Celestial Odyssey Series

She’s a curvy, young journalist sent undercover to expose him…

He’s an older, playboy captain that wants her to know the real him.

Emma: I’m here to dig up dirt on the heartthrob captain and impress my editor with an exposé that will finally give me my big break. The problem is that the charismatic captain isn’t what he seems…and my growing attraction complicates everything. Will I be able to keep my hidden identity—and my heart—safe?

Leo: It’s the inaugural sailing of my 2 billion dollar mega-ship and I’m up to my eyeballs in meetings, safety checks, and photoshoots I don’t have time for. So why am I spending every waking second obsessing over a young, green-eyed guest with wild curls and curves that just won’t quit? She’s honest and real, and all I want is to make her mine.

In a sea of complications, will love prevail against all odds?

The Captain’s Conquest is the nerdy girl and popular guy match-up we all know and love, plus the allure of forced proximity, an enticing age gap, and even a secret virgin! Set sail with Emma and Leo for a hidden identity, opposites-attract romantic journey about love, trust, and staying true to oneself.

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She’s a young social media queen that’s used to living life on her own terms…

He’s an older IT guy with muscles and a fat bank account that’s used to getting what he wants.

Beatrice: I’m an independent woman living my best life aboard the Celestial Odyssey. I have my work and my friends, and that’s more than enough for me. But somehow, I’ve caught the eye of this drop-dead gorgeous tech consultant. What does he want from me? Is he for real? Can I learn to open up, trust, and rely on someone other than myself?

Dom: I take my work seriously and protecting what’s mine even more seriously. Cruises for me are work, not fun and games. But now that I’ve met the voluptuous and vibrant Bee, all I think about is her and how I can make her mine, protect her, and cherish her. But how can I convince her she’s worth all that I can give her and that our love deserves a chance?

Dom’s Desire is a romantic story of a vintage-loving, spirited influencer and a stoic tech consultant, enhanced by the allure of an age gap, alpha male, opposites attract, a curvy girl, and a nerdy guy who’s sizzling hot. Cruise with Queen Bee and Dominic for a love story filled with unexpected twists, passionate connections, and the evolution of allowing yourself to learn to open up, trust, and give love a chance.

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A Fake Relationship, Childhood Best Friends, One Bed, Surprise Virgin, Curvy Girl, Cruise Vacation Romance*.

Claire: A free cruise with my best friend was exactly what I needed. I thought nothing could ruin this much-needed vacation … until we board and realize it’s a freaking couples cruise, and now I’m stuck sharing a bed with my hot, heartbroken bestie and pretending to be his wife.

Ryan: Love is for suckers, and I’m surrounded by thousands of them on this Couple’s Therapy meets Luxury Cruise vacation. My parents ‘conveniently’ left out that information when they gifted me the cruise for two that they couldn’t go on. Now I’m stuck on the cheesiest, lamest trip in the world and, to make matters worse, I dragged my best friend Claire along for the ride. Well, that part isn’t too bad … at least we’ve got each other.

Set sail on the lavish mega-ship with a small-town feel, The Celestial Odyssey, as curvy girl Claire and recently dumped Ryan navigate the uncharted waters of their evolving relationship. Will the romantic atmosphere and magic of the Celestial Odyssey reveal their hidden desires and help them overcome their insecurities, past hurts, and fears? Will they find the courage to confess their true feelings and embrace a future together? Or will their fake relationship sink before it even begins?

Ryan’s Risk is the third book in the Coral Kingston cruise romance series, The Celestial Odyssey. This luxurious cruise ship is the backdrop for an 18-book series of irresistible short romances brimming with passion, drama, and adventure in exotic locales. You’ll find steamy, heart-melting stories where love blossoms under the most unexpected circumstances and always ends with a happily ever after. Dive into a world where every corner of the ship holds the promise of a new romance, and every voyage offers a fresh story of love, healing, and self-discovery.

Each book in the Celestial Odyssey series can be enjoyed as a standalone, but why stop at one? If you are a lover of vacation reads, cruises, beaches, and instalove, this series is for you!

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An Instalove, Rebound, Vacation Romance between a Curvy, Wounded Woman and an Awkward, Adorable Hot Nerd set on a Luxurious Cruise Ship

Alexis: “This trip is about focusing on myself and finding temporary distractions to numb the pain. I always told my friends that the best way to get over a guy is to get under another one. And now I’m going to take my own advice. A rebound is what I need.”

Trevor: “Love isn’t in the manual, and I’ve always been better with engines than emotions. But this curvy goddess I’m forced to work with has me feeling things I can’t ignore and makes me want to rewrite all the rules.”

Alexis, a free-spirited event planner, is determined to enjoy carefree flings and mend her wounded heart from a recent betrayal. She’s booked a back-to-back cruise after her friend’s wedding on board the lavish mega-ship with a small-town feel, The Celestial Odyssey. Her plans for a carefree hookup go awry when she’s hired to help plan an Officer’s Luncheon and has to work with the sexy and striking officer, Trevor. Grappling with the lust she wants but feelings she tries to deny, Alexis is torn. Will she open her heart and let Trevor in or will her pain keep her from experiencing all that love can be?

Trevor, the reserved chief engineer, finds solace in his work, far from the complications of human relationships … until Alexis walks into his life. Now he’s stuck working with her, speechless and dumbfounded by her every glance and gentle sway of her hips. Can he overcome his own social challenges to connect with her? How can he show her that she’s worth more than just a casual fling?

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A Fairytale Forbidden Love Age Gap Romance

She was a passionate one-night stand I thought I’d never see again, but then she shows up in my galley as my new pastry chef trainee, and a relationship between us is strictly forbidden.

Ela is a curvy, young, talented chef with a natural gift for creating enchanting desserts. And I’m just her much older, temperamental, demanding boss. But she ignites a desire I thought I’d long buried.

My kitchen was my sanctuary, but with her here, it’s become my personal torture chamber. It shouldn’t matter because a relationship between a superior and subordinate is against the rules. And I know how much she needs this job. I can’t be the one to ruin her chance at a better life and send her back to scrubbing pots and pans. I won’t be the reason her dreams are dashed, the clock striking midnight on her culinary fairytale.

But we’re stuck on this cruise ship together, working side by side in the heat of the kitchen, and I don’t know how long I can resist the simmering attraction between us.

“The Chef’s Craving” is a modern-day Cinderella story of forbidden love featuring an age gap, workplace romance between a brooding head chef and the curvy, caramel skinned, young pastry chef who’s off-limits. Will they give in to their secret cravings, risking everything for a taste of happily ever after, or will the pressure of the kitchen and their undeniable attraction prove too hot to handle?

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She’s a meticulous cruise director who lives for the perfectly planned itinerary.

He’s a daring and wild adventurer who thrives on the unexpected.

Rachel: Life on the Celestial Odyssey is all about order and planning. With my carefully crafted events and attention to detail, I ensure our guests have the time of their lives. But when Max Dalton steps on board with his thrill-seeking ways, my well-ordered world is turned upside down. He is infuriating and I’m pretty sure he’s out for my job.

But the more time we spend together I’m left wondering if my pulse is racing whenever he’s around because I HATE him or because I WANT him?

Max: Life is one big thrill ride, and I’m always chasing the next adrenaline rush. When I land a job as the adventure coordinator on the Celestial Odyssey, I’m ready to take the ship by storm with my bold new activities. But Rachel Grant, the beautiful but boring and stubborn cruise director stops me in my tracks. I want to show her the thrill of the unknown, but this woman thinks her way is the only way. Can I convince Rachel to loosen up and give me a chance or will our differences be too much to overcome?

Set sail on a journey of love, laughter, and adventure with Rachel Grant and Max Dalton as they navigate the high seas and their own hearts in this heartwarming tale of two rival cruise ship employees who discover that sometimes love is the greatest adventure of all. Get ready for a rollicking rom-com voyage filled with witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and steamy moments. Will Rachel and Max chart a course through rough waters and their own stubborn hearts to find their happily ever after?

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A luxury cruise, a billionaire brother-in-law with a ruthless work ethic, and a recently divorced 40-year-old single mom with a heart to heal—what could go wrong?

Sarah, a busy mom of two, is in desperate need of a break, especially after her ex-husband left her for a much younger and thinner woman. Boarding the Celestial Odyssey for her sister’s wedding, she never expects to catch the eye of Logan—her sister’s new brother-in-law, a 28-year-old handsome billionaire whose life is consumed by work.

Logan, with his impeccable polish and relentless ambition, has always kept his heart locked behind the walls of his business empire. Meeting Sarah—a vivacious, curvy, single mom with a deep hurt hiding behind her constant smile—unsettles him in ways he never anticipated.

Basking in the attention of the much younger, swoon-worthy billionaire, Sarah starts to feel sexy, desirable, and confident again. But will she give in to her desires?

Meanwhile, Logan faces a crucial decision: is he willing to put love above his work for the first time in his life? Will Sarah and Logan’s reverse age gap romance find a way to flourish amidst the luxury and chaos of an unexpected family connection?

Set sail on the Celestial Odyssey, a luxurious cruise ship with a small-town feel, where steamy, swoony, heartwarming romances await. Every Coral Kingston book offers spicy, low-angst, sweet stories described as “Hallmark with steam.” Enjoy 18 short, flirty tales set in lavish surroundings, featuring sumptuous food, fancy drinks, and exotic locales. This is the ideal feel-good beachy read, combining cozy charm with naughty indulgence and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

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Fake Relationship Age Gap Steamy Opposites Attract Billionaire RomanceA fake engagement with my billionaire boss… what could go wrong?

NATALYA: Viktor Sterling, the brooding billionaire hotel tycoon, has everything—except the perfect fiancée. With his demanding family expecting him to settle down, he offers me a deal I can’t refuse: pretend to be his fiancée for a week on a luxurious cruise, and I’ll get paid handsomely. Just business. No feelings. Easy, right?

VIKTOR: Hiring Natalya to pose as my fiancée was supposed to solve my problems, not create new ones.

She’s everything I shouldn’t want—young, independent, and far too smart to get caught up in my family’s expectations. But the more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep things professional. I’m used to being in control, but I can’t seem to control the way I’m falling for her.

Can they pull off this charade? Will Viktor’s family discover the truth, or worse, will Natalya lose her job on the cruise ship if this arrangement spirals out of control?

This irresistible combination of forbidden romance, a powerful age gap dynamic, high stakes with the fake engagement, and sizzling chemistry makes *The Billionaire Tycoon’s Kiss* the perfect steamy escape. With a billionaire who’s used to getting what he wants and a hardworking heroine who isn’t afraid of a challenge, this story sets the stage for a fun, indulgent read that will leave you hooked from the first page.

Set sail on the *Celestial Odyssey*, a luxurious cruise ship with a small-town feel, where steamy, swoony, heartwarming romances await. Every Coral Kingston book offers spicy, low-angst, sweet stories described as “Hallmark with steam.” Enjoy 18 short, flirty tales set in lavish surroundings, featuring sumptuous food, fancy drinks, and exotic locales. This is the ideal feel-good beachy read, combining cozy charm with naughty indulgence and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

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“It was supposed to be a hostile takeover… until his heart was captured instead.”

LANA: Planning parties on the Celestial Odyssey isn’t just my job—it’s my passion. When a gorgeous new maintenance guy catches my eye, I’m tempted to break my “no dating crew members” rule. But with corporate vultures circling our ship, I need to focus on protecting the cruise family I love, not daydreaming about Seth Thompson’s strong hands and mysterious eyes.

SETH: I didn’t expect to find anything more interesting than profit margins when I went undercover to evaluate this cruise line.

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An Age Gap, Best Friend’s Father, Spicy Cruise Romance

VIVIAN: I’m on this ship to celebrate my best friend’s impending nuptials—not to hook up with her dad! That fortune teller warned me I’d find love but also difficulties—I didn’t think that would mean getting caught making out with the off-limits DILF! I know I should be focused on getting through this cruise, but all I can think about is Clark Donovan getting into my pants. What’s wrong with me!?

CLARK: Falling for Viv was never part of the plan. She’s everything I shouldn’t want—young, vibrant, and the perfect curvy queen. I thought my days of passion were behind me, but she makes me feel alive again. She’s my daughter’s best friend, for God’s sake! And she’s half my age! Inappropriate? Absolutely. I know this. So why can’t I stop thinking about her!?

Can a scorching and forbidden vacation fling turn into lasting love? Or will their vast age difference and family ties force them to abandon ship before they reach their happily ever after?

This tantalizing mix of forbidden romance, a powerful age gap dynamic, and sizzling chemistry makes Halloween Kiss the perfect hot escape that promises a fun, indulgent read, keeping you hooked from the first page.

Set sail on the Celestial Odyssey, a luxurious cruise ship with a small-town feel, where steamy, swoony, heartwarming romances await. Every Coral Kingston book offers spicy, low-angst, sweet stories described as “Hallmark with steam.” Enjoy 22 short, flirty tales set in lavish surroundings, featuring sumptuous food, fancy drinks, and exotic locales. This is the ideal feel-good beach read, combining cozy charm with naughty indulgence and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

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He’s the washed-up Hollywood star hosting her competition. She’s the small-town baker who’s about to make this Christmas cruise unforgettable.

KATIE:
A televised Christmas baking competition aboard a luxury cruise with a fifty thousand dollar prize—this is my dream shot at proving my small-town bakery skills belong with the pros. Twelve days of gingerbread showdowns and candy cane challenges? I was born for this.
But there’s one problem: Declan Murphy, the gorgeous grumpy host who knows absolutely nothing about baking, is watching my every move. He can’t tell a whisk from a spatula. It’s infuriating.
Almost as infuriating as the chemistry between us. But he’s off-limits. I’m here to win. I can’t afford this distraction—no matter how cute he looks when he’s scowling at my gingerbread, or how badly I want to be the reason he finally smiles.

DECLAN:

This hosting gig is my last chance at redemption. Stay professional. Avoid scandal.

Then Katie walks in—all Christmas spirit, killer curves, and passion that could thaw even this Grinch’s heart. Watching her work magic with sugar and spice makes me want to believe in Christmas again. In myself again.

But I can’t get involved with a contestant. One mistake and my career is over for good.

So why am I fantasizing about her covered in frosting every night? And why does the thought of her leaving feel like losing something I didn’t know I needed?

If you love Tessa Bailey, Lucy Score, and Christina Lauren you’ll love this steamy grumpy/sunshine Christmas romance with forced proximity, workplace tension, and a guaranteed HEA.

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★★★★★ Perfect for fans of:

Christmas Cruise
Baking Competition
Grumpy/Sunshine
Forbidden Romance
Curvy Heroine
He Falls First
Forced Proximity
Enemies to Lovers
Small Town Vibes (Recurring Cast)
Steamy Holiday Romance
Guaranteed HEA

This is the book for you! ★★★★★

Cupcakes & Coal is part of the Celestial Odyssey series—steamy standalone romances set aboard a luxury cruise ship. This is the first Christmas romance in the series. Each book features a different couple with their own complete happily ever after and can be read in any order.