Kat Brennan has always been the work-hard, play-harder type, navigating single life in London and the chaos of her job at Northstar PR. So when Excalibur Cruises invite her aboard to pitch for their account, she jumps at the chance to prove to her boss she's indispensable... and to finally relax a little.

But the last person she wants to get stuck on a boat with is industry hotshot Leo Kendrick, the CEO of rival agency Amplify – and Kat's nemesis. When Leo bagged a coveted marketing internship 15 years ago, Kat vowed never to let him win anything again. She is not about to break that promise, even if Leo has become a distractingly attractive opponent.

As the Esmerelda sails the seas, from the Azores to Lisbon via Madeira, the two agencies must battle it out to present the best pitch. But in such close quarters, the sea might not be the only thing rocking the boat…

PERFECT for fans of:
Forced proximity
Enemies-to-lovers
Workplace romance
A dash of spice
Beachy destinations


Readers LOVE Escape to the Turquoise Seas!

'Gorgeous setting, loved the characters... wow, is all I can say!' 5* NetGalley review
'Full of sunshine... lighthearted and lovely' 5* NetGalley review
'A beautiful romance with positive female characters and some attractive men... a fantastic book' 5* NetGalley review
'The perfect summer read!' 5* NetGalley review
'An amusing read that kept me engaged with a few twists and turns along the way' 5* NetGalley review
'A joyful interlude of escapism' 5* NetGalley review C 2026 Carrie Walker|P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC