That ship has sailed… right?
Jessa is happily cruising through life – until her boyfriend Todd dumps her, out of the blue, at a wedding, during the first dance. She doesn’t know it but just across the room, cricket superstar Brody is also being blindsided by his girlfriend, Nikki. It suddenly makes sense in the days that follow – Todd and Nikki are now together.
Jessa wants to crawl under a rock, but with her best friend’s destination wedding on a cruise to Sicily – and her ex and his new girlfriend onboard – there’s no escape. She’s hoping the ship is big enough to avoid them but, unlucky for her, a booking mix-up means she’s sharing a two-bed suite with Todd, Nikki, and the handsome but infuriating Brody too.
With no choice but to ride out the awkwardness, Jessa and Brody hatch a plan. If they can’t win their exes back, they’ll get them back – revenge – by faking a red-hot romance of their own. That’ll show them. But the better they get at faking it – and the more undeniable their chemistry – the blurrier the line becomes. Either way, there’s going to be trouble at sea because true love is never plain sailing!
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Going Overboard is a fun, flirty, and fast-paced summer romance that delivers all the classic tropes in the best way. When Jessa gets dumped during the first dance at a wedding (yes, really!), and Brody is ditched by his influencer girlfriend Nikki at the same time, sparks fly—not from heartbreak, but from a revenge pact that might just lead to real feelings.
The setup is perfect for fans of fake dating, forced proximity, and the ever-iconic “only one bed” scenario. Jessa and Brody pretend to fall in love to make their exes jealous, but of course, things don’t stay pretend for long. Their chemistry is immediate and infectious, and the banter between them is hilarious and heartwarming.
Jessa is a chaotic but lovable heroine—impulsive, funny, and easy to root for as she stumbles (sometimes literally) through the mess life has thrown at her. Brody, a reserved but charming cricket player, balances her out beautifully. Despite his fame, he remains grounded and genuine, which makes their connection feel even more real.
Their journey is sweet and satisfying, though the only downside is that it’s over too soon. A little more depth and time with the couple would’ve been lovely, but as a short and breezy read, Going Overboard hits the mark.
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