I’ve read several of Clipston’s books now and I really enjoy her small town down home feel that she gives her stories. You always know you get a warm, clean, romantic story from her.
Set to release in July, check out my review below
Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication date: July 8, 2025
ISBN-13: 978-0840716354
OVERVIEW:
When Everleigh Hartnett, a cheerful traveling NICU nurse who can’t sit still, inherits half of her godmother’s beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast, she dreams of selling the place to fund the nonprofit she and her godmother always envisioned. But there’s one tiny problem: her new co-owner. Rugged, grumpy, and fiercely loyal to the inn, Cade Witherspoon isn’t about to let his peaceful life–and his new start–be sold off so easily.
Everleigh and Cade are opposites in every way. She’s sunshine and laughter, while he’s all rough edges and quiet brooding. Their clash of wills over the inn soon has them wondering what on earth Everleigh’s godmother was thinking when she left them both in charge.
As Everleigh gets to know Cade’s softer side–and Cade finds himself drawn to Everleigh’s optimism and kindness–their disagreement over the inn becomes something sweeter. But with the arrival of Cade’s long-lost brother and the looming threat of a developer sniffing around the property, they’ll have to make some hard choices–together.
Can Everleigh and Cade let go of their expectations and build something lasting together? Or will the Sunshine Inn be the place they both leave behind?
Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston Review
I think I gravitate to stories about bed-and-breakfast or inns lately. They make for such a sweet setting and this one is a perfect example.
Set in a small town with coastline views, Clipston set the stage for a heartwarming romance in a surprise twist of fate.
Two strangers become co-owners of the inn. Neither knows about the other, but they have a very close connection with the prior owner. The female lead comes home for the will reading and finds out she is sharing an inheritance with a strange man she’s never heard of.
The ins and outs of deciding whether to sell or keep it, the two end up sharing more than living space as they slowly open their hearts to the possibility of a future.
But it’s not all sweet and sunshine as these two get to know each other. What are they giving up, and what are they gaining? The female lead was only focused on one thing – selling, so she could get back on the road. She did not even ask what he wanted to do or what he needed. Both were poor at communication, and that was frustrating for the reader.
Regardless of their struggling connection, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is an engaging story full of small-town helpfulness and tenderness. Family connections are strong along with some drama, and the locale begs for a real-life visit.
The story started out a bit choppy, with short sentences that didn’t seem to flow right, but soon, I settled into the writing pattern and ended up enjoying this sweet, clean romance.
Perfect for women’s fiction and lovers of the slow burn, grumpy/sunshine romance.
3.5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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