This book is just sweet. I was hoping it would be more relatable and vulnerable. I wanted to cry but I didn’t. It was just okay. I wanted more of coming of age. But older ya know what I mean? I enjoy the cover and the character developments.

This is romantic feel good book with some family drama intertwined. You will feel like you are right there with the characters as you read it and the author does a great job at describing the scenes. You won't regret reading this one!

A cute read once I got started. Jill always gives you a good ending so she never disappoints. I will say the ending did have a little surprise I guess. It was a quick read for the most part, but not my favorite of her books. I gave it three stars.

Jill Shalvis is my top go to author. I love all of her.books and this is no exception. She always has excellent storyline that grabs you from the start and keeps you reading to the last page. Wonderful characters, humor, delightful settings and HEA. My only problem with Shalvis stories is waiting for the next book to come out.

I really enjoyed this book! It is the eighth book in a series but you don’t need to read the prior books in order to read this one.
I felt like this book showed the real and emotional feelings that come with family relationships and the grieving process that is not always linear. I loved the relationship that develops between Ashley and Lexi and want that bond to last forever for them. I loved the found family aspect that shows that sometimes that bond can be thicker than blood.
I didn’t initially feel the connection between Heath and Lexi but as the book progressed it became clearer that they belonged together. They worked hard to break down each other’s walls and understand what each of them has gone through in their lives to have made them build those walls up. This is my first Jill Shalvis book but I am sure it won’t be my last! Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for this ARC.

This is the first book I have read by Jill Shalvis. This book is a perfect read for winter or a beach read.Lexi Clarke’s life in a state of chaos. She is running from work and an ex boyfriend. She goes back to her hometown to tie up loose ends due to her mother’s death. She runs into more problems having to forge new relationships with her step sister and ex school crush. It took some work and time but the end shows that while there is still things to work through sometimes facing life with help is the best start.

Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collin’s.

Full. On. Sobbing. Y'all, I can't. This one stabbed me in the heart, dug out the stupid organ, stomped it (lovingly), and then stitched it right back into my chest. I see so much of myself in Lexi, that hyper-independence. And in Ashley, who smiles through her pain. And in Heath, who thinks he has to be useful to everyone all the time. This story was so beautiful, and there was such heartache and pain, but also moments of joy and goodness and learning how to be there for each other and for yourself. I loved it. So much.

A story of how your childhood can affect you into adulthood…..so much contained in this novel, I couldn’t put it down. Lexi comes back to her childhood, memories and relationships. Having guarded her heart and now going through major issues with her job, the journey she is on brings to light more than she bargained for when she planned a one week trip that became extended based on a request and a plan. The Love Fix is an emotional journey of love and loss and realization. Five stars for a most excellent novel….keep your tissues handy!!!

Lexi Clark’s life is falling apart and when she is summoned home to deal with family matters it is the last thing she wants to do. Facing her stepsister and childhood nemesis is not what she needs but she wants to honor her mother’s last wishes. When her feelings start to change can she finally let go of the hurt from the past and let happiness and love in.



Thanks to Jill Shalvis and Avon and Harper Voyager!

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Heath and Lexi reconnect as they can both have empathy as to how it feels like as a child to be unwanted and abandoned. Both grew up in an environment that they had to protect themselves as they were always second best to their parents that were meant to love them unconditionally. That is why Lexi is emotionally stunted as she doesn't want to let others in due to the fact that they could also leave her. She doesn't see herself like those such as Ashley and Heath do. It must be hard as they pass out the envelopes according to their mother's wishes how she cared so deeply others and how she enriched other peoples lives when she essentially gave Lexi away. Heath constantly cared for others as he realized that money didn't matter as much if you didn't have someone to share your life with. They bettered each other as they truly loved each other. It makes the reader believe that their other half is out there if you are willing to find them.

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read. I loved the characters and the ending was better than I thought it would be. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

I love Jill Shalvis and sunrise cove. These are standalone stories with an interconnected place and people. Think Green Valley for the Penny Reid fandom. The love fix had an interesting plot. Maybe not my favorite so far of the sunrise cove but worth the read!

These thoughts are my own. I do appreciate the ability to review. #TheLoveFix #NetGalley

I really wanted to love this book, so let’s start with the things I liked; I liked the frenemies trope, I liked the family aspect of the book, and the healing that happened between Lexi and Ashley. I think what I struggled with most as a reader is connecting with Lexi as a FMC. I felt as though she was really, really stuck in this cycle of self-pity. I also struggled to continue on through the book a bit because I didn’t feel that tension between Lexi and Heath at all. I wasn’t aware this was an eighth book in a “series” where the characters are interconnected, so maybe I would’ve felt differently with some context. Overall, it just missed the mark for me. Thank you NETGALLEY and Avon for the ARC of this book.

The Love Fix was my first book by Jill Shalvis! I did not realize that this was an 8 book series of interconnected stand-alones. I’ve seen so many people raving about her books, talking about how charming and full of heart they are. But I have to say, this book fell a little bit flat for me.

I love a good enemies to lovers books, and Jill Shalvis certainly delivered. I found myself rooting for Lexi and Heath. It was clear that they had a deep history, and their witty banter helped build their chemistry throughout the book.

I wanted Ashley and Heath to have more empathy towards Lexi and the loss of her mother. While the premise of the book and the letters they must deliver in order to receive their inheritance was interesting, I didn’t find myself feeling particularly connected to any of the characters. I felt as though Lexi’s grief was often glossed over and thought the author could’ve expanded on how she was feeling to add more dimension to her character.

While this book wasn’t a five star read for me, I am open to trying more of Jill’s books in the future.

Thank you to Harper Collins, Net Galley, and Jill Shalvis for the ARC!

Lexi has been discarded and hurt by so many people. When she loses her job, and her sister Ashley begs her to come back to Sunrise Cove she does with plans to stay for a week. Ashley didn't tell her the real reason she needed her to come. Her mom, the person who let her down the most, asked that they deliver envelops to 6 people, 1 week apart. As they go through this process, with the help of Heath, her longtime friend, she learns so much more about her mom Daisy. Daisy had a gambling problem and was never there for Lexi. But the reasons why are so different than she thought. Life is hard and messy sometimes, but as Lexi learns, there are hidden joys if you look. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from Nelnet, and this is my honest review. Jill Shalvis never disappoints!

This was a fabulous story of acceptance, love, and forgiveness. Lexi and Heath both have to learn to accept the things and the people in their past, forgive not only the people in their lives and past but also themselves, and realize they are surrounded by love. It was a powerful story. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC.

I was thrilled to receive an ARC of *The Love Fix* by Jill Shalvis, one of my favorite romance authors in my 20s. Shalvis has always been my go-to for heartwarming stories, and I was excited to dive into something fresh from her, releasing in 2025.

This novel blends some of my favorite tropes—enemies to lovers, found family, reconnection, and forgiveness—all wrapped up in a beautifully told story.

At its heart is Lexi, a relatable and resilient protagonist who, after being fired, returns to her hometown to fulfill her late mother’s final wish. The journey is packed with emotion, humor, and plenty of swoon-worthy romance. The male lead is especially well-developed, adding depth and charm to the love story.

If you enjoy heartfelt romances with themes of healing and second chances, I highly recommend *The Love Fix*. Shalvis proves once again why she’s a master of the genre.

With this book the author seems to have fully moved into women's fiction. Its fine but not my preferred genre. The romance is now closed door and it's a but too angsty for my liking. Its also weird how several of her last releases are all in this small town but no one from previous series ever show up.

What an emotional gut punch. This was a fabulous story of acceptance, love, and forgiveness. Lexi and Heath both have to learn to accept the things and the people in their past, forgive not only the people in their lives and past but also themselves, and realize they are surrounded by love. It was a powerful story and a truly engaging story. I could not put this book down, well, I had to because, you know, life, but this author sucked me in again with all of the feels. It was a story filled with powerful emotions but not driven by overwhelming sadness, so you come away from this book with a feeling of joy and possibility. This is a book I will read again and again. Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley for an honest review.