderness after witnessing a murder at Isle Royale National Park.
- Fans of adventure rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy survival-themed romance
- Excited
- Features Forced Proximity
This may not be ideal if…
- Length of book may require balancing comedy and thriller elements
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Rom-com
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced by shared vulnerability and necessity for survival.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Emily Edwards, an ER physician who prefers safety over adventure, travels to Isle Royale to fulfill her late father's wishes. She hires Ryder Fleet as a guide, only to discover he is a marketer who lacks actual outdoor survival skills. Their trip takes a dangerous turn when they witness a murder and are targeted by jewel-hunting archaeologists, leaving the mismatched pair to navigate the wilderness while under threat.
Central Conflict
Survival in a remote national park while being hunted by criminals.
Setting
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Strengths
- High-stakes plot premise
- Effective use of forced proximity trope
Consider before reading
- Length of book may require balancing comedy and thriller elements
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Kerry Rea
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593815649
The Jewel of the Isle: quick answers
- Who wrote The Jewel of the Isle?
- The Jewel of the Isle was written by Kerry Rea.
- When was The Jewel of the Isle published?
- The Jewel of the Isle was first published in 2024 by Berkley.
- What genre is The Jewel of the Isle?
- The Jewel of the Isle is a contemporary romance novel, with forced proximity.
- How many pages is The Jewel of the Isle?
- The Jewel of the Isle is 336 pages long (Paperback).
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