I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Anna as she finds her next steps in life after her fiance commits suicide. After wallowing in grief for a year she packs his boat and attempts to take the route they had planned to do together ending in their wedding. She meets up with Keene, a lovable Irishman, who helps her guide the boat through the islands of the Caribbean. This is a romance that is built on two people who come to love each other even though they both have their obstacles. It is also wonderful to experience their carefree trip, the people they meet, and the love that develops between them. I highly recommend it!

I acquired this book through Net Galley and have left an honest review.

I loved this poignant novel. This story is more about Anna making peace with her tragic loss and painful memories than the romance between her and wounded hero, Keane. Keane is practical, steady, considerate and honorable, a sexy and sweet hero you can’t help but fall in love with. The novel deals with overcoming debilitating grief and old dreams and moving on. The Carribean setting was fabulous to read about in this time of no travel.

Grief doesn’t come with a plan or a time line. Nobody can tell you how to grieve or when to stop grieving. “Float Plan” is a story of a widow following the plans of the deceased which leads to her finding herself along the way. A well written book that had me laughing out loud at many parts. The characters drew me in and had me sailing along with the. A great break from everyday life.

Has there ever been a more perfect book for these quarantimes? If I can't travel to these beautiful, tropical locales that Trish Doller does such a superb job in describing, then reading about them in her gorgeous prose is the next best thing. Had you asked me prior to reading this if sailing in a small boat around the Caribbean was something I'd be interested in, I'd have to reach for dramamine just to answer you. And yet by the time the book was over, I was wondering how much a boat would cost and if I could learn to sail on YouTube. And I'd do it, too, if my boat came with its very own Keane. The romance between Anna and Keane was slow burn and sexy in the best possible way. I can't wait to revisit this book again and again.

A nice fluffy romance, a good palette cleanser between the more serious books I had been reading, but nothing particularly special. I probably only enjoyed it as much as I did because I do dream of just taking off to go sailing, screw my responsibilities. However, wow, the book is like overwhelmingly and obviously White. The way the text calls attention to the race and skin tone of non-white characters can be jarring. Relatedly, the excessive kindness and helpfulness of all characters towards the heroine feels really fairytale like, both of BIPOC and white characters. I can't really recommend this book to people even if I enjoyed reading it.

I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I picked up this one - in my mind, I assumed it would be a light/fluffy read but was thrown into an emotional, gut-wrenching, inspirational story about second chances.
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In Float Plan by Trish Doller, we follow two very loveable characters who set-off to sea together, these two strangers face a bunch of challenges that will test their patience, have them experience new things, and healing past wounds.

After the death of her fiancee, Anna quits her job and leaves her family behind to set sail on a voyage she had planned with Ben (fiancee). The problem is - Anna is a mess and doesn't have the most knowledge when it comes to sailing. This is where Keane comes in - Anna hires Keane to help her sail and navigate through choppy waters.

Keane walks into her life at the right moment - he finds Anna at a low moment (while drunk) and makes sure that she makes it onto her boat safely. From the moment we're introduced to his character - I knew how much I would love him. Keane is using this trip to battle his own personal demons, including to prove he can still be the great sailor he is after losing his leg.

This book had me feeling so many emotions, I love how the two of them become such great friends and became such a powerful bond together. Their relationship is such a slow-burn, I wanted to yell so many times at the book for them to just kiss already!!! This book takes you on a journey - and I felt like I was sailing with them and stopping off at these amazing islands with them! I would have loved to see an epilogue at the end of the book as I felt the end was a little rushed (I won't go into details for spoilers), but honestly, I just wanted to see more of Anna and Keane!
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Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review - all thoughts and opinions are my own!

I know nothing about sailing, but this boat made me want to find a sailboat and go off on an adventure! Poignant, funny, adventurous, romantic, and unforgettable! Consumed with grief after the loss of her fiancé who died by suicide, Anna decides to to sail the route they were supposed to do together. After encountering some difficulties, and realizing it may not be possible alone, Anna encounters Keane, an experienced sailor who is also trying to get his life back to what he envisioned. Suddenly two strangers are living in close quarters, weathering storms, meeting new friends, and having adventures... but are they what each other need to move on, or will the past stand in the way?

It was just so much fun to read! Anna is a delight to journey with through the book, she is resilient, human, funny, and headstrong; Keane is adventurous, attractive and caring. Both seem so real as they navigate their problems, and this journey. It's the perfect combination together with the actual adventure of their trip, the islands they visit, and people they meet! Definitely recommend!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are all my own.

I normally only give 5 stars to literary or historical fiction but something about this book was just perfect for me at this moment. It’s the story of Anna, who is trying to get over the loss of her fiancé. Before her fiancé’s death he had fixed a boat up and had planned to sail the Caribbean. 10 months after his death, Anna decides to take the trip by herself.

I loved the vivid descriptions of boat life. I felt like I was right there on the boat with them and it made me miss pre-Covid days when we took trips and went on boat rides. I also felt like the author did a great job with how she handled the main character’s grief while still providing a satisfying romance with a new guy. The characters were endearing. It was also a pretty quick read and left me feeling happy.

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher @stmartinspress for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my opinions.

After her fiance commits suicide, Anna decides to fulfill his dream of sailing the Caribbean on his refurbished boat. But Anna is not a skilled sailor and ends up needing to hire help to get around safely. Keane, her hired crew mate, is also struggling to move on from an unexpected tragedy, and together they learn to let go of the past and start to rebuild.

I'm waffling on the rating for this one because I feel like the sailing and travel part of the story was really interesting, but Anna and Keane just weren't compelling characters for me. I enjoyed the story but I don't think it will be one that stays with me.

It did make me wish I didn't get sea sick so I could sail around the Caribbean though! Totally jealous about that!

Thank you to netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and the author for the eARC.

What a beautiful story about grief and starting over. I love Anna and how brave she was to take a leap of faith to sail. Keane was such a perfect man to help her heal while he adjust to his new life. I adored their sailing adventures and all the wonderful people they met along the way. This slow burn was so well done!

4 stars for this adorable romance!

Float Plan is the perfect beach read with substance. It's filled with a realistic second chance romance, quality characters, beautiful settings, riveting adventure, and vulnerable discussions on grief and moving forward. Also, if I ever visit the Caribbean, I'll be using this book as a guide!

This is Trish Doller's adult debut and I hope she has many more to come!

I'm glad I read this, not just because it was a pleasant and engaging read but also because I enjoyed reading a book after a long time.

It's a love story, embellished with travel tales, or maybe it's a travel tale, embellished with a sweet love story. Anna and Keane sail together and fall in love. Anna is recovering from a terrible loss. Keane has also lost something precious and trying to fight it. So it's not an insta love (thankfully) , as we see them to get closer, grow in a sweet relationship. They travel to various islands and I really enjoyed the places, their description, people and their lifestyle.

'I’m starting to understand how sadness and happiness can live side by side within a heart. And how that heart can keep on beating.'

It's about moving on. About finding your strength. And believing in second chance.

I really liked Keane. And enjoyed their conversation (which is a very good thing for a love story).

It was a good read. Just one thing that bothered me a little that there's no conflict. Everything is very convenient. It's not really a complain, as I enjoyed reading this book, however a little bit of conflict could have added more intrigue to this story.

I really liked the sailing aspect of this book. I always like a good romance novel, but I picked this one up specifically because of the sailing. As someone who is learning to sail with the end goal of being a cruiser, I really enjoyed that part. The romance was steamy and realistic. It made me want to hop onto a boat right now and sail into the sunset.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, it was a little lighter on the romance than I was hoping for. But the authors description of the places the heroine visited were amazing and I found myself wanting to go on a vacation. I liked the story, but it was not my normal cup of tea. Slow moving at parts, and wish it had a longer ending.

This book was excellent, I was sorry when it ended and could have read and enjoyed 100 more pages. A really great read with strong characters and a very believable plot. I couldn't put it down, and now I can't wait for Trish Doller's next book. Read this one!! 5 stars!!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the ARC of this book, the opinions are my own and are freely given.

“I’m starting to understand how sadness and happiness can live side by side within a heart. And how that heart can keep beating”
Trish Doller, Float Plan
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I have explored grief many, many times through novels...I have to say. I think this novel will stay with me for so very long.
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My first thought as I finished this book was all the warm fuzzies. My second thought...how do I convince Jesse to buy a boat and start sailing the Caribbean with me 🤔. I’ll keep you updated on that question!
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I adored this story. Keane and Anna were amazingly real. I wanted to hang out with them. Talk it all out. And of course kiss Queenie all over. At the surface this book is about a girl who looses her fiancé to suicide and how she jumps aboard his boat to sail the trip they planned together. It becomes so much more. You see friendship. Trust. Laughter. Tears. Pain. And at the end, I was completely entranced by the characters Trish brought to life. I mean. Sincerely. They are alive and well in my memory and in my heart.
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Pick this book up. Trust me.

I know next to nothing about sailing but still enjoyed the ride as Anna & Keane traverse around the Caribbean. They both are a bit lost in their own way and watching them work through their own loss and grief was inspiring and heartfelt. The depiction of loss was honest and realistic and the relationship between Anna & Keane was sweet and natural. This is a story for anyone who doubted themselves and needs a reminder of the strength that lies within us all--sometimes you just need someone to give you a push in the right direction. I didn't want this trip to end--it was a delight to read.

Float Plan by Trish Dollar opens with a suicide note from Anna's fiance Ben. Anna is overcome by her grief, unable to move forward from her loss, until she gets an alert on her phone telling her that it is the day she and Ben were intended to leave for their sailing trip, which would have ended on Trinidad where they would get married on the beach. They had been planning the sailing trip for years, and Anna impulsively decides to throw her belongings in a bag and set sail - alone. After a treacherous first night's sail, Anna realizes she cannot do this trip alone and hires Keane, and Irish professional sailor.

This book is a romance, but it is equally about dealing with grief and how to move forward after a devastating loss. Anna deals with genuine emotions, and her fiance's memory is not cast aside in pursuit of a new romantic fling. I felt secondhand heartache reading Float Plan, and it was an absolutely beautiful book. The romance is a very slow burn, which I feel was the right choice given Anna's situation.

I love that most of this book takes place in a small Alberg sailboat. The small quarters and forced intimacy of sharing a sailboat with someone led to great humor and tender moments. Even if you know nothing about sailing, I think you will appreciate the descriptions of sailing and all of the islands that Anna and Keane visit on their odyssey.

I highly recommend this book. It is not a light, fluffy romance like most chick lit, but it is an enjoyable and romantic book. I appreciate Dollar's willingness to explore deeper topics like how loved ones deal with suicide, grief, and moving on. There is language in this book, but the romantic moments are fade to black.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.

FLOAT PLAN was such a charming book and I was not expecting to love it as much as I did. As someone who knows very little about boats and sailing, this book really captured my imagination. It goes deeper than typical fluffy romance novels, smoothly navigating the complex topics of depression and disability with remarkable care. The chemistry between the two main characters felt truly genuine; their emotional journey at sea had me hooked the entire time. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!

Float Plan by Trish Doller is a charming tale of self-discovery wrapped in romance is both sea-worthy and swoon-worthy. Our main character is trying to put her life back together after tragedy by taking a sailing trip around the Caribbean that she isn't ready for-- physically or emotional. Enter a second mate who's just the guy she needs, but has his own isssues. Two broken soulds on a boat. I loved the connection between the caharcters, the dialogue, and the setting. As someone who has no fantasies about sailing around anything, Float Plan was both a satisfying reading exoereince and a travelogue! Well done.