Loved the beautiful beach setting, wonderful characters with depth and the unique plot. This is the first book I have read by this author. It won't be the last. This book was provided through NetGalley by the author and publisher for my review. The opinions expressed here are my own thoughts.

Everleigh Hartnett is a travelling NICU nurse, so when she finds out her godmother, Alana, has passed away, she returns home immediately. She is shocked to find out at the reading of Alana’s will that half of Alana’s Inn has been given to her, but the other half has been given to Cade Witherspoon. They are distrustful of each other, and both have opposite intentions on what to do with the Inn that Alana has left them. They are each other’s opposite in every way.

I liked and enjoyed reading this sunshine to grumpy trope. I liked the sense of family that both Everleigh and Cade had, the support they received, and some of the friction they both experienced from family members. But my favourite character by far was Byrant the cat! Recommended.

My gratitude to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review.


Such a cute read. It was cozy and fun and a great change of pace for my reading slump.

A Hallmark future movie?

Everleigh, a traveling NICU nurse, flies home for the funeral of her godmother, Alana. She is in for several surprises once returning home. One when she finds out she has inherited 50% of Alana's inn. Cade, the groundskeeper inherits the other 50%. Everleigh would like to sell and put her money toward her non profit that she has been trying to start. Cade has no desire to sell.

When Everleigh decides to move into the inn, more than one kind of spark flies.

Who will get their way? Will they be able to compromise? And who is this Trevor that is making some unsettled? Whos is sending the the emails to Cade that seem so important, yet he never reads?

Several twist and turns in this novel. Loved reading this novel that was provided at no cost for an unbiased review.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
by Amy Clipston

This charming love story beautifully unfolds the dynamic between a sunny, optimistic heroine and her somewhat grumpy hero, reminiscent of a heartwarming Hallmark movie. It’s a delightful and effortless read.

When Everleigh Hartnett unexpectedly inherits half of her beloved godmother’s enchanting inn, a world of possibilities opens before her. Her future visions for her new Nonprofit business are bright and hopeful, but her new partner, Cade Witherspoon, has a different perspective. A rugged handyman with deep ties to the property, Cade inherited the other half and is fiercely protective of his home.

Their first encounter sparks an immediate clash, filled with the friction of their opposing personalities and strong wills. As they navigate their conflicting desires, the tension between them simmers, setting the stage for a story rich with potential for both love and growth.

This book was a light read, I was really looking forward to reading it from the synopsis but sadly it didn't live up to what i was expecting, it wasn't anything spectacular and the story drag around bit but overall it was a good read.

I was excited based on the promising synopsis of this book, and was glad for another Amy Clipston book. I really enjoyed her Amish fiction.

I felt interested in Everleigh's choice of work, and I liked her backstory overall. I did want more details for her backstory. She and Cade are completely different. She's positive and Cade is grumpy.

I was happy when I found she'd inherited Sunshine Inn from her godmother. I wasn't sure how things would go. I first thought more of the book would be about her renovating the inn alone. She wants to sell it, and I felt she made that decision too fast and unilaterally. I do like the idea of the nonprofit she and her godmother had in mind, though. I was hoping that it would be a nonprofit that would work well and really help who it was supposed to. This is because sometimes nonprofits do not work well.

I was sad about her godmother, and wanted a deep insight into Everleigh's memories of/with her.

I felt the pacing of the story was very slow. I didn't feel it was immersive enough. I'm disappointed I didn't enjoy it more as I usually love Amy Clipston's writing.

Thanks to Amy Clipston and Thomas Nelson for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

3 stars

Everleigh and Cade are so scarred from previous relationships that they have each decided to live their life by themself. When they are bequeathed co-ownership of Sunshine Inn by Everleigh's godmother and Cade's boss, they are thrown together. Everleigh wants to sell, but Cade wants to keep running the inn. Who will win the contest of wills?

Amy Clipston's "Second Chance at Sunshine Inn" is about second chances. Second chances at healing family relationships, second chances at trusting, second chances at dreams, and second chances at love.

Releases July 8th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Everleigh and Cade 💜
I really loved this book, Amy Clipston writes truly wonderful characters and I enjoyed all of them in this story.

This story was a wonderful escape read. It transported the reader to a break from real life. Visit the quaint b&b and have a lovely weekend. Highly recommended

Amy Clipston is probably best known for her Amish fiction, but I have personally really enjoyed her contemporary romance over the last few years. I always know that I am in for an enjoyable romance, and this one was no exception. As the story starts, we Everleigh's godmother has just passed away and has left her half of her inn... the other half being left to Cade, a complete stranger to Everleigh. To say these two don't see eye to eye on the future of the inn is an understatement. She is convinced her aunt wanted her to sell to make their mutual dream of starting a nonprofit possible... and he believes that she would want to keep it running, implementing some changes that they'd talked about before her death. In some ways, this definitely had some Hallmark-type vibes... but with a lot more family drama added in as well with some tense relationships on her side and family secrets being revealed on his. It all blended together to create a story that kept me interested from start to finish. If you enjoy contemporary romance with light Christian themes, this is one worth checking out.

**ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Boy if people would just talk to each other, it would sure help! We see this all the time in books, and yet do we learn anything????? I was really hoping that Everleigh was going to break through Cade's shell a little bit sooner in this book. This was a good read of families and friends coming together and all things working out for the best.

OMO, this is so good. I enjoy this so much.
Everyone, go and read this, please

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank you, Amy Clipston 😘 ❤️ 💖 💓

SECOND CHANCE AT SUNSHINE INN is an enemies to lovers romance set in the picturesque small beach town of Coral Cove. And for me, the coastal setting of this read is what drew me in. I would happily check into this beautiful inn and spend my time basking in the warmth and sunshine of it all. Stunning setting aside, this story centres around Everleigh and Wade. Two very different people personality wise and with very different life plans. When fate pits them against each other they are forced to find a way to get along and align their goals to make their future work. This was an okay read but not my favourite by this author. However, fans of sweet, uplifting reads will definitely enjoy it. TBR and Enjoy!

Amy Clipston masterfully weaves the grumpy-sunshine trope with a setting so charming you'll want to book a stay yourself. Readers will fall for Cade and Everleigh's undeniable chemistry, their emotional journey, and the delightful nod to Sweet Home Alabama. Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a feel-good, swoonworthy story that will leave you smiling long after the last page.

I was asked to read this book for an endorsement, and I am thrilled to share my opinions. Thank you for the opportunity to read an early copy.

Everleigh is a traveling nurse who flies home when her godmother, Alana, unexpectedly passes away from cancer. Cade is the jack of all trades that has been working at Alana’s inn and caring for her during her illness. When they find out they’ve both inherited an equal share of the inn, sparks immediately start flying. They have different ideas of what should be done with the inn. Everleigh would like to start a nonprofit that she and Alana frequently spoke of. Cade would like to expand the inn and the services it offers as he and Alana frequently spoke of. Will one of them sacrifice their dream or will they find a way to have it all? This book does not have any spice, but rather the anticipation of what can be if both characters let go of their past and current family drama. It’s full of longing and frustration for the characters to work together. The story is a bit predictable, but is the perfect read if you just need to escape for a little while and enjoy a Hallmark movieish type feel.

I really loved this book. It is about Everleigh (Alana's godmother) and Cade ( who worked for her) . When she passed away, she left each one half of the of the Sunshine Inn. They both had to make a decision on if they wanted to sell it or run the inn together. This is a GREAT READ. If I mention too much it might spoil things. Both of their families live in Sunrise Cove and Cade gets a surprise call. Journey with them as they go about making a decision.

If you are a fan of Hallmark movies, this might be a book for you to check out. I was interested in reading it because I have read, and enjoyed numerous books by this author in the past. Sadly, this wasn't one of my favorites. The characters didn't seem to have as much depth to them as I am used to seeing in Clipston's books. There were also some parts of the story that seemed to drag and perhaps could have benefited from a tighter edit. As is the case with other books by this author, it is a clean, sweet romance.

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I enjoyed this story but am struggling to give feedback. There wasn’t anything inherently wrong or bad but there was anything exceptionally noteworthy either.

I like Amy’s clean writing and will continue to read her books as wholesome feel-good romance, but this one was just kind of middle of the road for me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I loved this story so much. I loved the cover and wanted to read it, but I was surprised at how excellent it was. I loved the characters and the plot so much.