
Release Date: August 26, 2025
About The Book:
Aboard the Titanic, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless, two women fight for the futures they dream of, fraught with secrets that could change everything.
Hannah Martin is clinging to the hope that six days on this grand ship will heal the wounds in her marriage to Charles. Beneath her poised exterior lies a desperation to mend what was shattered and conceal a secret that could upend their lives forever.
Louisa Phillips, spirited and uncompromising, is escaping her family’s insistence on a passionless marriage. But this daring step could also sever the deepest bond in her life.
As the ‘unsinkable’ ship strikes the iceberg, amidst the chaos and icy waters, lives are changed forever. In the face of impending doom, what dreams will Hannah and Lou decide are worth saving, and at what cost?
About The Author:
Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer, blending her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well. https://donnajonesalward.com/
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Book Blurbs:
Donna Jones Alward hand crafted an enthralling and beautiful story of love, loss and courage. Alward’s meticulous research ensures the narrative is dripping with rich and authentic period detail that is guaranteed to sweep readers away. Just dazzling.’ Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library
“Elegantly written and rich in historical insight, this compelling novel invites readers to see a well-known chapter of history through a strikingly original lens. This is a thoughtful and immersive novel that confirms Alward’s gift for meaningful and character-driven storytelling.” – Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of The Gown
Ship of Dreams is a sweeping tale of unraveling secrets, romance, and the tragedies that threaten to drown us if not for the lifeline of enduring friendship. – Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of On Isabella Street
With Alward’s hallmark Canadian sensibility and deft pen, Ship of Dreams will compel readers of Jennifer Robson and Hazel Gaynor while delighting old and new fans alike. – Rachel McMillan, bestselling author of the Mozart Code and The London Restoration
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