Harvest Cruise by Rebecca Benison - #bookreview

 

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Lisa demanded, not even bothering to exchange pleasantries as Geri entered the office. Geri was startled by the outburst, before realizing that Lisa was probably referring to yesterday's date. Word travels fast, she thought to herself.

"Nothings wrong, we just didn't connect," she replied as she put down her bag, took off her jacket, and hung it over the back of her chair. As she got settled she assumed that Lisa would get frustrated and leave. Instead, Lisa got frustated and stayed.

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What's the true cost of a free vacation?

Geri is an introverted writer who is most comfortable at home. When her boss-turned-best-friend wins two passes for a single’s cruise, she thinks she’s taking steps towards expanding her circle. What begins as an uncomfortable but enticing foray into a world of awkward flirting and adventure, quickly becomes a fight for survival.

With kidnappings, murder, and conspiracy, Geri finds herself in the middle of a story she never could have imagined writing.

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What a thrilling and exciting story this book turned out to have!

Lisa considers herself lucky to have won tickets for two on a singles cruise, and she invites her friend and colleague, Geri to accompany her. Geri is an introvert and agrees to join her, albeit reluctantly. On board, Geri meets Billy, and they seem equally attracted to one another.

Had I not read the blurb of this book, I may have thought that this was going to turn into a romance novel as everything was in place to indicate that. However, the book then takes an exciting turn and the two friends, along with others are kidnapped whilst on a cruise excursion. From there they are all held captive until they are auctioned off to the highest bidder.

This made for a pageturner of a book as the story takes a series of twists and turns. I do not want to say too much more regarding the plot as I would not want to take the enjoyment of seeing the story unfold for you. Suffice to say, there is plenty to hold a readers interest in this thrilling story.

Geri made for an excellent main character, and watching her develop and face up to her fears made for enjoyable reading. 

Additionally, the reader is also aware of how their absence is being played out at home. Geri's parents and Lisa's sister seek help in locating their missing relatives. This part of the book is every bit as gripping as the main story and it added another dimension to the book.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys books with an adventure packed storyline that will keep you turning the pages long after bedtime.

Published by Chicken House Press, the print and e-book version is availabe from their website at: https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/bookstore/p/harvest-cruise

E-book also available from Amazon

About the Author:

A professional storyteller, Rebecca Benison’s weekdays are spent connecting with audiences on behalf of brands, while her nights and weekends are devoted to fiction. Her work has been published in the Workers Write! literary journal, Empyrean Literary Magazine, Newsday, the Long Island Herald, and a host of other publications. Harvest Cruise is her debut novel.

(ARC and media courtesy of the author)

(all opinions are my own)