Santa Cruise by Fern Michaels

Hi everyone!  What could be more fun than four women embarking on a singles cruise at Christmas?  Santa Cruise by Fern Michaels is an entertaining holiday read that brings the reader on a journey to the Caribbean.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.

From The Publisher:

At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, fifteen years after leaving school behind, they’re back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing, and chatting how much has changed—and how much hasn’t. Nina, once the star of every school play, moved to Hollywood and landed a recurring role on a sitcom. Amy, fondly known as “the brains of the operation,” is now a Silicon Valley bioengineer. Outgoing and compassionate, Frankie works for a New York publishing house. Rachael, always the most boy-crazy of the crew, married—mostly to please her parents—but is now divorced. All four are strong, successful, and somehow, still looking for the right partner.  But Frankie has an idea to help solve that: a singles cruise for the holidays. In late December, Amy, Rachael, Frankie, and Nina gather in Miami, ready to board their state-of-the-art cruise ship. The entertainment options are endless, the food is to die for, and the passenger list includes hundreds of eligible men. The highlight of the week will be a magnificent New Year’s Eve celebration with multiple theme parties, dancing, and fireworks. The ladies are happy to give Cupid a helping hand here and there—hanging mistletoe in elevators and cheering each other on through speed-dating events and shore excursions. Holidays—like the path of love itself—don’t always go exactly as planned, but over the course of one festive, unforgettable week, all four will set sail on surprising new adventures.

Book Review:

I was highly entertained by this book.  The author does a great job of developing the central characters making them likeable and relatable. The first third of the book is building the backstory for each of the characters before their cruise. The story picked up as the women embarked on this cruise of the Caribbean.

I appreciated that each of these women was intelligent, independent and successful. The group became quite well known on the cruise for their antics which brought up the entertainment factor for me as well. They all participate in a speed dating event early in the cruise which was fun to read about.

The descriptions of the activities on the ship and land were a real highlight.  Having done a Caribbean cruise myself in the past, it was fun to recall some of the experiences I had which were similar to these women.  If you’re looking for a holiday getaway story without leaving your home, I’d recommend Santa Cruise.

Audiobook Review:

I listened to the audiobook version of Santa Cruise which was narrated by Susan Bennett.  Her performance was articulate and easy to listen to.  I would not hesitate to recommend the audiobook to those that enjoy this format.

What I Liked:

• The highly likeable and relatable central characters
• The setting of cruising in the Caribbean.
• The entertaining antics these women get into while on the ship.

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who enjoy Women’s Fiction or Romance with several central characters.

My Rating:

Add Santa Cruise to your Goodreads shelf

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to my local library for purchasing this audiobook.

Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:

Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber

One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts

The Christmas Escape by Sarah Morgan

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As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day.