Wednesday, July 24, 2024

LOVE OVERBOARD by Shannon Sue Dunlap, Reviewed by Rebecca Maney


"Yes. Emily Windsor is a kind of angel. I admit it. But did you have to send such an exasperating one?"

The four "Shippers" have one main goal while living out their days on the luxurious MS Buckingham; their romantic machinations have turned the large vessel into their own version of the "love boat". On this particular adventure the meddling retirees have two new prospects in their sights; cruise director Jonathan King and hostess Lacey Anderson. It seems there is a shared history between them . . . all the better . . . they already know each other. Observation seems to indicate that Jon is the more pliable of the two, and Lacey?  . . . well, she's going to take a little more work. Time to talk strategy.

Love might be in the air, but never underestimate the damage that secrets and subterfuge can cause!

Can you really spend your dotage years on a cruise ship? . . . if so, where can I sign up? Seriously, what a creative setting for this romantic comedy with undercurrents of serious conversations and a "boatload" of silly antics. I particularly loved the blend of generations which made the wisdom earned from experience flow seamlessly into the plotting.

"There's one lesson I learned the hard way. Bitterness locks you up inside, but forgiveness sets you free. I hope you learn that truth quicker than I did."

See what I mean?
*I purchased this book and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.
3.5 stars
 

BackCover Blurb:
A snort-laughing, cruise ship romance takes readers into topsy-turvy waters

When a group of four quirky friends retire on a neverending round of cruises, their attire consists of more than floral shirts and gaudy skirts. Armed with walkie-talkies and battle plans, these relationship experts--who've dubbed themselves the "Shippers"--target hostess Lacey Anderson and director Jonathan King in their romantic schemes. But the young couple refuses to cooperate. They've been on the "love boat" together before, and it went down in flames.

Boss matchmaker Emily Windsor has orchestrated multiple romantic successes, and these two upstarts certainly won't get the best of her. The chemistry between Lacey and Jonathan is obvious, but the couple rebuffs every outlandish plot and "coincidental" meeting, forcing the matchmakers to chart a new course to true love--all while inadvertently thwarting drug smugglers threatening to ruin their floating home on the ocean.

This laugh-out-loud rom-com features loveable characters, over-the-top situations reminiscent of 1950s sitcoms, and a dash of mystery. The toe-curling romance will push the reader overboard and all in with Shannon Dunlap's new series. 

Kregel Publishing, May 2024
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