The Cruise Ship Royal

StaceSteele Romance

Jake Monroe, heir to Monroe Shipping fortune, boards the luxury cruise ship Royal with his ambitious parents. His father Miles is determined to find Jake a wealthy wife to expand their business empire, dismissing a modestly dressed young woman as unsuitable—a "gold digger" beneath their social class.
Against his father's wishes, Jake is drawn to this mysterious woman, who turns out to be Amity Jenkins, a world-renowned violinist performing under a stage name. Playing her unique transparent violin called the Crystal Voice, Amity captivates audiences with haunting melodies that speak of rebellion and longing for freedom.
Both Jake and Amity are secretly struggling against their families' expectations. Jake yearns to marry for love rather than money, while Amity has been hiding her true identity as an heiress to Jenkins-Whitmore Industries—one of Monroe Shipping's biggest rivals. She's created this separate musical life to escape the politics of high society and prove herself through talent rather than inherited wealth.
Their growing connection is complicated by family pressure, class assumptions, and hidden truths. Jake's father pushes him toward "suitable" matches like Rebecca Ashford, while Amity's brother Liam tracks her down, demanding she return to the family business. Past betrayals have left Amity wary of trust, especially from someone in Jake's social circle.
As the ship sails toward the Mediterranean, both must decide whether to continue living the lives their families have planned, or risk everything for authentic connection and self-determination. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of maritime luxury, where appearances deceive and true identity lies beneath the surface.

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