Ship Fate by Dulcie Dameron: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Book

A quirky marine archeologist and a grumpy jaded fisherman are forced to spend the summer together.

Or drown trying...

Perry:

Shipwrecks and heartbreaks are oddly similar. Both are reminders that all it takes is one devastating blow to sink something that was once beautiful. Then all you're left with is a pile of wreckage that clutters up the ocean

Okay, so analogies aren’t Perry Ford’s strong suit. But he’s learned to cope with his heartbreak. He’s fine. Alone.

Yet when a pink-haired pixie waltzes onto his dock with a commission that says he’s supposed to be her water taxi for the duration of the summer, he soon realizes that coping and thriving are two very different things.

Lola:

To say she was excited about unearthing a shipwreck off the coast of Willow Cove for the summer didn’t even begin to describe Lola’s giddiness over her new job. Treasure hunting…The beach…Sand in her toes and sun on her skin… A grumpy fisherman who can’t seem to stand the sight of her.

But surely once Perry gets to know her, he’ll like her… right? And why when she finds out a secret about him, does she want to be the one to show him that happily-ever-afters aren’t just a thing for fairytales?

Despite his surly exterior, Lola knows there’s a heart as deep as the ocean under all that tan rugged handsomeness. As a marine archeologist, digging up priceless artifacts is what she does. But excavating Perry's heart? That might be her toughest job yet.

**Ship Fate is a sweet enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine romantic comedy set in the small town of Willow Cove.**

The Author

Dulcie is a wife and mama fulfilling her calling in the most picturesque small town anyone's ever seen. She writes stories that are full of charm and grace, sprinkling a little romance into the world around her. You can find her online at www.dulciedameron.com or on Instagram as @dulciedameron

Book Review

Ship Fate is the fifth book in the Sweet Coastal Kisses series. This is an interconnected multi-author series all set in the town of Willow Cove. While familiar characters make appearances, these can all be enjoyed as standalones or in any order. 

I loved taking about trip back to Willow Cove for Perry and Lola's story. I always love a good grump and Perry absolutely fit that title well... but not without his reason. He certainly was not expecting Lola to burst into his life... or onto his boat as the case may be. She was the perfect sunshine to balance him out and I absolutely adored their chemistry.  They might not have hit it off right away, but it didn't take long for that to change. Their story had me laughing out loud in some moments and swooning the next. He didn't let people in very easily, and when we learn more about why, it made me root for him all that much more. When he did start to let his walls down and we see his flirty side come out? So, so good. And those kisses? Even better! Of course, a trip to Willow Cove would absolutely not be complete without some Prince Harry shenanigans (he truly is the STAR of this series) mixed in there too! This was a fun summer read and one that I adored. 

Ship Fate is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 

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