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Henley Evans is a marketing manager for a cruise line who competes against Graeme Crawford-Collins for a promotion to director. To decide who gets the role, their boss sends them on a collaborative task aboard a ship touring the Galápagos Islands. Henley views Graeme as a cold, career-oriented rival who has spent years undermining her work through digital correspondence. As they tour the islands together, she discovers his actual personality differs from her assumptions. The plot centers on workplace rivalry, professional ambition, and the logistical challenges of eco-tourism.

Readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers tropes and workplace rivalries find this a quick, coastal read. It appeals to those interested in female leadership and the dynamics of professional competition. The writing focuses on the shift from professional animosity to romance within a confined setting. Readers walk away with a story about navigating office politics, overcoming first impressions, and balancing career goals with personal connection.

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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