Thoroughly enjoyable book! The characters are well developed, and the plot keeps a steady pace. This was my first Jill Shalvis book, and it definitely will not be my last. This is book 8 in the series, but it can definitely be red as a standalone.

Lexi is a woman dealing with the loss of her mother and her job on top of deep childhood wounds. Ashley is the stepsister who is determined to help Lexi see the good in their mom. Heath is the chivalrous boy next door. This story is filled with family relationships and a sweet love story.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Avon for providing me the ARC of this book!

This was a good book. I liked the characters a lot and the small town vibe was great. I felt like the ending was very rushed, I wish we got to see a little more of the relationship between Heath & Lexi, maybe in an epilogue. Overall, I love a good enemies to friends to lovers book and I thought this book did a great job with that.

The Love Fix had all the ingredients for a heartwarming, enemies-to-lovers story—road trip hijinks, found family vibes, and emotional redemption—but the execution just didn’t work for me.

Lexi’s character was hard to connect with; she’s stuck in a loop of self-pity over a wrongful firing that takes forever to get resolved. Heath, meanwhile, reads like he’s in a therapy session—constantly naming his feelings out loud and sharing them with his brother. Their romance lacked any real chemistry, and the “crackling tension” between them? Nonexistent.

The third-person POV was an automatic turn-off for me, making the emotional beats fall flat. The story also suffered from having way too many characters to keep track of, making it feel cluttered instead of intimate.

Pros? The plot stayed on track without too many unnecessary twists, and it was a relatively short read. But overall, this book was a major letdown.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

What a good book. Jill Shalvis NEVER disappoints. I read part of this book in the gym on the treadmill and I know I had a grin on my face. Always engaging and humerous romance. This book is about two sisters who did not have the best mom but she did the best she could. She was a victim of a gambling addiction and seemed to never be there when her girls needed her. She has passed away but left a mission for the sisters. Six envelopes for six people who helped her along the way. They had to be delivered a year after her death and a week apart for six weeks. Throw in the hunky next door neighbor Heath and what follows is a fun adventure. Loved loved loved this book.

I honestly went into this book being a first time reader of this author and I loved it! Lexi’s pain and overall truth about her life was so well written! I love that the story line was so unexpected but still had a happy ending. Definitely going to check out more of her books.

3.5

3.5 ⭐️ i was given the opportunity to read the ARC and it was a sweet little slow burner romance. It also had a lesson of forgiveness and importance of family. You can't let the past cloud your vision from seeing those who truly love you.

As a huge Jill Shalvis fan, I found this book to be an emotional journey centered on two sisters navigating life a year after their mother’s death. Following their mother’s wishes, they embark on a mission to deliver letters, all while working to repair their own strained relationship. While it was a good read, it felt darker than Shalvis’s previous works. Both the hero and heroine grapple with lingering trauma from past abuse, which has led them to build emotional walls to avoid potential pain. The readers do get some laughs from the bonus character, Heath’s grandfather. Thank you for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

No one writes characters as well as Ms Shavis and all of the characters in this book are no different. Lexi has never had anyone watching her back so she finds it hard to believe in family or friends (not that she has many of either). Heath has always been the one that tries to fix everyone else’s problems. So, when Lexi has to come back after her mother passes away, she’s less than thrilled. But, in her time back home, she finds that she’s not the only one who has had to deal with a lot of parental disappointments. Will Daisy’s (her mother) request of her and her stepsister be the solution to look for happiness in both her love life and finding her place with her sister.

The author's skill at crafting lovable characters and touching moments keeps the story interesting even though the plot is predictable at times. The examination of friendship, love, and family is both touching and thought-provoking. I really enjoyed this one!

Lexi returns to Sunrise Cove after her mother passes away and her half sister, Ashley, asks her to come. Lexi's mom, Daisy, wasn't there for her growing up so Lexi cut her out of her adult life completely but Daisy was a good mom and tried her best with Ashley and even Heath (the boy Lexi grew up with) and that was a very hard pill for Lexi to swallow. She felt abandoned. Together Lexi and Ashley have to hand deliver letters their mother wrote to people to try and make amends for her past mistakes. It sheds light on so many different and difficult situations. This story takes you on a trip of mending broken roads and hearts.
I love that Ashley never gave up on having a relationship with Lexi and Heath's dog...absolute perfection..icing on the cake for this story.

I LOVE all of Jill Shavis' books and highly recommend clearing your schedule for release day!

Thank you to Jill Shalvis, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Netgalley for this ARC!

I so appreciate NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book. I am always ready to read a new Jill Shalvis book and this one was no exception. If I'm being honest, I think I enjoyed seeing the relationship grow between Lexi and Ashley more than the romance aspect of this book. I would love to see Ashley's story in the next installment.

I loved everything about this book except for one thing......I wanted more! I did not want this book to end.

Lexi's life is falling apart around her. She is finally going to take her stepsister up on her request to come for a visit. Now that she is home she is forced to face some realities regarding her mother with the help of her nemesis Heath Bowman. This story takes you through so many emotions. Lexi learns some hard truths and starts to see things more clearly regarding her mother, sister, and childhood nemesis.

I loved the growth that you see in not only Lexi, but Heath and her sister Ashley as well. Jill Shalvis did an amazing job writing about a negligent mother and giving everyone closure. There were some very emotional moments. I also loved the realization that both Heath and Lexi came to in time. To know that when they were children, they were both struggling with issues that were not out in the open and helping them understand why they did the things they did.

I cannot say enough good things about this book. I loved the banter between the main characters. I also loved Heaths grandpa! He was hilarious and could not get enough of his comments.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Harper Voyager for this title. This is my very honest review.

The Love Fix. Jill Shalvis has written a perceptive story about overcoming trauma, abandonment, finding redemption and accepting love. A last request brings stepsisters Lexi and Ashley together in Sunrise Cove where Lexi finds she also must deal with her childhood crush, Heath, the executor of the will. There’s much for these three to learn about each other they fulfill the will’s tasks. Ms. Shalvis’ signature humor is very much present in the story as the characters must confront and hopefully overcome the challenges of their childhood. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

I live for any Jill Shalvis books, but I especially salvage over the Sunrise Cove series/family. While this book felt a bit different from the others, in a more slow burn and intense family dynamic way, it was still such a great addition to this series. The relationships that were broken and repaired were not only from a romantic standpoint but a familial one as well. There is so much depth to these characters and I felt the range of emotions from sadness to laughter. Great job on this one!

A Heartwarming Road Trip

Jill Shalvis delivers another charming story with The Love Fix. The familiar setting of Sunrise Cove and the endearing characters make this a delightful read.

Lexi's journey of self-discovery and forgiveness is both heartwarming and relatable. Her interactions with Heath, her stepsister Ashley, and the various people they encounter on their road trip are filled with humor, emotion, and a touch of romance.

While the plot is predictable at times, the author's talent for creating endearing characters and heartwarming moments keeps the story engaging. The exploration of family, friendship, and love is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.

Overall, The Love Fix is a lovely escape that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. It's a perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies and those who enjoy a feel-good read.

I was so excited to see this book!
5 stars from me for this delightful and fun read.
I found myself grinning in places with Lexi, Ashley and Heath's banter.
I loved Lexi. Lexi was NOT happy with her lot in life and most especially NOT her mother or Heath!
I appreciated what Daisy did for Lexi even though she hasn't realized it yet.
It's a journey of self discovery and who your friends and family are. More importantly finding yourself.
It's about learning how to live again.
I love this quote from the story;
“Sometimes being blood related is overrated. Sometimes being the family you make is where it’s at.”
This so far is my favorite book by Shalvis so far. I love how she adds humor and fun to her stories.
My favorite thing about her stories is the 2nd chances of her characters. This is what kept me turning the pages. I didn't want this lovely story to end. I can't wait for her next story!
I highly recommend it
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

The Love Fix by Jill Shalvis is a no brainer to add to your to be read list if you're looking for a romance with likeable characters and the biggest issue being the character(s) getting in the way of their own happiness.

Lexi finally relents to return to her hometown at the request of her step-sister, Ashley, more because she lost her job, her boyfriend, and her home, than out of a sense of love and duty to Ashley or her dead mother., Daisy.

Once there she finds her mom left her and Ashley in charge of delivering bequests to people and if they do it, they get the remains of her lottery winnings.

This is to be overseen by executor, Heath, a burnt out lawyer turned everything to their hometown who takes care of his grandpa and everyone else. Oh, he is also the boy who caused big feelings for Lexi before she moved away with her dad.

We watch as Lexi and Ashkey reconcile their different versions of Daisy and make peace with each other and grow close as the weeks pass and the letters are delivered. Heath and Lexi also rekindle those feelings and we watch them deal with their careers, each other, and familial responsibilities.

Ms. Shalvis has a way of making us root for the grumpy characters (Lexi) and create easy romances after they get over the initial hump.

I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read her next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Lexi comes back to help her sister take care of their mother's last wishes. Meeting up with her old crush makes it more complex, plus her and her sister have different memories of their mother. A lot of angst to go through, and while I did enjoy this one, especially the sisters getting closer and the romance, I found the self issues tiresome after awhile. Might be my age of over 60, but sometimes things have to be let go to avoid the negatives. Might just be me. Otherwise, would highly recommend this one.

Sunrise Cove seems to have grabbed me by the heartstrings – and it doesn’t look like it’s going to loosen up anytime soon!

In Jill Shalvis’s newest Sunrise Cove story, THE LOVE FIX, two troubled and tortured souls reunite, neither looking for love, and neither wanting to commit to anything.
There are some very heavy backstory themes in this book – themes you don’t usually find in a romcom/women’s fiction book of Shalvis’. Parental alcohol abuse and physical abuse; gambling addictions; child abandonment. Heavy stuff indeed, but handled with grace and care by a master storyteller.

The usual Shalvis wit and sexy banter is front and center between our hero and heroine, Heath and Lexi, and the sexy times are kept to a minimum of telling – which is also something new for the fabulous writer.

The storyline concerns redemption – of our major characters and the woman whose life affected theirs; spiritual and personal growth, and, of course, an HEA.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from Netgalley and Avon for an honest opinion of the work.

5 stars from me for another winner of a tale. Brava.

Jill Shalvis is a must-read author in my book! I really loved The Love Fix, and I thought the author developed the characters well. The story entertained me. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.