Publication Date: March 31, 2026
From the author of the internationally bestselling novel, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, comes a breathtaking tale of secrets, betrayal, and the enduring power of friendship.
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?
This evocative historical fiction will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, this is a poignant tale of love, choice, and survival against the odds.
Certain moments in history serve as watershed moments in emotion. Although we know the end result, it doesn’t eliminate the hope that something will change.
Author Donna Jones Alward takes readers aboard the Titanic in Ship of Dreams. The over-the-top opulence comes to life through the eyes of best friends Hannah and Louisa.
Hannah wants to use the six-day trip to overcome the emotional distance between her and her husband. Before she reveals an important secret, she wants to ensure her marriage is back on track.
Much of Hannah’s angst could have been resolved much faster if she had some of Louisa’s courage. Louisa is the epitome of a suffragette, albeit one born into a well-to-do family. She accompanies Hannah to escape an arranged marriage.
Aboard ship, Louisa’s unexpected secrets drive a wedge in her friendship. When the unsinkable ship hits an iceberg, a series of events unfolds that will change the lives of everyone aboard.
Full of emotion, the story delivers a powerful tale of survival amid tragedy. Knowing the historical reality is one thing, but the details pack a punch.
Ship of Dreams captures an enduring friendship full of love, loss, and forgiveness set against the backdrop of the Titanic.
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.
