Honestly, the first chapter of this book, I thought, this is really not my kind of book. Thankfully, I kept going! This is by far one of the best books I've read in a very long time.

I actually feel this was a life changing read...it makes you think about life choices and gives hope. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Also to the author, for an amazing read.

Wow, this book is hard to describe in words to give it justice. The main character dealing with the lose of her fiance due to suicide embarks on an adventure they had planned together before he died. Sailing to multiple islands and getting married. While she starts the journey alone she sees what she is capable of accomplishing and then hires a crew member to help her sail and learn more through the process. The places she travels and experiences she deals with were heartfelt and sad at times,but just goes to show that the choices we make can change everything. Highly recommend reading this book!

Anna's fiancee died and she was still emotionally reeling when several months later she received his reminder note of their planned sailing trip to the Carribbean. Anna decides to undertake the trip in his memory, hoping to heal. But once she makes it to the first stop, she realizes she needs help and hires Keane who also needs to heal from a tragedy.

The prologue grabbed my attention. But then it lagged w/the next 2 chapters. But once Keane entered the story, it picked up. And 1/3 of the way thru, i couldn't put it down. The story progresses into a deeper one of 2 people trying to figure out what to do w/their lives and how to overcome their trauma. It's also about the slow relationship development between Anna & Keane.
Both characters were fully evolved. (even the supporting characters had good development) And the writer did a good job of painting a picture of the places they visited on the trip.
I liked all the characters & they had good chemistry. I could relate to some of the experiences while traveling. (ie. meeting people, exploring places, etc.)

I liked the addition of Anna worrying about her depleted savings as the trip continued. For me, that was a realistic & empathetic element to add to character detail.

My only negative is that because I don't sail, i was unfamiliar w/a lot of the sailing/technical things mentioned and it wasn't explained well enough.

As it got towards the end, I did wonder if Anna continued sailing what she would do for financial support. And would a vacation romance last? As a reader, I was so caught up in the story that i worried about these characters fictional future. To me, that's dang good writing!

quote from the book that summed up the overall theme best:
"But 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."

Float Plan was a delight! It features intelligent, adventurous protagonists and a slow burn of a romance. Both he and she were working through losses by figuring out how to move forward without emotionally discounting or discarding the past. I love strong, self-aware characters I’d want to be friends with IRL. This book has a lot to offer on the topic of grief, yet Trish Doller works it into the story in a way that doesn’t bog down the plot. The Caribbean setting was great, as was learning a bit about sailing life. What’s not to love about a well-written romance that offers so much more than only will-they/won’t-they and steam?

A very appropriate novel for our time. How does one handle grief? How do we heal? This is the story of both grief and healing, as we move forward.

I think book clubs will enjoy dealing with these issues.
Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity.

Trigger warnings: several mentions of past suicide (the main character's deceased fiance)

This book is not the type I normally pick up; in fact, it's the type of book I usually avoid. I personally have a very hard time with the contemporary genre, especially any book dealing with issues such as grief and hardship and yeah, you get it. If I read contemporary, it's all rom com and fluff, and even then I occasionally have a hard time (let's chalk it up to personal issues and anxiety).

And yet somehow, this book landed in my hands, and became a salve for my soul.

Let me also mention that I've met Trish (online - we worked together to host a giveaway for one of her previous books on my bookstagram account). I was immediately struck with how genuine she is, and how humble. And I saw romance in this title, combined with the adorable cover, so I jumped to give this a chance (still not realizing it was a more serious toned book). I don't regret it at all.

While this book deals with grief, it does so in a healing manner. The read itself still feels escapist, as the heroine is jumping ship literally to sail on her deceased fiancé's boat on a trip he had planned for the two of them a year ago before he took his life. Ah! It sounds heavy - and trust me, it is. Except the pages take us from island to island with Anna on a beautiful journey that focuses on the will to live and breathe and enjoy life, even amongst sadness.

The best part? Very quickly in the journey, Anna meets Keane, a tender boy with pain of his own. Except his scenes are full of smiles and laughter, and his penchant for life (and for Anna) is an intoxicating as the trip itself. I devoured the pages while watching them explore places - and each other - as they almost unknowingly fall in love.

Another aspect I truly enjoyed (as a writer especially) is the gorgeous prose. The writing is nothing short of vivid and sensory with sentences that left me breathless.

So I'll leave with this: Yes, there's heavy topics here, but it's a beautifully written feel-good story that I'll certainly be returning to again.

I LOVED this book. Anyone who has ever suffered the loss of anyone can relate to Anna's grief over Ben. And Keane is just the best human. Such a soft place for her to land. I also love that the book wasn't just about falling in love again--it was really about Anna coming into her own. She is a smart main character with a lot of strength. She made mistakes but wasn't afraid to admit to them, and to open her heart too. I loved learning about sailing and also visiting the islands they visited. Although it can be sad at times, I think this is a great summer read. It has the perfect mixture of reality and tropical getaway.

This is probably one of my favorite romance's of the year! I absolutely adored Anna and as someone who is still grieving over the loss of a loved one, it was almost magical watching the healing process. The character development was outstanding, I loved the dynamic between Keane and Anna. I also felt like I was sailing right along with them, couldn't put the book down. It makes me want to learn to sail! I cannot wait to read more from this author! Thank you Netgalley, Trisha Doller and St. Martin's Press for sharing this eARC

This book was an utter delight. I honestly did not expect to love this book as much as I did but I could NOT put it down! The development of Anna’s grief, to anger, to acceptance was very emotional, raw and authentic. This was a fantastic read and I am already hoping for a sequel!

When reading Float Plan by Trish Doller, I instantly fell into the world of this book. The emotion the characters went through, was impeccable. I felt as if I was going through their feelings right there with them. I enjoyed how easy the writing style was and how this is a cutesy book that also dives into more serious topics. I think if anyone is looking for a nice, summer read that has more than just romance this is your book!

I adored this quick read. I was a little nervous it would be really heavy, knowing the backstory of Anna and Ben. While their are definite moments of grief, there were so many second chance, forgiveness aspects that I loved. I couldn’t put it down once I started. It left me feeling happy for our Anna and Keane. I would definitely read more of their adventures.

This is not a standard romance. This is a book about a young woman, Anna, trying to cope with the loss of her fiancé after he commits suicide. Ten months after his death she receives a calendar-notice: it is the day they would have left on a sailing trip to the Caribbean. And Anna takes the boat Ben left her and goes... onto an adventure and towards healing. But sailing is not that easy on your own with not much experience and she needs help to finish the trip. Fortunately, Keane is there in her hour of need.

Keane also has his demons. After losing part of his leg in an accident his dream of sailing was cut short. Sailing with Anna and adopted dog Queenie they both come to terms with what they want and need.

I thought this was a beautiful story of healing and love!

I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. Part adventure, part romance, part learning to lose and live again and find yourself in the process. It was both fun and heartwarming. I’d surely recommend it to all. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This is the romantic sea escape we all need right now! This book drew me in from the cover. A women with a broken heart, a boat, the Bahamas and a hot Irish love interest. YES please! I'll take two! Seriously, I need a sequel.

I didn't want to put this book down, it was like a gorgeous Caribbean vacation in my head. Now I wish I hadn't fought so hard against sailing lessons as a kid. I fell in love with Doller's depictions of "boat life" and "boat people" and of course, her characters - the swoon-worthy, wandering soul Keane and the brave, pirate-in-the-making Anna.

The way the characters in this book came into each other's lives at the right moment to heal each other was deeply touching. My "aha moment" came with Anna's line, "I'm starting to understand that some people come into your life when you need them, and go when it's time."

"Float Plan" is a refreshingly hopeful, uplifting testament to the wonders of nature and the healing power of love. Read it on the beach in your backyard this summer. #SavetheOceans

Anna is dealing with the suicide of her beloved Ben and decides to go on the sailing trip he/they planned. Along the way, she discovers new things about herself and life after such a loss. I would enjoy reading other books based on characters we've met in this one. Looking forward to more by this author!

SO CUTE! I read this book SO fast, that I honestly wish I had savored it more while I was reading it. It was THAT good! I found the love story between Keane and Anna so deep and well-developed. I was drawn to it because I thought it would be a cute, easy read, but it was so much more impactful that I thought. I could not recommend this enough for any romance/drama lovers! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for a copy of this book for an honest review.

Y'all, I love this book. Love it. It's so good.
I absolutely loved the lead characters. Their highs and lows, their adventure, and their struggles with their own inner demons all felt so authentic.
This is one I wish I had in paperback and not just kindle.
A heads up, there are some trigger warnings: Suicide & Grief.

So grateful to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Anna decides to sail the route Ben, her fiance chose, after he commits suicide. She quickly realizes she cannot handle the ship alone and hires Keane to assist her. Anna is a strong woman working to get over Ben. She is determined to learn everything about sailing. Keane loves sailing but after losing his leg, his options are limited even though he is capable. Together they share friends along the way, the many interesting places they visit, and their families with us. I felt I was sailing along with them, soaking up the history of the islands from Turks and Caicos to Puerto Rico. A true delight!

LOVED THIS BOOK!

Anna starts her journey with losing her fiancé to suicide. She’s devastated. She decides to take their boat on the trip around the Caribbean that they had planned to take together. She’s a mess, she barely knows how to sail. Enter Keane, a disabled sailor who she hires to help her complete the trip. Who just happens to be a handsome, super nice Irishman, who had a few issues of his own to overcome.

As a reader we start this book heart broken and with Anna we feel every high and every low of her emotional journey. Great writing set with a backdrop of the Caribbean and a dash of some great supporting characters made this a 5 star read for me.

A powerful book about love, loss, and the redemptive power of the human heart. What happens when two people who have faced huge losses find each other? I highly recommend this enjoyable read.