Recently widowed, Joy is trying to enjoy the Northern Lights on a cruise touring the Norwegian fjords without her late husband. On the other side of the deck, Henry, the eternal bachelor, is having a great and interesting time. Two random destinies meeting under the spectacular lights. Are they though meant to be together?
The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James is a suave story of later life romance, set in a charming environment and in a very intense social context. As expected on a cruise, there are so many different characters brought together, from all diverse lines of life; some are fun, some are annoying, some are great friends. Talking about friendship, it plays an important role in connecting the characters, in that slow yet solid way that usually happens at a later stage in life.
The slow pace suits very well the setting, as well as the personality of the characters. Personally, The Northern Lights are a travel dream of mine, but had the chance to explore the Norwegian fjords and I appreciated the geographical- and nature-based details of the landscape.
The book is the third in a series happening on a cruise, but it can be read as a stand alone as well.
I really enjoyed the pace and the ambiance of this book, as well as the interactions between the characters. A pleasant read that may inspire you to travel but also to believe in love, no matter how late in life it may occur.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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