Sunk in Love
Grief over her mother's death has pulled romance author Roslyn and her doctor husband, Liam, so far apart that she has asked for a divorce, a secret she is keeping from her family. Then her grandparents ask Liam to officiate their vow renewal on a Hawaiian cruise. Unable to say no, the couple agree to fake a happy marriage for the week. At sea, pretending to be in love brings back everything they lost. An emotional second-chance romance.
About This Book
Sunk in Love is a contemporary romance novel by Heather McBreen, first published in 2026 by Berkley. It runs 432 pages. Readers can expect second chance, established couple.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 432 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After their marriage crumbles due to grief, a couple must fake a happy union during a week-long Hawaiian cruise to honor her grandparents' request.
- Readers who enjoy emotional journeys
- Fans of marriage-in-crisis narratives
- Introspective
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal, both navigating the dissolution of their marriage.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Roslyn and Liam are on the verge of divorce, keeping their separation a secret from their family. When they are tasked with officiating her grandparents' vow renewal on a cruise, they agree to act as a happily married couple for the duration of the trip. The forced proximity and the necessity of play-acting affection lead them to confront the distance between them and potentially rediscover what they lost.
Central Conflict
The emotional distance between the spouses caused by grief and the strain of maintaining a fake, happy marriage under public scrutiny.
Setting
A cruise ship in Hawaii.
Strengths
- Strong emotional premise
- Clearly defined catalyst for conflict
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?
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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:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Heather McBreen
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 432 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593817643
Sunk in Love: quick answers
- Who wrote Sunk in Love?
- Sunk in Love was written by Heather McBreen.
- When was Sunk in Love published?
- Sunk in Love was first published in 2026 by Berkley.
- What genre is Sunk in Love?
- Sunk in Love is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance, established couple.
- How many pages is Sunk in Love?
- Sunk in Love is 432 pages long (Paperback).
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