Ship Wrecked
by Olivia Dade
Swedish actor Maria Ivarsson slips away before dawn after one unforgettable night with a brawny stranger, never expecting to see him again. Then he turns up as Peter, her surly new co-star on the hit fantasy series Gods of the Gates, and the two are about to spend years filming together on a remote Irish island. Maria still wants him, but Peter, stung by how she left, wants nothing to do with her. Working side by side, they slowly thaw, only to clash over whether to keep things platonic for the sake of the job. A warm, funny workplace romance about two very different people learning to trust.
About This Book
Ship Wrecked is a contemporary romance novel by Olivia Dade, first published in 2022 by Avon. It runs 416 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 416 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a one-night stand, two actors are forced to co-star in a fantasy series, turning their past connection into a complicated workplace rivalry.
- Fans of workplace romances
- Readers who enjoy character-driven romantic conflict
- Seeking a lighthearted but emotionally engaging story
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; both are professional actors working on the same production.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Swedish actress Maria Ivarsson leaves a brawny stranger after an intense night, only to discover he is her new co-star, Peter, for the hit show 'Gods of the Gates'. Forced to work together on a remote Irish island, the two struggle with unresolved feelings—Maria wants him, but Peter is hurt by her sudden departure. Their professional and personal lives collide as they debate whether to maintain a platonic relationship for the sake of their careers.
Central Conflict
The tension between Maria's desire to rekindle their connection and Peter's resentment over her abrupt exit, complicated by their need to work together professionally.
Setting
A remote Irish island, filming set of 'Gods of the Gates'.
Strengths
- Clear, relatable setup
- Engaging premise with professional stakes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Olivia Dade
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780063215870
Ship Wrecked: quick answers
- Who wrote Ship Wrecked?
- Ship Wrecked was written by Olivia Dade.
- When was Ship Wrecked published?
- Ship Wrecked was first published in 2022 by Avon.
- What genre is Ship Wrecked?
- Ship Wrecked is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Ship Wrecked?
- Ship Wrecked is 416 pages long (Paperback).
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