Shipped (Unabridged)
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3.9 • 142 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
From spectacular scenery to breathtaking love scenes, this Galápagos Islands romance is a delight for all the senses. Workaholic marketing manager Henley Evans is vying for a promotion at work. But her sexist boss at the adventure-cruise company is seriously considering her rival, Graeme Crawford-Collins. The solution? Send them both on a Galápagos cruise to see who can create a better marketing proposal and win the job. We were delighting in the wonderfully fun vibe of this tale even before the blistering attraction erupted between Henley and Graeme. Narrator Inés Del Castillo’s talent for accents (from Russian to Spanish to Australian) shines a spotlight on the colorful characters who make this story pop (cruise director Gustavo is like a mix of Enrique Iglesias and Richard Simmons). Shipped is an exciting romantic getaway, minus the seasickness.
Customer Reviews
Annoying
The narrator’s voice and style are distracting to the point that I couldn’t hit the mute button fast enough. There might be a story here, but I couldn’t listen beyond the mess of “hashtag whatever emoji” and “life happened” first few tracks.