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Highlights
- "This witty, heartfelt romance is an absolute treat for readers.
- Author(s): Shannon Sue Dunlap
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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About the Book
"Sunny, optimistic Abby O'Brien is a childcare specialist for Monarch Cruises. She loves her job looking after the children of vacationing families, but she harbors one unfulfilled desire: to be a wife and a mother. With his shy five-year-old daughter in tow, newly divorced aristocratic lawyer Spencer Randolph Masterson has one goal on the MS Buckingham: to get his mother, Daisy, to leave her ridiculous cruise-ship lifestyle and head back home to New Orleans. But Daisy and her septuagenarian posse-the Shippers-aren't interested in life on land. And she has a goal of her own-to secure a dreamy Mr. Right for Abby. When a secret from Daisy's past surfaces and threats of blackmail start flying, the Shippers will have to band together in order to pave the way for Abby's future"--Book Synopsis
"This witty, heartfelt romance is an absolute treat for readers."--Elly Gilbert, coauthor of Under the Blue Skies
Cheeky septuagenarian matchmakers, the "Shippers" are on a mission to secure a dreamy Mr. Right for Abby O'Brien, a sunny, optimistic childcare worker for Monarch Cruises. She loves her job looking after the children of vacationing parents, but harbors one unfulfilled desire: to be a wife and a mother.
With his shy five-year-old daughter in tow, divorced elitist lawyer Spencer Randolph Masterson has anything but romance in mind. His goal on the MS Buckingham is to persuade his mother, Daisy, to leave her ridiculous cruise ship lifestyle and return to New Orleans. But Daisy isn't interested in life on land. Besides, she and her matchmaking posse have a marriage to arrange.
When a secret from Daisy's past surfaces and threats of blackmail start flying, the Shippers must protect their own while attempting to convince Spencer's scarred heart to weigh anchor and boldly set sail for a future with Abby.
"Inspirational romance readers will relish every cozy moment they spend with the Shippers!"--Bethany Turner, author of Cole and Laila Are Just Friends
Review Quotes
Hearts Aweigh is a delightful vacation in book form.--Angela Ruth Strong, author of the Love Off Script series (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)
Hearts Aweigh is an absolutely adorable and engaging story that kept me giggling throughout. I was moved by the threads of family and reconnection. The characters sparkle with relatable charm and quirkiness. And what fun it was to mingle with the Shippers and their matchmaking antics. Readers will be enthralled by every part of this delightfully heartwarming read.--Jenny Erlingsson, author of Her Part to Play (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)
I'll follow Shannon Sue Dunlap and her fun, faith-filled matchmakers of a certain age anywhere. Inspirational romance readers will relish every cozy moment they spend with the Shippers!--Bethany Turner, author of Cole and Laila Are Just Friends (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)
The Shippers are up to their old tricks again, and I'm here for it! As much as I enjoyed Love Overboard, I think Hearts Aweigh might be even better. When one of Monarch Cruises' childcare specialists, Abby, recruits the Shippers to work their matchmaking magic, she opens the door to their hilarious hijinks, and they don't disappoint. The sparks fly between Abby and Spencer from their first meeting, and the mystery of Daisy's blackmailer adds just the right amount of good-natured suspense. This witty, heartfelt romance is an absolute treat for readers. I can't wait to see what Shannon Sue Dunlap comes up with next!--Elly Gilbert, coauthor of Under the Blue Skies (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)
With a mischievous group of matchmakers, a mysterious blackmailer, and a toe-curling romance, Hearts Aweigh is a delightful read from the first page to the last. Dunlap has woven an intriguing tale of forgiveness and second chances, sprinkled with laughter. A story to savor!--Tara Johnson, author of To Speak His Name (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 5.61 Inches (W) x .64 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Author: Shannon Sue Dunlap
Language: English
Street Date: May 20, 2025
TCIN: 1002216789
UPC: 9780825448706
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-9156
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Great Vacation Read!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ReneeG - 2 months ago
Hearts Aweigh is another adorable, laugh out loud contribution to Shipper lore! The Shippers, a group of Golden Girls type ladies who live on a cruise ship, are at it again, this time trying to find a match for Abby. Abby is immediately lovable and relatable. The Shippers come up with a few candidates, and of course, there's Spencer. I do love a grumpy/sunshine trope, and Spencer qualifies as the grumpy at the beginning of the story. Maddie adds so much adorableness and joy to the story, and her relationship with Abby is just too cute. It's also just super fun to read a story set on a cruise ship. It's a little bit of a vacation from the comfort of your favorite reading spot. I enjoyed the first book in this series, but I think this one's even better!
Hilarious, heartwarming and swoony!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
daniellehullreads - 2 months ago
It was so fun to re-visit the Shippers in Hearts Aweigh, Shannon Sue Dunlap's second book in the Love Overboard series. These ladies are nosey schemers and laugh-out-loud hilarious! There's a mystery to solve and love matches to set up, and the Shippers are up for the tasks. The female partner of the love match is apparent from the beginning of the book, but the Shippers keep striking out with the suitors. Then all of a sudden, there's an apparent love match, and I knew I was giving this RomCom 5 stars! I mean, how often does the lead in to a (possible) first kiss make you tear up?! This book has something for everyone! I loved these heartwarming characters and hope to see them again in the future. I think one of the Shippers deserves her own love match! Swoon. I received this book from the publisher. Opinions are my own.