This book was so silly, lighthearted, and fun. I loved Chrissy’s character and found her so hilarious and witty. The plot was different and entertaining. Being forced to go on a role playing cruise with your ex boyfriend truly brings some comedic elements to play. What I would’ve really liked to see is more tension and palpable emotion from the characters throughout the book. It’s clear they both love each other because they *say* it through their narrations and to each other, but I want to be able to feel that coming from them through their actions more. I wanted more of the “show, don’t tell” aspects we learn about in writing courses and workshops.

This was a very fun read. It would be great to read during the summer time, especially on the beach! The romance was so cute.

This book is a fun and light read, perfect for those who enjoy a predictable plot.

Personally, I didn’t find the predictable ending to be a problem, but I was disappointed by the lack of chemistry among the characters. The couples didn’t seem to share any real happiness or love. At one point, I even wished Chrissy would meet someone new on the cruise.

I found Angela’s storyline to be the weakest; her efforts to protect herself only led her into more risky situations in a setting filled with alcohol. It just didn’t make sense. The dialogues often felt immature and forced, but there were some genuinely adorable moments, and I really think Chrissy deserves to be happy.

Thanks to Red Adept Publishing for the ARC!

Cindy Dorminy does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that element that I was looking for from the first page. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their world. It was everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed the romance genre. I was glad it was so well written and had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed getting to know the characters in this. I'm excited to read more from Cindy Dorminy, as this was really well done.

* I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I can see this being a hit!

The characters are not grabbing me, and I didn't feel the urge to mainline it which is a must for romance for me. I did find the premise interesting, and I like the cover and the title.

A woman and her boyfriend win a cruise at a hockey game. A couple months before they go the boyfriend decides to prepose. Since the woman MC is 30 and already traumatized through her first divorce she freaks out and says no. He takes the rejection badly so then he freaks out and completely moves out of their house. Months later he decides to go on the cruise to win her back. The problem is so does her other ex. The female MC has to come to terms with why marriage was so awful the first time around and whether it would be a good idea to go back to her ex fiancé.

The book was a super quick read. The book didn't get super interesting until the middle of the book when the couple started to be adults about things. Also, when they started to join the larpers then you were glued. This is definitely for a specific audience and generation. This book is definitely targeted for the "healing group".

There is no spice in this book.

The Loathe Boat by Cindy Dorminy is a charming and humorous romance that kept me entertained from start to finish. The story follows Chrissy Parks and Deacon Youngblood, a couple who win a cruise only to face a misunderstanding that puts their relationship to the test. Chrissy, still not over her ex-husband, panics when Deacon proposes just before the trip, leading to a breakup. However, neither wants to give up their cruise ticket, so they both end up on the boat.

The setting of a role-playing-themed cruise adds a fun and unique twist to the story, with plenty of hilarious moments and unexpected encounters. Chrissy's ex-husband and Deacon's secret add layers of tension and excitement. The chemistry between Chrissy and Deacon is undeniable, and their journey to resolve their issues is both heart-warming and engaging.

Overall, The Loathe Boat is a delightful and light-hearted read that will leave you cheering for Chrissy and Deacon to find their way back to each other. If you enjoy romance with humour and a touch of adventure, this book is definitely worth picking up.

*This is an ARC review, and my review is completely voluntary and of my own opinion.

Two and half stars (rounded to 3) for The Loathe Boat.

Deacon is a physical therapist, kind and handsome (it is especially this last point that our heroine focuses on). For her part, Chrissy is wealthy, but doesn't want to put it forward, and I think she's pretty and that's also enough to justify her being the main character.
They are not very detailed and I didn't particularly see chemistry between them. Which is sad for a romance.

Our characters' problem is lack of communication and since this is the only problem they encounter repeatedly in the book, it becomes boring.

No interesting use of the role players, the MCs relatively often make fun of them and don't seem to like role playing at all: the ending is therefore completely surprising and seems superficial.

Charmaine, Eliott, Angela: these people have plenty of money to buy a last minute cruise (especially Angela) ! Their presence at all prevents the MCs from experiencing the real adventure of the cruise, since they are always taken into one drama or another with someone from their daily lives. I found it a bit easy on the author's part.

Thank you to Netgalley and Red Adept Publishing for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Red Adapt Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC
I was excited to start reading this story. The cover was cute, title was catchy, and the description had me. However, it never grabbed my attention. I couldn't connect with the characters nor the authors style of writing. I wanted to love it but unfortunately this was one I couldn't finish.

4⭐
0.5🌶

I really needed a palate cleanser between my fantasy books and this hit the spot perfectly. It was short, funny and sweet!

This story follows Chrissy who is trying to live her best life despite her failed marriage before age 30. She and her new love Deacon enter a competition and win a cruise but when they hit a few bumps in the road before the cruise departs, they break up. But neither wants to miss the free cruise, so they must manage their expectations and come to terms with their situation. Little do they know, there are more waves coming while at sea. 🌊

It was fun and sweet, with a lot of giggles, but the only thing I minded was that I didn't feel a lot of chemistry between the characters.

Big thnx to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a e-copy of this book in exchange of my honest opinion.

This book was not for me unfortunately. It was entirely to much going back and forth between Deacon and Chrissy. This 4 way love triangle and the amount of jealousy was disgusting. I do not recommend this book.

This book was not for me. The conflict was silly and immature. The character were also very immature without a lot of depth. the miscommunication trope is appealing for some readers, I am just not one of them. There were funny moments though.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

Chrissy and Deacon seem perfect for each other, but quickly break up on proposal night due to misunderstandings. They both still go on the cruise they won, leading to more misunderstandings and tender moments.

I was surprised how comfortable they both were sharing a cabin after such an emotional breakup. They both had secrets and had a hard time being honest with each other.

While this was a light read, I found myself frustrated with all of the characters throughout the book. One discussion could have helped them avoid all the heartache in the book.

The cosplay element of the cruise seemed unnecessary, too.

I wanted to like this book. The premise was fun. The cover was cute. Sadly the characters felt flat and the story never fully grabbed me. This was a DNF for me.

It's not exactly what I was expecting, but in a good way. Chrissy and Deacon were very fun, and the plot was unique. I felt like I was on a cruise with them, enjoying the sunshine and events as they were described. It was a great time! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a carefree easy read with lots of fun and adventure.

Chrissy has one failed divorce under her belt- so when she wins an all-expenses paid cruise with her new boyfriend, all she wants to do is settle into their relationship and relax (without having to pay for the trip on finance mogul daddy's black card). Her boyfriend Deacon has something else in mind, and pops the question just prior to push-off, and now they're stuck on this beautiful cruise together. I really wanted to like this, it has the cutest premise, but I personally don't enjoy being dropped into an existing relationship and then forced to learn why they liked each other in the first place. I want to get to know the couple as they get to know each other. While this was a personal dislike, I could see the general pop really enjoying this one.

Pretty cute. Pretty funny. Something about the writing style I just didn't click with.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

What a fun read!
This is a clean romantic comedy, no language and closed door romance. Lots of swoon worthy moments. There is some character growth and empowering moments.
The setting was fun, in a themed cruise, also really fun addition of the exs.
Deals with topics such as alcoholism and rehab.
Lighthearted rom-com.