With one name drop Casey is off to take her way through being a seasoned travel reporter. This doesn’t go over so well with Phillip , her high school rival. He is unimpressed to say the least. Refusing her a much needed interview. Things change quickly with her giving him sass all the way. As an important businessman he is unused to anything but yes men. Sparks fly! Having arrived on the ship with no clear direction in sight her life changes on a dime . Forming a close friendship with a fellow traveler and spending time with Phillip in the luxury of the ship and its ports. These two were what one another needed to balance each other. Another great read by Ms. Grey. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily

Fun and witty, with the perfect amount of spice, Caribbean Crush is the perfect rom com! I loved the banter between Casey and Phillip; the way their relationship grew and developed was an absolute delight to read. Honestly, RS Grey never disappoints and this book is no exception. Don’t miss it!

I really enjoyed this story! Thank you so much to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for an honest review!

I really loved this story it was a perfect summer read and honestly the spice was so yummy! The entire book I found myself wanting more and more of them and I just truly loved it so much, this is my first book ever by the author and I can hand on my heart say I am going to be looking to read more of their works!

This has all I wanted in a fun summer read from cute references to funny humor, to the most heart twisting love moments and let’s be honest I’m a massive sap for romance!

James' rating: 5 out of 5 whimsically wondrous stars! ✨

This book was so freaking good! Filled with some of my favorite tropes, this was a nautical quest full of laughter, true friendship, sweet love, amazing characters and well deserved opening to a HEA! 🩵

Casey was full of life even with everything she has been through which immediately made me like her. She was passionate, loyal and had an adventurous spirit. Philip, on the other hand, was reserved and had a commanding presence. He was also passionate and adventurous but in way that was... Philip.

Our characters had explosive chemistry and the spice was absolutely bombing. Their initial banter and tension flowing around them both was fun to read. I liked how their relationship developed, how they drifted towards each other and starting understanding each other and drawing closer.

I loved Casey's friendship with Sienna. That was so beautiful and I loved how they got along with each other with their different personalities and lives. It was quite the adventure filled with laughter and love without those two.

It was quite the comforting read and took me straight into the book for an adventure with the summery waves! I would love to read Sienna's story. I love her. She had me at the British accent... Well, duh. If you're looking for a summer read, look no further!

Thank you R.S. Grey and Montlake for this comforting ARC!

I really enjoyed this !
I liked the pace of the story and loved the ending.
I read lots of similar books but the cruise ship theme was new too me and kept me coming back for more. The characters were also likeable and relatable!

Lots of opportunity for another book with tales from their travels around the world which I would be keen on reading to see not only how their story develops but how the travel business side of it grows

Endless opportunities 🥰

Oh, finally a fun romcom!

Caribbean Crush is the perfect holiday read, even when you're not on a holiday. R.S. Grey's writing style sometimes makes you feel like you're right there, enjoying the life with Casey and Sienna, and what a life that was!

I enjoyed this book, was so easy to read, and I could barely put it down. I liked Phillip a lot, he was great, and the steamy scenes were soooo good, but I do have some notes.

I feel like the author didn't exactly know what to do with Casey. This is a case as old as time: struggling to make a good book boyfriend that the woman is always underdeveloped. I would love to read about characters who aren't drop-dead gorgeous but somehow they don't know it, yet they stay in shape, run, go to the gym, and barely eat. Casey was somehow so beautiful even an influencer was jealous of her looks, and a billionaire fell over heels for her.

Her personality also didn't match her description or words. It felt like Casey wanted to believe she was shy and just another wallflower, but all her behavior pointed her out as a confident, strong woman. Which isn't wrong, it's wonderful, she was able to speak her mind often and was, indeed, powerful. Just the lack of accountability there and self-assessment really was off-putting.

As for Casey's romance with Phillip, I like that it proceeded slowly, despite not having a lot of time to develop them. They truly cared for one another, and (spoiler alert: they didn't rush to get married two weeks after starting dating, THANK YOU FOR THAT!). I've been reading so many closed-door romances lately that this one was such a breath of fresh air.

I'm not a fan of third-act breakups, but the fun in this book was that there wasn't just one... but multiple. You really didn't see them coming.

Sienna was amazing, and I loveeee that we finally have women supporting women and that there was no awkward competition between them or even useless name-calling between Casey and Vivienne. Totally recommend this one.

Childhood nemesis who now needs to interview him. I had a hard time knowing these characters before they shifted the narrative.
It was fun and a quick read.

This was a fun beach read which will have you mentally traveling away on a fancy cruise ship! This is a classic rivals to lovers trope which is always a fav. Definitely a quick light read that would be perfect for your own vacation.

As usual, RS Grey delivered on a sweet, sexy romance with cute characters and a quirky setting. I think this is one of my favourites, and I adored seeing Phillip and Casey find each other. Perfect for a lazy afternoon if you're in need of a guaranteed HEA!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

R.S. Grey's Caribbean Crush is a delightful romantic comedy that delivers on humour, romance, and character development. Having read most of R.S. Grey's books, I can say she consistently writes great romcoms, and this one is no exception. The story follows Casey Hughes, a wallflower turned assertive travel journalist, who embarks on a Caribbean cruise seeking an exclusive interview with the private and broody billionaire, Phillip Woodmont. Their history of unresolved tension from middle school sets the stage for a compelling enemies-to-lovers narrative, enhanced by witty banter and heartfelt moments.

What truly stands out is Casey's transformation. Initially down on her luck, she gradually finds her voice and confidence, both in her professional life and personal interactions with Phillip. This growth is mirrored in her friendship with the vibrant Sienna, whose supportive presence adds warmth and depth to the story. The interactions between Casey and Phillip, filled with chemistry and tension, keep the reader engaged, despite the romance feeling a bit rushed at times.

Overall, Caribbean Crush is a fun, fast-paced read that offers a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal beach read.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book. Casey is a travel writer who is going about a maiden cruise ship in hopes to land an big interview with the shipping CEO Phillip. Turns out they were middle school classmates who competed in quiz bowl, which Casey cut Phillips buzzer. She thinks its all in the past, well Phillip hasn't forgotten. This was silly going on about buzzers but is also has a fun summer beach vibe. Loved the characters.

This was cute. I really enjoyed their growth and it was fun to see them dealing with the inexplicable pull towards each other.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this eARC.

R. S. Grey is a favorite author of me! She writes the best love stories. This book was a great one. I’d love to recommend it to a book lover.

I've read several books by RS Grey but it had been awhile. I was really looking forward to this book as just last summer I took a cruise and wanted to see how the cruise ship was referenced in the book. One thing almost EVERYONE on board would correct people about is that it was a SHIP -- not a boat. I was surprised to see how many references to it being a "boat" there were. But that's minor.

I loved Casey's new friend Sienna and their quirky friendship. I also liked the tension and eventual relationship with Phillip.

But I'm going to be that person -- I got so tired of hearing how beautiful Casey was. She was stylish and well dressed and gorgeous. And if you weren't sure -- just wait a paragraph and someone would flirt with her or she'd make some sort of reference to her clothing or makeup.

It got a bit tiresome.

Overall, I did really enjoy this book. I liked the story and how it all came together - even though it was predictable.

This book is not your ordinary romance novel. With secrets to be uncovered and a past that will either draw or repel a reader, this novel is one written with talent which you can read on every page. You can watch as the author's thoughts and feelings slip in between the lines as this page turner takes you on a wild ride.
As two old rivals suddenly find themselves on the cruise ship. One is an owner of a cruise ship, the one that they are on at the moment, and the other is a writer for a holiday magazine who has to try and have an interview with the above after perhaps telling a sneaky white lie to get herself in that position. With reputation and money on the line, the two end up together multiple times and find that their broken hearts aren't so broken after all.
My opinion on this book is that it is your average love story, that has some funny twists and character dialogue. It's quite basic and you know what's going to happen before it does. I do like it though, that this book is from both characters points of view, which is always good to see and is quite interesting when you get both opinions and sides of the story.
Overall, this story is quite average but highly recommended to new romance readers!

Casey Hughes has been struggling since the death of her grandmother... which might be the reason why she volunteered herself for an impossible task. Get an interview with the untouchable Phillip Woodmont? Why not... after all, they did once know each other...

Phillip Woodmont has done the impossible in creating a sustainable cruise ship. So, for Aurelia's maiden voyage, he has invited every magazine journalist and social media influencer he could find... but he never expected his teenage nemesis to also be on the passenger list...

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Caribbean Crush was a super sexy, enemies to lovers, romantic vacation read! Casey has landed an assignment that could launch her career... that is, as long as she nails an interview with the aloof ship designer, Phillip Woodmont. But when Phillip holds their teenage past against her, Casey worries her journalistic career will be over before she knows it...

Casey has found her life at a crossroads, and when the opportunity comes up for the career boost of a lifetime, she can't help but make a promise to get an interview that may be next to impossible to attain. And when she and Phillip come face to face after all these years, she realizes that interview is definitely NOT going to happen...

Phillip has one focus during the maiden voyage of his sustainable, luxury, cruise ship... and Casey Hughes is definitely not it. Phillip didn't become the success that he is from dwelling on the past, but he has undoubtably learned his lesson in dealing with Casey... or has he?

Not only was this book a scorching hot read, but it also featured a new found female friendship that Casey truly deserved to have in her life. I loved the dynamic between Casey and Phillip, from their antagonistic interactions, to their impossible-to-ignore, chemistry. And when they embark on a romantic relationship, the rules that they vow to follow may prove to be the hardest thing either of them has ever seen through. After all, a vacation fling is always supposed to have an expiration date... right?

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.

I loved everything about this book! RS Grey never lets me down with a good enemies to lovers. The banter, the spice and the swoon worthy hero! I completely devoured this book.

I love reading books, especially fiction about cruising and cruise ships and I fell in love with this book within the first chapter. It was well planned. Great story, fun read and it was just something to get behind and laugh

This was a great book. I connected with the characters. I felt engrossed with the plot. I would read another book by this author.

Caribbean Crush is another of the delightful stories that always always ALWAYS comes from R.S. Grey. This author always brings the laughter, sometimes the tears, and lots of feels.

Casey and Phillip have history. Not a meet cute kind of history. A bad one that makes her dread approaching him, but she will do it because she wants out of her dead-end job, and he is the key. If he sees her, he is determined to make her squirm, because that’s what she deserves. But- a cruise ship is a huge place and he is sort of in charge, so avoiding her should be easy. Wrong!

Truth- I kind of dreaded starting this because I was afraid it was going to be another “high school person did me wrong and I can’t let it go even though I’m a mature adult and many years have passed” kind of story that leaves me rolling my eyes. Good news, readers! It is not that sort of story at all! Grey does not let us down and this book does not disappoint! I love the ending, but I can’t tell you, reader. Spoilers!