The Arctic Cruise

Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime...From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise, embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway's winter wonderland to see the spectacular Northern Lights.
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Will the Arctic wonderland work its magic this winter?
Joynever imagined stepping aboard a cruise ship without her husband, Tom. Now widowed, Joy wonders what her voyage on the Emerald Dream will hold - and as it glides through breathtaking Norwegian fjords, she longs to believe in happiness again. However, she carries a secret that could unravel her fragile hopes if it ever came to light...
Elsewhere on deck, as the sun dips below the horizon and the polar night sets in, Henry, a lifelong bachelor, is living his dream of seeing the Northern Lights. Having long since given up on love, he now dedicates himself to his passion for photography. But when he meets Joy, is it more than the aurora borealis that catches his eye?
As they embark on a snow-dusted adventure which takes them from bustling ports to reindeer-drawn sleigh rides, will Joy and Henry find the courage to embrace love again? Or will hidden truths sink the possibility of a new beginning?
A heartwarming, feel-good voyage of self-discovery, romance and second chances, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Judy Leigh.

About the author

Caroline James always wanted to write but instead of taking a literary route, she followed a career in the hospitality industry, which included owning a pub and a beautiful country house hotel. She was also a media agent representing many celebrity chefs.

When she's not writing, Caroline likes to go wild water swimming or walk with Fred, her Westie.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline James
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.01.2026
• EAN: 9780008798536
• ISBN: 978-0-00-879853-6
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 270 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; NON-CLASSIFIABLE, FICTION / Friendship, FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Norway, FICTION / Romance / Later in Life, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years, 21st Century, TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Cruises, Humorous fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Miscellaneous items, c 2020 to c 2029, Relating to late adulthood / old age, Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Travel guides: cruises and cruising on water