Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Love Overboard by Shannon Sue Dunlap, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book:
Title: Love Overboard
Series: Love Overboard #1
Author: Shannon Sue Dunlap
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: May 21, 2024
Genre: Christian Romcom
A snort-laughing, cruise ship romance takes readers into topsy-turvy waters
When a group of four quirky friends retire on a neverending round of cruises, their attire consists of more than floral shirts and gaudy skirts. Armed with walkie-talkies and battle plans, these relationship experts–who’ve dubbed themselves the “Shippers”–target hostess Lacey Anderson and director Jonathan King in their romantic schemes. But the young couple refuses to cooperate. They’ve been on the “love boat” together before, and it went down in flames.
Boss matchmaker Emily Windsor has orchestrated multiple romantic successes, and these two upstarts certainly won’t get the best of her. The chemistry between Lacey and Jonathan is obvious, but the couple rebuffs every outlandish plot and “coincidental” meeting, forcing the matchmakers to chart a new course to true love–all while inadvertently thwarting drug smugglers threatening to ruin their floating home on the ocean.
This laugh-out-loud rom-com features loveable characters, over-the-top situations reminiscent of 1950s sitcoms, and a dash of mystery. The toe-curling romance will push the reader overboard and all in with Shannon Dunlap’s new series.
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My Review:
This was a fun novel with loveable – and a little quirky – characters!
Four elderly friends who have retired on a cruise-ship call themselves The Shippers as they matchmake people they come to know on the cruise. Emily, Althea, Gerry, and Daisy are each very unique individuals but each have such big hearts and I loved their personalities. Emily could certainly be more meddling than helpful at times, but she meant well.
The main couple who were the Shippers focus: Lacey and Jon. Theirs is a second chance romance story. Lacey is a very stubborn and guarded person, but she and Jon complimented each other and I enjoyed seeing how their relationship played out, through the ups and downs.
Add in a drug smuggling mystery, and this book was full of entertaining content!
I appreciated the faith thread, and how Lacey had to reach a point of release and forgiveness.
A delightful, easy read with lots of fun to keep the pages turning.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publishers through JustReadTours; I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts expressed are entirely my own.
About the Author:
Shannon Sue Dunlap writes books with a dose of laughter and a spoonful of love. One of the greatest compliments you can give her is saying her stories made you laugh-out-loud. She loves traveling around the world, singing tunes from classic musicals, and drinking Dr. Pepper. Shannon is a die-hard fan of happy endings and believes God has designed one for each of us.
Connect with Shannon at shannonsuedunlap.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a signed copy of Love Overboard plus character-themed items for each matchmaker!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 20, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 27, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Gods Peculiar Treasure Rae 
i thought this novel was a lot of fun too! thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
Sounds like an amazing book! Love the cover!
This looks really good. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.