A review by laurenkohout
The Cockpit by Ava Olsen

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Gotta love all these books that make me want to travel! George is captain of the super yacht, "Now, Voyager," working for billionaire Rowan Carter. He loves everything about his job, except when Rowan's younger brother Rafe comes aboard. The model-turned-photographer and George butt heads from the beginning, bickering and judging each other. Rafe is using the yacht for his first big assignment, taking photos of models around Australia. Which means, George and Rafe are stuck together for weeks.  

Rowan asks George to keep an eye on Rafe, and George tries to set things right, but he always ends up with his foot in his mouth when it comes to the gorgeous blond that's 16 years younger than him. Eventually, these two open up to each other and they both realize they were wrong with their snap judgments. Then, it's a battle of wills as they try to stay away from each other, but they soon realize it's not worth fighting. 

🔥: So much steam! The buildup between these two is so exciting. Their scenes are slow to medium-paced with graphic details and lots of passion. 
😆: Cute laughs along the way as these two go from enemies to lovers and shock (almost) everyone. 
😭: I welled up a bit reading this one, especially during a couple suspenseful moments. Also, George is romantic AF!

This series is such a good time. It gives me wanderlust! So much romance on one ship! Maybe I should go on more cruises...