Sometimes the journey you need is the one you never planned.
Eastern Embarkation launches the Ocean Horizons Romance series with a sun-soaked story of second chances, friendship, and quiet courage.
For Katherine Clarke, life at sea was always part of the dream she shared with her husband. Even after his passing, she’s embraced the voyages they once envisioned—days of calm routine, sparkling horizons, and a rhythm that feels just right.
Randy Ellis boards the cruise to honor a promise and finally visit the island his late wife once longed to see. He expected only distraction from the ship’s bustling schedule, but he never imagined a week at sea could awaken something more.
A chance seating brings them together, and ordinary days sparkle in unexpected ways: shared coffee at breakfast, easy laughter at dinner, friends who draw them into vibrant island excursions, and drinks savored to soft jazz melodies. It’s in these small, unhurried moments—an honest confession beneath starlight, quiet encouragement from new friends—that two hearts begin to loosen the hold of the past and rediscover how to hope.
Warm, witty, and deeply human, Eastern Embarkation is a tender yet uplifting tale for anyone who has loved, lost, and dared to open their heart again. Perfect for fans of tender second-chance romance, travel-infused stories, and anyone who believes the next chapter can arrive when you least expect it.
Set sail on a journey of laughter, healing, and the enduring magic of unexpected connection—and welcome aboard the Ocean Horizons Romance series.
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