The cruise club - Caroline James

Because the best adventures are still to come

Escape to the sun with the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise in a feelgood rom com full of romance, fun and mischief, which will sweep you away to the azure waters of the Mediterranean with every turn of the page

Set sail on the Diamond Star for sunshine, romance - and just a little bit of mischief

Cosy crime writer Carmen Cunningham is in trouble. Her inspiration has vanished, her deadline is looming, and her meddling elderly mother Betty consumes her every waking moment.

Hoping to revive her creativity, Carmen books a dream cruise, featuring workshops with her literary idol, Ruskin Reeve. It's the perfect plan - until Betty insists on tagging along

However, as the Diamond Star sails through sun-soaked ports and magical Mediterranean islands, Carmen finds the escape she needs as she discovers new friendships, and unexpected sparks with the grumpy, but charming, Ruskin.

But mischief is afoot on board the ship, with talk of items going missing and a secret club that's got everyone talking Will the cruise reignite Carmen's writing muse or plunge her into the biggest plot twist of her life? Because, as she's about to find out, anything can happen at sea

Escape this summer on a holiday like no other, where fun and frolics are the order of the day! The perfect read for fans of Sarah Morgan and Judy Leigh.

Your favourite authors love The Cruise Club!

'A hilarious, sun-filled love letter to fun and friendship, and the best possible holiday you can take in book form - I feel like I've cruised the Mediterranean from my armchair!' Holly Martin

'This book is just what we all need - pure escapism and lots of fun in the sun. Caroline James's light touch and heart-warming characters are a tonic from the first page to the last.' Judy Leigh

'The Cruise Club showcases Caroline James's trademark vivid, quirky characters in a glorious setting.' Sue Moorcroft

'A sun-soaked, feel-good escape packed with mystery, mischief, and heart. You'll fall in love with Carmen, root for her muse, and wish you were aboard the Diamond Star too.' Christie Barlow

'All aboard this feel-good, heart lifting voyage of discovery. A journey filled with unexpected friendships, mischievous twists, and undeniable chemistrythe perfect escape - five Diamond Stars!' Nicola May

Praise for Caroline James:

'Fabulous to readIt's about a girls' weekend with characters in their 60s and determined to have a good time' Woman & Home

'A laugh out loud, naughty, enlightening heart-warming story about friendship and discovery' Yours Magazine

'Girl power for the over sixties!'

'The escapades of these three women are funnyTheir voices come alive on the page'

'A tale of friendship that has lasted through the decades which I found hard to put down'

'Oh my word I couldn't put this down it was so good, following the adventures of Anne, Kath and Jane was brilliant and happy endings throughout'

'This author was new to me, and I am already downloading more of her books because she writes in a way that makes me keep reading and because I feel good at the end What more could anyone want?'

'What an enjoyable read! a fun filled trip for sure'