Book cover of "Cruise Crush" by Kathleen Allen, featuring a couple standing together, with a cruise ship in the background. Displayed on a physical book, tablet, and smartphone.
Book cover for 'Cruise Crush' by Kathleen Allen featuring a man and woman in cruise attire with a cruise ship in the background and a cocktail with a shrimp garnish.

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CRUISE CRUSH

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Book Description

Anchors aweigh, because this spicy contemporary romance is pulling out of port!

It’s a tale filled with secret identities, awkward situations, humor, exotic destinations, witty banter, and fiery passion. Pack your bags because Cruise Crush is your ultimate vacation beach read!

True love is rare. Don’t wave from the dock as it sails away.

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

Welcome aboard, DJ, a stunning former Olympic gymnast turned highly followed travel blogger. When their paths literally collide, the magnetic attraction between them is impossible to ignore. Since both are on “vacation,” they agree not to discuss their occupations – a challenging task considering their prominence in professional circles.

As DJ and AJ explore exotic destinations and share fiery encounters on the opulent cruise ship, their connection intensifies from witty exchanges and quirky interactions to unbridled passion. But when their true identities are finally revealed, they’ll have to navigate the stormy seas of this unexpected romance—either sinking separately or learning to swim together. Will they survive the drama of the rough waters, or was this only a fleeting Cruise Crush that will be lost at sea?

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


PRAISE FOR THE PINNACLE SERIES

  • Cruise Crush is a journey worth taking, especially for those who love reading romance novels with an added bit of spice!

    Shrubaboti Bose for The Feathered Quill

  • If you love rom-coms, flirty banter, “whoops I fell for him” plots, and cruise ship fantasies, this is for you. Perfect for beach reads, bubble baths, or days when your real life feels like a sad salad.

    Literary Titan

  • I love romance novels, but this one truly blew me away.

    Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite


Author

Kathleen Allen

Anchors aweigh, because her spicy contemporary romances are pulling out of port! The Pinnacle Series is filled with awkward situations, humor, exotic destinations, witty banter, and fiery passion. Pack your bags because her first novel, Cruise Crush, will be your ultimate vacation beach read!

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