What a sweet story about second chances and new relationships. Everleigh's godmother has died, and she has left her beloved Bed and Breakfast to Everleigh, well 50% of it anyway. The other half is left to the caretaker of the Inn, Cade. Everleigh is convinced that Alana left it to her so she can swell it and start a non-profit t to help the parents of children in the NICU. Of course, she did because they had discussed this endeavor. Cade was told to never sell the Inn. Where can they meet in the middle??

Cade really wants to make a go of the inn, so he opens up the reservations and they work together to run it. Everleigh does convince him to sell the Inn and the love starts to fly between the two of them. If you love Hallmark movies this one will fit right in. I enjoyed the relationship between the two characters and all of the ways the book unfolded. In enjoyed it and thank #NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced audiobook. isher, and the author for the gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Everleigh (Evie) is called home when her beloved godmother and dear friend Alana surprisingly passes away. She is shocked at what comes next. Extraordinary hostility from her sister and half of Alana’s Sunshine Inn she spent so much time at. They have divergent ideas about the Inn. Cade, the recipient of the other half, is less than thrilled and wants her gone. Evie wants to sell it to start a foundation she and Alana had dreamed of while he is harboring a lot of hostility towards her which is ridiculous and quite over the top. When she believes he is making an honest challenge/bet, she takes the challenge. He 100% believes he has created a challenge so absurd that she will ever meet so is now free to stop being so hostile and so begins the push and pull of will they, won’t they, which we all know they will. It is the point of all opposites attract storylines. Sweet ending and yet I didn’t find there to be a lot of healthy chemistry between the two main characters and didn’t find Chad terribly likable. When he finally came around, it was too little, too late and as with most of the story, all about him.

Second chance at Sunshine Inn started strong. Grumpy and sunshine troupe- second chances- returning to sell property willed to them with split ownership. Simple clean romance but the characters needed more development and to learn communication skills. The narrator was fine but had to speed up to over 2 as it was so slow. Downgraded to three stars because of the MMC mother’s storyline was so dragged out that it lead me to think of a different trauma occurred (and was mad that it didn’t even cross the MMC mind that it could be the reason for her reaction) that when it was finally revealed it was anti climatic. Overall, a quick enjoyable Summer read. Thank you Net Galley for the advanced copy of this audiobook.

2.5 stars

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston is a sweet romance that is quick to read. If you love Hallmark, you'll enjoy this one. I will say that I do prefer my romance books to be "clean" or closed-door, sweet rather than steamy and this hit the mark for me in that regard. However, that is all that I enjoyed about this book. I haven't read any of Clipston's Amish romance books, but I have seen her contemporary women's romance that she's put our recently and thought that they would be right up my alley - maybe this one was just not for me. I plan to pick up another one and give it a go, but if the writing and dialogue are the same, then that will be it for me. I found this to be extremely juvenile for characters that were supposed to be in their mid-30s. I found that the FMC was childish, whiny, and very pushy which is a bit off putting for me. I cannot imagine myself or any of my girl friends being so brazen to interfere in someone else's life without being asked. It turned me off a bit to see how Everleigh acted and interjected herself into Cade's life. She was extremely pushy and complained a LOT. The MMC was a little bit better (but not by much). I felt like the two had the same exact argument on repeat throughout the book and nothing was really solved or discussed until the VERY end. This one read a little like a clean YA novel and if you told me these two characters were in HS I would have believed it. Also, as a faith based or inspirational genre novel/author/publisher there was very little talk about faith in it.

Now, there are a TON of higher rated reviews, so I encourage you to check out some other reviews and try this book for yourself. As stated, it is a great grumpy/sunshine romance with no spice/steam, and if you love Hallmark, you will definitely enjoy Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Everleigh and Cade have never met before, but somehow they both inherit half of a Bed and Breakfast. The entire book is about the struggle they face over whether or not to sell it and use the money to do what they want to do.

I really enjoyed this audiobook by Amy Clipston.. This author is one of my “automatic reads” because I’ve enjoyed so many of her Amish Romance series and absolutely love her sweet contemporary (clean) romances.

Since this was an audiobook, I want to mention how much I enjoyed this narrator. She was able to tell the story and switch between characters without being “obvious”. Her words flowed and were easy to listen to.

A great no spice romance with 2 total opposite characters. The story drew me in from the beginning. Can’t wait to read more from Amy Clipston.

When Everleigh Hartnett, a cheerful traveling NICU nurse who can't sit still, inherits half of her godmother's beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast, she dreams of selling the place to fund the nonprofit she and her godmother always envisioned. But there's one tiny her new co-owner. Rugged, grumpy, and fiercely loyal to the inn, Cade Witherspoon isn't about to let his peaceful life--and his new start--be sold off so easily.

Everleigh and Cade are opposites in every way. She's sunshine and laughter, while he's all rough edges and quiet brooding. Their clash of wills over the inn soon has them wondering what on earth Everleigh's godmother was thinking when she left them both in charge

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the audio ARC!

3 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

🎧 AUDIOBOOK REVIEW 🎧

I listened to this book blindly. Never heard of the author but I’m glad I did! Won’t be my last one by her either 😉 the audio was good it flowed nicely. The narrator did a good job. This was a small town clean romance with some family drama mixed it. I enjoyed it.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston. This is my honest review of this title, as NetGalley gave me a free eaudiobook for review.

Everleigh is a NICU Nurse that inherits half of a bed and breakfast in a small town on the seaside. She plans to sell the Inn and take the profit for a non-profit purpose. On the other hand, Caden inherited half too and wanted to keep the Inn running. They have lots of decisions to make, and upon first meeting each other it’s hard to trust the other but they have to work together and try to agree to get through this inheritance.

As they were total opposites, it was fun watching them navigate these new waters. It made me wonder at one point what the previous owner was thinking having both of them in charge. They both knew they were special to the previous owner, and that made it worth it all.

The main characters were lovable, and it was easy to get lost in the family secrets swirling around throughout this title too. It was a fun, quick, and easy read. This one offers a lot for discussion too!

3.5 stars!

I loved the setting, the characters the writing and narration.

Everleigh Hartnett is a traveling NICU nurse and never stays in one place for more than a few months. She comes back to her hometown when her godmother suddenly passes away. She finds out she has inherited 50% of her bed and breakfast named Sunshine Inn.

Cade Witherspoon is grumpy and loyal to the Sunshine Inn. When Everleigh suggests they sell the Inn, sparks begin to fly.

There are no swears or alcohol and level 1 kisses only. Dual POV.

There are no swears or alcohol and level 1 kisses only.

I received a complimentary copy from @Netgalley and @thomasnelson. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Everleigh was devastated when she found out her beloved godmother, Alana, passed away. She had spent summers there and loved the Bed and Breakfast Alana ran and that she helped run. Everleigh and Cade are left bed and breakfast. Everleigh and Cade butt heads a lot, they do not have the same vision for the inn. Cade and Everleigh are likeable characters, and anyone would appreciate Cade’s cooking talent and Everleigh’s dedication to her job. I liked watching the romance develop between Everleigh and Cade, although I found both were too set on their own ways. The exploration of grief in this book felt heartfelt and genuine. I appreciated how Everleigh and Cade’s emotions surrounding Alana’s death were portrayed—it didn’t feel overly scripted. Seeing Alana through their eyes made her feel real and significant to the story. This was a nice cozy read. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance listening copy. I’m rounding my rating up from 3.5 stars. This is a sweet, clean romance set against a charming, cozy backdrop. I enjoyed the setting and all the characters. While the “grumpy hero meets impossibly sweet heroine” trope isn’t my personal favorite, the story unfolds with a pleasant pace and makes for a quick, enjoyable listen.

If you love grumpy/sunshine romance, coastal charm, and all the feels….this one’s for you!☀️

I was gifted the audiobook of Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston, and oh my goodness, this book gave me all the feels! The narration was spot-on (shoutout to the amazing voice actor!), and I was pulled in from the very first chapter.

Everleigh and Cade’s story? Looooved. Their journey was emotional, raw, and full of heart…and the slow-burn connection between them was everything. If you love a good grumpy/sunshine dynamic, you’re going to fall hard for these two.

This story hit all the right notes..grief, healing, forgiveness, and the beauty of starting over. It wasn’t just a sweet romance (though it totally was); it was also deeply meaningful and hopeful in a way that stuck with me.

And let’s talk about the setting: it felt like a breath of fresh coastal air. 🌊☀️👙🐚
It was the kind of cozy, comforting story that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and never leave.

If you’re looking for a clean, heartwarming romance that makes you feel something real, this is it. Amy Clipston once again proves why she’s one of my go-to authors. Don’t sleep on this one!

Also this one is available everywhere NOW so go check it out!!!!!

Title: Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
Author: Amy Clipston
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Melissa Moran
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio- Thomas Nelson Fiction
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Pub Date was: June 8, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pages 392

Everleigh Hartnett and Cade Witherspoon each inherited half of an Inn - Everleigh’s Godmother's beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast, ‘The Sunshine Inn’
Everleigh is a traveling nurse who specializes in caring for newborns who were born premature; but worked at her Godmother’s Sunshine Inn when she was young actually until she went off to college to train to be a nurse.
Cade has worked at the Inn for the last two years.

Everleigh and Cade are opposites in every way.
She wants to list the Inn for sale in order to fund a nonprofit organization – in fact has had a fantastic offer from a realtor. Cade wants to keep the Inn and add onto the business.

Although Everleigh and Cade get caught up in family drama it is a heartwarming story. .

Some readers say they get bored with romance stories and say they are soooo predictable..
Have to admit I sometimes feel the same way. However Romance author Katherine Center tells us that reading romance stories is and should be fun!
A Romance story gives us the sense that something is going to get better; something to look forward to. I do agree with her!

Want to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio - Thomas Nelson Fiction for granting me this audiobook.
Publishing Release Date was July 8, 2025.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn Honest ARC Review:

Perfect for fans on Anne Marie Meyer and RaeAnne Thayne, this charming coastal romance does not disappoint. I really enjoyed reading the storyline, seeing the characters unfold, develop throughout the novel and come together when it mattered most.

After the loss of her Godmother, Everleigh inherits 50% of the Inn that was quite special to her.

When Everleigh inherited half of the Inn, she dreamed of selling it to start the nonprofit that she and her godmother had always envisioned. Everleigh is a NICU nurse who traveled for work and did not anticipate staying in her hometown to manage the Inn. There was an unexpected catch to her inheritance….

The other half is inherited by Cade. Guarded and Grumpy, Cade is the polar opposite of Everleigh. Cade enjoyed managing the Inn and hoped to keep it running as it had been.

As the two worked together, opening the Inn while they sought the perfect buyer for the property, they developed a friendship. The two experienced a bit of a roller coaster as they attempted to do what they believed Alana, the previous owner of the Inn would have wanted.

Unexpected arrival of visitors in town and familial drama added a bit of tension to the situation. Second Chance at Sunshine Inn tugs at your heartstrings.

This is definitely one to add to your TBR!

⭐️Grumpy Sunshine
⭐️Small Town Romance
⭐️Heartwarming
⭐️Sentimental
⭐️Filled with Hope

Thank you Net Galley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for sharing this ARC with me. I really enjoyed it!

☀️ grumpy x sunshine
🏩 clean romance
🛎 forced proximity

Everleigh is a happy and bubbly NICU nurse but her contract just ended. She is now in Coral Cove for the funeral of her godmother Alana. At the attorney’s office, she finds out that she inherits 50% of Alana’s B&B, Sunshine Inn. The other 50% is inherited by Cade Witherspoon.

Cade Witherspoon is a grumpy employee of the Sunshine Inn and caretaker of Alana. Cade and Everleigh now have to decide together what to do with the B&B. She wants to sell it and move on with her life but he wants to keep living and running in the B&B. Cade and Everleigh agreed that Everleight gets two months to try to sell the B&B. If she couldn’t sell it within that time, Cade would get to keep running the B&B and Everleigh would only be a silent partner.

For now Everleigh and Cade run the B&B together and they end up spending more and more time together. After all this time will Everleigh still want to sell the B&B, or did she change her mind? And is Cade still insisting that he runs the B&B alone, or will he want to keep running the B&B with Everleigh?

Amy Clipston did it again! This is a sweet and cute grumpy x sunshine romance book. I highly recommend this book to anyone. It’s the perfect read for this summer.
The book is written in third person. Normally I don’t like books that are written like this and I think it’s really hard to follow, but this book was easy to follow.
I absolutely loved the characters. Everleigh and Cade both had great backstories and I loved how they came together.
I read and listened to this book at the same time. The production of the audiobook was great. The narrator was really good and spoke very clearly.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

⭐️: 4,5
🌶: no spice

Everleigh Hartnett comes back to her hometown when her Godmother Alana dies and names her in her will to own half of the inn Alana owned. Cade Witherspoon is also named in the will and Everleigh is confused who this guy is and why would Alana give him half of the inn too. Everleigh wants to sell and go back to her traveling nurse life but Cade wants to keep the inn running as Alana wished him to do.
This is an enemy to lovers story that I liked a lot. It was a little slow on the romance side but ended super cute. I definitely recommend this for a fun summer book to listen to as you do dishes or fold laundry.

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

I just finished a good summer listen. Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston was very heartwarming.

Second Chance at the Sunshine Inn is a Coral Cove novel by Amy Clipston. Everleigh Hartnett has just completed her latest nursing contract in Texas and is heading home to Coral Cove, North Carolina. Unfortunately it is not for a well deserved rest but for the sad occasion of her dear godmother’s passing. Alana McFadden had been her mother’s best friend forever and an integral part of Everleigh’s life, almost like a second mother. She spend much of her growing up years at Alana’s beautiful beachfront Sunshine Inn, even working there as she got older. And now to think Alana is gone is unbearable.

With her rideshare moving at a snail’s pace from the airport, Everleigh worries she will be too late for the reading of the will. When she finally does get there, a stranger is the one to help her unload her luggage as the rain still comes down and the surly driver doesn’t move from his seat. The stranger even helps her get it into the attorney’s office, even following her inside. Everleigh is surprised when it is only her mother and the stranger, to be introduced as Cade Witherspoon, and herself that are called in for the reading of the will, with her siblings missing. An even bigger surprise comes when the bulk of Alana’s estate, including the Inn, its furnishings, and her accounts are to be split evenly between Everleigh and Cade.

Everleigh sees this as an opportunity to use the proceeds of a sale to start the nonprofit she had discussed with Alana, feeling that was the purpose of the legacy. Cade sees it as a new beginning, but one where he will run the Inn as Everleigh returns to her nomadic traveling nurse lifestyle as a silent partner.

As heads butt, realtors try to get the property for developers and a stranger from a grocery cart collision keeps inserting himself into Everleigh’s life. Months pass with no resolution. Reservations are reopened for the Inn and many return visitors come as well as new ones. And still, the conflict isn’t resolved. Neither is the personal tension between the two owners.

This is a well written story with endearing characters and a lovely coastal setting. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!

Just like a Hallmark movie! Everleigh and Cade are total opposites and they inherit a bed and breakfast. Cute grumpy/sunshine romance. Cozy and clean.