The Suite Spot by T. Doller, published by St. Martin's / Griffin, is the second stand-alone in the Beck Sisters Series. The previous book is Float Plan, Anna and Keane's story.
The Suite Spot is Rachel and Mason's story. Rachel a single mom of a 3 year old girl loves working as reception manager. But after she lost her job she decides to move from Ft. Lauderdale to an island in Ohio, help opening a new hotel.
What she finds is a grieving boss, everything is still under construction and she has to start from scratch.
Mason, a brewer, is still grieving a great loss, he has some issues that make them all uncomfortable.
Just like the first book, this one is an unputdownable read. It's a book that grips you and doesn't let go anymore. This book is hands down one of my favorite reads in 2021.

Loved this author’s previous work, “The Float Plan”, so I was really thrilled to get an ARC of her newest novel, “The Suite Spot”, set inside the hotel industry. This is a very cute rom-com with a single mom, Rachel, relocating for a desperately needed position at an Ohio hotel that needs help. Her daughter, Maisie, is just so sweet & cute! The new man, Mason (brewery hotel owner and her new boss) is a recluse with intimacy issues of his own. Together, can they make the hotel a success? Also enjoyed the call-back to the previous book. Recommend to any chick-lit readers. My most sincere thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for the complimentary DRC, which did not affect my review!

I loved Trish Doller’s Float Plan and I was so excited when I was offered an e-arc of the second book in the series, The Suite Spot, in exchange for an honest review. (Thank you, SMP Romance, Trish Doller, and NetGalley.) The Suite Spot follows Anna’s sister, Rachel, and a grumpy but lovable man named Mason. We do get little cameos of Anna and Keane as well, but this is a companion novel rather than a sequel.

If you want a book that feels like a big hug, this is the book for you! Trish Doller set out to write a book that was “warm and gentle” and she absolutely delivered. This was a wonderful comfort read, with plenty of endearing and heart-tugging moments. It’s one of those books where you turn the pages slowly, savoring the time you’re spending with these characters in their fictional world.

I loved the small town setting (those are my favorite!) and this one was set on an island- double favorite! I’m not really a beer drinker, but I would totally visit this brewery hotel to sip on unique beers while sitting on Adirondack chairs, cozied up under a blanket beneath the stars. How magical does that sound?

Even though this isn’t a heavy read, there are still a few trigger warnings worth mentioning, which Doller is kind enough to include at the beginning of her book.

I absolutely loved Trish Doller's Float Plan! There were so many details I loved about this book. Rachel really hit her stride once she accepted a job in Ohio at a boutique brew hotel after being wrongly fired. I loved that she found her tribe of people and a career she was so passionate about. However, I felt this book lacked the depth that Float Plan created and the love story fell a little flat for me. Mason was a great character but I would have liked to see more turmoil, especially with his haunted background. I found Rachel to be impulsive to the point of frustration towards the ending of the book. The ending felt very rushed and wrapped up neat with a little bow. Overall though, this was a solid read and I was happy to see Anna and Keane make a brief return in a few chapters!

A wonderful follow up to Trish Doller's debut novel. I enjoyed the pathos of the main character and the slow building romance.

The characters were fun and I loved the brew hotel idea. I wasn't a huge fan of the decisions the MC made near the end, but it all worked out regardless. This is an easy read if you're needing something to calm your mind.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this title.

Float Plan was one of my favorite books I read last year, so I was thrilled to be offered an advanced copy of Trish Doller’s latest book. In The Suite Spot, the story shifts to Anna’s sister, Rachel, a single mom who is unlucky in love and after a misunderstanding at work, ends up losing her job. Determined to give herself a fresh start she accepts a job renovating a new hotel on an island in Ohio. Sparks fly with the talented but reclusive hotel owner, but can they both be vulnerable enough to explore their connection? A lighter read than float plan but still very enjoyable!

Float Plan was one of my top reads this year and I really could not wait to get to read another Doller book.

1st off I marked this to read and had no idea that it was about Rachel Beck until I started the book. HA HA. Way to read a blurb Mare!

Float Plan was angsty as fuck.
The Suite Spot was not.

I think I was anticipating ANGST and didnt get it so it left me feeling a bit Bereft?

The Suite Spot was just that... sweet and unassuming.
I didnt really feel the connection btwn to two MCs and I feel like there could have been some really deep deep times and there just werent.

Doller is a good writer and I am looking forward to reading way more of her books but this one was just OK.

Mare~Slitsread

What can I say about this book. I was amazing, the perfect read. It took me 2 nights to read and that is saying a lot because I have a one year old and reading is not an easy thing to get done but I could not put this book down. After the year and a half we have all had I needed a light hearted book that just made me feel good. The Suite Spot is that book. After reading the Float plan (I also LOVED) I was excited for Rachels story and Trish Doller did not disappoint. It's a story about overcoming some difficult things in life and finding the strength to grow as a person and as a mother I love Rachels devotion to her daughter and the sacrifices she makes. All in all this book should be on everyone's 2022 read list because it is just that good.

When I received the invitation from NetGalley to read and review The Suite Spot, I didn’t realize that the main character, Rachel, was the sister of Anna from Float Plan. Discovering that connection was such a lovely surprise.
However, The Suite Spot holds it’s own gentle power. Instead of being an incredible journey across the ocean, this book gives you a peek at the quieter life of Rachel. She is a warrior of a woman who faces life’s challenges with determination and strength. She’s the kind of woman you would feel lucky to call friend.
The Suite Life can be read as a stand-alone.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the chance to read and review this book.
#NetGalley

Ooh, great follow up to Doller’s last novel, Float Plan! The setting, characters - all perfect. If this brew hotel existed in real life, I’d be on my way there now!
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

I didn’t think it was going to be possible for Trish Doller to top The Float Plan but she did! One of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much is because Rachel is not overcoming tragedy or setting out on an adventure rather she’s had some bad breaks in life like we all have and she’s choosing to make better decisions for her future. The realism of her situation hits home because these are things that we all face in our lives. The two lead characters our so deserving of a happy ending that you’re immediately rooting for them. I always say this but the second book in the series always hits harder for me. I think it’s because we get to spend more time and get to know these characters.. I found myself rooting for Rachel and Mason almost immediately. Throw in some good neighbors, great friends, and adorable children and you have one fantastic novel! Also Mason is giving all the Roy from Ted Lasso vibes!!

I didn't realize when I requested the ARC that this is the same author of [book:Float Plan|54017982]! This was a sweet story and it didn't feel as heartbreaking to me as Float Plan. I also liked that Mason wasn't perfect out of the box, and instead he and Rachel worked through challenges together.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I truly loved Float Plan when I read it a few months ago so to have the opportunity to get this ARC was awesome. I want to thank @netgalley and @stmartinspress for allowing me the access to this one.
Lately, I've really been getting into what I'm terming #smutwithsubstance, romances that are just a bit more involved, a bit more realistic, than the usual. I'll post some of my favorites that I think fall in that category at some point in the next few days. Anyhow, this one definitely fits into that category, which didn't surprise me when I realized that Rachel is Anna from Float Plan's sister.
Rachel, our leading lady, is fired by the hotel she has given her last ten years to on a false allegation by a guest. She feels like she's hit a brick wall, living with her mother and her four year old daughter, now unemployed. She hears about a new job as a manager at a brewery hotel in Ohio (she's a Florida girl!) and takes life by the horns and relocates with hope for a brighter future. There she meets Mason, only to realize that there is no hotel... yet.
I absolutely loved the #slowburn that happened in this one, the way that Mason showed Rachel over time how steady and consistent he is. I also just started school in hospitality management, which is what Rachel took, so was really excited about different features they incorporated into this unique idea. I would love to work at a place similar to this, especially if there's a hottie like Mason waiting there for me!
I finished this one in one day but, as you'll find out, I'm a fast reader so that's not really saying a lot for me. I wish I had stretched it out so I could've enjoyed Kelleys Island but now it means I can get some homework done tomorrow!
Thanks again @netgalley and @stmartinspress but a special thank you and kudos going out to @trishdoller

Rachel is unlucky in love but her time with Brian resulted in a sweet little girl, Maisie. Brian is an unreliable dad, and it is obvious that he will never commit to Rachel. When she is fired from her job as night concierge in Florida, the only job she finds is in Ohio. She is hired by Mason to manage cabins located on land housing a brewery. Mason seems to be a recluse, and not comfortable around Maisie or Rachel. Rachel loves creating exclusive cabins, shopping for furnishings, and fixing up the brewery. This is a wonderful story of being brave enough to get over heartbreak and move forward. I love the community of Kelly’s Island, the yoga group, the book group, and Mason’s friends. Rachel has a way of bringing Mason out of his shell and realizes she is falling in love with him. Maisie seems to capture Mason’s heart as well. There is a lot of comedy, a really cute little girl, strong family ties, and romantic gestures. Great book.

The Suite Spot was a lovely book. It didn't have any shocking realizations or plot twists, but it was a simple, sweet story of love and second chances. Rachel has long dreamed of owning her own hotel, but has never made the leap to make those dreams happen. She's been stuck in a rut, until the day she's forced to take a step out of her comfort zone. Mason has been stuck in his own rut due to grief and life changes, but he's decided to move forward and live his life instead of watch it pass him by.

Rachel is hired as the "manager" of Mason's cabin getaway in Ohio (a far cry from her Florida roots) but she's surprised to find that the job title of "manager" is a bit misleading. It's actually a flat out lie. Mason hasn't constructed the cabins yet and is giving Rachel carte blanche to decorate, design, and basically get everything up and running if she chooses to stay on. In a leap of faith, Rachel agrees and they spend their days working, learning, and growing together.

I loved the cameos of Anna and Keane in the book (from Doller's novel, Float Plan) - Rachel is Anna's sister. While The Suite Spot is not a sequel to Float Plan and you certainly don't have to read it to follow along with the storyline, it gives more meaning to Anna and Keane's relationship than what is alluded to in The Suite Spot.
Overall, an easy read with a lighter subject matter than Float Plan - there were some hard topics, but the focus was more on the recovery than the tragedy.

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

The Suite Spot by Trish Doller is an excellent contemporary romance that is the second book in the amazing series: Beck Sisters.

I loved the first book, The Float Plan, featuring Anna, so I knew I had to read Rachel’s story. It was equally as enjoyable.

I loved the location of the novel: Kelleys Island near Lake Erie. It is right up my alley. The descriptions of the landscapes, locations, and surroundings were peaceful and enjoyable amongst the ups and downs of the issues of the characters and the issues with reinvention and renovation.

I liked Rachel and Mason’s stories. Both have their own issues they bring to the table, but both have their strengths as well. I enjoyed their “opposites attract” interactions that gradually moved towards tolerance, friends, and more during their professional workings. I enjoyed their progression throughout the novel, and I most certainly enjoyed the outcome.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and St. Martin’s Griffin for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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