Be still my heard - a second chance love story, these characters will set your heart a flutter. Jack and Emma have a heartbreak in the past but need each other now. Can they work past why they ended in the first place? What if neither one wants it to end when their deal is up?

A small town friends to lovers romance. Annie Rains did a great job again. I loved this story and was so engrossed in it. Annie Rains really knows how to tell a romance story with just enough steam to keep it a bit spicy. It's not over the top or explicit. Her writing is just right for anyone who enjoys a little bit of steam. Even though this book is #5 in the Sweetwater Springs series, it can be read as a standalone.

Sunshine on Silver Lake is a heartwarming story with a nice romance. It is typical Annie Rains, you can always count on her for a great story and romance.

Anything Annie Rains writes is amazing! Her books always make you wanting more. Her stories are so engaging and her characters are so in depth. Just love her books!

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Emma’s thirtieth birthday is one that she would like to forget. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was thirty, and Emma is afraid the same thing will happen to her. Although it may be an irrational fear, she cannot shake it and she will not go for her yearly checkup because she is afraid.

Jack has his own demons to deal with. He is an alcoholic and he can never let his guard down with this disease. He has not had a drink in a very long time, but he still thinks about it a lot. His dad was an alcoholic and his sister has an addiction so he has to be hypervigilant and aware of it at all times..

Emma finds a list of things that her mother wanted to accomplish before she dies and a few of them are not checked off yet. Emma decides to do what she can to finish the list and honor her mother. Jack’s sister asks him to take her son and let him stay with him while she is in rehab. When there is a misunderstanding and Jack’s sister thinks that Jack and Emma are dating, Jack is afraid to tell his sister the truth because she is so hopeful that things can work out for her too. So Emma agrees to pretend to be Jack’s girlfriend and Jack agrees to help Emma fulfill her mom’s list. The two of them will have to overcome some obstacles if they are going to survive the summer and maybe more.

There are plenty of tears, humor, love, forgiveness and second chances in this book. The author did not shy away from some difficult subjects such as alcoholism and cancer, and I think she handled them beautifully. I give her a lot of credit for tackling them in such a caring way.

I would highly recommend this book for everyone who enjoys a well crafted women’s contemporary. I really enjoyed this book and I am planning on reading more in the series.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I really liked this quick summer read about a former high school sweetheart who pretends to be a couple for the summer.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

Sweetwater Springs has been a bit of a hit or miss for me. I enjoyed Seasons of Joy last month and thought I would backtrack and try Sunshine on Silver Lake, unfortunately I did not feel as invested in the characters as I had hoped. I may try this one again later, when I’m in more of a contemporary mood. but for now it’s a DNF

Back on my Sweetwater Springs train! Thx Forever Pub for sending me a copy of Sunshine on Silver Lake and thus fueling my obsession with this series (which started at around this time last year!). I loved Emma (namesake!) and Jack's story, the second chance and growth of each. I liked how issues like breast cancer awareness and alcoholism were discussed and they were tied to personal issues both main characters needed to overcome. Definitely don't want to give away any spoilers but this was a sweet read, I recommend it!

Another amazing read by one of my favorite authors ever! If you love a sweet and clean romance filled with great characters and a small town I love this is a must read! Can't wait to read what's next!

This is book number 5 in the Sweetwater Springs series. It can be read a standalone, but would be better enjoyed as part of the series. This book is a small town romance, which I love! We have a cafe owner and a local park ranger as the main characters. This book is full of romance and characters who have great chemistry! Overall, I thought this was a great read, and I would recommend it to romance readers!

This is book 5 in the Sweetwater Springs series. It can be read as a stand alone, I truly enjoyed reading about Jack and Emma. They are delightful and enjoyable to read about. Its wonderful written. Has a really good storyline. Its a page turner. It kept my interest throughout the story.
I read and and reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are of my own. Thank you NetGalley and Forever for letting me read this book.

Sunshine on Silver Lake by Annie Rains is the 5th book in the Sweetwater Springs romance series, and my first book by this author. This book is a sweet second chance romance between Emma and Jack who dated briefly in high school. This book was easy to read and perfect for an escape from weather or the pandemic. I will be reading more books by this author. I recommend this book if you enjoy sweet second chance romances.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Emma is not very excited about her birthday and ends up running away from her friends who want to celebrate with her. She just can't escape Jack, a friend and crush from school days and also the first guy to break her heart. Trying to help his friend to help his sister, she ends up accepting to pretend to be his girlfriend and this rapprochement can rekindle the flame of love between them two.

Each one fights their own battle and fights their demons but this time they won't have to do it alone but Jack still needs to convince Emma that their love is worth the battle.

With a light writing, the writer presents a couple who realizing all the strength they have and everything tying up a beautiful love story.

3,5/5 stars

This is a cute romance between coffee shop owner Emma and her friend Jack, who was almost once more than. just a friend. However, Jack stood Emma up for her prom, and things have never happened for them since. Jack’s sister is going into rehab, and to give her hope for her future, and due to a misunderstanding on the status of their relationship, Jack and Emma find themselves pretending to date for the summer.

There were a few things in this story that just didn’t “click” with me - Emma’s avoidance of her annual appointments, her lack of actual planning of the run in memory of her mother, etc.

This one was okay, but not a book that would keep me wanting to read more in the series.

This is book 5 in the Sweetwater Springs series. It can be read as a stand alone, I've read several but not all the books in the series. Emma is planning a fund raising run in Sweetwater National Park. Her mother died of breast cancer and was planning the event when she died so Emma wants to hold the run in her mom's honor. Jack is the Forest Ranger at the park and she needs his help, it doesn't matter they were an item in high school or that he broke her heart. Jack needs a favor in return so he agrees to help. A nice predictable romance that makes you smile. Also good info on genetic testing and cancer. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I am a huge Annie Rains fan, but this one fell flat for me. I never really liked the heroine (I found her rather annoying, to be honest) and the chemistry between her and the hero never jumped off the page. It was well-written, but I just didn’t feel that spark I’ve felt with all her other novels.

Emma is now thirty, the same age her mother was when she died of cancer. After going through the box her mother's best friend sends her on her birthday, Emma decides to check off one of the items on her mother's bucket list. To do that she need help from her high school crush turned best friend Jack, who needs Emma to help him give his nephew the summer of his life while his mom's in recovery. Jack also needs Emma to pretend to be his girlfriend..

Good fun premise that just missed the mark of being truly touching yet funny. I wasn't bored but it wasn't a story that'll stick with me for long.

Sweetwater Springs, North Carolina the charming town you'll want to visit and
stay once you get there.
Sweet romance about second chances that will give you that warm fuzzy feeling.
I've read other books in this series and all are not to be missed. You'll want to revisit the characters that you'll fall in love with. The story will speak to your heart!
Fun Picnic Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe included along with a short bonus story at the back of the book by Hope Ramsay,

Pub Date 21 Jul 2020
I was given a complimentary copy. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Annie Rains is truly a storyteller. Time and again, she brings us wonderful small town contemporary romances. But don't let the pretty landscape deter, because in addition to the feel-good love story and the "sweet" designation, there are some real conflicts occurring in this book. The author touches on some topics that keep the readers feet on the ground. I highly recommend.