We Met on a Cruise...: A Journey to freedom, healing, and unexpected love

By SImone van Bree

We Met on a Cruise is a deeply inspiring story of courage, self-discovery and the extraordinary power of second chances. For anyone who has ever felt trapped in a life that no longer fits, this memoir is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to rewrite your future.

At 46, Simone appeared to have it all: a wonderful family, a successful career and a stable home. But behind the facade was a woman slowly losing herself in a marriage that had completely drained her spirit. When Simone unexpectedly won a solo cruise, she saw it as a momentary escape. What she didn't expect, however, was for it to change everything.

Onboard, Simone met a kind, thoughtful man who awakened the dreams she had buried long ago. In just two weeks, she rediscovered her worth, her courage and the possibility of a love that felt truly right.

Three days after returning home, she made the boldest decision of her life - leaving everything behind to chase the freedom and happiness she had always craved and deserved.

Nonetheless, new beginnings come with challenges. Facing heartbreak, threats and the terrifying uncertainty of starting over, Simone was tested in ways she never imagined. Yet, through it all, she found not only the love of a lifetime, but also the strength to reclaim her life on her own terms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923425420
• ISBN13: 9781923425422
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Simone Van Bree
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"