When Everleigh Hartnett, a cheerful traveling NICU nurse who can’t sit still, inherits half of her godmother’s beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast, she dreams of selling the place to fund the nonprofit she and her godmother always envisioned. But there’s one tiny problem: her new co-owner. Rugged, grumpy, and fiercely loyal to the inn, Cade Witherspoon isn’t about to let his peaceful life–and his new start–be sold off so easily.

Everleigh and Cade are opposites in every way. She’s sunshine and laughter, while he’s all rough edges and quiet brooding. Their clash of wills over the inn soon has them wondering what on earth Everleigh’s godmother was thinking when she left them both in charge.

As Everleigh gets to know Cade’s softer side–and Cade finds himself drawn to Everleigh’s optimism and kindness–their disagreement over the inn becomes something sweeter. But with the arrival of Cade’s long-lost brother and the looming threat of a developer sniffing around the property, they’ll have to make some hard choices–together.

Can Everleigh and Cade let go of their expectations and build something lasting together? Or will the Sunshine Inn be the place they both leave behind?

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Title:  Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
Series:  ~Standalone~
Author:  Amy Clipston
Published:  July 8, 2025
Publisher:  William Morrow
My Rating:  4 stars

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn brings us the unexpected romance of two strangers, Everleigh and Cade, who are, at least temporarily, bound by a charming inn they both inherited. One wants to sell quickly, the other wants to set down roots and build the bed and breakfast business. Neither expected this confusing windfall, nor the growing love between them as they maneuver a way to find middle ground in this life-changing decision.

Everleigh and Cade are a perfect odd match of sunshine and grumpy; both are stubborn and believe their way is the only logical conclusion. They each bring past pain and wariness into the relationship. I enjoyed Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston and would consider it a romance/women’s fiction story with a couple who seem complete opposites, but can build on the emotions developing between them. It’s an engaging, well-written, emotional story with issues to be dealt with, set in a charming small town. I had fun here, and that’s the whole point of picking up any book.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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