I loved this book! It was such an easy read and I loved the tension between the two characters. I would highly recommend!

R.S. Grey has once again woven her magic! Her knack for storytelling, coupled with endearing characters and unparalleled banter, shines through in this delightful rom-com.
Meet Casey, an aspiring travel journalist yearning to kickstart her career. Her big break arrives in the form of a dream assignment: a luxurious 10-day voyage aboard the Aurelia. There's just one catch—Phillip Woodmont, the owner of the cruise ship, happens to be her middle school rival. Now, she's on a mission to secure an exclusive interview from him, despite his reluctance.
Phillip is the epitome of success—wealthy, handsome, and intensely private. With his focus solely on business, he's a man of routine and caution. But Casey's sudden reappearance disrupts his carefully curated world. Though he harbors resentment towards her from their past, he finds himself drawn into her orbit as the ship sets sail.
As sparks fly between Casey and Phillip, she's determined to land the interview that could change her career trajectory, while he's equally resolved to keep her at arm's length. But Casey refuses to back down, refusing to let Phillip deter her.
From the opening pages to the very end, this book captivated me with its charm and warmth. I found myself utterly engrossed, unable to tear myself away from Casey and Phillip's dynamic!

This was a cute romance with great chemistry between the two characters.

Casey is desperate for a good story aboard her first cruise surrounded by influencers when she realises the biggest story might be with the person she’s been a rival with for years, the shipping heir Phillip.

Easy to read and a nice sunny escape for readers who like Emily Henry and Tessa Bailey.

ARC provided by publisher.

R.S. Grey does it again. The banter as always is spot on. I loved the new friendships the main character formed after being alone in life for some time. You always feel every emotion with this author and this book is no different. To be a “romcom” book there were still parts that had me with tears and then laughing out loud. I loved this one and it is one of my favorite books of hers to date!

"Caribbean Cruise" whisks readers away on a charming journey with Casey Hughes, an aspiring travel journalist on a mission to land an interview with her childhood friend turned CEO, Phillip Woodmont. Set against the backdrop of a luxury cruise ship, Casey finds herself entangled in a playful game of cat and mouse with Phillip, as they navigate past grudges and undeniable chemistry. Amidst the sparkling Caribbean waters, Casey's quest for professional success intertwines with the intoxicating allure of romance.

Tropes: second chance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first

An adorable story that give the perfect summer vibes and a lovely second chance!

Casey is an aspiring travel journalist who gets the break of a lifetime by going on an exclusive cruise due to her “connection” with the CEO. Her career is hinged on an interview with said CEO, Phillip, who just so happens to be holding a grudge against her from decades ago.

Can she convince him to give her the interview her career is banking on? Will he forgive her from the one mistake she made it as a preteen? Will this insane attraction they share and the bickering that borders foreplay turn into something more?

I really enjoyed this book. I especially loved Casey’s relationship with another member of the cruise. Their friendship was everything! Casey and Phillip’s relationship was so sweet, and had the prefect level of back and forth, sweetness, and spice.

RS’s writing reminds me of a modern day Jane Austen. I read almost every book in one sitting, it’s that good!

You will enjoy this book if you love second chance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first

Thank you to RS Grey and NetGalley for the arc!I’m

Aspiring travel writer Casey Hughes is paying her dues as a fact checker. When her boss wants an interview with a long lost childhood friend, Casey finds herself volunteering and quickly on a new cruise ship with strict instructions to land that interview with the CEO. What follows is smoking tension and steaming nights and breaking the one rule of cruise ships - do not fall in love with your cruise ship fling!

Read and reviewed as an ARC on NetGalley. Could not put this one down! It was an all nighter!

R. S. Grey just knows how to do a classic, reliable romance! I know whenever I need a pick me up because no other romance book is cutting it, I can turn to R. S. Grey to lift me out of my stupor and Caribbean Crush was no exception. I always love her heroines and Casey was a heroine a loved from the get-go—determined, witty and strong-willed, while Philip was classically grumpy and just the perfect amount of douche bag to make me root for him and Casey!

Fast-paced, hilarious and super easy to read, Caribbean Crush is the perfect fun romance to make you feel good and forget the world around you. If you love R. S, Grey’s previous works then there’s no reason you won’t love this :)

Fate. All readers have a loud or at least secret belief and adoration of fate; Caribbean Crush is the sweetest definition of it. Not just in love, but in friendship too.

Casey is the classic woman on the verge….the verge of what, we’re not always sure. She faces anxiety, grief, insecurity, self-discovery, and change. She boarded that ship with one goal, and I honestly had no idea where she would end up!

Phillip is the man who has everything, a man who knows what he wants…at least he thought he did. He was sure he had it all figured out boarding that ship, until he finally found what real connection is.

I found myself lost in this story between the existing and blossoming friendships, the gorgeous settings and experiences, the past colliding with the present, the spice and the sweet, and the hope of the future. Who knew two people walking completely different paths could end up with the same destination? And I don’t mean ending up back in Fort Lauderdale at the end of those beautiful and chaotic 10 days aboard the Aurelia.

I didn’t really enjoy this book to much as it isn’t really my kind of book but it just felt a bit flat to me but that my opinion someone else might read it and really love it .

Casey Hughes is finally fulfilling her lifetime goals of being a travel journalist and if off in style aboard a luxury cruise ship. It all sounds great but she feels like a fish out of water and it does not help that the shipping heir, Phillip Woodmont is still holding a grudge from their previous encounter at an eighth grade trivia competition. Caribbean Cruise is such a fun read through Casey’s first cruising experience - from a new friend to the connection with an “enemy” that turns into a cute game of cat and mouse with some adorable banter. This book is just the escape you probably need to brighten your day.

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