Against the Tide - Cheryl Phipps

Against the Tide - Cheryl Phipps

Cheryl Phipps

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 208 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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A sparkling shipboard romance about a wedding planner who's afraid of the water and the wounded ex-marine captain steering the ship. Workplace, opposites-attract contemporary romance on a luxury wedding cruise, first in a light-hearted series. Wedding Planner. Cruise Ship. What Could Possibly Go Wrong. Wedding planner on a cruise ship? Worst. Idea. Ever. Not only is Keira scared of the water, she's done with love. The last place she should be is on a wedding cruise, working alongside sexy Captain Aiden. An ex-marine back from a tour of Iraq, Aiden's heart is as wounded as Keira's. The problem is, his dark eyes and rugged good looks have mounted an attack on her good sense, and the Majestic is drifting into dangerously romantic waters. How will these two shipwrecked hearts ever find safe harbour?Against the Tide is the first book in the High Seas Weddings series, feel-good contemporary romance for readers who love workplace romance, wounded heroes and holiday settings. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lucy Score and Beth O'Leary. Praise for Against the Tide:"I really enjoyed this charming story. The characters were witty, real, and had great chemistry. I look forward to reading more by this delightful author in the future."

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