💋 Scandal, steam, and a ship with a serious iceberg problem—what’s not to love?! I devoured Cracks Beneath the Surface like it was a first-class dessert, and lemme tell you, the drama is juicier than a Newport gossip circle. Maddy marrying a rich older man? Check. Society side-eyeing her into oblivion? Double check. Titanic-sized tragedy on deck? You bet your fancy bonnet. If you're into forbidden love, high-society claws, and gut-punch twists—get on board before this ship sails! 🥂🚢❄️

Gilded Glamour Meets Icy Reality

What starts as a glittering fairytale on the arm of a tycoon unravels into a Titanic-sized tale of scandal, secrets, and a love tested beneath the weight of society and the sea.

My favorite Titanic story yet!!
I thoroughly enjoyed and loved every minute of this story.
I'm really at a loss because I never thought the elite upper class could be so mean to one of their own.
I am real proud of Madeline for holding her own against these mean people. I just wished that I could reach through these pages and give a hug that she so desperately wants and needs. I've really enjoyed in getting to know her and the other passengers too. Especially Clara and her cousin Ellen.
I didn't care much for John Jacob Astor at all. I thought him rather snobbish too but after awhile I thought about him as a person and how the world views him. It seem like he's pulled into two diverse worlds.
This author paints a vivid twist that life isn't all that it seems along with the people. They're fake as fake as the sun is real. I couldn't imagine being a part of that world nor do I want to.
I think though that I'd love to meet the ship herself and get her opinions if she could talk. Such a beautiful ship. Described so well that I felt like I was on board. But knowing what I know, I'd probably get off at Queenstown.
The author has done her research so very well. I especially loved the words written in Italic. These are the words that felt so powerful to me.
I'm thinking of Titanic and Maddy, Margot ,John, Caroline and Victor still. What would happen if Titanic had never sunk?
I'm giving this book 5 stars for a job well done and I will be adding this one to my shelf as well. I love anything Titanic.
I hated to see this story end. I feel as if I know Titanic and her passengers much better even though she only lasted 4 days which is really sad. All that hard work went to the bottom.
I highly recommend it.
My thanks for a copy of this beautiful story that I'm still thinking about long after it's over.
May Titanic and her passengers live on through these many different authors and may her story never end.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.