
The Arctic Cruise
HarperCollins Publishers · Paperback · January 15, 2026
Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime… From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise , embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway’s winter wonderland to see the spectacular Northern Lights.
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- Who it’s for
- A cruise through Norway’s winter landscapes brings Joy and Henry into an uncertain new beginning.
- Themes
- second chances, self-discovery, romance
- Pacing
- Steady
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Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime… From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise , embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway’s winter wonderland to see the spectacular Northern Lights. 'A wonderful, emotional and heartwarming story of lost love and second chances in an out of this world setting.' LISA HOBMAN ________ Will the Arctic wonderland work its magic this winter? Joy never imagined stepping aboard a cruise ship without her husband, Tom.
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Now widowed, Joy wonders what her voyage on the Emerald Dream will hold – and as it glides through breathtaking Norwegian fjords, she longs to believe in happiness again. However, she carries a secret that could unravel her fragile hopes if it ever came to light… Elsewhere on deck, as the sun dips below the horizon and the polar night sets in, Henry , a lifelong bachelor, is living his dream of seeing the Northern Lights. Having long since given up on love, he now dedicates himself to his passion for photography. But when he meets Joy, is it more than the aurora borealis that catches his eye? As they embark on a snow-dusted adventure which takes them from bustling ports to reindeer-drawn sleigh rides, will Joy and Henry find the courage to embrace love again? Or will hidden truths sink the possibility of a new beginning? A heartwarming, feel-good voyage of self-discovery, romance and second chances, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Judy Leigh. Read more
Norwegian Winter Cruise
A cruise through Norway’s winter landscapes brings Joy and Henry into an uncertain new beginning.
Come here for
- Norwegian fjords beneath the winter sky
- Joy’s voyage after her husband’s death
Expect
- The Northern Lights and snow-dusted ports
- A secret that threatens Joy’s hopes
Where it sits
| Second-Chance Romance | 84% |
|---|---|
| Later-Life Romance | 32% |
| Grief & Loss | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Aging & Later Life
- Romantic Comedy
- Friendship
- Cruises
- Authors
- Caroline James
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- January 15, 2026
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- second chances · self-discovery · romance
- Reading lane
- Aging & Later Life