Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

This was so cute and adorable!
If you are looking for a fun and mindless summer romance, this is the perfect book for that. It‘s lighthearted, it’s goofy and just gives you all the fuzzy feelings.

It admittedly lacks depth and some of the plot points don’t make a lot of sense and some might consider the story to be ridiculous, but I personally thought it was cute. Not every romance novel needs to portray the depth and complexity of human emotions and love in my opinion.

The romance was cute, even though it felt a bit like a subplot. The big focus of the story was on saving the local aquarium, a feat that forced the two main characters to work together.
It was a classic enemies to lovers & grumpy/sunshine dynamic, and it was just so nice to watch the level-headed MMC get enchanted by the FMC and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ursula.

Speaking of which, if you love dogs/animals in general, this book is for you! It has so many dogs, turtles, sea horses and marine life in general, and Ursula is honestly the star of the show.

Overall, this is a great vacation/summer rom-com for when you just want something that will make you giggle and feel happy and I definitely recommend it if this is something you‘re looking for.

3 stars

In a story that seems ready-made for the Hallmark Channel, A Line in the Sand is a light, fluffy small town romance with a classic grump/sunshine dynamic between the two leads. Having had mixed feelings about the first installment of this series thanks to a highly problematic first scene, I hoped that this would deliver on all of the escapist, summer feels that I need as I come into six weeks of non-stop work.

All in all, this was definitely an improvement on A Spot of Trouble. Sure, it has its moments where the over-the-top quirkiness gets a bit old and I'm starting to realize that maybe clean romance is not my genre. However, I absolutely felt transported to the town of Turtle Beach and I would definitely read more in this series if Wilson decides to continue with these characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for a fair and honest review!

This was a very cute and easy read. The main characters are likeable (with a flaw or two) who meet in an unexpected way and unfortunately, waste some time being enemies with each other. But do not worry because they have turtles, a lobster dog named Ursula and a group of headstrong old ladies to help them figure it all out.

this was such an amazing book! i can't wait to read more from this author in the future! and once again, thank you to netgalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced copy!

This was an adorable romance novel. It wasn't spicy, so this would be a great way for new readers to get into romance if they aren't sure about the sex scenes. The main characters were both so likeable, and bonus points for any book that has a puppy as a main character!

This was a super cute read! Witty, romantic, and just fun to read. It kept me hooked from the first page!

I’m a huge fan of Teri Wilson and was excited she had another book with a spaniel in it after Unleashing Mr. Darcy! This was a great, quick read that I enjoyed. Both characters were easy to like. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

3.5/5 stars

This is a great follow up to A Spot of Trouble. The plot was fun and funny and not too high stakes at any point. I did find that the conflict resolved itself far too quickly for my liking but otherwise it was a great rom-com.

When I’m looking for a book filled with whimsy, warmth, and romance, I know I can’t go wrong with one of Teri Wilson’s books! A Line in the Sand features Molly and Max, who meet when she (dressed as a mermaid because of course!) rescues him from drowning. They’re off to a promising start, until shortly thereafter he fires her, and she is reminded over and over why she must protect her heart. I loved following along with their story, two charming characters along with her sweet dog Ursula and a host of friends and neighbors who live in Turtle Beach! I was enchanted, my heart experiencing all the swoops and dives of their blooming feelings.

3.5 stars

This was an easy, small town, beach read - and while at times a little quirky, that vibe fit with the overall story and the characters. I do wish the romance was a bit more of the focal point rather than the aquarium, but I still enjoyed it!

Such an adorable and sweet, quick read. I really am a sucker for beach themed romcoms. I love that it was a quick read, however I wish the relationship between the leads could have been more fleshed out. For real though, All I want is for a little spaniel in a lobster costume.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of A Line in the Sand (Turtle Beach, #2) by Teri Wilson from NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for free in exchange for my honest opinion. Even though I've read one other book by the author and enjoyed it, I was nervous if I'd like this newest book by Teri Wilson.

To say I liked A Line in the Sand would be an understatement . . . I loved this book and read it within a 24-hour window. It's such a fun beach read. Even though I thought I knew what would happen (and it did), it was an enjoyable book. So enjoyable, that I am going to read the first book in the series. Don't worry, you don't need to read the series in order.

Normally, I don't like books that have a dog as one of the main characters, but in this book, it just worked. I loved the main character of Molly Prince. At first, I disliked the male lead, Max Miller. However, he started to grow on me, especially after Molly's parents came for a visit. I don't really have any complaints.

If you're looking for a fast paced, entertaining beach read, then A Line in the Sand (Turtle Beach, #2) by Teri Wilson is the perfect book. I gave it five out of five stars and can't wait for the next installment in the series.

“When his Uncle Henry retires, Max Miller moves to Turtle Beach, North Carolina, to take over his aquarium and sea turtle hospital. Little does he know the business is struggling, and he’s being called in to captain a sinking ship.

After a recent heartbreak that left her feeling lost, Molly Prince is desperately trying to find her direction in life. That’s easier said than done when you’re distracted by a new puppy named Urusla and overbearing advice from parents who own the beachfront house you’re living in.

Max and Molly meet during a near-drowning incident and feel instant attraction, but their acquaintance is quickly put to the test when uptight Max decides an aquarium is no place for a mermaid and her puppy, with or without the lobster costume. His first day on the job is a disaster, and he realizes his rash decision cost the aquarium its heart and soul. The town points their justified anger towards him, and he almost caves, but there’s something about Molly’s attitude that puts his defenses back up. He sticks by his decision and tries to manage the financial mess in front of him without thinking about the blonde mermaid who happens to be his next door neighbor. When things start to look up thanks to a fundraising idea from Molly and the unique ability of her puppy to sniff out sea turtle nests, the pair realize they might have no choice other than working together. Will they be able to get along and save a business they both love, or has the sun set on their chance at both friendship and romance?”

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca through NetGalley in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

I don’t often dive into the romance genre, pun intended, but “A Line in the Sand” spoke to my inner child. As a 90s baby and 2000s kid, I was obsessed with Aquamarine, H2O: Just Add Water, and Lisa Frank. Summers were reserved for waking up early and swimming in the pool for at least three hours. Needless to say Teri Wilson’s romance between a marine biologist and mermaid might as well have been plucked from the imaginations of millenials.

There were side elements that gave this book potential as a nice summer read. The North Carolina island setting almost made me feel positive towards summer, which is a feat if you know me as the cold-loving November baby that I am. The snippets of the senior citizen activity agenda had me feeling exhausted; that lively group put my sedentary life on blast, and I’ll admit I felt shamed into being more busy. Ethel Banks, Opal Lewinsky, and Mavis Hubbard, known around town as “Charlie’s Angels,” were hilarious, always sticking their noses where they don’t belong and trying to move things along between a certain couple. My favorite part was learning about the day-to-day operations of the aquarium and sea turtle hospital. If the “Angels” are giving a tour with complimentary frozen Milky Way lattes anytime soon, count me in!

Unfortunately this is where the aquatic fun ends. Even though it was supposed to be the crowning jewel, the romance was a huge letdown. There was a muddle of tropes: several handfuls of enemies to lovers with a dash of fake dating and insta-love. I don’t mind tropes, but pick a lane if none of the scenarios are going to go far enough to be worth the time. Everything felt skin deep and not fleshed out enough to make me feel invested in Max and Molly’s relationship. I was left feeling “meh” which is probably why I felt irrationally irritated by the overuse of Ursula’s breed “Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.” I know that breed is special to the author, but I think Ursula’s adorable face on the cover and the first or second mention of the full name is enough. I also didn’t love Molly as a character, although her love of The Great British Bake Off was a redeeming trait. She came off as petty and whiny at times which annoyed me as someone who’s more like Max, very serious and a little awkward in situations meant to be loose and fun.

I was much more invested in the last fourth of the book and flew through it so my rating is rounding out to three stars. This was not a new favorite, but perhaps it will work for readers more acquainted with the genre. I would recommend this book to romance fans but only those who genuinely enjoy an easy, fluffy read. Think of it as the literature version of a Hallmark movie, and you should be fine. Play an ocean ambience video for extra beachy vibes!

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Content Breakdown:

*Disclaimer: I read an uncorrected ARC so certain things might change in the final copy.

Alcohol: Rosé, Whisky, Wine, general mentions of alcohol, & one instance of being drunk

Language: Molly uses the term “lady bits” while referring to her mermaid tail.

Ethal, Mavis, & Opal wear sun hats to SandFest, two of which say “Cheers Beaches” & “Resting Beach Face.”

Ethel & Opal argue over a game of Scrabble because one of them wants to use “vayjayjay” as a word.

Steaminess: Ethel Banks remarks in chapter 5 that Max is “even more good-looking dry than he is wet,” referring to his appearance after nearly drowning at the dog beach.

Max and Molly constantly admire and think about each other’s physical assets (i.e. Max’s abs & Molly in her clamshell bustier & mermaid tail). Their physical contact stays in the realm of hand holding, hugging, almost-kissing, & kissing.

Toxic Relationship: There are several mentions of Molly’s previous boyfriend who cheated on her.

Violence: Max has a complicated relationship with his Uncle Henry; in chapter 3, he’s upset & contemplates killing Henry for real, though it’s not a serious threat.

If you’re looking for a sweet romance with tender kisses set on the beach and a nerdy scientist falling in love with a mermaid, this one’s for you!

I read the first book in this series, A Spot of Trouble, and was so happy to return to Turtle Beach. The Charlie’s Angels are up to their old shenanigans to help Molly and Mac see they’re perfect for each other. While we see Cinder and Sprinkles (and their human companions) again, the adorable Ursula, a high spirited Cavalier King Charles, takes center stage.

Don’t miss out in this quick, heartwarming beach read!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

So to preface this review: I read it while on vacay so I didn’t write notes like I usually do for leaving reviews. This may be more brief than my usual reviews. That said, this book was adorable!

Molly works at an aquarium as a mermaid. She owns a dog named Ursula (who really stole the show). Max, the love interest, returns to Turtle Cove to take over his uncles aquarium and promptly fires Molly because he thinks her mermaid job is stupid. Little does he know that Molly knows everything and everyone and is a much beloved fixture and asset of that aquarium.

The relationship between the two I think grew at a perfect pace. The tension wasn’t overly drawn out but it also wasn’t too rushed. The banter between them was also good. Like I said above Ursula, the spaniel, stole the freaking show. I loved that dog!

The author does a very good job as describing the atmosphere and details of the surrounding world. I found it was almost a bit too descriptive at points, but it was still an enjoyable read.

This is the perfect summer beach read or a book for while you’re on vacay! It’s well paced, has cute characters and a dog. What more could you ask for?

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was cute but the characters had no depth. The author tried but they only gave us endings and not any of the actual details in between, it made it very annoying to read. Also there should have been an epilogue.

I received an arc through netgalley.

The book follows our main characters Molly Prince who works at the Turtle Beach aquarium with her lobster costume wearing Cavalier puppy Ursula. And Max Miller who has recently taken over the aquarium as the director from his Uncle Henry. He quickly learns that the aquarium is months from closing for good unless he does something to save it. His first order of business is firing Molly…needless to say that does not go over well. The two soon realize the need to learn how to work together to help save the aquarium. But along the way they slowly develop feelings for each other.

A few things I loved…
- This book features a lot of familiar characters from A Spot of Trouble which is set in the same town. That was such a fin surprise
- If you are a dog lover this book is perfect for you! Ursula plays a very big part in this book
- The romance was very cute. If you like hallmark movies then you’ll love this book

My only complaint is the story felt rushed at times..especially the ending! Other than that. This book was such a cute read! Was it extremely cheesy at times? yes. Did I love every minute of it? Also yes!

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the digital copy!

*I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This is the second is the super sweet Turtle Beach series by Teri Wilson. Turtle Beach is a town full of meddling energetic senior citizens and is a happy haven for dogs of all kinds. Max, a marine biologists, has come to take over as the head of the local aquarium and turtle rescue center that his favorite uncle has run. On day one he fires Molly whose job is portraying the aquarium mermaid thinking the position is ridiculous. Of course she knows the ins and outs of the aquarium, and is beloved by the locals. Molly is a college grad and enjoys her job and the beach community. It also turns out they had an unexpected meet cute the previous day and it turns out she is her next door neighbor. Very much a grumpy vs sunshine troupe.

I really enjoyed the first in this series and this is equally cute. But I found the storyline choppy. A few scenes felt like they were cut off intentionally to keep up a misunderstanding or miscommunication. Then it would move days forward. I usually like that time passes because it allows for realistic growth in a relationship. But because this story relies on Max not having a realistic conversation with his uncle for weeks weeks and when they do finally have it it seems absurd it didn’t happen before. Also Max’s ego gets in the way like when he blames her that the town takes her side in about the firing. His grand gesture is nice but even though he thinks about his mistakes I never heard him own them Molly. Max seems very cartoonish.

This is still a light hearted, fun, mindless summer read. I’m being a little critical over some things because I wanted a little more substance. The story is still sweet and clean and I will look forward to the next Turtle Beach adventure from Wilson. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cover: 5 stars
Plot: 5 stars
Execution: 5 stars
Romance: 5 Stars

Bravo bravo bravo! Super adorable.

🍨 The Scoop 🍨
Turtle Beach is a small Island community with the population majority being walker-toting seniors and canine companions. Max arrives on the Island to take over the aquarium for his Uncle Henry and as soon as he arrives he starts researching marine turtles on the shore of the dog beach and gets too close to the surge. Molly Prince, the aquarium's faux mermaid, is at the beach with her sweet little King Charles Cavalier Ursula, the aquarium's faux lobster, when she rescues Max from drowning. When their eyes lock its instant attraction. Molly's friends dubbed the "Charlie's Angels", a group of mischief-causing elderly women, see the whole incident, and rumors start flying.

💁‍♀️ My Thoughts 💁‍♀️
This is a sweet romantic comedy that is perfect for a summer beach read. A Line in the Sand is the second installment in the Turtle Beach series but is a stand-alone book. It features tropes such as grumpy vs. sunshine and enemies to lovers. As stated above it is a sweet rom-com and if you are looking for a steamy and spicy read you will be disappointed. I personally enjoyed all of the canine companions in this novel and how dog friendly the community of Turtle Beach is. My favorite characters were the "Charlie's Angels" and I found myself comparing them to the Golden Girls. They were quite humorous but also mischievous. Thank you Netgalley and publisher Sourcebooks Casablanca for this enjoyable eARC. A Line in the Sand will be widely available on August 2, 2022.