Harper is ready for a change, and she starts her new life in Lake Tahoe. She is determined to do what makes her happy now, and to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. But when she gets to her new home, things do not come together as she thought they would. The weather is cold, the shop she has rented is not ready and the people are wary of newcomers. But Harper is not discouraged, she jumps in and begins to repair her shop, and start her new life. Her new shop begins to take shape, she meets new friends, and finds surprises along the way that touches her heart and the reader's.
A delightful book of new beginnings, new loves, and fulfilled dreams!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book.

The Sweetheart List by Jill Shalvis was an entertaining and sweet small town love story, with a lot of layers and man did I love those layers.

After her boyfriend dumped her, Harper decided once and for all she was going to make herself happy so she picked up her life, signed a sight unseen lease on a space for a bakery, put her dog, Ham, in her car, and headed to Sunrise Cove; the last place she remembered being happy. What she didn’t expect was; snow in July, her bakery and apartment above it not to be ready and coming with some interesting inhabitants, a teenage runaway girl breaking in to sleep, or her landlord to spark something in her she doesn’t want to define.

From the moment Harper slid into Sunrise Cove, I loved her character and as her story evolved and I watched her befriend Ivy, who really needed someone on her side, I wanted to be her friend. She’s a good person with a good heart, but she’s also strong, fierce, and determined to make her dreams come true.

Then there is broody Bodie with a family who wants nothing more than for him to be the man they knew before he was hurt and left for dead, before his father died, and before he took everything on his shoulders. Normally Bodie wouldn’t give a damn if his new tenant wants to freeze staying in her new place without heating, but there’s something about Harper that made him want to help her, that needed to know she was safe. Add in the teenage runaway girl she took under her wing and he knew he was in trouble.

I adored Bodie and the fact that he cared way more than he let on in all things. He was dealing with a lot of guilt, with an injury that caused him pain daily, and with regrets he hadn’t quite gotten past. Yet, he loved his family fiercely even when they got on his nerves and it was easy to see that he’d do anything to protect those he cared about.

Jill Shalvis wrote and emotional and complicated story filled with intriguing characters that I’d love to meet. Friendships, family, and funny dialog plus a whole lot of love; The Sweetheart List is an excellent addition to this author’s body of work and one I know I’ll read again.

The h moved to Lake Tahoe open a bakery. The H, a format ATF agent, runs the family’s bar next door. The h develops a relationship with a 16 year old runaway who is in Tahoe for reasons of her own, finding the father she never knew. I enjoyed the book,. I liked the H.
I received an ARC from net galley

What a great summer read! If you’re looking to escape in a book and be filled with heart and emotion this is it!

This is my first Sunrise Cove book, but I was happy to meet another quaint Shalvis small town. The Campbell family was lovely, and Harper had all the spunk you want in a heroine. I enjoyed the complexity that the teenage runaway Ivy added to the story. It was a solid romance, start to finish, and I can see spending more time with the folks of Sunrise Cove.

A light, easy to follow story about second chances and the true meaning of family.

Many thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager, and #Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review #Thesweetheartlist.

I enjoyed this book so much. The emotions poured off the pages and into my soul. I laughed and I cried. I felt all the angst and relished in all the witty banter. It had all the family drama from the good to bad. Harper is someone I want to be. She is understanding, loyal and worthy of the love she had been denied. Ivy was so brave and took my heart. I loved the brotherly love and all the families. They look out for each other and the loved showed throughout the book. This book had so many unique characters and I loved everyone. I highly recommend this book!

It was a good story. There were some very touching situations. I like small town stories and this story took place there.
It is a sweet romance of starting over.

I had never read from this author before when I received an advanced copy from NetGalley. I fell in love with the characters and town. Not only does the novel offer an overarching storyline of self-realization, but a romance subplot and, most surprisingly, themes of found family. I thoroughly enjoyed Ivy’s storyline and felt it added so much heart and depth to the story. For readers who enjoys small town romance, closed door, dual POV, found family, and restaurant/bakery settings.

I feel that this could be made into a Hallmark movie! It was so heartwarming and inviting that I felt like I was a part of their close knit family. I love a book like this!
I enjoyed this book to the fullest! Very entertaining to be sure!
Harper is a wonderful character. I love her big heart of gold!
She definitely made me drool over all the sweets in her bakery.
And big ol Hambone! What a sweetie! I laughed at his his antics and it seems that dogs and cats too seem to have a knack to know when their people needs them.
Bodies family cracked me up too. I loved seeing that big family interact with each other and getting on each other's nerves as siblings generally do.
I'm an only child myself so I enjoy seeing things like big families having close relationships and all.
The cover is gorgeous. It was what made me want to read it. I was looking for a little something different and I found it in this book.
Just a little reminder that secrets never stay hidden for long. Someone will always wonder at how things came about and all. This was my favorite part of the story was the secrets. They were what kept me reading until the very end! "Gasp" "sigh" are all included. What's not to love about this beautiful story?!
I saved the best quote for last because this actually made me laugh and cry at the same time if possible
From dad to Ivy
“You’ll always have a place with me, Ivy. I’ll fly you back and forth, whatever you want. But you have to promise me two things: One, no lying. And two, if you decide to leave here, which, for the record, won’t be because I want you to, you won’t just walk away without saying goodbye. No matter what. Because I’ll come for you, always. I need you to know you’re safe. That’s how family works.”
I wish that were true in all cases but this is nice to know that there can be hope offered out there somewhere. Time is the key word here. Takes time to trust, love and feel accepted.
I just adored this book.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Give me ALL OF THE FEELS. This book. This series. I think Harper's story has been my favorite and it took me on an emotional roller coaster I wasn't sure I needed this early in the summer.

Harper isn't content with her life and she desperately wants to feel happy again. She lands herself in Lake Tahoe (the last place she felt happy) to fulfill her dreams of opening a bakery. She was wildly unprepared for her rental space owner, Bodie. And likewise, Bodie wasn't prepared for a Harper in his life.

Add in a runaway teen, Ivy, and you have a recipe for an interesting book.

Secrets are kept and then discovered. There are brief feelings of betrayal, a good amount of mixed communication and finally some great realizations that result in a HEA.

Highly recommend this book (and you don't need to read the others in order.)

Cute story of starting over without lists! The caring and nurturing side comes through and gives me faith in humanity again, even if it’s just a story. Another grumpy hero who can ruin me any day, any week! I love me some Jill Shalvis and this one is another winner for me!!!

If you're looking for a beguiling story about fresh starts, second chances and true love then I recommend The Sweetheart List.. Jill Shalvis creates fun characters and a plot that holds your interest.

This was a lovely romance, set in a small town on Lake Tahoe. Harper, the protagonist is looking for a new start and adopts the “spark joy” mantra for her new life. She wants to start a bakery in this place from her childhood that holds happy memories.

Right away Harper encounters challenges. The weather, the condition of the property, the sexy bartender next door, and the homeless teen who needs someone to help. The story is well told and easy to read and qualifies as one of the best romances of the year. If that’s what you want, don’t miss this one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the early copy!

I started this book expecting it to be a typical “beach read”. Boy was I surprised. Yes it has the usual formula of boy meets girl – sometimes two boys meet girls. Adversity, etc. But this book has so much more. I cried. I don’t remember the last book that made me cry! The characters are well developed. The story moves along well. The ending, while predictable, is well written. I’m going to be searching out more books by Jill Shalvis!

Easy lovely beach read that put a smile on face the whole time I was reading. This is what I need more of! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher!

I love beach reads and this one is a fast, fun read. This book had me turning the pages so fast to see what would happen. You will definitely enjoy this summer story. Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This book was cute but wasn't something that will be 'memorable" on my part as a reader. I felt the two MC's falling in love was too fast paced and not realistic. Some of the situations felt too neatly tied in a bow, I would have liked more grit between the characters, mistakes and learning from them, more earning trust. I did like the story line and how it felt nostalgic of hallmark movies and similar to Virgin River.

Baking affords Harper to control her life. Putting together the right ingredients ensures a winning combination. While she's an expert in the kitchen, Harper's life is spiraling out of control. Moving to Sunrise Cove, she's hoping the decision to open her own bakery will be the right recipe to restart her life.

Taking in a homeless teen, opening her heart to love and giving herself permission for a second chance, Harper's ready to rise to the occasion. Will Bodie 'bake' Harper an offer she can't refuse?

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for early edition of #TheSweetheartList in exchange for an honest review. I'm a fan of Jill Shalvis' books as her flawed but charismatic characters make readers root for them to succeed. By the end of the novel, you don't want to finish the last page as that will require leaving their world.

Jill Shalvis has done it again. Brought us a lovely feel-good romance and story about belonging and finding a family. Heart warming; highly recommended.