Caribbean Cruising [Paperback]

Rachel Hawthorne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 2004

The perfect summer story of a girl, several boys, and a cruise ship full of possibilities.

Lindsay has never been on a cruise, but she knows exactly what she wants to do now that she is: climb a waterfall, snorkel, meet lots of cute guys, and look for one perfect guy for a summer fling.

But her to-do list isn't going according to plan, especially when she discovers that it's impossible to have a fling-when you're actually falling in love.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rachel Hawthorne is the author of many books for teens, including Caribbean Cruising, Island Girls (and Boys), Love on the Lifts, The Boyfriend League, and Snowed In. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two dogs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen; 1 edition (April 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060565071
• ISBN-13: 978-0060565077
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rachel Hawthorne is the author of many books for teens, including Caribbean Cruising, Island Girls (and Boys), Love on the Lifts, The Boyfriend League, and Snowed In. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two dogs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Addition to the Teen Romance Genre, May 6, 2004

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caribbean Cruising (Paperback)

Eighteen-year-old Lindsay Darnell has just graduated high school, and is looking for some excitement in her life during the summer before she starts school as a freshman at the University of Texas. Luckily, her Mother and Walter, her Mother's rich boyfriend, soon to be husband, are getting married aboard The Enchantment. A lavish ship where they will spend their honeymoon. Lindsay has been invited, and knows that this will be the start to her new life. For Lindsay plans on reinventing herself. Instead of being shy, straight-narrowed, perfect Lindsay, she's going to let loose, and be wild for once. However, when Walter's overprotective godson, Ryan, comes into the picture, Lindsay's style is severely cramped. How is she going to meet the perfect guy for a one night stand if Ryan is with her wherever she goes. And why, if she doesn't want Ryan hanging around, does she think about him non-stop?

Being a fan of teen fiction, and any book that features a character going on vacation, I had to purchase Rachel Hawthorne's CARIBBEAN CRUISING. I was not disappointed. The book takes place over the course of 10 days, both on The Enchantment, and in each of the ports, including the Virgin Islands, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Cancun. The descriptions of each place are vivid and beautiful, while the characters are exciting, and fun. Lindsay could so fully be your best friend in life, while Brooke could definitely be the girl who your completely jealous of. Ryan, on the other hand, is like a knight in shining armor, who's looks, and charm will win the heart of all readers. A must have book for anyone looking for a cute teen romance.

Erika Sorocco

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books i have read!, August 9, 2005

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Cristin Nicole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caribbean Cruising (Paperback)

I really loved this book! Its one of the best i have ever read and its one of my favorites! I loved the setting of the book, on the cruise ship. I also loved how the whole time the main character is trying to find a guy and doesnt realize that she allready has one. I think it was an amazing book and i recommended it to all of my friends!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining & Refreshing, June 27, 2004

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C. Cornell "tennischic42" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caribbean Cruising (Paperback)

Carribean Crusing is the story of 18 year old Lindsay, and her quest to complete items on a list while on her Carribean Cruise for the summer to celebrate her mom's wedding.
Some of the items on the list include getting drunk, snokeling, kissing a lot of cute guys, and ending with the big one: sleeping with a guy for the 1st time.
Along the cruise, Lindsay goes on a quest for the right guy to complete the final task with, enlisting help from friend Brooke. This book was a page-turner, funny, and described teen life in a good way. This was a fun story for the summer which girls should take time to read!