Tiare : The husband who didn't deserve his wife and everything that happened next

Materena used to meet Pito in secret under the frangipani tree behind the bank, but that was a long time ago. Now their kids are grown up, Materena is making a big splash in her new career—and according to the coconut radio, Pito is not keeping up with his lovely wife. He takes her for granted, they say; plus he's not aging very well. And you'll never hear Materena say, 'Iaorana my arse' when the relatives greet her!

But it may take a miracle to make Pito change his ways before Materena finally gets fiu and trades him in. And it's on its way to their place right now...

Praise for Tiare:

'An unforgettable heroine: Materena is passionate, clever and never without words of wisdom...By the end, the reader is left wanting more, more, more.'

Kirkus Reviews

'Vaite's work celebrates the vibrant fullness and humour of daily life in Tahiti and reflects her tremendous respect for the strength of the local women.'

Marie Claire

'Sexy, gutsy and vivid as hibiscus.'

Canberra Times

'Written in the same good-natured tone as Alexander McCall Smith's bestsellers...Vaite captures, with admirable warmth and humour, the eccentricities of her homeland.'

Age