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Ship Tease: a romantic comedy adventure
What's a girl to do when she bolts from her wedding and - in a moment of sheer desperation - ends up stealing a pirate-themed party yacht?
Runaway heiress, Lila Alcott, thought the ocean would provide escape from the worst ‘best day of her life’, but the vessel she's boarded belongs to The Dread Pirate Wesley - AKA her ex-holiday fling turned scuba-diving-influencer-slash-party-boat captain.
Now, they're stuck at sea together with an unresolved past and a kleptomaniac penguin who has a penchant for her expensive undergarments.
Between dodging her furious fiancé, embarking upon a scuba-diving treasure hunt, and trying not to fall for each other all over again, Lila and Wesley explore what life on the high seas is all about – salt, sweat, tension, and the tease.
The Princess Bride meets Pirates of the Caribbean , this laugh-out-loud contemporary romantic adventure features forced proximity, lost treasures, one very persistent penguin, and enough heat to steam up your portholes!
Runaway heiress, Lila Alcott, thought the ocean would provide escape from the worst ‘best day of her life’, but the vessel she's boarded belongs to The Dread Pirate Wesley - AKA her ex-holiday fling turned scuba-diving-influencer-slash-party-boat captain.
Now, they're stuck at sea together with an unresolved past and a kleptomaniac penguin who has a penchant for her expensive undergarments.
Between dodging her furious fiancé, embarking upon a scuba-diving treasure hunt, and trying not to fall for each other all over again, Lila and Wesley explore what life on the high seas is all about – salt, sweat, tension, and the tease.
The Princess Bride meets Pirates of the Caribbean , this laugh-out-loud contemporary romantic adventure features forced proximity, lost treasures, one very persistent penguin, and enough heat to steam up your portholes!
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2026
About the author
Brooklyn Dean
9 books28 followersBROOKLYN DEAN is a perpetual daydreamer from rural Australia.
When she’s not writing, Brooklyn can be found practicing to become the world hugging champion, drinking coffee, throwing her head back in laughter, or stealing time to nap in the sun.
Her second novel, a sexy Aussie enemies-to-lovers novel, The Insufferable Adam James, won the BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD (Romance, 2024).
Meet Adam in Brooklyn's debut Moonshine Romance series.
When she’s not writing, Brooklyn can be found practicing to become the world hugging champion, drinking coffee, throwing her head back in laughter, or stealing time to nap in the sun.
Her second novel, a sexy Aussie enemies-to-lovers novel, The Insufferable Adam James, won the BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD (Romance, 2024).
Meet Adam in Brooklyn's debut Moonshine Romance series.
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June 12, 2026
This book gave me some Titanic feels good ones though especially with the way Wes and Lila call each other Jack and Rose. Very emotional as well.
I love the relationship between Wes and Lila even though she is a stow away on his yacht. And oh Miss Chef we can’t forget her antics with lingerie.
The use is dicks is hilarious as well. The way one become the king/queen of dicks in the end was the best and had me laughing so much.
Rom Com
Runaway bride
Strangers to lovers
Cheating (1st page) not FMC
Over use of the word dicks (🤣🤣)
Treasure Hunting
Stranger to lovers to thought passed to lovers again
I love the relationship between Wes and Lila even though she is a stow away on his yacht. And oh Miss Chef we can’t forget her antics with lingerie.
The use is dicks is hilarious as well. The way one become the king/queen of dicks in the end was the best and had me laughing so much.
Rom Com
Runaway bride
Strangers to lovers
Cheating (1st page) not FMC
Over use of the word dicks (🤣🤣)
Treasure Hunting
Stranger to lovers to thought passed to lovers again
June 22, 2026
You had me at a klepto penguin!!
This is genuinely such a fun and easy read. I got very nostalgic with The Princess Bride references.
It has so many laugh out loud moments and the banter is perfect but I love that underneath it all is some very serious and hard moments that aren't lost in the banter and laughter.
Miss Chief is fabulous! The Dread Pirate Wesley was kind, charming, cheeky and sexy! Added bonus he cooks and cleans, what more could you ask for. Lila was feisty, determined and even though she was a little lost, she found her footing and became stronger.
If you love rom coms but wish they had a bit of a twist and a little more spice than this is the book for you! It's so much fun
This is genuinely such a fun and easy read. I got very nostalgic with The Princess Bride references.
It has so many laugh out loud moments and the banter is perfect but I love that underneath it all is some very serious and hard moments that aren't lost in the banter and laughter.
Miss Chief is fabulous! The Dread Pirate Wesley was kind, charming, cheeky and sexy! Added bonus he cooks and cleans, what more could you ask for. Lila was feisty, determined and even though she was a little lost, she found her footing and became stronger.
If you love rom coms but wish they had a bit of a twist and a little more spice than this is the book for you! It's so much fun
June 14, 2026
This was such a good read with lots of banter and funny parts throughout.
The antics and incidents with the FMC Lila had me giggling let alone the what happens with the tuxedo thief!!
This was such a refreshing read with Brooklyn's typical easy flow writing style, laugh out loud moments and awww sweetness as well.
Did I remember to count how many times the word 'dick' was throughout the book, No lol. I got too involved in the story and completely forgot.
Fav quote "I am and always have been- The Dicking Queen"
I loved the author's notes as Brooklyn always writes them like she is talking directly to you.
The antics and incidents with the FMC Lila had me giggling let alone the what happens with the tuxedo thief!!
This was such a refreshing read with Brooklyn's typical easy flow writing style, laugh out loud moments and awww sweetness as well.
Did I remember to count how many times the word 'dick' was throughout the book, No lol. I got too involved in the story and completely forgot.
Fav quote "I am and always have been- The Dicking Queen"
I loved the author's notes as Brooklyn always writes them like she is talking directly to you.
September 25, 2026
2026:
"Miss Chief...is...the Dicking Queen."
This book was my first time reading Brooklyn Dean's writing and it was such a good experience.
It was a simple, funny, second chance love story with a good dose of drama and mystery mixed in.
The animal sidekick is hands down, one of the best I had read in a contemporary romance - even if liberties were taken.
The ending literally made my heart, happy hurt. It was written so well to the point that I stopped breathing and had to go back and reread to make sure all ended well.
This book is great as a standalone where you're looking for low stakes and easy banter.
3.5/5 stars.
"Miss Chief...is...the Dicking Queen."
This book was my first time reading Brooklyn Dean's writing and it was such a good experience.
It was a simple, funny, second chance love story with a good dose of drama and mystery mixed in.
The animal sidekick is hands down, one of the best I had read in a contemporary romance - even if liberties were taken.
The ending literally made my heart, happy hurt. It was written so well to the point that I stopped breathing and had to go back and reread to make sure all ended well.
This book is great as a standalone where you're looking for low stakes and easy banter.
3.5/5 stars.
June 30, 2026
2.5⭐️
This story was fun and full of potential, what let it down for me was the rushed feeling I got from the storytelling. While I’m not a fan of drawn out plots this story veered in the opposite direction with everything happening so quickly, I would have loved this book more if the storyline was expanded and those little in between moments were included. This is still a fun read thanks to Miss Chief the penguin but I just needed more depth to the story to give it a higher rating.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for review
This story was fun and full of potential, what let it down for me was the rushed feeling I got from the storytelling. While I’m not a fan of drawn out plots this story veered in the opposite direction with everything happening so quickly, I would have loved this book more if the storyline was expanded and those little in between moments were included. This is still a fun read thanks to Miss Chief the penguin but I just needed more depth to the story to give it a higher rating.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for review
October 13, 2026
Advanced reader copy review of Ship Tease by Brooklyn Dean
Honestly I was simply not prepared for how much fun I would have reading this book!! Yes, you need to be prepared to suspend disbelief (mostly for the tropical-loving, thieving, pet penguin), but I loved Wesley and Lila together!! I loved their reunion and the slow rebuild of trust.
Now watch me go and read more of Brooklyn Dean’s books. Byeeee!
Disclaimer: I was not incentivised to read or review. Thank you to Brooklyn Dean for the ARC. I’m sorry my review is so late.
Honestly I was simply not prepared for how much fun I would have reading this book!! Yes, you need to be prepared to suspend disbelief (mostly for the tropical-loving, thieving, pet penguin), but I loved Wesley and Lila together!! I loved their reunion and the slow rebuild of trust.
Now watch me go and read more of Brooklyn Dean’s books. Byeeee!
Disclaimer: I was not incentivised to read or review. Thank you to Brooklyn Dean for the ARC. I’m sorry my review is so late.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to read an Advanced Copy of 'Ship Tease' and I can honestly say I've been thinking about this book and giggling to myself since I read it. Hands down one of my most favourite reads this year!
June 13, 2026
Wonderful read. Lots of laughs and fan yourself moments. Love the Titanic hints with the cute nicknames. Brooklyn is an auto read author for me Loved that it is set in around Western Australia!
August 14, 2026
If you loved the movie Fool’s Gold then you will LOVE this book! A great mix of heartache and humour, I really had fun reading this one.
The banter between the two main characters is magnificent - it is mostly a light and easy read, with deeper themes in parts.
The last part of the book I thought was heading a certain way and then BAM! It went the other. Which I really enjoyed.
And an unexpected surprise in Miss chief the penguin, a character I didn’t know we needed!
Also kudos to Brooklyn for the custom cocktail recipes at the end - amazing touch!
The banter between the two main characters is magnificent - it is mostly a light and easy read, with deeper themes in parts.
The last part of the book I thought was heading a certain way and then BAM! It went the other. Which I really enjoyed.
And an unexpected surprise in Miss chief the penguin, a character I didn’t know we needed!
Also kudos to Brooklyn for the custom cocktail recipes at the end - amazing touch!
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