One of favorites are second chance stories. They always keep me guessing about Cade and Eleveigh 's relationship through the book. The couple was totally different from each other. Toward the end they made great couple to me and I believe that they were completely each other. I was shocked that her godmother was trying play matchmaker. Finally the book developed creative and beautiful. I enjoyed it. I received a complimentary copy of this book . Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This may be my favorite of Amy’s books so far. I enjoyed the setting and all the dynamics between, not only the main characters, but also their families. It was a sweet story with lots of heartache and lots of healing. The setting was also great. And really, who doesn’t want to own a beautiful yellow inn on the ocean!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Sweet, wholesome and relaxing. Second Chance at Sunshine Inn was a pure delight to read.

Everleigh is a travelling NICU nurse who returns home after the death of her Godmother Alana. Everleigh attends the reading of her Godmothers will. Enter Cade Witherspoon. Who should the inn Alana owned be left to, but both Everleigh and Cade, who have only just met at the lawyers office.

I loved all the characters, the small beach town of Coral Cove, the drama and clean romance. It's a tale as old as time, he's grumpy, she's full of sunshine - I wonder what will happen - that being said, I loved every minute of it and wouldn't have it any other way.

Finishing up the book, I felt like I had been on a holiday in the warm beachy sun, a sad juxtaposition to our current gloomy winter weather!

I will have to keep an eye out for more of Amy Clipston's books in the future!

Amy Clipston is one of my very favorite authors. I have read all of her books at this point, and I look forward to all of her new releases. She's primarily known for her Amish fiction (which I love), but for the last few years, she has been writing contemporary Christian/clean romances. This book had no faith content or Christian elements that I could find, but it was a clean read.

This book follows Cade and Everleigh, two very different people who have each inherited half of the Sunshine Inn after Everleigh's aunt who owned it left it to them in her will. Everleigh wants to sell the inn and Cade wants to keep it, so they clash at first.

This book was very much an "opposites attract" situation and definitely reminded me of a Hallmark movie. (I happen to love Hallmark movies, so that is totally a compliment.) Cade had major Tyler Hynes energy as well and even rode a motorcycle just like Tyler!

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I don't want to get too spoilery, but both Everleigh and Cade are dealing with family issues and I liked seeing the two of them bond and open up to each other about them. Cade in particular has some trust issues and I liked that Everleigh brought him out of his shell a bit.

I loved the setting of this book! It is set in the same charming North Carolina town as the other clean contemporary romances this author has written. I loved seeing the charm of the small town and of course the beach and coastal vibes.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I can't wait to see what this author will write next! You can be sure I will be reading it.

Also, Hallmark Channel needs to adapt this one - hopefully with Tyler!

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<i>I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
by Amy Clipston
Pub Date: July 8, 2025
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Welcome to the Sunshine Inn, a picturesque coastal inn with sweeping views and two new owners who couldn't be more opposite. From bestselling author Amy Clipston comes a no spice, grumpy/sunshine romance perfect for fans of Anne-Marie Meyer and RaeAnne Thayne.

Two polar opposites, one cozy inn--and one sweet and surprising chance at unlikely love.
Although it's part of the Christian fiction genre, it's there because of the author and because it's just a clean story. There isn't any scripture or God other than mentioning going to church. So don't expect any faith aspects.

This is an opposites-attract trope too.

The story was sweet but predictable and didn't hold my interest.

I wanted to like this book, I really really did. But there was just so much to not like.
The plot and idea of the story was such a good one, and I was so excited to read it, but sadly the book just really disappointed.
The writing was bland and receptive, making it difficult to read. And really, Quinn and Roger were more enjoyable to read about than the actual main characters. Everleigh was so immature and childish, and while Cade wasn’t so bad, he still wasn’t that much better. They kept going back over and over to the same old argument without ever working through it.
The book felt very hallmark-esque in the way that the whole book led to everything going wrong at once, only to run out of time and suddenly everything is wrapped up with a nice neat bow in the last 15 pages.
I’m so disappointed that I didn’t enjoy this one as much. It’s a great book to kill time with, but not much better than that.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a well written romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. I highly recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

I really enjoy Amy Clipston’s writing and this book did not disappoint. She has a way of describing places that make me feel like I am sitting in the plot observing the story on my own. The book is full of emotions from sad to frustrating to love. I enjoyed both main characters and how they struggled to find self-love and then love with one another.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to discover this book. All opinions are my own.

If you like Grumpy/Sunshine tropes that are clean, this is a great story for you.

When Everleigh inherits half of her godmother's inn, she immediately know what she wants to do with it. Her new partner has different ideas. This is a story about grief and grappling with the loss of someone important to you. It is about the many facets of relationships and how they change over time in ways you don't expect them to.

I enjoyed the happy ending and the story line but I didn't like the characters of the story much. Everleigh and Cade both seemed to be a bit immature and unable to cope with their feelings the way adults should. I was really hoping for a bit more faith to be sprinkled into the story since it is a Christian book. I feel like maybe that could have added a lot to the story.

Overall, it was a great light hearted read that was clean and interesting.

I've never read a romance in which the heroine's job is a NICU nurse. Though B&Bs seem to be common place in romance novels lately, but this still read like a beautiful new story that I hadn't read before.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a sweet, slow-burn love story filled with warmth, humor, and just the right touch of emotional depth.

Everleigh Hartnett, a free-spirited NICU nurse, inherits half of a cherished coastal inn from her godmother, as introduced in the novel. Aiming to sell her share and finally realize a cherished dream, she encountered an obstacle: Cade Witherspoon, the rough, brooding co-owner, who fiercely protected his only home. Their meeting ignites an immediate conflict, fueled by opposing personalities and strong wills, rather than romance.

The contrast between Everleigh and Cade is what makes this book so good. Everleigh’s vibrant energy and sunny outlook perfectly complement Cade’s quiet, practical approach. Their witty exchanges, undeniable chemistry, and heartwarming evolution from rivals to something deeper are a treat to watch. The inn’s future is explored alongside themes of second chances, healing, and community.

Clipston masterfully blends lighthearted romance with heartfelt emotion, using Cade’s brother and a developer as key elements. The conflict and growth from these elements make the resolution even more satisfying.

Readers who enjoy sweet, emotionally resonant small-town romances will adore Second Chance at Sunshine Inn. It’s a cozy, uplifting read that proves sometimes, the best things in life come from unexpected partnerships.

What a lovely story. Everleigh and Cade are brought together at a sad time after the death of Alana. She left them equal share of her B&B.
Lots of back and forward, romance brewing, then not, trusting, then not trusting, and trying to find a way to keep the inn or go separate ways.
Really lovely, light story and would love to read moreon this couple and their family and friends.

I’m sixty percent of the way though and finding the plot has little substance. The two main characters, sadly, have very little chemistry or compatibility. I don’t find my self being bothered if they get together or not. Their story getting to know each other comes across as quite flat . Cade, one the of the main characters, comes across as belittling and controlling towards Eveleigh.

An aspect of the book I did enjoy was the setting and descriptive nature of the inn. I could very clearly picture being on the beach and the town fair.

Overall, I found it difficult to finish to finish this book as the plot ending was predictable but built up badly.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

I wanted to like this, I really did. I found Everleigh insufferable as well as childish and the writing so basic and repetitive it was exhausting to read. Cade I liked, he had some sense at least.
The idea was good, and so was the setting which is why I had high hopes but by the end of chapter 2 I could tell this wasn’t going to be what I was hoping it would be.
Lots of useless and random subplots that did nothing to the story, felt almost forced.
Took too long to get to the ending, which was way too brief. Overall, not for me unfortunately.

For some reason, I just don’t click with a main female character who is red-headed, happy-go-lucky, and can’t cook. So I had a hard time enjoying this book, because Everleigh seemed kind of shallow and immature. Neither she nor the main male character, Cade, fit with the 30 year olds I know. If you are red-headed and happy-go-lucky, you will probably love the book. The plot kind of wore me out, with lots of unexpected twists, and way too many plot threads pulled together in the epilogue.

I’ve read other books by Clipston that I really enjoyed, so go ahead and try it out for yourself.

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An easy read with a relatively predictable, but still lovely, ending. The enemies to lovers trope worked well although Everleigh really needed someone to talk some sense into her a lot earlier! Bryant the cat gets special mention...

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn follows Everleigh and Cade, two strangers that are forced to find middle ground after receiving 50/50 ownership of Sunshine Inn.

Polar opposites, Everleigh and Cade try to get along while holding differing plans for the inn. Will they sell, like Everleigh wants? Or will they commit to working together and running the inn, like Cade desires.

The premise of this book held so much promise and I’m really sad to be giving it a 2.5/3 star rating. I fell in love with Amy’s writing when I read The Heart of Splendid Lake but this book fell short of my expectations.

I enjoyed the small town setting, the fall festival they had, the summer days spent at the beach; it was very reminiscent of how I spend my days in the summer/fall!

I just could not get past how childish Everleigh was. For her to jump right to selling, not even giving any time to hear Cade out was off putting from the start. She was so confident she could change his mind! And then for her to trust Trevor over Cade, I was so frustrated with her!

The side plots did nothing to further the main story and I feel like she really could have just chosen one instead of the five she wrote in. The ending felt rushed!

I really do love Amy and her writing but this book just didn’t hit for me! I’m glad to read the uplifting comments and hope this book finds the right audience!!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!

The Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston is the perfect type of romance book for me. It was like a breath of fresh air to read. It had so much heart and love in it, nothing cheesy or corny. I absolutely loved it, and would recommend it to everyone!

We return to Coral Cove in Second Chance at Sunshine In. I enjoyed the small time flavor of books written in small town. I was instantly drawn to the storyline and the characters which were well developed. Everleigh learns she has inheirted half of the Sunshine Inn which was left to her by her beloved godmother, Alana. Alana is a traveling NICU nurse and enjoys her job. She is hoping to sell Sunshine Inn for a profit to establish a charity that she and her godmother dreamed of starting but her partner Cade Witherspoon does not want to sell. He eventually agrees and gives her a timeline to sell. They both agree that they don't want it to be sold by a developer. Will they each get what they want? There were some bumps along the way but I like how the story played out. Relationships were repaired and everyone got what they really in their heart wanted.

Plot was cute. I love a clean and low stress read. Execution was lacking though and the writing did stress me out. The dialogue felt unrealistic and cheesy most of the time. The two main characters felt immature going back and forth from friends to not friends, getting upset at what felt like minor things and not being able to communicate well (until magically at the end when everyone suddenly can share their feelings and open their hearts up, even the jealous sister and the closed off mom). I had to drag myself through this one. As in "With This Ring" this was a slooooow burn until the last chapter.

Trigger warning as well if adoption is a sore subject for you, I wasn't expecting this subplot in here. Especially rejection by birth family (which, is a very real reality and I respect that). And, if outdated language like “give up” bothers you 🫠 As a birth mom reader, I really, really wish fiction books would do better research and show not just outdated practices, language, and consequences, but what modern open adoption can like so we can continue to shift the stigmas of birth moms and adoption (let me know publishers if you need someone to write that book!)