Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading
Written on Jun 10, 2023
The Sweetheart List, the newest novel by Jill Shalvis, returns readers to the picturesque town of Sunrise Cove. As is customary of the series, readers:
1. Meet a whole new cast of characters who own their hearts before the story ends.
2. Receives a story designed give one all the feels.
In this, the fourth installment of the Sunrise Cove series readers meets Harper Shaw, Bodie Campbell and Ivy Roberts. Harper moved to Sunrise Cove, looking for a fresh start. Life dealt her some massive blows and so she returns to one place that brought her joy as a child. She is looking forward to her new life. A life where nothing or no one would prey on her emotions and one where she hopes to achieve success in her new business venture.
Bodie returned home after his time as an agent with the ATF expired. He was not in a good place physically and mentally after being wounded on the job and losing both his work partner and dad tragically. He blames himself, but thanks to a loving family, he could heal and move forward.
Then there was the mysterious Ivy Roberts who came to Sunrise Cove for one reason, but ended up with so many reasons to remain in the beach town.
The Sweetheart List is a sweetheart of a read. Getting to know the characters was a delightful experience. From the main to the secondary characters. We see several relationships developing, but the ones which warmed my heart were those between Harper and Ivy, Ivy and Bodie and Harper and Bodie. The bond between Harper and Ivy developed from shared circumstances despite their differences in age. For someone who found it difficult to trust, meeting Harper changed her whole perspective. Harper had a compassionate spirit, which pulls in everyone she came in contact with.
Harper’s relationship with Bodie started out on a fun note. She’s sworn off men, but she never expected Bodie to enter her life. Likewise, Bodie had no interest in a relationship, but meeting Harper changed all that.
Whenever I pick up a book by Shalvis, I expect an entertaining read. She did not disappoint. The story hidden between the pages was entertaining. I had fun returning to Sunrise Cove and look forward to my next visit.
This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading