I absolutely loved Trish Doller's "Float Plan," so I jumped at the chance to read an early copy of "The Suite Spot," which stars Rachel, the sister of the first book's Anna. I really wanted to read something gentle and calming, but I was a little worried when a content warning popped up saying that the novel contained "mentions of child death." Rachel has an adorable 3-year-old named Maisie who is introduced in the book's first paragraph, and I had to make sure she would not be killed off. (Since Anna's fiancé committed suicide in "Float Plan," I know that Doller is not afraid to deal with hard topics!) I actually checked Goodreads to make sure that Maisie survives. Whew!

Rachel lives in southern Florida with her mom and daughter, who she is basically raising as a single parent since Maisie's father, Rachel's on-again, off-again boyfriend, is pretty flaky. She has a great job working at a swanky Miami hotel, but when a well-heeled guest assaults her and she barely manages to escape his clutches, he has her fired. A former co-worker knows of an opening at a "brew hotel" -- a microbrewery/boutique hotel -- and Rachel is intrigued, until she finds out it's located in Ohio, on an island in Lake Erie. She doesn't feel like moving out of Florida. But when she impulsively calls the hotel's owner, Mason Brown, to learn more about the position, he offers her the job, and she finds herself saying yes.

To her horror, however, when she gets to Ohio, she finds that the hotel doesn't really exist yet -- Mason had been working on it with his now ex-wife. Their marriage fell apart after the death of their young daughter (that's where the trigger warning comes in). Now Mason is a loner who has channeled his grief into making beer, which seems to be his only interest in life. But he is eager to let Rachel take the lead in constructing and decorating the cabins, which turns out to be something she is very good at. Rachel finds herself growing attracted to Mason, even as she understands that he may not yet be ready to get involved in another relationship.

This is a slow-burn romance, as Mason opens his heart little by little to both Maisie and Rachel, and I found it completely delightful. Reading it is like taking a wonderful, restful mini-vacation. I savored every moment of this lovely novel. Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for the advance copy via NetGalley!

One of my favorite books from earlier in the year was Trish Doller’s Float Plan. I was incredibly excited to see she was continuing to write about the Beck Sisters - this time giving Rachel the limelight, in The Suite Spot.

What I love about Trish Doller’s writing in both books, is she writes about characters who have flaws. They have a lot of depth to them.

Rachel is a single mom, looking for a new job, when her friend gives her a lead on a new hotel management position on a tiny island in the Great Lakes. With a bit of hesitation, Rachel decides to uproot her life (and that of her child) and takes a risk - one which turns out to be well worth it because…

Can we just talk about Mason for a bit???

Mason is the owner of the hotel Rachel moves to work at. He is a grieving father, and now single man. There is an obvious attraction building - but they are careful with moving forward. Both Rachel and Mason have obstacles they need to overcome before taking the leap and when they do - fireworks!

The scenery, the slow burn, the friendships - all make this novel so fantastic. Made me want to snuggle up with a blanket in front of a cozy fireplace and wish this story never ended.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Griffin for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Finished The Suite Spot over the weekend and cannot get over it! Trish Doller's second novel I've read recently is a definitely must-read for fans of sweet romance.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

Sweet nature read with a ton on romance thrown in. Really a great read for us nature romantics

Trish Doller mentions in her acknowledgements that she wanted to write a book that people would find comfort in reading and I can say with conviction that she managed to bring me a great deal of comfort with The Suite Spot!

I loved the characters alone and together, which I feel is important. Rachel is someone I think a lot of people could identify with in some way or another. She is a normal woman and struggles with body issues and confidence in certain areas but also seems to know herself pretty well. And what I really loved was that there wasn't a lot of negative self talk. It was incredibly refreshing to have something brought up in a contemporary romance and then kind of left alone. Doller allows the reader to remember without being constantly reminded of something. It was much the same with Mason. His backstory has ups and downs that would leave just about anyone in his mental state. But we aren't beat over the head with why Mason is the way he is. He's also just the loveliest human under his initial standoffish persona.

The side characters are all colourful and add the perfect amount of just about everything to the plot, just memorable enough without stealing the spotlight!

Now let's talk about that setting because I know MANY readers who are going to be on the lookout for an island with a brewery/resort. A Brewsort if you will! I actually read Mason's vision to my husband and he was googling before I was even done!

Trish Doller writes with compassion but not cheese. She creates characters that feel real in many ways to readers without seeming like she's checking boxes and best of all, she gives a road map without telling a reader how to feel. Every feeling I had felt authentic.

The Suite Spot is basically the perfect brew for any contemporary romance lover!

Huge thank you to St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange of an honest review!

After reading The Float Plan by this author I was looking forward to seeing what else she would write. I was actually surprised to find out that this book would be about the sister so it definitely had me intrigued.

The book is told from one perspective and that is from Rachel Beck. She is a single mom who doesn’t have the best record of men but will do anything for her daughter and loves her family. Rachel also isn’t the “ideal” woman to some as she is plus size and it was something else I could relate to her with besides being a mom. She was an interesting character to get to know from her struggles to learning to stand up for her and her daughter. I will say that some of her decisions weren’t thought out very well and if she would have taken the time to breathe it wouldn’t have went from 0 to 100 real quick. Obviously these decisions just added fuel to the fire for the plot twists. I get it but I also don’t at the same time.

The love interest, Mason, is a moody guy who has a lot of baggage he is still sorting through. He wasn’t terrible or anything but I just didn’t like him or the romance as much as I wanted to. I guess because the author’s first book dealt with grief I wasn’t expecting it in this one but it just wasn’t done as well as the first because Mason doesn’t get his own perspective. I also feel like since he is her boss they should have discussed work before starting a relationship but obviously this is a HEA so I guess it doesn’t really matter, ha. The romance is very much a slow burn and even though there is build-up I had a hard time getting into it.

The setting was probably my favorite thing about the book. I liked learning about the town on the island and all of the characters that live there. They were really kind to Rachel and brought her under their wing as well as making her daughter feel at home as well. I do wish we would have been given more about what nature had to offer though because I feel like there could have been some great scenes.

Overall, it was good but also just not what I was expecting in certain ways. This one did take me much longer to get through since I had a hard time connecting but I did like some of the things the book had to offer.

What a beautiful love story! This is my second book by this author and I LOVED it! If you've read Book #1, Float Plan, you will remember the characters, but it's not necessary to have read it. The Suite Spot can be read as a standalone. The writing was wonderful and direct, drawing me in from the very first chapter. The characters were interesting and so well-written. I could easily relate to them. The story flowed effortlessly, taking me on a journey along with the main character, Rachel. She was strong, determined and fierce. When she meets Mason, she's reserved yet intelligent, acutely aware of the vibes he gives off. She's so empathetic. Rachel is just a wonderful, multi-faceted character. How she interacts with all the other characters really deepens and enhances this story. As her relationship with Mason evolves, their characters come alive. It was subtle, slow, sweet and beautifully done. The Suite Spot is an easy-to-read, engaging love story that will leave you smiling. When I reached the end, I just wasn't ready. I so wanted it to continue on. For me, that's the mark of a great book. Don't miss it!

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.