Real voyages. Real destinations. The inspiration behind a fictional world.
THE REAL VOYAGES BEHIND UNCHARTED HORIZONS
The Uncharted Horizons series was born from a life lived on the water. For years, I have navigated the globe, documenting the nuances of luxury cruise travel and the profound impact of the world's most breathtaking horizons. These books are my attempt to weave the authenticity of real-world cruising with the emotional depth of slow-burn romance, creating a fictional world deeply rooted in my personal experiences at sea.
ABOUT THE REAL-WORLD INSPIRATION
KJB Alan is an independent author and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or authorized by any cruise line or travel company. The settings in the Uncharted Horizons novels are fictionalized and draw inspiration from real-world destinations, voyages, and shipboard experiences. Cruise line and ship names referenced on this page are used solely to identify the real-world voyages that inspired elements of the fictional stories. All trademarks, service marks, cruise line names, and ship names are the property of their respective owners. No trademark owner has sponsored, authorized, or endorsed these books or this website. Readers should consult official cruise line websites and travel advisories for current travel information and policies.
LOVE, UNCHARTED
REAL-WORLD INSPIRATION
Primary Inspiration
Two voyages aboard Adventure of the Seas®
Additional Inspiration
Celebrity Century®
Destinations
San Juan • Barbados • Curaçao • Aruba • St. John’s, Antigua • St. Lucia
FICTIONAL WORLD
Cruise Line: Meridian Voyages
Ship: Nordic Solstice
Experience: A journey of healing and second chances amidst luxury and turquoise waters.
BENEATH MEDITERRANEAN SKIES
REAL-WORLD INSPIRATION
Primary Inspiration
Voyage aboard Odyssey of the Seas®
Additional Inspiration
Backpacking and high-speed train travel throughout Italy
Destinations
Civitavecchia • Naples • Athens • Kuşadası • Chania, Crete • Santorini • Mykonos • Venice • Florence • Rome • Chianti Region • Vatican City
FICTIONAL WORLD
Cruise Line: Meridian Voyages
Ship: Nordic Meridian
Experience: A Mediterranean sister ship designed for sun-soaked itineraries and elegant nights at sea. The Nordic Meridian carries Olivia and Lance into the next chapter of their relationship—where falling in love becomes figuring out how to build a life together.
BEYOND AMSTERDAM SKIES
REAL-WORLD INSPIRATION
Primary Inspiration
Voyage aboard Jewels of the Seas®
Additional Inspiration
Backpacking and high-speed train travel throughout Italy
Destinations
Civitavecchia • Naples • Athens • Kuşadası • Chania, Crete • Santorini • Mykonos • Venice • Florence • Rome • Chianti Region • Vatican City
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FOREVER UNCHARTED
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WRITTEN BY A CRUISER
The authenticity you feel within the pages of KJB Alan's work isn't just research—it's lived experience. Cruising since 1992, Alan has spent his life answering the call of the open sea. As a Royal Caribbean Diamond Member with more than 90 nights at sea, his stories are forged in the salt air and rhythmic waves of a lifetime of travel. From the turquoise reaches of the Caribbean and the rugged majesty of Alaska to the vibrant coasts of Mexico, the pink sands of Bermuda, and the historic ports of Europe, every destination described is one he has explored firsthand. When you read an Uncharted Horizons novel, you are voyaging with someone who truly knows the way.
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