Kaitel Burch
Author's Journey
When she's not staying up late crafting love stories as a debut author, Kaitel has spent the past seven years working as an ER nurse. Originally from Colorado, Kaitel now resides in the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho. She's been happily married to her best friend since 2019, and together they are raising two of the most handsome, yet feral boys. While Kaitel doesn't live in Hawaii, her family's thirty-year residency on the island of O'ahu inspires her love and respect for Hawaiian culture.
Kaitel is passionate about storytelling and her debut novel reflects her love for the enchanting landscapes of O'ahu, Hawaii. Her writing is a blend of heartfelt emotions, captivating narratives, and vivid imagery that leave readers yearning for more. Join her journey as she brings characters to life and weaves captivating tales that resonate with the heart.
Books
PRETENDING WAS SIMPLE... UNTIL THEIR HEARTS CAUGHT UP WITH THEM.
At thirty-one, Reese Phillips has moving down to an art form. As a travel nurse and lifelong military brat, she’s spent her life starting over—new cities, new jobs, new people. It’s easier that way: no roots, no heartbreak. But when her latest assignment leaves her restless for something real, a position in Hawaii feels like the perfect reset button—sun, sand, and a chance to finally catch her breath.
Kelly Iona, Oahu’s favorite veterinarian, has his hands full with injured strays, nosy neighbors, and a family determined to find him the one. After one disastrous blind date too many, he panics—and invents a girlfriend to get them off his back.
Cue the misunderstanding of the century: everyone thinks Reese is that girlfriend.
What starts as a harmless cover story soon becomes a mutually beneficial arrangement—until stolen glances and late-night beach walks blur the lines. As Reese’s departure date looms and Kelly’s secret unravels, she has to decide: keep running, or take a chance on the one person—and the one place—that finally feels like home.
Hawaiian Hearts
