The Shippers: A Novel (Pre-Order May 19th 2026)

The Shippers by Katherine Center (Pre-Order May 19th 2026)

From bestselling rom-com favorite Katherine Center comes a sparkling second-chance romance set aboard a cruise ship—packed with hijinks, heart, and umbrella drinks.

Josephine “JoJo” Clark faints at the altar just moments before saying I do, and in that instant, everything becomes clear: getting married would be a terrible mistake. The wedding is swiftly called off—then things get even more complicated when Cooper Watts, her estranged childhood best friend, reappears to whisk her away from the scandalized crowd.

Cooper wasn’t even supposed to be there. He’s been living in London for years, absent without explanation, and JoJo is still hurting from his sudden disappearance. Once upon a time, Cooper was her protector, her confidant, her constant. Now he’s her unexpected savior—again.

There’s no time for JoJo to recover from her near-marriage, though. Her sister is planning a destination wedding on a cruise ship, and the entire old neighborhood is invited—including Cooper. Determined to see JoJo happily coupled, her sister takes matchmaking into her own hands, lining up a ship full of eligible (and not-so-eligible) men. But while romance swirls all around her, JoJo can’t stop wondering if the man she’s meant to be with has been right beside her all along.

As secrets surface and emotions rise with the tide, JoJo must decide whether to play it safe—or risk everything for a love that never truly left. The Shipper is a feel-good summer romance about long-lost love, fresh starts, and finding your way back to the person who knows your heart best.