“There’s a little bit of the Cast Away or Robinson Crusoe- style survival adventure. There’s a little romance. There are some family drama elements. Mostly, there is a combination of pretty excellent characters swept together in a compelling plot.” — Online Book Club “Once I started reading A Patch of Blue , I found myself unable to put it down. Following along on her adventure to an exotic locale brought back memories of my own island getaway.” — Paige Lovitt, Reader Views “An amazing adventure that has both credence and reality ...The descriptions are stunning and draw the reader into the world of Carrie ...” — Jane Finch, Readers' Favorite A gripping tale of resilience. Carrie Sinclair washes up onto a gorgeous tropical island with clear blue water, pearly white sand — and not a single other inhabitant. What was supposed to be a two-week sojourn after a stunning betrayal quickly becomes a fight for Carrie's very survival. Trapped alone with her thoughts, yearnings, and regrets, she can only wonder if she will ever see her children again, and if she even wants to return to her old life. " A Patch of Blue is an adventure-filled, enticing novel that is sure to attract readers of all ages and interests ... a story that tackles adventure, a budding romance, and the struggles of marriage, family, and relationships - truly a novel with something for everyone. Sharon Mikeworth created a novel that fosters the "can't-put-down" feeling that all authors yearn to achieve." -- Red City Review "The book starts off with a bang right from the start and doesn't let up. I found myself glued to the pages and soaking up this adventure ... a definite page-turner."-- LibraryThing "The author, Sharon Mikeworth, has created an amazing adventure that has both credence and reality as the reader experiences all of Carrie's emotions and turmoil as she comes to terms with her husband's betrayal. Her struggles to survive on the remote and uninhabited island had me sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation. The descriptions are stunning and draw the reader into the world of Carrie while she determinedly makes a life for herself as she waits for rescue."-- Readers' Favorite "A combination of pretty excellent characters swept together in a compelling plot. Enjoyable and well-written, brief and fast-paced without being rushed.This is a book that would appeal to all the over-worked and under-appreciated wives and mothers who want to invest their leisure minutes in something worth reading." -- Online Book Club "Once I started reading, " A Patch of Blue ," I found myself unable to put it down. Female readers will love this story. Those that are middle aged and divorced will be able to relate!"-- Reader Views What would you do if you caught your husband of nearly sixteen years being unfaithful?For Carrie Sinclair, the urge to go off and lick her wounds is just too great, and she flies halfway around the world to hole up in the remote Fiji islands. But what was supposed to be two weeks of solace quickly changes, and Carrie is suddenly fighting for her life. Sharon Mikeworth was born and raised in South Carolina, where she still lives with her husband and children. After graduating from college, she worked as a computer programmer, instructor, and tutor. She began writing her first novel, Rose Wood , while visiting an authentic Southern plantation. She now divides her time between her family and her writing.