Every sunset feels like the first.
Experience the true-love, slow-burn romance that pulls you so deeply into the story, you’ll taste the balcony margarita and feel the warmth of the sunset on your face.
Available on all platforms.
#SunsetVibes #OceanViews #CruiseLife #TravelRomance #beachreads

Sometimes the hardest journeys lead to unexpected new beginnings.

Meet Randy in Eastern Embarkation. Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.
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Something shifts when you’re out at sea.

Time slows down.
The noise fades.
And things feel a little simpler.

#CruiseLife #OceanCalm #TravelEscape #SunsetVibes #EasternEmbarkation

One of the best parts of cruising?

You go to sleep in one place…
and wake up somewhere completely different.

#CruiseLife #TravelMoments #CaribbeanVibes #CruiseExperience #EasternEmbarkation

Some decisions are harder than others.

Poolside… or ocean breeze?

#CruiseLife #VacationMode #TravelVibes #OceanViews #EasternEmbarkation

One of the things I love about cruise stories is how immersive they can be.
The ocean.
The islands.
The quiet moments between adventures.
When I wrote Eastern Embarkation, I wanted readers to feel like they were right there on the ship with Katherine and Randy.

Side effects may include:

• wanting to book a cruise
• imagining ocean sunsets
• missing a place you’re not even in

Proceed with caution.

Eastern Embarkation - Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.

#CruiseLife #CruiseVibes #TravelEscape #OceanViews

Life at sea has its own rhythm.

New islands.
New conversations.
Unexpected friendships.

And sometimes… something more.

Eastern Embarkation

Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.

#CruiseRomance
#SecondChanceRomance
#CruiseLife

For Katherine, cruising isn’t just a vacation.
It’s her lifestyle.
Every year, she spends six months sailing the Caribbean, living her retirement plan to perfection.
Life at sea has its own rhythm.
New islands.
New conversations.
Unexpected friendships.
And sometimes…
something even more unexpected.

Some love stories start with fireworks:
This is a slow burn.
Katherine spends six months each year sailing the Caribbean, living the retirement she always imagined.
This cruise begins much like the others.
Randy boards with a promise to keep.
Neither expected what came next.

Some stories resonate because they feel lived-in. A little heart, a little humor. A chance to start again.
Grateful for every reader who's been connecting with this one. #secondchanceromance #booksky #beachreads #cruisevacation

Every story starts somewhere. Maybe yours begins with a view like this. New places. New conversations. A little room to breathe.
Here's to whatever 2026 holds for you. #NewBeginnings #2026Goals #beachvibes #bookstagram

Endings don’t always feel like doors closing. Sometimes they’re just the opening you weren’t brave enough to choose on your own.
Here’s to new chapters in 2026.✨🌊
#NewBeginnings #SecondChanceRomance #2026Goals #oceanvibes

Is it just me, or is everyone thinking about their next cruise vacation? #CruiseLife #vacation #vacationvibes #vacationmode #CruiseRomance #slowburnbooks

Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous time with their loved ones. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #familytime

… or a glass of fine wine… tropical drink… whatever your fancy! Cheers!
#happyholidays #cheerstoanewyear #happyholidays2025 #holidaydrinks

No matter your reason, enjoy your celebrations of the season!
#happyholidays #bookmas

Eastern Embarkation goes live on Kobo, B&N Nook and Google Play December 11th!
Discover the novel that takes you on a cruise adventure, warms your heart with a later-in-life romance, and pulls your emotions from wonder to tears to belly-laughs!

Promotional picture of the “Last Call on the Rocks” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Rocks” whisky bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: A slow-burn blend of spicy bourbon and ginger liqueur with a dash of bitters, cooled by a smoked ice sphere that releases a hint of fire with every sip. It’s dark, smooth, and unapologetically bold — the kind of drink that keeps its secrets until the last drop.

It’s the final day of drink week!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! Check out the other drinks we featured and let us know your favorite in the comments! #booksky #romancebook

Promotional picture of the “Whatcha Bean Doing” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “Crystal Bean” coffee & libations bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: A bold mix of silky cold brew shaken with vanilla bean simple syrup, dark rum, amaretto, and coffee liqueur, served over an ice sphere. Finished with a vanilla-sugar rim and a whisper of whipped cream, it’s smooth enough for quiet mornings and bold enough for midnight laughter — because even small talk tastes better with espresso and rum.

It’s drink week, Day 3!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! #booksky #romancebook #romancereads #DJLaingBooks

Promotional picture of the “Below Deck Behavior” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Squeeze” wine & mojito bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: Spiced rum and cherry liqueur blended into ginger beer for trouble you can taste. It’s equal parts sweet and heat, with just enough fizz to talk you out of good decisions. The cherry’s innocent — everything else isn’t.

It’s drink week, Day 2!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks!
#booksky #romancebook

Promotional picture of the ”Berry Persuasive“ drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, and this is a featured drink at “The Squeeze” wine & mojito bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: A burst of fresh berries meets mint and lime in this sparkling temptation that’s as smooth as it is sly. It starts off sweet, talks you into just one more, and before you know it, you’re making plans with someone whose name you don’t remember — or maybe you’re just dancing like nobody’s watching. Either way, it’s doing its job.

It’s drink week!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, & its many bars and specialty drinks! #cruisecocktails #drinkspiration #bookishcocktails #literarylibations #bookskyromance #booksky #bookskyreaders #secondchanceromance #DJLaingBooks

AI generated image of candlelight and wine, complementing the cover photo of the new release novel, Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay reads: Warm, witty, and deeply human, Eastern Embarkation is a sun-soaked story of healing, friendship, and the quiet courage it takes to open one’s heart again. Welcome aboard the Ocean Horizons Romance series.

Eastern Embarkation now available at Amazon AND Barnes & Noble. #romancereads #booksky #kindleunlimited #barnesandnoble #newromance

AI generated image of two men, talking and observing the ocean at a cruise ship deck railing. Promoting the new release novel Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay is an excerpt from the book of a conversation between them: “I’ve got a feeling this trip’s gonna put you in the right place,” Darin said. “I really do.” “Thanks, bud. I don’t know why I just blurted all that out to a stranger.” “Maybe it’s because you were ready to.”

It’s EXCERPT week! To close out the week, today is “Two-For-Friday”, featuring a pair from our MMC - Randy. #romancereads #newromance #kindleunlimited #barnesandnoble #booksky

AI generated image of a bar, promoting the new novel Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay reads: “The place had picked up, just as I’d guessed. Foot traffic buzzed, bars filled, and I made my way to The Rocks, a whisky-focused spot. I ordered another single-malt to carry my through the rest of the evening and leaned on the glass railing to watch the activity below. Tomorrow, I’d dive into the social side of things. Tonight, getting my bearings was enough.”

It’s EXCERPT week! To close out the week, today is “Two-For-Friday”, featuring a pair from our MMC - Randy. #romancereads #booktok #booksky #kindleunlimited

AI generated picture of a pool deck on a cruise ship with the sun setting in the background. Caption is an excerpt from the new novel Eastern Embarkation: “I do want to be more social again. This is very odd for me to be going through this. It never happened when Simms was around.” “How long did you say you have been doing this on your own?” Shay asked. “Five years.” “Maybe it was just time. Life is cyclical, right?” “Shay, you are exceptionally wise for your age.”

It’s EXCERPT week! I’m sharing snippets from Eastern Embarkation all week long. Previews of more, as well as full, free access available through Kindle Unlimited - all at www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQZK36VS. #newrelease #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooksofinstagram

Eastern Embarkation now available at Amazon AND Barnes & Noble
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Cover art for new release Eastern Embarkation, now available at Barnes & Noble!

Now available in paperback @barnesandnoble.com

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It's EXCERPT week! I'm sharing snippets from Eastern Embarkation all week long. Previews of more, as well as full, free access available through Kindle Unlimited - all at www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQZK36VS. #newrelease #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooks #goodreads

One of the most heartwarming stories of 2025 - Eastern Embarkation - 1st in the Ocean Horizons Romance series #bookstagram #romance #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #booksky #heartwarming