This was an utterly delightful escape—I could feel the sand, the rocking of the ship, the sun’s rays. I felt fully immersed.

If you’re looking for a fun read, this is a great one!

This was enjoyable, though it didn't quite "hit" it for me. I think I craved more overall depth. It felt a tad "paint by the numbers" romance, and I craved getting to know the characters more instead of focusing on a surface level romance, which was a bit what it felt like to me. I normally LOVE hate to love, and at the beginning, I was totally feeling it. But Graeme was clearly a good guy the moment you meet him in person, and I just didn't feel like there was enough reason for her to hate him.

I'm so sorry it didn't quite work for me, but I do think others will enjoy it! It's a fast read and quite pacey, which I think will work in its favor.

I tend to leave negative reads off of Goodreads as I don't want to hurt the author in any way, but thank you to the publishers for the chance to read!

This was a fun, light romance read! “The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game” is seriously a perfect description. Henley and Graeme were a great enemies-to-lovers couple, with my favorite part being that they were never really enemies at all and Graeme loved her all along *heart eyes*! I enjoyed the travel aspect of the story and the glimpse of the Galapagos, a place I’ve never really seen depicted in fiction. There were also well-done components of environmentalism, women overcoming sexism in the workplace, etc that added more depth to the story and Henley’s character. I think this one will be really popular when it comes out and I look forward to recommending it!

What a sweet, swoon-worthy book! A perfect mix of family drama, a hate-to-love romance, exotic travel, workplace drama, and female empowerment! A wonderful quarantine read!

First, let me start off by telling you how much I LOVED this book! I was sold on the synopsis because it said it was The Hating Game meets the Unhoneymooners (2 books that I loved) and the description couldn't be more accurate! I laughed out loud, I blushed and I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Can't wait to read more from Angie Hockman!

Thank you to Netgalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

Shipped gets three stars because 1) the narrator and main character, Henley, works in the travel industry, which is of interest to me, and 2) because the book sheds light on eco tourism and the opportunity it presents for to garner support for conservation efforts around the world. Plus, it was great to learn some about the Galápagos Islands.
More stars are missing because Henley is, unfortunately, a self-involved, emotionally immature twit through most of the book. She doesn’t come into her own until near the end of the book— too late to rescue most of the narrative which had me saying, “You idiot!” multiple times as she made Incorrect, ill-deserved assumptions about Graeme based on almost nothing. Good points are made about some of the challenges women can face in the workplace when one works for an incompetent man (or woman, really). And about the strength to be had from supportive friends, family and colleagues in all aspects of life. Angie Hockman’s motivations in writing Shipped are commendable. The setting, plot and generally amusing wittiness give me hope for her next book.

This definitely has that contemporary romance vibe. Two people that hate each other forced into close proximity. There is a good amount of tension that I like when it comes to these enemies to lovers. I found Henley annoying though. She just hated this guy so much especially when they meet and he’s nice the entire time. (Not exactly enemies to lovers really) It was almost unfair. Even when he told her the source of the reason she’s mad she still hates him. The description says their email battles are legend in the office but we only got one email conversation and I wanted more to actually see what they fought about.I found the Walsh story almost too much for the side story. Also when Walsh says tw*t I found it jarring. I was waiting for that steamy scene and was disappointed really. Overall it is a so so book that left me wanting to go to the Galápagos but not too into the romance.
Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Graeme and Henley work for the same company, but have only met via tele- and video-conferences. None the less, they have an adversarial relationship that only gets worse when their boss pits them against each odor a promotion.

This is a light, fun, beach (or cruise!) read. Their relationship has a lot of ups and downs, with a few amusing supporting characters thrown in for interest. I think you’ll enjoy the book as much as I did.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

I loved The Hating Game, so I had high hopes this premise would be just as fun — and it was! I loved the main characters' chemistry, even though some of the supporting characters somewhat annoyed me. Of course, the setting deserves a huge mention. The description of the Galapagos and its wildlife was beautiful. It made me want to book a trip ASAP.

ARC from Netgalley in exchange for feedback and review. The title refers to a cruise ship, not a fanfic romance or UPS (and I didn't love it).

But what a good book! The enemies-to-lovers between Henley and Graeme is believable and realistically resolved--they have some early misunderstandings and are competing for the same job--but once they start talking, they get to know each other as friends with a ton of chemistry. Finally, adults acting like adults! (and their matching rescue pets are a nice sign that they belong together). Comic relief characters Dwight and Nikolai are fleshed out, Henley's sister Walsh is both a source of comfort and conflict (just like a real sister!), and Henley's work team are different women at different stages of their personal lives and careers, each treated with respect.

I especially loved the Galapagos Islands setting--lots of clear description of an area not many readers have been lucky enough to visit. And Henley's proposal for a shift toward ecotourism for SeaQuest Adventure offers exactly the kind of social consciousness and progressive politics that many in Romancelandia share. All in all, I totally recommend this low-steam, low-angst read.

I really liked this book! I thought it had a great plot and the writing was really good. I was immediately interested in the book because the description compared it to The Unhoneymooners (one of my favorite books) and The Hating Game. I really liked both of those books so I was pulled into this one. I must say that I love the kind of story where the characters hate each other, or just like in The Hating Game there's only really one person who is hating. I just love when it's all because of a miscommunication and this one was done really well. I thought the ending was really good as well but as usual I would have loved an epilogue. I feel like at times though it was almost a direct rip off of the books mentioned especially The Hating Game. Like sometimes it just felt identical but otherwise it was its own unique story. I did like the plot that they go on the cruise together though at times I was really confused as to why Walsh was with them. It wasn't until the end that I understood Walsh's part in the whole story, before that it was kind of like and why is she here? In general I thought there were some great side characters but at times I just didn't understand their purpose at the moment they were mentioned. Overall I really liked Graeme (still don't know how to actually pronounce the name) and Henley they were really cute and nice characters. I give this book 4 stars!

This book was adorable! I loved the unique setting. The cruise ship and island were beautifully rendered. Henley was such an active character who went after what she wanted, and I related a lot to her ambition. She was still likable even though she made a ton of mistakes. I especially loved her sister Walsh! I really hope Hockman writes a book about her (wink wink). Reading this book was like going on a little cruise myself!

Thanks to Net Galley and Gallery books for this ARC!

This was cute and with a fun premise that I personally haven't seen before in a romance novel. I thought the characters were well developed and enjoyed how their relationship developed. Now I'm dying to travel to the Galapagos! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

This was a really fun, quick read for lovers of chick lit. The heroine is Henley, a woman living in Seattle who's going through a "slump" in life, who feels like she's stuck in the same place both professionally and personally. In order to vie for a promotion at work (a cruise company with a rather unimaginative name...), she ends going on a cruise in the Galapagos with her enemy, competing for the same promotion. Overall, it was a sweet story albeit parts of the story were pretty cliched and trite, and the writing isn't as sharp as some of the British chick lit writers (like Sophie Kinsella). But I liked the millennial style of writing (with texts), and I enjoyed the female workplace empowerment plot point (which arguably was more central than the romance) as well as the conservationism and corporate responsibility plot points (although pretty ironic given that this is a cruise company...). Recommend for those looking for a easy, fun read! (thank you Netgalley!!)

This book was too much! It has everything!! A hard working, caring, lead with an amazing support system, a mysterious work enemy turned friend turned lover, and a close quarters trip to a super fun location. I absolutely devoured this. I was rooting for all the characters the whole time.

2.5/5 stars

This novel is billed as “The Hating Game” meets the “Unhoneymooners” which are two of my favorite romances. That billing is correct, jut the two other books are better. I liked this one well enough and had a fun time reading it, but the plot and characters were not developed well enough for me.

I did not like either of the characters. Henley was fine? I got that she was ambitious, but she was annoying too. (I hate calling female characters annoying and I tried so hard to get where she was coming from, but I just couldn’t). In the end it all comes “full circle” and all that jazz, but I just did not like how she was written. Graeme was just fine? He did some cute things, but aside from being SO HOT and having a tragic backstory dude was just a mediocre love interest. Plus, in hate to love stories I need some GOOD BANTER and this was just not it.

Overall, I would suggest reading something else unless you really want a cruise ship romance.

TW: brief mentions of abusive relationship to side character

Incredibly fun read about two characters competing for a promotion at their travel company while butting heads and falling in love!

Shipped has great characters, an amazing setting where you get to feel as though you have been transported to the Galápagos Islands, but also a great story of strong women in the workplace.

This book has everything I love for in a romance, enemies to lovers, slow burn, and incredible shared experiences with fun banter mixed in. I’m looking forward to reading more from Angie in the future!

I received a free copy of this book from netgalley in return for an honest review.

"Shipped" was a solidly entertaining read which also touched on several points about modern society that are always good to remember - corporate inequality, toxic relationships, 'mansplaining', and the environment to name a few.

The story revolves around two co-workers who'd gotten off on the wrong foot, Henley Evans and Graeme Crawford-Collins. Pitted against one another for a promotion, their boss sends them on a cruise of the Galapagos Islands to develop their proposals for their big pitch at the new job. Add in Henley's struggling little sister, an over-amorous Russian admirer, and a stereotypical complaint-driven middle-aged guest and you've got the makings for some very entertaining encounters.

The scenery was exquisitely written. I felt like I was experiencing the beauty of the Galapagos with each stop described on the cruise. The author has clearly traveled to these places and it shows in the respect and awe she feeds into each stop along the way. From iguanas, to flamingos, to sunsets, it was beautifully done.

My one issue with this book is that it may have tried to cram too much into one story. It's not that everything wasn't well-resolved, but this book bordered on being too neatly tied up in the end and that kept me from awarding a full 5-stars. It was still a great read and I would recommend it for anyone who's planning a vacation or better still, someone who needs to escape everyday life but can't afford to actually get away. But I would be lying if I said there weren't some frustrating points to this story that are difficult for me to put into words.

** I was provided an ARC of this novel through Net Galley in exchange for my honest review. **

3.5 stars
SHIPPED is a fun rom-com following Henley and Graeme, two employees up for the same promotion, as they take their company's cruise to the Galapagos. This was compared to THE HATING GAME and THE UNHONEYMOONERS, and I completely agree. The tropical setting was done so well; the cruise ship gave off great vibes and the islands they stopped at were so atmospheric and a lot of fun. I also liked Henley & Graeme's relationship. They had your typical enemies-to-lovers relationship progression, though I thought Henley's initial dislike of Graeme was unfounded and made the "hate" element of the relationship seem less real. As they became better friends, though, their relationship became more believable and real. Henley's relationship with her career really became more center toward the end of the book and I liked the progression of her work while she realized what she wanted out of her life and career over the course of the book. Overall, this will be a great read to put you in the traveling summer mood.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the cover of this book so much, it made it clear this was a summer read I needed since summer is not what we were all hoping it would be. This was a fun read for me I'd recommend if you're looking for

-enemies to lovers
-co-workers
-vacation romance
-close proximity
-competition
-lip sync contest
-amazing wildlife and descriptions
-amazing banter and chemistry
-a great cast of supporting characters

This was a fun read. I enjoy how independent and feisty Henley was. I think the book benefited from only having her POV, leaving Graeme as a bit of a mystery, his character developing. He was sweet, Henley's journey in her office was equally compelling, dealing with a mysoginistic boss, trying to get ahead and ignoring the rest of her life. This was a great read romance, mixed with self-discovery for both Henley and Graeme.

Rating: 4
Steam:3