Coastal Cruise Line Stories Series by Amie Denman, May Williams

Thurman Swain, captain of Coastal Cruise Line’s Grand Islander, is a handsome and commanding man. His life runs on a neat, orderly schedule until he re-unites with Allison Worthy. She was just a kid when Thurman left for life on the high seas. Now, she’s a vivacious and beautiful woman who threatens to turn his world upside-down. And the worst thing is…he has to work with her. Allison, cruise director on the ship’s maiden voyage, takes one look at grown up Thurman Swain and swoons... moreThurman Swain, captain of Coastal Cruise Line’s Grand Islander, is a handsome and commanding man. His life runs on a neat, orderly schedule until he re-unites with Allison Worthy. She was just a kid when Thurman left for life on the high seas. Now, she’s a vivacious and beautiful woman who threatens to turn his world upside-down. And the worst thing is…he has to work with her. Allison, cruise director on the ship’s maiden voyage, takes one look at grown up Thurman Swain and swoons. He’s become exactly what she’s looking for in a man, except he might be a little too concerned about what others think. The intimate confines of a ship at sea soon brew a romance between the captain and the cruise director. They conduct a clandestine love affair until Allison wants to bring their love out into the bright southern sun. Murphy Gilbert has few regrets. His family owns a luxurious small cruise ship line, and he’s on the maiden voyage of the newest ship doing what he loves. As the company photographer and digital media specialist, the Christmas cruise on the Grand Islander should be just the right combination of work and play. However, as the ship leaves Charleston, he discovers a woman from his past on board. Losing her is one of his few regrets, but resisting her on a two-week cruise may be wonderfully impossible. After graduating from college with an art degree, Cecelia took off to Europe to study with the masters. She left behind her best friend Murphy, but not before a passionate but unwise fling with him the week before graduation. Now four years later, her work takes her aboard the Grand Islander and into the path of the dark-eyed man she hasn’t been able to forget. Letting herself fall for him means revealing a secret that will hurt them both, and Cecelia must risk everything before New Year’s Eve. less

Diana and Will Sometimes love takes a little luck… Diana Worthy learned the hard way not to give her heart away. Keeping her emotions in check and her head in the account books for Coastal Cruise Line is the safest bet for a girl who doesn’t believe in luck or taking chances. When her family talks her into vacationing on a St. Patrick’s Day cruise, she finds herself rolling the dice with handsome passenger Will Tucker... moreDiana and Will Sometimes love takes a little luck… Diana Worthy learned the hard way not to give her heart away. Keeping her emotions in check and her head in the account books for Coastal Cruise Line is the safest bet for a girl who doesn’t believe in luck or taking chances. When her family talks her into vacationing on a St. Patrick’s Day cruise, she finds herself rolling the dice with handsome passenger Will Tucker. Opening her heart to risk as the Grand Islander cruises down the Florida Coast to Key West seems like an impossible gamble, and Diana must decide how much she’s willing to wager. Will Tucker buys and sells historic homes in Charleston, renovating them and betting buyers will love them. When a lucrative business deal inspires him to buy a bottle of bourbon and a lottery ticket, he takes his winnings and boards the Grand Islander for the St. Patrick’s Day cruise. He plans to have a great time, but he has no idea what cards are in store when he meets the lovely Diana Worthy. Can he convince her to take a chance on him? Davis and Lily Everyone should have a little fun… Davis Swain loves his job onboard the Grand Islander. He guides people on excursions and encourages everyone to enjoy themselves. Before the ship leaves port, Davis spots a beautiful woman who needs to walk on the less serious side of life. He tempts passenger Lily Tucker with adventures she’s unable to resist and soon finds himself tempted by the personal assistant. Lily Tucker has forgotten what fun is as she toils away for her demanding employer. She’s a dedicated employee with goals for her future, but Davis and the happiness he offers distract her from her work. As the ship travels south and her romance with Davis heats up, so does Lily’s conflict with her boss until she is forced to choose between her feelings for the charming Davis and her need to succeed on her own terms. less