The Backup Plan (Sunrise Cove)

by Jill Shalvis

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Jill Shalvis takes us back to Sunrise Cove in her newest novel, The Backup Plan. As an avid reader of the series, I went into The Backup Plan with high expectations. Shalvis did not disappoint. The Backup Plan delivers a delightful mix of friendship, romance and humour designed to keep the reader entertained  from start to finish.

The Backup Plan had everything I've come to expect from Shalvis. This installment of the Sunrise Cove series introduces readers to Knox, Alice and Lauren. All three had a connection to Sunset Cove through the owner of the Last Chance Inn. Circumstances saw them going their separate ways and since then had no contact with each other. However, when Eleanor, the owner of the Inn passed away and left them each a third of the property their past collided with their present.

It was fascinating to see the three protagonists navigate their way through the secrets and misunderstandings of the past. This led to several emotional scenes. However, it was not all teary eyed moments. Shalvis infused humour in some of the situations leading to laugh out loud moments. It is easy for one to see they all cared for each other but painful and memories hindered the healing process.

The trio, although far from perfect were great characters and I enjoyed getting to know them. Eleanor may have passed but her impact was felt throughout the story. From the way she arranged their reunion, forcing them to face their fears, to the emails she had written providing insight into her personality and past actions.

The romance featured in The Backup Plan is of the slow burn variety. Now Alice had a crush on Knox in the past, but he didn't feel the same way until now. They both have the chance to pursue the feelings brewing between them. However, Alice's penchant to run and hide from her feelings placed their budding romance at risk. Knox's patience, however proved to be their saving grace. The story also delivered an endearing secondary romance served on the side, which made me happy for Lauren.

As expected Shalvis delivered an entertaining story featuring relatable and endearing characters served up with not one but two romances designed to warm the heart.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading