I really enjoyed this novel. It was such a lovely read. I loved the place settings in the story and there was a great cast of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.

This was such a fun, beachy summer read! The plot moves quickly and I ended up finishing it in just a couple of days.
While I found the chemistry between the main characters a little flat at times, it didn’t take away too much from my overall enjoyment. It was still an engaging and entertaining story, perfect for a light, easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

A light, amusing story which does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s an escapist’s delight, drawing me in with the mention of turquoise seas. Leo and Kat have history. Both worked happily together as interns, but when Leo was offered the job whilst Kat was rejected, bitterness seeps in. Consequently, Kat is most unhappy when not only does she have to pitch again for what was previously a secure contract, but she also has to compete with Leo. The two of them are thrown together on a luxury cruise and forced to partake in a number of activities. They are not happy, but then things begin to change. A joyful interlude of escapism, which fitted the bill perfectly.

I enjoyed this book so much. I’ve read others in this series that I enjoyed so was concerned I wouldn’t enjoy this as much. I think I enjoyed it more and liked the characters more. My only criticism is I wish it were longer, which really is no criticism at all.
The story involves 4 PR people going on a cruise in order to pitch for the contract to represent the company. I did think it would be too posh for me but the author really made the characters feel very human. The two main characters Kat and Leo are very easy to like and their relationship feels believable. There is somebody positivity in the book which I always like. Lots of descriptions of fabulous food, lots of mention of alcohol so if you are trying to abstain be careful. There is a mention of someone being orphaned by a car accident but that is covered very very briefly so that the book is still very gentle, calming and a perfect read for a long weekend or a holiday.
If you are looking for a fun book with a beautiful romance with positive female characters and some attractive men, well maybe man, thrown in this is a fantastic book. There is some nice references to Liverpool if your from there which could be nice. I think cruise ships should be sponsoring the book because it definitely sells a cruise holiday!
Just writing this makes me want to read this again, my current life is complex and quite sad with lots of grief so this book was such a welcome reprieve.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book for my consideration, this is all my own rambling, honest and personal opinion.

What a glorious book to wind down with. Kat is a hard working, single woman who is head strong and puts her career before anything else so when she is invited on a cruise to pitch, she knows she must show her boss what a valued member of the team she is and that she can do this for the business. But when Leo ends up on board too from a rival company, Kat needs to show everyone that she is the woman for the job, it is unfortunate that Leo is very good looking and Kat may be tempted. It was such a light and easy read. Amusing in parts and just full of sunshine, cruises, work and maybe a little romance. Light hearted and lovely.

Kat is a hardworking PR and when her client Excalibur Cruises invites her and her boss to pitch for their account she jumps at the chance. They're going on a 2 week cruiseon their new ship. It seemed to be gpoing well until she discovers Leo is also pitching for the account and she's known him in the past

Wow, is all I can say! I read this book in around 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed it! What a gorgeous setting, loved the characters, so gorgeous!

Having read Escape to the Northern Lights, this latest offering by Carrie Walker did not disappoint. Funny, poignant and at times cringeworthy, the tale of Kat’s cruise experience with her PR company pitching against their rivals offered lots of fun. The perfect summer read!

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. Having enjoyed Walker's last book, I was keen to read this. I was initially unconvinced from the opening (for no definable reason, I just wasn't sure this book would be 'me') but I ended up immersed in it. The writing was beautiful and vividly capturing the setting, and while most of the characters were not that likeable, I was engaged in Kat and Leo's story. Their relationship and its complexities felt meaningful and believable, and I enjoyed seeing it progress.

Loved, loved loved the latest from Carrie Walker. I thoroughly enjoyed her previous novel. Escape to the Northern Lights and her latest did not disappoint.
A perfect holiday read. Great setting and interesting characters. Kat & Leo have a bit of a love hate relationship and having to spend time in close proximity on a cruise ship whilst trying to win an advertising deal doesn't help matters!
Lighthearted and amusing, an easy read that kept me engaged....with a few twists and turns along the way. Highly recommend.

A mix of business and pleasure on a beautiful cruise ship. With breathtaking views, tense relationships, and on board romance, this book has it all. A most enjoyable read.

There is a frenetic and madcap pace to this book, all set in the exhausting world of PR. The books starts with the upending of Kat’s world and Job and she is sent off to have to prove herself in her role - an unpleasant echo of what happened when she was starting out in the world of PR. A mix up with bedrooms and beds - hello bunk beds! - an old flame which ended badly and a cruise ship later things are still all up in the air.
The book is jolly with lots thrown at Kat and Leo, the life in PR and travel is all pretty brutal and the books starts with captures that with a side of romance and sunshine,

This was such a great read. Loved everything about it, didn’t want it to end.

Kat has worked for Northstar PR a long time and one of the biggest clients Excalibur cruises now want rebranding.

As she starts to think of ideas for the rebranding she finds out that she will be going to be up against the rival advertising company and her nemesis Leo that keeps beating her.

To get an idea of what the cruise ship is like the new lady in charge wants both company’s to go on a cruise all together, what’s the worst that could happen?

Who will end up on top ? What happens when the other company have the exact same idea for the rebranding? And how does this affect Kat?

Perfect for fans of forced proximity, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, a dash of spice and beachy destinations

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this in exchange for an honest review

I am literally obsessed with this book. I couldn’t get enough and didn’t want it to end. What a fabulous holiday read!

I loved it all! The characters and side characters, the chemistry, the scenery, the holiday vibes, the premise of a work battle and the exercises on the cruise- it was all glorious! The two main characters were so well written, relatable and believable.

It was literally sunshine in a book. I’ve gone and added all the other books of Carries I don’t own yet to my wishlist. I think this may be a new fabulous author I have found!