Oceanic Dreams

Series · 8 books · 2019

By Monique McDonell, Laura Heffernan, Tracy Krimmer, and more

Books in series

I Saw Him Standing There

2019

This stowaway sets sail for love! Small-time con artist Siggy needs to get out of town fast. When she’s offered tickets on the legendary Oceanic Aphrodite, Siggy jumps at the chance to get away. A week on a luxury cruise ship, with a suitcase full of clothes and all expenses paid? Yes, please! The only catch is that she has to pretend to be someone else. No problem. Siggy has no intention of getting close enough anyone to discover her secrets. But this is the Oceanic Aphrodite and love is in the air. When Siggy sees assistant cruise director Will taking tickets, Cupid’s arrow hits the target. Luckily, Will’s too busy smiling at her to check out her fake passport because he’ll toss Siggy off the ship if he finds out about the scam. Onboard, dolphins and cameras and runaway ferrets bring Siggy and Will together. The more time they spend together, the more Siggy wants to tell him the truth. Cupid’s arrow has struck deep but can Siggy stop running? This novella-length romantic comedy is the first book in the Oceanic Dreams series.

Time of My Life

2019

Janey’s never felt this way before, but staff is forbidden from dating passengers. It's only one dirty dance... Legend says everyone who boards the Oceanic Aphrodite finds love. Janey’s on the ship to teach pole fitness, not for romance. Then she meets Frank. He’s everything Janey isn’t–refined, classy, rich–but his good looks and charm make him undeniably appealing. Unfortunately, he’s also a passenger. When Janey’s partner can’t perform in the end-of-cruise talent show, Frank offers to fill in. He’s never done pole, but she's got time to teach him. As they grow closer, Janey finds herself hoping the legend is real–but if she gives in to temptation, she could be out of a job.

Circle in the Sand

2019

Follow the rules. Be reliable. Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve. Living by these words didn’t put librarian Isla Hunter any closer to the life she imagined at thirty. With her birthday in only a few days, she can’t wait to sail away on a week in the sun with her friends Asher and Charlotte. It may be just what she needs. When an attractive woman takes a liking to Asher, Isla’s heart feels threatened in an unfamiliar way. She’s used to Asher flipping through women like a playbook without a second thought, but this time it’s different. As she tries to sort out her emotions, she struggles with Asher’s connection with this woman. Is it time for Isla to finally break the rules or will that only lead her in hot water? Circle in the Sand is the third book in the Oceanic Dreams series. This is a multi-author series and each book can be read on its own. Books in series: I Saw Him Standing There by Holly Kerr Time of My Life by Laura Heffernan Circle in the Sand by Tracy Krimmer _I Thought it Was You> by Kirsty McManus I Will Follow Him by Holly Tierney-Bedord Take a Chance on Me by Delancey Stewart Shut Up and Dance With Me by Monique McDonell The Best of You by Sophie-Leigh Robbins_

I Thought It Was You

2019

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07RNZGYHK A cruise seems like a great way to get over a breakup—until things go wildly off-course, in this delightful novel by the author of My Own Personal Rockstar . When Liv Turner takes a cruise after a bad breakup, all she wants to do is hide from the world and hang out with her brother, who works in the ship’s casino. But soon after boarding, three things Liv meets Wells, a gorgeous charity worker on his way to Cozumel. She discovers that her ex has completely drained her bank account. TV celebrity Jamila Castro begs Liv to help stop a vengeful ex-costar from ruining her career. With Liv broke and a twenty-thousand-dollar incentive to help Jamila, she reluctantly accepts the offer. The only catch? She isn’t allowed to talk to Wells again. To make matters more complicated, Liv’s brother had booked her trip through a singles group . . . Will Liv be able to keep her promise to Jamila and prevent her career from imploding? And will she be able to put Wells out of her mind? Anything can happen on the Shakespeare Adriana, but smooth sailing isn’t always one of them . . .

I Will Follow Him

2019

A bachelor party on a cruise ship. What could go wrong? When private detective Francie is hired to spy on a groom-to-be as he and his bachelor party set sail for the Caribbean, she thinks she's landed herself a week of paid vacation. Between lounging in the sun and sipping margaritas, she just needs to—best case scenario—report back that he's on the up and up, or—the unfortunate, more likely scenario—snap a few photos of her target in compromising positions, buy a box of sympathy chocolates for her client, and then collect her pay along with a nice golden suntan. Blame it on the island breezes or the alcohol, but within hours of setting sail, Francie's leisurely vacation gets complicated when she starts making careless mistakes. Like accidentally becoming friends with the groom and falling for his best man. Can she get herself and her mission back on track, or has she blown her cover and possibly even her career? This novella-length romantic comedy is book five in the Oceanic Dreams series.

Take a Chance on Me

2019

He was the man of her dreams and their lives were all planned out—until he disappeared without explanation. Only to reappear on the decks of the Oceanic Aphrodite six years later. Selena Spark has a plan for her life. It’s a new plan, one she devised after her previous plans—the ones she made with her college boyfriend and supposed future husband and business partner fell through—but it’s a good plan. Step One: Put eyes on the resort Oceanic has built with her company on Grand Cayman, and determine if it is up to her company’s high standards. Step Two: If it is, score the management position at that resort. Step Three: Move to Grand Cayman for her dream job and live happily ever after in paradise. But you know what they say about plans. And when her sister is left at the altar just before the cruise sails and needs consoling, Selena decides to bring her along. But when Lincoln Addis turns out to be the activities director aboard the Aphrodite, and when he is assigned to oversee her Oceanic experience and confesses that he’s also in the running for the resort management gig? And when she realizes she still loves him, and he’s never stopped loving her? Selena may have to make some new plans. Take a Chance on Me is a light-hearted second-chance romance set in the sun and sand of the Caribbean. The perfect beach read!

Shut Up and Dance With Me

2019

Forgiveness is hard but fighting their attraction is even harder. As they set sail for madness and mayhem aboard Oceanic Aphrodite, up-tight fashion buyer, Sandy and sexy Italian restaurateur, Danny are onboard solely to stand up as witnesses to their friends second marriage. Unfortunately, the maid of honour and best man can only agree on two things - this wedding is a bad idea and they can't stand each other. They used to be friends but not anymore – the bride and grooms divorce forced them to pick teams and they’ve been on opposite sides ever since A week on a cruise ship is a long time and hard though they try to avoid each other, the universe has other ideas. All aboard for a fun opposites-attract, enemies-to-lovers romance. If you love sandy beaches, cocktails, second chances and happily ever afters you’ll love Shut Up and Dance with Me. This novella-length romantic comedy is the seventh book in the Oceanic Dreams series. Books are stand alone and can be read in any order. Books in series: I Saw Him Standing There by Holly Kerr Time of My Life by Laura Heffernan Circle in the Sand by Tracy Krimmer I Thought it Was You by Kirsty McManus I Will Follow Him by Holly Tierney-Bedord Take a Chance on Me by Delancey Stewart Shut Up and Dance With Me by Monique McDonell The Best of You by Sophie-Leigh Robbins

The Best of You

2019

They may be faking their relationship, but they can’t fake the sparks that fly when they’re together. Desperate to get away from her cheating ex, travel vlogger Holly books a last-minute cruise to the Caribbean, even though the only available packages left are part of a singles cruise. Of course, Holly has no intention of participating in any dating activities. The further away she can stay from love, the better. Then she runs into Noah, who is equally appalled by the idea of dating anyone after being dumped on his wedding day. They immediately bond over their failed love lives and it doesn’t take long for them to become friends. When Noah witnesses another passenger hitting on Holly and refusing to take no for an answer, he volunteers to be her fake boyfriend. But as time passes by, they start to realize they are getting more than what they bargained for. Will Holly accept what’s right in front of her or will she keep running from her dreams?

Authors

Monique McDonell

Author · 21 books

I am an author of fun, flirty fiction that always has a happy ending. I write contemporary women's fiction including chick lit and romantic comedies. I have released over fifteen novels including the Upper Crust and the Jewel Sisters series. I am also an avid reader, coffee drinker and wine lover.

Tracy Krimmer is a USA Today bestselling author. She loves coffee, naps, and Drew Barrymore. She recently learned she's only two degrees of separation from Drew! She loves everything 80s and 90s and is not a boomer despite what the younger kids say. You can find her on the following social media sites: Facebook: www.facebook.com/KrimmerAuthor Instagram: www.instagram.com/tracykrimmer TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tracykrimmerbooks Sign up for her newsletter at http://www.tracykrimmer.com/newsletter/

USA Today Bestselling Author Sophie-Leigh Robbins writes fun, feel-good romantic comedies that will make you laugh and swoon.

Holly Kerr

Author · 22 books

Holly Kerr wants everyone to have a happily ever after, full of fun banter and friends to talk about it with. She’s a lover of water, wine, and dirty martinis, prefers beach to mountain, Star Wars over Star Trek, and really wishes she liked chocolate. She writes fast-paced, sweet romantic comedy with the door shut, action chick lit about sassy Canadian super spies, and women’s fiction about families and small towns. Find out more when you sign up for her newsletter, and get a taste with Cupcake Connections, a short story featuring some of her favorite characters. www.hollykerr.ca

Delancey Stewart

Author · 54 books

I'm USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart. My contemporary romances run the gamut of settings and setups, but they always deliver humor, heart and heat. It's a guarantee. I write from my home in Denver, CO, where I manage a household full of boys and men. Okay, only one man. The hubs. But two boys. I mean, three if you count the hubs. (You see why I do words and not numbers. I was told there'd be no math in this bio. Someone lied.) I grew up in California and have had more jobs than anyone on earth (personal trainer, pharmaceutical rep, copywriter, tech writer, marketing director, wine seller, elementary school teacher... I'm not kidding. The list. It goes on.) But the one I love the most is writing, in part because I get to meet people who love books and stories as much as I do! Please don't hesitate to get in touch to say hello, and don't forget to join my newsletter! Get a free story from me by joining my weekly email here: https://www.subscribepage.com/delance... Find me at www.delanceystewart.com Facebook: www.facebook/DelanceyWrites.com

Holly Tierney-Bedord

Author · 7 books