Book Review: Shipped by Angie Hockman

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[/i]Between classes for her MBA and her job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself. But when she's short-listed for her dream promotion, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it.[i] [/i]The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the off-site social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. Although they've never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of legend.[i] [/i]Their boss tasks each of them with drafting a proposal on boosting bookings in the Galapagos - best proposal wins the promotion. There's just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galapagos Islands together. But when they meet on the ship, Henley is shocked to discover that Graheme is nothing like she imagined. And soon, the line between liking and loathing is thinner than a postcard.[i] [/i]With her career dreams in sight and a growing attraction to the competition, Henley begins questioning her life choices. Because what's the point of working all the time if you never live?[i] ~~~~ I am not a fan of enemies to lovers but this love story is more than just a love story. This is a story about a woman determined to get what she wants in her job and aid in conservation efforts around the world. Although most of the story is about the interaction between Henley and Graeme, the real story is about their competition for a Director of Marketing position. But their attraction gets in the way. However, in the last few chapters there is a huge twist that kept me reading and even had me in tears. Friends/co-workers pull together to show her CEO her real position in the company. And they're on a deadline. This is a wonderful story about love, family, friends, conservation and business. Added to all this is Angie Hockman's own experience visiting the Galapagos Islands. We experience the beauty of nature and wildlife through her eyes. Beautifully written story. I gave this book 4 stars. I highly recommend it.