A sweet story set in North Carolina. Do opposites attract? We’ll find out in this story. When stubborn meets sunshine the sparks fly. I’ve only read Amy’s Amish stories before, but I loved this one. I was given a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.

This story took a little bit of time to get into, but once you do. it's quite good. Everleigh was a traveling nurse but had little empathy for Cade and how he felt about selling the inn. She wanted to sell and he did not. Since they were equal partners, it was a standoff. There were some good extra characters in the story and some sleezy ones. It took quite awhile for both of the to admit what they really wanted. On the whole, I enjoyed the story, it was just slow going at first

I lasted all of 3% on this title; the plot triggers were too much: grief over family friend/chosen family, lawyer meetings, nurse in neonatal intensive care unit with preemie babies. Did not finish. So wanted to read an Amy Clipston; now debating whether I will try another title.

Second chance at sunshine by Amy Clipston

I got this audiobook via @netgalley as ARC and heres my thoughts about it, which are all mine. Thank you also @tnzfiction this book!

This book was like warm breeze in lovely summer night. I loved how characters had all their own battles and how they work those things forward. 

If this town would be real, I would really want to visit! It sounded too perfect beach town!

4/5
Publication date July 8th.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston is a nice contemporary romance story. This is a nicely written story that is easy to read and enjoy. Everleigh is a traveling nurse, who has returned home for her godmother’s funeral. She finds out she has inherited her godmother’s inn jointly with the caretaker, Cade. She wants to sell the inn and get back to her life, while he wants to keep the inn and add on to the business. While Everleigh was very important to her godmother, there is a lot that has happened in her godmother’s life that she is not aware of. Yet Cade was there for her godmother in a time that she really needed someone.

This is a nice story that shows how the lack of communication can cause problems for those left behind. I enjoyed reading of the struggles Everleigh and Cade went through while coming to the conclusion of what to do with the Inn. I like how they reach a compromise on how to move forward. I enjoy how despite their differences, they are there for each other and care for each other. I also appreciate the parts of the story of the relationship Everleigh has of her sister and the parts of the story that focus on Cade and his new found relative.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story; this is my honest review.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a sweet, contemporary coastal town romance. I enjoyed the sunny/sunshine aspect between Everleigh and Cade. There are a lot of emotions and drama packed in, but all for good reasons. Everleigh is a traveling nurse who is summoned home when her dearly beloved godmother unexpectedly dies. Everleigh needs to deal with the grief from Alana passing, but also that Alana was sick and shared her last days with Cade, rather than telling and sharing with Everleigh. Now, she must manage the inn, equally with Cade. This is where the grumpy/sunshine gets interesting. There are multiple sub-stories occurring which heighten all the emotions, but in the end, are part of what helps draw Everleigh and Cade together. I do like when they finally agreed to work together and the creative ideas they came up with. All in all, a sweet romance set at the beach with themes of family, friendships, following your dreams, and being willing to take a chance.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

A sweet romance. Second chance was rather misleading to me as the couple did not know each other prior to this setting. A second chance at life rather than romance. Some misty moments. Several frustrating moments. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Everleigh was devastated when she found out her beloved godmother, Alana, passed away.

She had spent summers there and loved the Bed and Breakfast Alana ran and that she helped with.

When she was called to the attorney's office to hear the reading of the will, she was totally surprised that she was left half of the Bed and Breakfast and more surprised her godmother had left the other half to her handyman, Cade.

Why did Alana do that?

I think Everleigh finds out why as she and Cade grow closer even though she is all sunshine and he is a bunch of worry.

SECOND CHANCE AT SUNSHINE INN is a heartwarming read with great characters you will love and a setting you won't want to leave.

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Well written story and you will love the characters. I couldn't put this book down. Highly recommend this book. It was a pleasure in reading this book.

Two polar opposites, one cozy inn, what could possibly go wrong?

When strangers Cade and Everleigh are left a bed and breakfast, they're forced to work together and put their differences aside. However, as their opposing personalities continue to butt heads, they're left wondering why Everleigh's godmother was thinking when she left them both in charge. As Everleigh and Cade get to know each other, their disagreement over the inn becomes something sweeter.

Overall, I thought this book was an okay read. I'm a sucker for forced proximity and grumpy sunshine romances, so I was excited to dive into this one.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a sweet, clean, small town romance with its fair share of drama and family drama. I liked the side characters and what they added to the story. I also really liked the banter between Everleigh and Cade.

However, I did feel like the writing fell flat at times. At times, the characters felt immature and quite frustrating. I felt like when issues came up, they were solved way too easily. Don't get me wrong, I love drama as much as the next person, but in this story, it didn’t always feel realistic.

Overall, this book was a bit of a hit/miss for me. I'll be the first to admit that this book was not my normal cup of tea. It held a lot promise, but at times felt like something was missing. While Second Chance at Sunshine Inn wasn't a complete hit for me, I did find the story to be sweet with delightful moments and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to check this book out.

This is a delightful read. The characters are interesting and entertaining. Everleilgh and Cade meet when Everleigh's godmother, Alana, passes away and leaves them her beloved Sunshine Inn B & B. They are forced into being partners. Everleigh wants to sell and start a non profit that she and Alana planned to do and Cade wants to continue to run the B & B. There are many twists and turns in this story. Family secrets are uncovered as time goes on. This story is about love, forgiveness, family and second chances. I highly recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own. #netgalley #thomasnelsonfiction #secondchanceatsunshineinn. This book releases on July 8th.

This was a sweet and cozy romance read that I enjoyed over the weekend.
On paper Everleigh and Cade had nothing in common apart from growing up in the same small beach town and knowing Alana. When Alana dies, her will ties them together in a way neither expected - becoming co-owners of her B&B. Unfortunately they both have quite different ideas about what to do with it and their differences seemingly grow from there with Everleigh's sunny personality and Cade's grumpy one disagreeing over almost everything. But with spending time together they begin to see past the layers of each other and begin to form mutual ground and friendship.
I especially enjoyed the descriptions of their friends, family and the way they supported both Everleigh and Cade. And we can't forget the best support of all, Bryant the cat!
If you enjoy opposites attract and grumpy vs sunny tropes then you will enjoy this book. It has a slow burn romance which keeps you reading right to the very end. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Amy Clipston is always one of my favorite authors, and this sweet contemporary sounded like something that would be right up my alley.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a sweet and heartwarming romance about family, friendships and second chances, set amongst the backdrop of a beautiful bed and breakfast on the coast. The somewhat unusual bequest in the will of a wonderful lady leads to Everleigh and Cade being co-owners of a bed and breakfast, that they both have vastly differing ideas of what should be done with.

Everleigh is insistent on selling, and using the profits to start a charity that she's dreamed of for years. Cade's never felt like he belonged anywhere the way he does at Sunshine Inn, and he's determined for Everleigh to see the potential in keeping it as a haven for the many weary tourists who have come to love it over the years. As they clash over their opinions for the inn, sparks start to fly, and soon both are coming to realize there may be more to their relationship than just business partners. However, both are also dealing with many personal hurts and situations, and it may just take a miracle for these two to realize they were meant to be together.

A lovely story that had much more to it than originally appeared on the surface, this was a wonderful story of new beginnings, familial healing, and learning that life doesn't always have to go exactly the way we think it should. It felt very Hallmark movie esqe, and I appreciated that it was squeaky clean from start to finish.

I wouldn't say it's my overall favorite of Amy Clipston's books, and it took me a long time to warm up to Everleigh as a main character, but overall it was definitely an enjoyable read, and I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a clean beachy read to enjoy this summer.

Final Rating: 4/5.



Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read and review this one!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a free copy of, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn, by Amy Clipston, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Everleigh and Cade are left bed and breakfast. Everleigh and Cade butt heads a lot, they do not have the same vision for the inn. This was a nice cozy read.

A sweet story about second chances filled with family drama and personal discovery. Two complete strangers, Everleigh and Cade, are thrust into equal partnership of Sunshine Inn when the owner dies. Each have their own ideas for the inn bringing about lots of tension. Everleigh is Miss. Sunshine while Cade is more Oscar the Grouch making for an interesting partnership and storyline. Both are dealing with heavy family drama during this time which can lead to self discovery.

This was not my favorite Amy Clipston book. I struggled at times to buy into the story and at others couldn’t put it down. I refused to give up on it and was glad I didn’t. The last half of the book made it worthwhile.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a good story written in an easy to read way. The characters are real-to-life, flawed people. Cade struggles with his life circumstances, and has wounds and scars from being betrayed by a fiancé and a business partner. Everleigh is ever the optimist about people and situations, but she has unresolved conflicts with her sister and seems to avoid being home and dealing with those situations. Both of them are brought to Sunshine Inn after the death of the inn’s owner, and both of them must learn to work together, overcome their pasts, and find a path forward. Not everyone in the story is on the up and up, and Everleigh’s rosy view of people clashes with Cade’s cynicism. This is a lovely read for setting aside the cares of your day or for enjoying a holiday break. I highly recommend it. You just might learn a bit about yourself in the process.

Such a cute story! I love the Sunshine Inn and the way the author describes it. The Inn sounds so cozy and welcoming.

This is a closed door book for anyone looking for a sweet romance! I would describe it as Hallmark vibes with a little more drama.

Unfortunately, I do think some things in the book were a little too drawn out/overly dramatic. On the other hand, people can be that way in real life too.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Clipston, and Thomas Nelson Publishing for providing me with an advanced copy of this book! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

3.5 stars - Sweet story- clean romance with opposites attract and family drama.
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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.

Not bad but I think a little bit out of my preferred genre! I feel like it didn't happen much which made it a little bit boring for me but still, a nice summer read!

Due to formatting issues this book was a struggle to read. I’m certain I would’ve loved it, I just couldn’t get past the formatting issues when sending it to my kindle.