Sunk in Love - by Heather McBreen (Paperback)

About the Book

"A second chance at love sets sail when a couple on the verge of divorce pretend they're still together for one last family trip, from the author of Wedding Dashers. Roslyn and Liam met nine years ago and have been the perfect couple ever since. Through every up and down, every milestone-from Liam's residency to the publication of Roslyn's debut romance-they've been each other's rocks. Until now. Pulled apart by the untimely death of Roslyn's mom and the undertow of grief, they're now navigating the final wave in their marriage: divorce. Heartbroken and unsure how to tell her family she's called it quits with everyone's favorite son-in-law, Roslyn keeps the impending divorce a secret. But when Roslyn's grandparents ask if Liam can officiate their vow renewal ceremony aboard a Hawaiian cruise during their annual vacation, Roslyn needs to tell the truth or figure out a way to keep her secret. A week trapped at sea with her ex isn't ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan-they'll fake it. After five years of marriage, they can figure out how to pretend for jungle hikes and mai tais, right? But when reality and make-believe start to blur, and old feelings begin to resurface, Roslyn and Liam have to decide whether it's sink or swim for their marriage"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A second chance at love sets sail when a couple on the verge of divorce pretends they're still together for one last family trip, from the author of Wedding Dashers.

Roslyn and Liam met nine years ago and have been the perfect couple ever since. Through every up and down, every milestone--from Liam's residency to the publication of Roslyn's debut romance--they've been each other's rock. Until now.

Pulled apart by the untimely death of Roslyn's mom and the undertow of grief, they're now navigating the final wave in their marriage: divorce.

Heartbroken and unsure how to tell her family she's called it quits with everyone's favorite son-in-law, Roslyn keeps the impending split to herself. But when Roslyn's grandparents ask if Liam can officiate their vow renewal ceremony aboard a Hawaiian cruise during their annual vacation, Roslyn needs to tell the truth or figure out a way to keep her secret. A week trapped at sea with her ex isn't ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan--they'll fake it.

After five years of marriage, they can figure out how to pretend for jungle hikes and mai tais, right? But when reality and make believe starts to blur, and old feelings begin to resurface, Roslyn and Liam have to decide whether it's sink or swim for their marriage.

Review Quotes

"A witty and fun second-chance romance with a hefty dose of forced proximity."
--The Seattle Times

"Sunk In Love is an achingly beautiful second chance romance that will stay with me for a very long time. Every page of this novel is filled with tenderness, humour, and hope. I love this book."
--Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of People Watching

"Soul-nourishing, red-hot, and fiercely intimate. Sunk in Love features a marriage in peril with realistic, heart-crushing obstacles and a gorgeously earned HEA -- a seemingly impossible feat to pull off, and yet it feels utterly flawless. Heather McBreen has a forever fan in me."
--Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in Amsterdam

"Devastatingly sexy and breathtakingly human, Sunk in Love is a second-chance masterpiece."
--Ava Wilder, author of Will They or Won't They and Some Kind of Famous

"My absolute favorite kind of romance is second chance, and Heather McBreen delivers a delicious one with Sunk in Love. I rooted for Roslyn and Liam to find their way back to one another, savored every tender (and steamy!) moment between them, and then cheered out loud when they finally stepped into their beautifully earned happily ever after. Second chance lovers like me will devour this!"
--Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex-Vows

"Heather McBreen's gorgeous sophomore novel Sunk in Love simmers with angst, stolen glances, laugh-out-loud comedy, and delectable steam. Roslyn and Liam don't just find their way back to each other--they earn it--and in McBreen's generous, empathetic hands, the result is a marriage-in-crisis romance that's equal parts delicious and gut-wrenching. You'll want to drown in this."
--Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines

"Sunk in Love will meet second chance romance readers at the trope's altar. From the fizzing tension that grows tauter with every turn of the page to the enchanting vacation backdrop that had me desperate for taste, I devoured every word. I can't articulate all there is to adore here, but nothing so much as Liam and Roslyn's painstakingly earned happily ever after. Everyone should be paying attention to Heather McBreen."
--Clare Gilmore, USA Today bestselling author of Perfect Fit

"Swoony, sexy, and sensitive...a tender portrait of two people fighting to win back their happily ever after. Complete with cruise-ship hijinks, family drama, and super-hot steam, Heather McBreen delivers on the humor, tears, tummy-flutters, and angst that come with giving your heart to someone who could tear it apart--or put it back together. Readers, look no further for the perfect second chance romance from an author at the top of her craft. I'll read anything she writes!"
--London Sperry, author of Passion Project

"A resonant, earnest look at what comes after happily-ever-after, Heather McBreen's sophomore novel is both deeply felt and sharply funny. The push and pull of Roslyn and Liam's love story is absolutely dripping with angst and yearning, all underscored by the deftly handled undercurrent of Roslyn's grief. Sunk in Love is a poignant story of two imperfect people learning to do their best for one another--and a beautiful reminder that the bravest thing we can be is hopeful. This book aches in all the best ways, and has a permanent spot on my favorites shelf."
--Ellen O'Clover, author of The Heartbreak Hotel

"Heather McBreen has set the gold standard with her sophomore novel, Sunk in Love. In this steamy second chance romance, McBreen expertly explores how love can help us find ourselves again after loss, all while delivering the same witty banter and delightful hijinks that made her debut so addictive. An absolute must read for all romance lovers!"
--Amy Buchanan, author of Let's Call a Truce

"McBreen dives into the complexity of long-term relationships to deliver a roller coaster of a second-chance romance full of believable external pressure and swoon-worthy moments. This charms."
--Publishers Weekly

"McBreen has crafted likable characters in a tale about a marriage strained by real life, including the lingering impact of early childhood experiences, family expectations, and communication difficulties. ... [A] satisfying romance."
--Booklist

About the Author

Heather McBreen currently lives in Seattle, Washington, but spent the best year of her life living in London, where she completed an MA degree in arts and cultural management. When she's not writing or reading books about kissing, she can be found surfing the web for travel deals and plotting her next adventure. Wedding Dashers is her debut novel.