Available on KU & Amazon

Available on April 14 KU & Amazon

What happens when you combine shrimp cocktail, sensual massages, a little humor, and undeniable attraction? A full-blown case of Cruise Crush!

AJ, the soon-to-be CEO of Pinnacle Cruise Line, is seeking some relaxation before diving into the high-pressure role. A low-key weeklong Caribbean cruise seems like the perfect getaway—until he realizes his responsibilities are impossible to avoid.

Welcome aboard DJ, a stunning travel blogger and former Olympic gymnast secretly hired by AJ’s father. When their paths literally collide, the attraction between them is instant, magnetic, and impossible to ignore. Since both are on “vacation,” they agree not to discuss their professions-though it proves challenging, even at sea, with both being well-known in their professional circles.

As they explore exotic destinations, indulge in local and homemade cuisine, and share steamy, passionate moments, their connection intensifies. The heat between them is hotter than the Caribbean sun.

But when their true identities are revealed, will their newfound feelings survive the rough waters? As their worlds collide and emotions run wild, they’ll have to navigate the stormy seas of this unexpected, high-stakes romance—either sinking or learning to swim together.

What happens when you combine a fake engagement, a salsa lesson, skinny dipping, and the opportunity to lean in and let go? The perfect sailing conditions for a full-blown Cruise Fling.

Andrea has her life perfectly planned — right down to the color-coded calendar that keeps her executive job at Pinnacle Cruise Line, and her responsibilities as a single mom neatly in line. Romance? Chemistry? Spontaneity? Those variables don’t align with her work responsibilities or her devotion to her teenage daughter.

Thomas is a brilliant pediatric surgeon who’s used to making high-stakes decisions, but hesitates when a family cruise suddenly becomes a trip for two. After all, Thomas and Andrea are far from strangers, since their siblings are married, and Sunday dinners have become a regular gathering. But for Thomas, cruising with your sister-in-law’s sister feels…complicated.

What begins as a harmless escape with sun-soaked decks, endless ocean views, and a much-needed break from schedules and surgeries quickly turns into a week of witty banter, unexpected adventures, and sizzling chemistry that becomes part of the itinerary.

But every cruise eventually docks. Back on land, Andrea’s color-coded calendar awaits, and for Thomas, sterile hallways and surgeries. The effortless rhythm they enjoyed during the cruise suddenly feels almost impossible to carry ashore. Was what they found at sea just a perfect vacation fantasy, or something more genuine?

Because some love stories refuse to stay neatly scheduled, and some connections are too real to just be a Cruise Fling.