Get Ready to Set Sail
What People Are Saying…
“This book gives the ultimate vacation vibes.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ GoodReads
“I mean how cute and fun was this book! I loved Cruise Crush and can’t wait to read the next one. I loved the spice.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐GoodReads
“I loved this story.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GoodReads
“Perfect vacation read! Loved every page of this debut novel from Kathleen Allen. This book is full of laugh-out-loud witty banter, angst, and spice that is just YUM.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon
“Cruise Crush was a fun, fast paced read that made me want to book a cruise immediately.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ GoodReads
“This is book 1 in Allen’s new Pinnacle Series. A wonderful start to a new series, I’m absolutely hooked on this read.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GoodReads
“The way that man set about to get the girl will melt your heart and have you swooning well past the end.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GoodReads
“The novel Cruise Crush by Kathleen Allen is the kind of book that hooks all of the senses and guides the reader to world so fabulously rich as scandalously delicious that it begs to be read in one sitting.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GoodReads
“Kathleen Allen did not come to play, she has written a masterpiece romance that every Ana Huang and Emily Henry fan would eat in one sitting!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐GoodReads
“Excellent first book from a new author.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon
“Super enjoyed this fast, fun summer read and do recommend you check it out yourself.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GoodReads
“Perfect beach/cruise read with a side of spice.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon
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“If you’re looking for a sweet and spicy escape with characters that you’ll want to be best friends with, Cruise Crush won’t disappoint.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazon
Kathleen Allen
I’m married to my college sweetheart, and together, we have two wonderful daughters. We call North Carolina home, where we enjoy firepits with friends, relaxing by the pool, quality family time, and cuddles with our doodles. We enjoy long weekend getaways and cruising, and I travel frequently for my day job. I love sharing those adventures with my readers—so be sure to follow me on all my social media platforms to keep up with the journey!
Books
Click on either cover to learn more.
Both Available on KU, Amazon, and other book sites.
Book Adventures
For the past year, Cruise Crush has been my constant travel companion.
From the bustling streets of Vietnam to the sun-drenched cliffs of Portofino, on long-haul flights, in cozy hotel rooms, and across multiple cruises — my well-loved copy has been with me everywhere I go.
But what I love even more are the photos you send me — seeing Cruise Crush (and now Cruise Fling!) tucked into your own adventures around the world. The ones from the cruises are simply awesome!
Click below to see all the beautiful places readers have taken the book so far!
And if you’re reading either book right now, I’d be absolutely delighted if you’d share a photo of where you are. Beach, balcony, poolside, airplane, or cozy corner at home — I want to see it all!
Can’t wait to add yours to the collection 💕
Social
There are no other communities that support indie authors like Booksta and BookTok! These incredible, creative people read, post, review, encourage, and support indie authors and each other like no one else.
Whether they have 10k or 10, these unbelievably talented people read more in a week than most read in a year.
You can click on the social icons above to follow me.
Click below to see and follow just a few of my book friends.
Let’s Go…
I travel nearly every week, and with almost two million miles flown, I’ve been incredibly blessed to have a career that lets me see so much of this beautiful world.
From sun-drenched beaches to bustling city streets and everything in between, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to experience it all.
Click below to see some of my highlights.
The Messy Drawer
A little collection of random photos, late-night thoughts, likes, restaurants, wild ideas, and the occasional touch of crazy.
