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Reviewed by Natasha Jackson for Readers' Favorite
Cruise Fling is the story of Andrea, who has been a single parent since losing her husband three years ago. She needs a vacation and books one, but when her family backs out, she decides to go anyway. She’s been stuck in grieving for so long that she’s oblivious to the attention she’s getting from Thomas, a pediatric surgeon fresh off heartbreak. They’re on the same cruise and not unfamiliar with each other, since their siblings are in a relationship. It’s a fun premise, and when Andrea steps up in a big way to help Thomas when he runs into his cheating ex, a fake engagement is born. Between their chemistry, the port adventures, and witty banter, Kathleen Allen writes a fun contemporary romance that hits all the right notes.
Andrea and Thomas have really good chemistry throughout the story, which may be because they already know each other, but it helps push the story along and sell the fake engagement ruse. Kathleen Allen cranks up the steam between these two, heightening the romance growing between them. Cruise Fling is the perfect vacation read, fun, fast-paced, and full of adventure. And if you need extra drama, Thomas’s ex is there to prevent things from going too smoothly. At times, the writing feels a bit clinical, but it didn’t take away from the meat of the story. This is the second book in a series, but I didn’t feel as if I missed anything important by not reading the books in order. Overall, this is an enjoyable read.
