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Cruise Crush

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Book 1 of The Pinnacle Series

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Pub Date Apr 08 2025 | Archive Date Mar 31 2026


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Description

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

Kathleen Allen takes us on a voyage filled with steamy romance, adventure, and even a little deceit when two wayward hearts literally bump into each other. If you like Meghan Quinn and Tessa Bailey, you won’t want to miss the boat for this cruise!

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!

Kathleen Allen takes us on a voyage filled with steamy romance...


Advance Praise

"The readers, along with the characters, are taken for a roller coaster ride, full of unpredictable events that eventually align perfectly once we come towards the end of the story. -- The Feathered Quill ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The cruise setting provides a playful and romantic stage, with vivid descriptions of destinations and shipboard life adding richness to the story. I love romance novels, but this one truly blew me away." -- Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"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 (Gold Award Winner) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

*Silver Medal - Readers' Favorite - Romance-Comedy, 2025

"The readers, along with the characters, are taken for a roller coaster ride, full of unpredictable events that eventually align perfectly once we come towards the end of the story. -- The Feathered...


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ISBN 9781944972516
PRICE $3.99 (USD)
PAGES 205

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