Shipped

By: Angie Hockman

Narrated by: Inés del Castillo, Angie Hockman

Named a Best Romance Book of the Year by Entertainment Weekly * Goodreads * PopSugar * Marie Claire * Real Simple * Insider * Vulture * CNN * Bookreporter * BookBub * and more!

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.

No smut here, move along lol

A quick and easy summer read. Yet nothing stood out so a bit forgettable. Yet most the time with these cute little romances I don't expect to be blown away so no hard feelings. The Unhoneymooners and The Hating Game were mentioned in the summary and that immediately let me know that this will not be as good. Also, be aware the audiobook narrated by Inés del Castillo was muffled even though it was a revision of the first.

We start with misunderstandings and past hurts that keep the characters from being happy. I did love the adventure of the cruise though. The post office was my favorite and I had to immediately add it to my bucket list. Still, it was too perfect. Everything they saw together was one of a kind and breathtaking and everyday perfection like the author was trying to sell this fictional cruise line.

Henley was an okay character. She threw a little too many pity parties I think I actually liked her sister more. Graeme was bland and it wasn't clear why he even liked Henley. And not to mention the side characters had no depth at all. Yet in the end, it was cozy, adventurous, and predictable in a way we hope it to be.

Sweet and cute

Sweet and cute. Liked that it was easy read. Yes, no sex scenes but cute moments and kissing is in the story thus making it romantic book.

Lots of good moments I liked

The story was fun and intriguing I devoured this book in a day!
The only complaint I have is the audio quality wasn’t the greatest, it was noticeably muffled

Cute story, but awkwardly read

This is a cute, fairly PG-13 romance. Unfortunately, the voicing of the male character makes him sound like he has late stage emphysema. It's awkward. But is it can get past that, the story is fine.

Funny, Romantic and very thoughtful!!

This was beautifully written and so much fun! But it also made you think about very important issues concerning our planet. I also loved the narration, her voice was raspy and so expressive!!