Book cover with a woman and a man dressed in beach attire, holding hands. The woman has long dark hair, sunglasses, and is wearing a white dress; the man has wavy hair and is in a blue suit jacket and gray pants. There is a cruise ship in the background, and a pink swim ring with the text 'Gem of the Seas' is at the bottom. The title reads 'Cruise' in large pink letters, and the author's name, Kathleen Allen, is at the bottom.

ROMANTIC COMEDY

CRUISE CRUSH

FIRST BOOK IN THE PINNACLE SERIES

by KATHLEEN ALLEN

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

    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?

  • READERS FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL - ROMANTIC COMEDY

    5-STAR REVIEW FROM READERS’ FAVORITE

  • Cruise Crush — Product Information

    Title: Cruise Crush
    Author: Kathleen Allen
    Series: The Pinnacle Series — Book 1
    Publisher: Warrington Publishing
    Publication Date: April 1, 2025
    Language: English
    Genre: Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy
    Kindle Unlimited: Yes.

    Quick Product Data

    Paperback ISBN: 9781944972509
    Paperback ISBN-10: 1944972501
    Paperback Pages: 278
    Paperback Trim: 6 × 9 inches

    Kindle ASIN: B0DZZ43D6C
    Kindle Pages: approximately 205*

    Current Formats: Kindle eBook, Paperback
    Publisher: Warrington Publishing
    Publication Date: April 1, 2025
    Series: The Pinnacle Series, Book 1
    Kindle Unlimited: Yes

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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