I really enjoyed The Float Plan, so it was nice to spend some time with familiar characters. I loved the setting of this book. The outdoor hotel/cabins, the rustic taproom, the fire pit, it was so cozy! There were difficult subject matters handled with grace. Overall, just lovely.

The beck sisters are back! I love the romance and the setting. I loved the island side characters. I am a sucker for a small town romance.

I enjoyed this book much more than Float Plan. The characters were likeable, and, because I’m from Ohio, the setting was fun to read about.

My biggest complaint about this book was the ending. The big problem was barely a blip in the book. It was this big deal to our MC, then wraps up in a few paragraphs. It was very rushed and seemed thrown in because there needed to be a problem.

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Great follow up to the first book in the series. The characters are interesting and you are truly rooting for them by then end of the book.

I did not read or listen to The Float Plan (Beck Sisters #1) but sure will now. I loved The Suite Spot and highly recommend it. Rachel Beck is a single mom, still living at home and trying to keep some semblance a relationship with the father of her daughter alive. She loves her job working nights at a luxury hotel in Miami Beach, until the night she is fired due to a complaint by a misogynistic jerk. A colleague recommends a management position at a brewery hotel on an island in Lake Erie called Kelleys Island. When she’s offered the job, Rachel packs up her daughter and makes the cross country move. When she arrives, she finds a handsome man who knows everything about brewing beer and nothing about running a hotel. The hotel isn't even built yet, but Mason offers her carte blanche to build the hotel and with the need for a fresh start, Rachel accepts. As she gets to know the moody Mason, they begin to have feelings toward one another and she begins to love the community realizing what she has been missing in her life.

Rachel is such a great character. First, she is an amazing mom who tried to keep a relationship alive between her and her baby daddy for the sake of her daughter. I would not have been so generous. She does have self-esteem issues due to her size. She has been put down so often, she has doubts about finding a man to have a relationship with. She does stand up for what she believes in and to support her daughter she was willing to move far away to a place where she has no family to lean on. Throw in that she is kind, caring, professional, talented and a dedicated worker. I so wanted her to find her happily ever after. Mason is a handsome man who also has some baggage. He has things to work through that are difficult, but if he can, they will have a chance at a future together. I fell in love with Maisie, she was so adorable. I love when kids are involved with bringing their parent together with someone. She was so real, honest and cute. I loved how she latched onto her new friend, Leo. This was a great story of new beginnings, family, community, grief, standing up for yourself, acceptance and of course romance. I definitely recommend this story.

I absolutely love this authors writing style and the development of the story. She so gracefully handles real-life heavy situations while flawlessly layering them into a swoon worthy romance.

All the stars. This novel is perfection.

Trish Doller: emotional roller coaster writer who fits things together in a neat box at the end.

Rachel is a woman who isn't going to take any man's shit or sexual harassments.. landing her without a job. The solution? Travel to Ohio (specifically Kelly's Island) and help out a man who needs a front desk clerk for his resort. The catch? This resort is no where near welcoming in humans yet.

Rachel is resistant to stay automatically, she's in a new state, new neighbors, new "start from scratch" hotel! Basically the opposite of what she stands for. What she also doesn't think of: Mason, landlord to year's old island hotel property. But what is life without pulling it at the edges and starting over? Rachel is about to learn who she truly is, with a little help from a friend.

"The Suite Spot" is Trish Doller's follow up adult novel to "Float Plan." However; "Suite Spot" can be read at any time and is considered to be a stand alone... with small appearances from characters of the first novel. As a reader, I fell in love with the setting automatically as an Ohio native. Trish wrote the backbone of the story from her heart and included details that prove she grow up in the small town area. Topics of care are considered (loss of child, suicide) and not taken for granted. As a reader, I wish that there would have been more build to the story as it started off slow. But by the end, the story was able to pickup and become a good second novel.

This was a nice story and definitely bingeable like Doller's earlier work. Unfortunately, I felt like it didn't have the sparkle or connection to the characters I felt with float plan.

I enjoyed reading it, but wasn't compelled to finish quite as strongly and found myself less drawn to pick it up. I definitely loved the way Doller explores a different kind of romance, mental health and trauma and most importantly body inclusivity.

I will definitely still be reading anything else Doller puts out!

THIS BOOK IS SO CUTE. The midwest doesn't get enough representation in these books and I found myself wanting to move to a remote island on one of the great lakes and open up a hotel. I'd be horrible at it, but this book made it sound so dreamy. I love love loved this book and can't wait for the next book!

This was a fun, quick read. I read it lounging in the sun on a lazy afternoon and it was wonderful. Though it’s not a five star read in my books, it was definitely enjoyable and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to a friend. I’m hoping to pick up Float Plan soon and see where the series started.

This was a surprising read! I didn't realize it was book 2 in a series, but you can read it as a standalone. In fact, I thought it was a standalone until I came over here and saw it was book #2. I had no issues following along with the characters from the first book. I loved reading about a heroine who was a single mom just trying to do her best. She was equal parts realistic and dream-oriented. The hero was definitely someone to gush over. He's kind, sympathetic, and gentle in all the best ways. I don't really drink beer, but his brewery made me want to try some of his out! There are some open door love scenes, but they aren't overly detailed and I feel like it fades to black quickly. Triggers for death of child and divorce.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book! I enjoyed this one so much and thought it was really nicely written and loved it as much as I loved her first one. I could not put it down and it was the perfect way to start summer season! Cannot wait to read her next one!

This was a sweet book, but the ending was too abrupt, and the drama was too easily solved. Also, why wouldn't she call her lawyer before immediately moving back to Florida?! I know she's a single mom, but it's not like she's a teenager, that was a little naive for me.

Rachel Beck is a hard working single mom living in Florida when she unexpectedly loses her job at a fancy hotel at no fault of her own. She packs up all her belongings and her four year old daughter Maisie and drives to Sandusky, Ohio to take a job on Kelley's Island as a hotel manager. Unfortunately, upon arrival Rachel discovers that her new (and very sexy) boss, Mason has been less than forthcoming about the hotel management position he advertised. Mason convinces Rachel to stay on and help him get the endeavor off the ground. When Mason gives Rachel free reign over the designing of the cabins on the property she feels it is a dream opportunity. Their working relationship starts off rocky, but they begin to work well together and their chemistry cannot be denied. When Rachel receives unexpected news from back in Florida she must make some hard decisions about what the future looks like for her and Maisie, and if Mason and Kelley's Island will be a part of it.

I loved this book! It was such a fun and engaging read and I couldn't put it down. Full disclaimer, I was born and raised in Northern Ohio not far from where this book is set. It was so fun for me to read about places I was familiar with, including the amusement park Cedar Point on Lake Erie. I also thought the brewery and cabin rental conception on the island sounded so ingenious! I'm ready to pack my bags and go! The characters were all so warm and engaging and really drove home the "small town" feel that I remember from my youth. Rachel is a fantastic MC who is responsible and thoughtful and you cannot help but love her. Mason is a little standoffish at first, but after discovering his past you begin to see how that past has shaped him. This is book 2 in the Beck Sisters series, but I didn’t read the first book and I don’t feel like I was missing anything pertinent. The Suite Spot doesn’t need to be read after book one, Float Plan. If you are looking for a quick summer beach read, look no further, this is it. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

After liking Float Plan, I’m glad I moved on to Rachel’s story. While the heaviness and themes of grief in Float Plan caught me off guard, I came into The Suite Spot with better expectations and I appreciated the TWs provided in the beginning.

Weaving in depth to a trope-filled plot of workplace romance, this was a fun time. I liked Rachel pretty immediately. We start off seeing rachel experience and reel from a sexual harassment event that results in her firing and also exposes her difficult co-parent situation. From the beginning, we see Rachel at her most vulnerable which was refreshing to see, it’s easy to become her champion and just root for her success.

After she takes a chance at a new job with Mason and his brewery hotel on an island in Lake Erie, it was fun seeing her adjust and find herself. She isn’t anyone’s door mat and she’s not afraid to have difficult conversations with Mason when needed. What struck me as off a bit was how immediately Rachel starts listing after Mason, it didn’t feel right for her character, but given this is a shorter book, I can see why things needed to be sped up a bit.

Mason was an interesting love interest because he has his own backstory and trauma which helps explain her demeanor and reservations, that said, I think we could have spent more time hearing about his pain and past life. The emotions we find Mason in are merely told to us and then we pretty quickly move on, which was a shame because I think it would have been a great opportunity to show another side of grief like we did with Anna in Float Plan.

The brewery details were fun, and I loved the descriptions of the Limestone as it was coming along. I would definitely like my own suite there.

The ending was a bit abrupt, but again, I think that’s because of the ultimate short length of this. Still, it felt a bit unfinished and I felt like some key parts weren’t given the space and time they deserved. The chemistry felt quick, the background emotional history and trauma was there but not as front and center as it could have been, and the HEA felt like a quick end note instead of what this was all leading up to.

Overall, a fun read, easy to binge in one sitting, which will definitely make you want a good beer.

Rachel took a big chance on herself when she moved from Florida up north for a job. She was a realistic and intriguing character, and her relationship with Mason, both personally and professionally, was enjoyable to watch unfold. Loving this series!

The second book was just as good as the first, for me! I love the characters of Rachel and Mason, and being from Ohio I loved the setting! This was such a quick read, and I loved the design and brewery elements the were woven together.

CW: sexual assault (escaped)

Synopsis: Rachel is fired from her concierge job after escaping a sexual assault from one of the hotel guests. Living with her mother, raising her own daughter, and black-balled from every high-end hotel in Miami, she accepts a job across the country at a brand-new boutique hotel and brewery. When she gets there, she realizes that her new boss, Mason, misrepresented the status of construction, but Rachel accepts the challenge of managing the building of the hotel as she slowly falls in love with the location, the town, and her new boss.

▪ Fat romance heroine. Aside from the book cover and a few mentions her and there, it’s easy to forget that Rachel is fat. It is so refreshing to read a romance novel with a fat lead where her size is not a big deal. These kinds of books are thankfully getting more common, but it’s slow going.
▪ Small-town magic. Once again, a beautiful small town full of lovely and quirky supporting characters who welcome and embrace Rachel as one of their own. Love this!
▪ Single mother romance heroine. I admit this is not one of my favourite tropes, but Dollar handles it well. The child never feels like afterthought but she also doesn’t take all the space. Her presence is perfectly balances and essential to the plot in many ways.
▪ Professional fulfillment. I love a romance that has the heroine find professional fulfillment and take ownership of her talents. I admit I was as excited about the hotel and brewery opening than I was about the romance. It sounds dreamy! Too bad we can’t go there on vacation.

Overall, this is a delightful romance where everyone grows and find the happiness they deserve. A lovely read, just perfect for summer.

The Float Plan took me by complete surprise last year by being one of my favorite reads of the year, so you can bet I was invested and excited to read the next Beck Sisters book!

And gosh, The Suite Spot was also such a delight. It has big heart, and like it’s predecessor touched upon some more difficult topics (the audiobook has content warnings at the beginning). But overall, it was a lighthearted story about two people looking for home, and finding it in one another.

Maisie was a peach, and the chemistry between Rachel and Mason had me swooning. I *loved* the storyline of the brewery/inn and love that we got so much of it, but am also sad we didn’t get more! I was really hoping to see Rachel and Mason managing it with guests and the day-to-day activities of working in hospitality, beyond the story of getting the place operating (though I enjoyed that too).

The romance had me smiling over and over again, and while I am a lover big lover (and proponent) of leaving the door wide open during sex scenes, Trish has a way of making them butterflies flutteringly sexy while keeping things more door ajar—and this is something I feel is tricky and sometimes difficult to achieve. So bravo there!

I do have some caveats, where I feel the story fell flat. These are minor caveats because the story really is thoroughly enjoyable and a great escape. Everything works out very conveniently, which is totally fine in a story like this, but I expected more from a few scenarios: Mason’s grief and bonding with Maisie was talked about but I never really felt it was explored beyond the surface of “he’s getting through it.” I feel like Rachel and Mason should have talked more about this and how Mason has handling everything, but it was more so pushed to the side and everything was hunky-dory and they were in love. There is also one point where we get mixed signals over Mason moving on post-divorce but it’s not really breached beyond that. Rachel’s reasoning for immediately moving back to Florida had me scratching my head. It was incredibly forced to move the plot in that direction, and took me out of the story wondering why it would be written that way. It made no logical sense, and even in the story we’re told it made no logical sense and she overreacted. And the ending was far too abrupt. I was listening to the audiobook and paused it, only to realize I had a minute left. I wasn’t expecting that and was hoping for more closure at the end.

I know that big paragraph of caveats seems like a lot, but they’re more so smaller things that were pulling at me. This is still a solid and romantic four star read that will absolutely have you finishing in one sitting. This is the rule of book I’d love to read on vacation, while relaxing for a few hours before between exploring and enjoying life. Because at the heart of this book is learning to live a life that is full of small joys and big joys.

The first sentence of the acknowledgments in this book is “had 2020 not been such a traumatic year, The Suite Spot might have turned out to be a different book, but I found myself needing to tell a story that was warm and gentle”. And that’s just what this book was. It was such a beautiful and sweet story, a perfect romance for both open and closed door fans. In addition to the romance, it touched on topics like grief, single motherhood, custody issues, loss of a child, and sexual harassment in the workplace.

The setting was super unique & fun — a boutique brewery hotel being concepted, built, and put together. The process was so interesting to see and it made for a really cute story. I would definitely love to stay at this hotel 😀

On another note, there is something to fun and special about stand alone novels in the same universe. I love getting glimpses of characters I’ve read entire books about before and seeing where they’re at. It loved when Anna & Keane (from The Float
Plan) made an appearance and I’m hoping the author will write more in this universe!