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Mohrbooks Literary Agency
Sebastian Ritscher
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English

SHIPPED

Angie Hockman

The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game in this whipsmart romantic comedy about a marketing manager who's forced to go on a cruise with her arch-nemesis when they're up for the same promotion.
Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at an a eco-adventure cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she's shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, it all seems worth it. The only problem?

Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote-working social media manager and her arch-nemesis, is also up for the promotion. Although they've never met in person, their email battles are the stuff of office legend. When their boss tasks them with taking a company cruise to the Galápagos to draft a proposal for how to boost sales in the region --best proposal wins the promotion-- Henley makes a shocking discovery: digital Graeme is nothing like live-and-in-person Graeme. He's actually nice, and as they explore the island together, she soon finds the line between loathing and liking thinner than a postcard.

With her career dreams in her sights, a growing attraction to the competition, and a freewheeling younger sister tagging along on the cruise of a lifetime, Henley begins questioning her life choices. Because what's the point of working all the time if you don't actually live? Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne, Shipped is a romantic comedy that celebrates the power of second chances and the magic of new beginnings.

Angie Hockman is a 2019 RWA Golden Heart Winner. Her professional background includes stints in law, government, and education, but these days you can find her burning up the keyboard in the late hours or else working in the travel industry as a conservation manager. Having spent nearly four years working in the adventure cruise industry in communications and conservation initiativesand exploring Galápagos from aboard an expedition shipAngie loves adventure. She lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband, young son, two cats, and one very ornery puppy.
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Published 2021-01-19

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[An] utterly charming, perfect-for-warm-weather romance novel.

UK: Headline ; French: L'Archipel ; Romanian: Corint ; Portuguese/B: Universo ; Italian: Newton Compton ; Polish: Wydawnictwo Luna

Shipped is the hilarious enemies-to-lovers rom-com we all need right now. I fell in love with Henley and Graeme, and it was such a delight to watch them fall for each other. Angie Hockman has written the perfect escape that's exploding with sexual tension.

Hilarious and sexy.

Witty, charming as hell, and layered with real passion for ecotourism, Shipped is a sparkling debut. The perfect slice of vacation in book form.

The wind-whipped sails of Henley's journey to enlightenment are further powered with clever, breezy banter, sarcastic wit, and an endearing supporting cast. Hockman offers readers a fun literary escape with undercurrents of deeper truths.

A healthy dose of competition powers Hockman's laugh-out-loud debut about love on the high seas... With flawed but lovable characters and exotic locales, this quirky, thoughtful love story will whisk readers away.

Angie Hockman's Shipped is the rom-com beach read you've been waiting for.

An extraordinary debut. Witty, romantic, and completely addictive.

[This read] was such a rewarding experience. Hockman has done a fabulous job...In some books, the setting is a backdrop; in this book, the setting is as much a character as the protagonists... highly recommend Shipped if you are looking for a tender story of discovery of the true person behind outward façades.

Newcomer Hockman creates a paradise in the sunny and distinct Galapagos setting, educating readers on the wildlife of the islands and the conservation efforts that become a powerful part of the story. For fans of Helen Hoang and Sophie Kinsella, this charming romp at sea will make readers wish to stay with the characters well after the story's end.

A classic enemies-to-lovers tale... smart, swoony.

[An] absolutely sparking debut... Shipped is a divine enemies-to-lovers tale set against the backdrop of snorkeling with sea lions and hikes ending in breathtaking ocean vistas...It's as sunny and inviting as its tropical vacation setting, one of those books that makes the heart swell with joy. If readers crave an escape, it certainly offers one, but it also feels poignantly real. Shipped is a literary vacation I never wanted to end. Grade: A.

This romantic comedy is charming, witty and sure to whisk you off your feet.

A funny, smart, and easygoing story, with many laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming scenes, this book was a fresh breath of air and a must-read for all the romance lovers. Beautiful settings, a mix betwen The Unhoneymooners and any other recent office romance stories, this book will keep you invested from the beginning to the end.

[A] charming contemporary romance...Hockman's debut is smart, witty, and charming, with steamy on-page chemistry that will make you want to take a dip even in winter.