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About The Book
A bestselling romantic comedy perfect for fans of The Unhoneymooners and The Hating Game, this enemies-to-lovers workplace romance set on a Galápagos cruise blends witty banter, forced proximity, and slow-burn chemistry.
Between night classes for her MBA and her high-pressure job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans has no time for anything except work. So when she’s shortlisted for her dream promotion, it finally feels like everything is paying off.
Until she finds out her biggest competition is Graeme Crawford-Collins—the remote social media manager she’s been sparring with in legendary email battles for months.
When their boss challenges them to pitch a winning marketing campaign for the Galápagos Islands, there’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise together. But when Henley meets Graeme in person, she’s caught off guard—he’s charming, thoughtful, and nothing like the rival she imagined.
As they explore volcanic islands, blue lagoons, and exotic wildlife, their rivalry turns into reluctant attraction. Now Henley must decide what matters more: the career she’s worked tirelessly for, or the unexpected chance at love.
Fresh, funny, and swoonworthy, this feel-good rom-com is a perfect beach read about ambition, second chances, and discovering what really makes life meaningful.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books (January 19, 2021)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781982151607
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Raves and Reviews
"[An] absolutely sparking debut...Shipped is a divine enemies-to-lovers tale set against the backdrop of snorkeling with sea lions and hikes ending in breathtaking ocean vistas...It's as sunny and inviting as its tropical vacation setting, one of those books that makes the heart swell with joy. If readers crave an escape, it certainly offers one, but it also feels poignantly real. Shipped is a literary vacation I never wanted to end. Grade: A."—Entertainment Weekly
"Newcomer Hockman creates a paradise in the sunny and distinct Galapagos setting, educating readers on the wildlife of the islands and the conservation efforts that become a powerful part of the story. For fans of Helen Hoang and Sophie Kinsella, this charming romp at sea will make readers wish to stay with the characters well after the story’s end.”—Library Journal
"A healthy dose of competition powers Hockman’s laugh-out-loud debut about love on the high seas...With flawed but lovable characters and exotic locales, this quirky, thoughtful love story will whisk readers away."—Publishers Weekly
“Close quarters, high seas, and dreamy destinations provide the backdrop for this battle of the sexes…Like a tropical cocktail…[it] goes down easy.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This romantic comedy is charming, witty and sure to whisk you off your feet.”—CNN
"Hilarious and sexy."—PopSugar
"[An] utterly charming, perfect-for-warm-weather romance novel.”—Real Simple
"A classic enemies-to-lovers tale...smart, swoony."—USA Today
"[A] charming contemporary romance...Hockman’s debut is smart, witty, and charming, with steamy on-page chemistry that will make you want to take a dip even in winter."—Vulture
“Angie Hockman's Shipped is the rom-com beach read you've been waiting for.”—Insider
"An extraordinary debut. Witty, romantic, and completely addictive."—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author of Passion on Park Avenue
“A funny, smart, and easygoing story, with many laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming scenes, this book was a fresh breath of air and a must-read for all the romance lovers. Beautiful settings, a mix betwen The Unhoneymooners and any other recent office romance stories, this book will keep you invested from the beginning to the end.”—BookBub
"Shipped is the hilarious enemies-to-lovers rom-com we all need right now. I fell in love with Henley and Graeme, and it was such a delight to watch them fall for each other. Angie Hockman has written the perfect escape that's exploding with sexual tension."—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks
"[This read] was such a rewarding experience. Hockman has done a fabulous job...In some books, the setting is a backdrop; in this book, the setting is as much a character as the protagonists...highly recommend Shipped if you are looking for a tender story of discovery of the true person behind outward façades."—Frolic
“The wind-whipped sails of Henley's journey to enlightenment are further powered with clever, breezy banter, sarcastic wit, and an endearing supporting cast. Hockman offers readers a fun literary escape with undercurrents of deeper truths.”—Shelf Awareness
“Witty, charming as hell, and layered with real passion for ecotourism, Shipped is a sparkling debut. The perfect slice of vacation in book form.”—Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate
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