Book Description
Can a fresh start lead to true happiness?
When Harper Shaw's life falls apart, she ditches everything that doesn't spark joy - from her soul-sucking job to eating kale to making lists - and sets off for Lake Tahoe, to fulfil her dreams of opening her own bakery.
Settled in between a tavern, owned by sexy, grumpy Bodie Campbell, and a bookstore, run by her new BFF, Harper feels a peace she's not experienced since . . . well, forever.
Then she meets teenage runaway Ivy, who barrels into her heart. She sees a lot of herself in Ivy and takes her under her wing, but the teenager has secrets . . .
When those secrets explode, it changes Harper's new world. She'll learn it's never too late to start over, it's never too late to figure out your life, and best of all, it's never too late to let yourself believe in love.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Sweetheart List' by Jill Shalvis.
Read and reviewed for Jill Shalvis, NetGalley and Headline Publishers.
Publication date 13th June 2023..
This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the fourth book in 'The Sunrise Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'The Backup Plan' which is the third book in this stunning series.
I was originally drawn to this book by its intriguing cover and its hilarious sounding synopsis and title. I am a huge fan of Jill Shalvis and if this is book is even a quarter as gorgeous as 'The Backup Plan' it is guaranteed to be a pageturner. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Headline Books. I have yet to read a book published by Headline Books that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 24 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Lake Tahoe, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonists are Harper Shaw and Bodie Campbell. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
What an absolutely fantastic laugh a minute, heart warming, stunning must read!!! Absolutely loved it fairplay!!! This book has fantastic descriptions that set you straight in the scenes. The cover, title and synopsis suit the storyline perfectly.
The storyline itself was absolutely unputdownable so make sure you clear your schedules before starting to read it!!
OMG!!! I absolutely love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous book!!! I must say it has got to be one of the best romances I have ever read!! In this stunning story we meet Harper Shaw who is at the end of her wits when she has packed her life in and moved away from her ex job and ex boyfriend to Lake Tahoe to start her own bakery with the gorgeous Ham but on the way there she ends up having a bit of a bump with a Manzanita. Bodie Campbell tries to give her a hand but she turns him away and next on the scene is Shay who offers her some advice and kitty litter. Harper finally rescues her car and heads to the bar to pick up her keys only to come face to face with Bodie again who just so happens to be her landlord!!! This is another stunner by Jill with multiple layers and many unique and unforgettable characters as well as so much going on!!! Pick up your copy of this stunner and get ready to jump on a rollercoaster ride of emotions from love, angst, anger, happiness where you will laugh out loud and cry with happiness as well as sadness!!! It is filled with friendship, family, secrets, banter, loyalty, surprises, Family, trust, self discovery, drama along with a 125 pound Burmese called Ham!!! I absolutely loved the addition of the family text threads scattered throughout the book which made the storyline all the more realistic and loveable for me!!! They also provide a fascinating insight into how the family interact and engage with each other along with giving a deeper insight into their personalities. I was absolutely absorbed in this book and just could not put it down!!! There was no chance of just one more chapter and I ended up devouring it in a day!!! I cannot wait to get the first two books in the series 'The Family You Make' and 'The Friendship Pact' and just any book I can get hold of by this extremely talented author!! The setting and atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous and I loved watching the buildings getting redeveloped, learning everyone's stories and histories and watching the characters relationships change throughout. It really is one of those feel good books that is perfect to read curled up in front of a fire or lying on the beach. There was a perfect mix of tragedy, heartbreak, Romance, laughter that it definitely the go to book if you want a pick me up!! I really hope Jill continues with this series as it is one of those I don't think I could ever get bored with!! It is so much more than your everyday romance with the intriguing and multi layered storylines as there is more than just the one. I could go on and on but seriously just get your copy and get sucked in. Your really won't regret it!!
Although this is the fourth book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
An absolutely stunning, page turning MUST READ!!
The characters were all an eclectic mix and each one of them were realistic and strong. I absolutely fell in love with all of them for different reasons and I was absolutely devastated to say goodbye. I absolutely adored watching their relationships and friendships grow and develop throughout the storyline. They each became stronger and learnt so much not only about each other but about themselves. I absolutely loved Harper's attitude and became completely invested in her immediately. She made me laugh with her say it as it is determination and her determination in life. Harper is kind, understanding, loyal and an extremely memorable character!!!
Brodie is definitely a sexy, broody and romantic character and I absolutely adored watching him and Harper getting closer. Brodie has been through hell himself and most definitely deserves happiness. I also absolutely adored Brodie's family and the relationships between each and every one of them was just beautiful to read about!!! They all made me laugh out loud so many times I lost count how many strange looks I got from others who hadn't had the immense pleasure of reading this stunning book!!
Ivy who is a young runaway that Harper takes under her wing. My heart went out to her immediately and she was such a strong girl. It was beautiful watching her develop and seeing her bond with Harper grow throughout the storyline. Shay who we first meet dressed up as Velma from scooby doo and going through her own problems with Brodie's brother Mace. The friendship between her, Harper and Brodie was definitely one to want in real life and I'm really hoping to meet them all again!! I definitely adored Ham!!! I mean who couldn't? I absolutely love it when authors include animals in their books being a huge animal lover myself and running Golden Oldies Cat Rescue and hospice and its even better when they play such a large part. They all had their own unique personalities and quirks and are characters that I already miss and have only just closed the pages !!! Jill made them leap out of the pages and I genuinely wanted to grab them and keep them out. I really hope to meet them all again so please, please, please bring out more books in this series Jill!!! I cannot wait to get stuck in to the previous books and I hope they are in them also. I'm fact I think I'll end up crying if they are not!! Their personalities are fantastic and I don't want to go in to too many more detail as I don't want to spoil or for future readers by telling them too much. These characters were one of the best group of people I've ever 'met' and they will stay with me for a long time!!
A MASSIVE WELL DONE to Jill on another HUGE success!!! I loved every page of your book and I cannot wait to read more past and future amazing books. This is exactly why you are one of my top 3 romance author list!! Here's to your next success 🥂!
Overall an unputdownable, unforgettable, stunning romcom that will have you staying up late at night to finish it.
Genres covered in this book include Women's Friendship Fiction, Women's Domestic Fiction, Women's Humorous Fiction, Love, Sex & Marriage Humour, Contemporary Women Fiction, Women's Domestic Life Fiction, Romance Novel, Humorous Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction Women's Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Humour, Romantic Comedy, and Rural Life Humour amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Sophie Kinsella, Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and anyone looking for a absolutely stunning heartwarming read!
352 pages.
This book is just £3.99 to purchase on kindle and £10.11 in paperback via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
Multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is … mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning heartwarming and full of humor romance novels wherever books are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures. Her newest Sunrise Cove novel is THE SWEETHEART LIST!
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