I’m especially excited to feature The Loathe Boat by Cindy Dorminy thanks to Kate Rock Book Tours. 

Release Date: January 20, 2025

Genre: RomCom

Length: 236 pages

About the Book

The Loathe Boat is about to set sail! All aboard!

Chrissy Parks already has one failed marriage under her belt, and despite being on good terms with her ex, she has no desire to put another ring on her left hand anytime soon. Life is good with Deacon, her amazing boyfriend, so there’s no need to rock the boat.

Deacon Youngblood has other plans. He pops the question just days before they plan to set sail on a role-playing-themed cruise. When Chrissy flips out and turns down his proposal, he begins to think that she may not be over her ex.

The situation escalates into a breakup, but neither will relinquish their cruise ticket. Chrissy climbs aboard the Sovereign of the Sea with the goal of clearing her head and enjoying all the cruise has to offer. Deacon follows with the hope of winning her back.

Chrissy has a nagging feeling that Deacon is hiding something from her. And he’s not the only one vying for her attention. Chrissy must search her heart and decide who she wants. Or maybe she should abandon ship.

My Review

What a cute, funny closed door romance featuring a variety of popular romance tropes: second chance, miscommunication, and dual POV. 

I read this so quickly, chuckling to myself several times. I am usually not a huge fan of the miscommunication trope because I get so frustrated with the characters, but I enjoyed this. It was fast-paced and fun. There were also a few twists that I didn’t see coming. There’s a lightheartedness that I found so enjoyable and the chemistry between the characters was spot on. 

If you’re looking for an escape from a dreary January or February, this would be a great one to pick up. 

About the Author

Cindy Dorminy grew up on a steady diet of popcorn (the kind you pop in a saucepan), Tab (pre-Diet Coke), and movies for teenagers. She can’t let a day go by without quoting a line from one of her favorite films, so quirky dialogue is a must in her stories. Cindy enjoys writing funny love stories, walking her dog, and slinging iron the old-fashioned way.

When she’s not tucked away in her she-shed, Cindy shares her house with her musician husband and her awesome daughter (oh, and her adorable dachsie).  She resides in Nashville, TN, where live music can be heard everywhere, even at the grocery store. Be sure to check out her website. 

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