Stranded on the Beach

About the Book

Stranded on the Beach is a fiction story about a young lady by the name of Crystal Jones, who is on spring break and is taking a trip to the island of Barbuda. Also visiting is Desmond Richards, who becomes her first friend she meets on the island. Her island tour leads her to a beach where she encounters every tourist’s nightmare. Her determination to survive allows her to not be a victim during those desperate hours on the beach. Her nightmare creates a new chapter in her life as a new relationship develops, and there is love at this end of this rainbow.

About the Author

Gloria Mateely was born and raise in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She loves writing short stories in her spare time. Her books are influenced by romance, action and drama movies. She also gained inspiration from traveling to various Caribbean islands and the United States. She is currently married with a son and a daughter.