"Write a book you want to read". I wanted more! Emotional book that takes you through falling in love and learning about grief. I love sailing but don't get to do it due to my location and it was a great element of the story. Can't recommend it enough.

A lovely and compassionate story about love, grief and sailing. I have been on a sailboat twice in my life and this made me want to be a sailor. Loved all the little details about life on the sea. Keane is obviously too perfect to be true (would that we all had a companion like this when we were going through a traumatic life transition) yet also somehow believable. That's the beauty of wish fulfillment when it's done well. I didn't want this one to end.

A beautiful slow burn romance. Second Chances, adventure and growth feature prominently. Seeing these two damaged people find their way to each other is both heartwarming and entertaining.

This was so good and so well-written. It was also much deeper than I expected and a nice break from the more fluffy romances. This had more grit and depth to it. I loved the descriptions of all the islands and it made me feel like I was there too.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've read romances set on boats and in the Caribbean, but they always centered on the 1% - the heroine didn't sail the boat, she had staff for that. The strength in this story is inspiring, from both protagonists. The romance is honest and modern, leading them to a great happily-for-now conclusion that promises more adventure.

I absolutely adore books that involve ocean excursions. Travelling by boat is forced proximity at its finest, am I right?

With a sailing trip originally planned for two, this one deals heavily with grief as we follow Anna on her impulsive decision to set sail around the Caribbean ten months after losing her fiancé. As Anna attempts to understand her loss, I felt every ounce of anger and hopelessness along with her.

Shortly into her trip, she acknowledges her lack of sailing experience and hires a professional sailor, Keane Sullivan, to guide her travels. Let me tell you, with his Irish accent and determination to not allow his prosthetic leg crumble his dreams, he will yank on your heartstrings. As Anna and Keane slowly admit their feelings, I loved the message of finding your own personal happiness foremost.

The sailing knowledge put into this is outstanding. You’ll feel like you’re directly on board with Anna and Keane. Although, with the sailing terminology and many characters met along their excursion, I did feel overwhelmed a lot. It knocked down a star or two for me, but overall I absolutely adored this.

This book was exactly what I needed — a comfort read laced with humor and a little catharsis. For someone who knows very little about sailing, it was also an adventure. I loved reading about the technical aspects of a journey like this, and the lifestyle of sailing from island to island. I'd definitely recommend it, but be warned: It will make you want to set sail on a trip of your own.

Oh my goodness, what a book! The main character was so excellent in her grief, her bravery, and her growth. I loved the romance, but seeing this woman blossom was an absolute joy.

Thank you netgalley for this ARC ebook.

Anna is trying to pick up her life after her fiance's suicide. It has been 10 months and she decided to take a boat trip they had planned before he died. She hires a man named Keane to guide her along the trip. Before long there are sparks between them. Anna doesn't know if it is right to fall for someone so quickly, but she lets her guard down and falls for Keane.

I LOVED this book!! You get to follow along as Anna falls in love with Keane. He is just so perfect for her. Although she is still grieving her fiance, Keane does, and says all the right things to help her through it.
If you love second chance romances you will love Float Plan.

APPLAUSE!! APPLAUSE!! APPLAUSE!!
( With a standing ovation!) What a great read!

Anna Beck can't make sense of her world. Her fiance, Ben, killed himself after battling depression all his life. Unable to get on with her life, Anna makes a rash decision to complete a trip that Ben had planned for them - which would have ended with their wedding ceremony on the sandy beaches of Trinidad.

But Anna soon realizes that she lacks the skills to make the long journey through the Caribbean's unpredictable waters, so she hires Keane Sullivan, a professional sailor to help her complete her odyssey.
There is a cute scene where it appears that the fates contrived to bring them together (no spoilers here - read it for yourself!) Keane is such a decent guy - and a true friend to Anna. Doesn't hurt that he is incredibly good-looking, too!

Time and again Keane is a shoulder Anna can lean on while she battles her still raw grief for Ben. Keane is someone who understands life-altering suffering, having lost lost part of his leg in a car accident a few years back. The descriptions of all the enchanting stops along the journey, and the many harrowing incidents on the trip itself, make for totally riveting reading.

There were so many quotable lines in this story. Both Anna and Keane have had to endure heartbreak and the shattering of their dreams. I love Trish Doller's clean, realistic writing style. Anna and Keane felt like real people, facing real problems, who were doing the best they could to find a new normal.

Highly recommended!!! I give this one a 8 out of 5 score: I was that engrossed and entertained!
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my goodness, how I adored Anna and Keane. I was nervous because of a trigger warning regarding suicide at the very beginning. It was poignant and the reader could definitely feel Anna’s pain. Anna sets off as a tribute to her late husband to sail but quickly realizes that she needs help. Cue Irish-accented Keane.
Keane was such a well-written character and his actions and words were just so sweet. Sexy and hopeful, I could not put this book down!

I LOVED this book. Anyone who has ever suffered the loss of anyone can relate to Anna's grief over Ben. And Keane is just the best human. Such a soft place for her to land. I also love that the book wasn't just about falling in love again--it was really about Anna coming into her own. She is a smart main character with a lot of strength. She made mistakes but wasn't afraid to admit to them, and to open her heart too. I loved learning about sailing and also visiting the islands they visited. Although it can be sad at times, I think this is a great summer read. It has the perfect mixture of reality and tropical getaway.

This is probably one of my favorite romance's of the year! I absolutely adored Anna and as someone who is still grieving over the loss of a loved one, it was almost magical watching the healing process. The character development was outstanding, I loved the dynamic between Keane and Anna. I also felt like I was sailing right along with them, couldn't put the book down. It makes me want to learn to sail! I cannot wait to read more from this author! Thank you Netgalley, Trisha Doller and St. Martin's Press for sharing this eARC

This book was an utter delight. I honestly did not expect to love this book as much as I did but I could NOT put it down! The development of Anna’s grief, to anger, to acceptance was very emotional, raw and authentic. This was a fantastic read and I am already hoping for a sequel!

When reading Float Plan by Trish Doller, I instantly fell into the world of this book. The emotion the characters went through, was impeccable. I felt as if I was going through their feelings right there with them. I enjoyed how easy the writing style was and how this is a cutesy book that also dives into more serious topics. I think if anyone is looking for a nice, summer read that has more than just romance this is your book!

I adored this quick read. I was a little nervous it would be really heavy, knowing the backstory of Anna and Ben. While their are definite moments of grief, there were so many second chance, forgiveness aspects that I loved. I couldn’t put it down once I started. It left me feeling happy for our Anna and Keane. I would definitely read more of their adventures.

This is not a standard romance. This is a book about a young woman, Anna, trying to cope with the loss of her fiancé after he commits suicide. Ten months after his death she receives a calendar-notice: it is the day they would have left on a sailing trip to the Caribbean. And Anna takes the boat Ben left her and goes... onto an adventure and towards healing. But sailing is not that easy on your own with not much experience and she needs help to finish the trip. Fortunately, Keane is there in her hour of need.

Keane also has his demons. After losing part of his leg in an accident his dream of sailing was cut short. Sailing with Anna and adopted dog Queenie they both come to terms with what they want and need.

I thought this was a beautiful story of healing and love!

I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. Part adventure, part romance, part learning to lose and live again and find yourself in the process. It was both fun and heartwarming. I’d surely recommend it to all. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This is the romantic sea escape we all need right now! This book drew me in from the cover. A women with a broken heart, a boat, the Bahamas and a hot Irish love interest. YES please! I'll take two! Seriously, I need a sequel.

I didn't want to put this book down, it was like a gorgeous Caribbean vacation in my head. Now I wish I hadn't fought so hard against sailing lessons as a kid. I fell in love with Doller's depictions of "boat life" and "boat people" and of course, her characters - the swoon-worthy, wandering soul Keane and the brave, pirate-in-the-making Anna.

The way the characters in this book came into each other's lives at the right moment to heal each other was deeply touching. My "aha moment" came with Anna's line, "I'm starting to understand that some people come into your life when you need them, and go when it's time."

"Float Plan" is a refreshingly hopeful, uplifting testament to the wonders of nature and the healing power of love. Read it on the beach in your backyard this summer. #SavetheOceans

Float Plan was a delight! It features intelligent, adventurous protagonists and a slow burn of a romance. Both he and she were working through losses by figuring out how to move forward without emotionally discounting or discarding the past. I love strong, self-aware characters I’d want to be friends with IRL. This book has a lot to offer on the topic of grief, yet Trish Doller works it into the story in a way that doesn’t bog down the plot. The Caribbean setting was great, as was learning a bit about sailing life. What’s not to love about a well-written romance that offers so much more than only will-they/won’t-they and steam?

A very appropriate novel for our time. How does one handle grief? How do we heal? This is the story of both grief and healing, as we move forward.

I think book clubs will enjoy dealing with these issues.
Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity.

Trigger warnings: several mentions of past suicide (the main character's deceased fiance)

This book is not the type I normally pick up; in fact, it's the type of book I usually avoid. I personally have a very hard time with the contemporary genre, especially any book dealing with issues such as grief and hardship and yeah, you get it. If I read contemporary, it's all rom com and fluff, and even then I occasionally have a hard time (let's chalk it up to personal issues and anxiety).

And yet somehow, this book landed in my hands, and became a salve for my soul.

Let me also mention that I've met Trish (online - we worked together to host a giveaway for one of her previous books on my bookstagram account). I was immediately struck with how genuine she is, and how humble. And I saw romance in this title, combined with the adorable cover, so I jumped to give this a chance (still not realizing it was a more serious toned book). I don't regret it at all.

While this book deals with grief, it does so in a healing manner. The read itself still feels escapist, as the heroine is jumping ship literally to sail on her deceased fiancé's boat on a trip he had planned for the two of them a year ago before he took his life. Ah! It sounds heavy - and trust me, it is. Except the pages take us from island to island with Anna on a beautiful journey that focuses on the will to live and breathe and enjoy life, even amongst sadness.

The best part? Very quickly in the journey, Anna meets Keane, a tender boy with pain of his own. Except his scenes are full of smiles and laughter, and his penchant for life (and for Anna) is an intoxicating as the trip itself. I devoured the pages while watching them explore places - and each other - as they almost unknowingly fall in love.

Another aspect I truly enjoyed (as a writer especially) is the gorgeous prose. The writing is nothing short of vivid and sensory with sentences that left me breathless.

So I'll leave with this: Yes, there's heavy topics here, but it's a beautifully written feel-good story that I'll certainly be returning to again.

Wow, this book is hard to describe in words to give it justice. The main character dealing with the lose of her fiance due to suicide embarks on an adventure they had planned together before he died. Sailing to multiple islands and getting married. While she starts the journey alone she sees what she is capable of accomplishing and then hires a crew member to help her sail and learn more through the process. The places she travels and experiences she deals with were heartfelt and sad at times,but just goes to show that the choices we make can change everything. Highly recommend reading this book!

This one was so charming. The storyline of "finding yourself again" after tragedy is compelling enough, and then you add an endearing love interest, and a beautiful setting; I'm set!

The main character, Anna, has just the right amount of sass and gumption. You also can't help feeling compassion for her as she deals with the death (tw: suicide) of her boyfriend.

The love interest, Keane, is a perpetual sailor from Ireland with a huge heart. He also happens to have a prosthetic leg (yay, representation!). The author handles his disability with respect and an appropriate amount of "interference" in the character's daily life that would be authentic of someone living with a disability (in this case, addressing the fact that he needs to consistently care for his limb and prosthesis).

The two main characters are brought together by the sailing trip Anna was supposed to take with her recently deceased boyfriend. She embarks on the trip alone and quickly realizes she needs help. She meets Keane in the Bahamas and hires him as her guide. Of course, it doesn't take long for a relationship to form between the two.

I'm always willing to excuse the "love at first sight" thing if the characters are spending every waking moment together for an extended period of time (usually on a journey together). Shared longer term experiences are like the crucible of relationships, so that's fine with me. And in this case, Anna isn't willing to play into the "love at first sight" vibe because she's still grieving. So, that dynamic of her survivors guilt versus her burgeoning feelings for someone else (or survivors guilt versus acceptance) is compelling.

I've used the word compelling twice in this review. Three times now. But I think that's an apt description of this sweet little book.

Definitely enjoyed this author and would read more of their work in the future.

This was one of the best books I’ve read all year. I loved everything about it. I loved reading about the Caribbean islands and life on a boat. I even found myself checking my phones map to see where the islands Anna was traveling to were! Truly a great summer romance with so much more!

LOVED IT!!! A sweet, contemporary romance about rediscovering oneself.

After the loss of her fiancé, Anna decides to set voyage sailing around the Caribbean. Having little experience on a boat she hires Keane, a professional sailor, to help guide her on her journey. Though Keane is dealing with his own hardships, he is a shining light in Anna’s life, helping her in more ways than one.

Despite the fact that this book has heavy topics, the story is sweet and uplifting. It is perfectly paced, and the chemistry between the main characters developed in a natural, beautiful way. Unlike many romances, there is no miscommunication between Anna and Keane- even while dealing with heavy emotions, they are both open and honest with one another which is refreshing. They fit together so well, by the end you’re rooting for them to be happy. I would love to see this book turned into a movie!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending me an ARC!

A geographical and very emotional journey for a heroine lost in grief, “Float Plan”, by Trish Doller (St. Martin’s Press/St. Martin’s Griffin), is more about Anna making peace with her tragic loss and memories than about the romance between her and the very normal and apt wounded hero, Keane.
Keane is practical, steady, considerate and honorable, a sexy and sweet hero you can’t help but fall in love with. He’s also a very competent sailor and his disability, always present, is no hindrance.
As Anna’s itinerary of loss is replaced with new memories, and the author skillfully explores serious themes of mental health, romance develops and grows while the couple accomplishes the sailing trip meant for another traveller.
The sailing and nautical world seems very realist and well-researched, although for me the extensive journey was the least interesting part of the story, detracting from the romance and making the chemistry between Keane and Anna feel a bit bland.

I’ve read a lot in the past few months (haven’t we all!), and this book was like finding a polished stone in a pile of rubble. It was memorable. While the plot line wasn’t new, two people trying to recalibrate their lives after a loss, it was handled in a refreshingly direct way. I can’t articulate exactly why, but for me it was a page turner - I couldn’t put it down. Maybe because the author made it so easy to walk in the shoes of the main characters, and to wonder if you would make the same choices. Or maybe it was just good storytelling.

I’m not a sailor, but it appeared clear the author knew her way around a boat. And since the boat was almost a character in the story, that was critical. The descriptions of the ports on the characters' journey was almost a travelogue, but they didn’t get in the way of the narrative.

Most importantly, I think, was that the relationship between the main characters developed in a natural and unforced way. It was perfectly imperfect. Which made it a lovely, interesting, and entertaining few hours of reading, a rarity that I treasure.

I loved this book! No- I devoured it. I don’t know anything about sailing and yet Dollar paints a world so vivid and real, I can picture every moment so clearly- even if I don’t know what the term means.

Anna is getting over a bad break and challenges herself on an adventure she probably isn’t ready for. And while it has “damsel in distress” written all over it; it’s so much more than that. Keane and Anna save each other.

I also have to give Dollar kudos for crafting a male protagonist with such depth and complexity. Often times, the male counterparts just sort of exist but Keane is my favorite part of the book. The way he pushes Anna, while bringing real, tangible demons of his own.

I really loved Float Plan. It was a quick (6 hours!) read and kept me turning the pages for more.

During this tumultuous time where I’m afraid to leave my house, Float Plan took me on a journey across the ocean. This book hit all the empty spots that I didn’t know needed filling. I felt as though I traveled the Caribbean, grieved, found inner strength and fell in love. I may now have to set out to save for an Alberg but Anna’s journey makes it seem worth it. This was a great summer book —as well as fall, winter, and spring. I had a serious book hangover after and am looking forward to reading more of Trish Doller’s books. Thank you #netgalley for giving me access to this ARC!

The Float Plan is a book that will take you on a journey and make you want to leave the world behind to live on a sailboat. Not kidding.

After Anna's fiance dies by suicide, she is left without a path or a plan. 10 months after his death, they were supposed to take their sailboat on a trip through the Caribbean. When that day comes, Anna quits her jobs and heads out on the sailboat. After a rough few days, she hires Keane to help her through the trip. She doesn't expect to find happiness or growth during her trip, but Anna finds all that and more.

I SO appreciated that every time Anna's fiance's suicide is brought up, it was in proper terminology. Reading Anna's grieving process was so poignant and heartbreaking, but seeing how Keane was EXACTLY who she needed at every step of the way on her journey was even better. The chemistry between the two was muted in the beginning and grew with each passing page, as Anna opened herself up more and more to the possibility of life after his death. I seriously enjoyed learning more about sailing and the amazing experience she had while on each island. Seriously, I want to go on a sailboat now.

Reading the healing process after a traumatic loss is always difficult, and I urge you to read with caution if suicide is a trigger for you. Anna's healing wasn't always in a straight line, she stumbled and fell but got up again. More importantly, this is a story about finding yourself. Accepting who you are. And accepting that love for another doesn't discount love for someone else.

I barely have the words to explain how beautiful this book was to me. As much as every book will have some flaws, the mastery and beauty of this book sucks you in so deeply that you barely notice. Trish Doller wrote one of the most important stories that I've read this year, and it was phenomenal.

**Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**

TW: Suicide

I loved every single minute of this book. I was a little hesitant at first wondering how a person's suicide could form part of a romance, but oh, how wrong I was. This is a beautifully crafted book that made me forget my bedtime, my worries and even my fiancé. Truly. Read this book.

Talk about a perfect warm weather read! If you’ve read Trish Doller’s YA books you know she is excellent at creating characters that pull you into their story - and her Adult debut is no different. I’m in rural Ohio and the most boating experience I have is kayaking on rivers that wind through farmland, so Anna and Keane’s story set in Florida and the Caribbean took me on a new adventure.

I loved how the Trish Doller handles Anna’s grief. It felt so incredibly real and there were many parts where I wish I could have reached through the pages and hugged her. I loved that her development took front stage...this was truly her story. I couldn’t have asked for a better leading man than Keane to support Anna. He sets a new bar for male leads. This book made me want to take sailing lessons and head to the Caribbean. I can’t do that right now, but maybe a trip to Lake Erie will do?

Oh my, this fantastic book surprised me in the best possible way! Float Plan is a sweet romance that is packed with depth and emotion! From the very first page Float Plan played out like a movie in my mind (and I have mentally already cast all of the characters lol). And speaking about characters, I loved how extremely realistic and relatable they were! I literally found this 5 star read unputdownable and think everyone would enjoy it as much as I did! I am really excited to see what Trish Doller comes out with next!

Looking for a second chance love story set at sea with captivating characters, thrilling adventure and heartwarming interactions? Well, look no further because Float Plan has it all!
Surrounded by grief in her daily life, Anna decides it's time to set out on her own voyage of sailing around the Caribbean. She soon discovers that she may need a little help to make it through this trip. Enter Keane, a professional sailor adjusting to his new future. The two of them set sail for Puerto Rico on a journey full of heartbreak, growth, and love.
This book was really so endearing and I was captivated not only by the plot but by the writing itself. The dialogue felt so real and I loved the vivid descriptions. The characters were so easy to connect to! They came across as authentic and the slow-burn romance between the too was very well done.
Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press and the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I finished it! What a great ride. If you don't know anything about sailing it is okay you don't need to, but you will need to have an adventurous spirit to follow The Float Plan.

I have read everyone of Trish Doller's books and am happy to say they just keep getting better. She is an excellent author who knows how to keep you in the story. I am very glad to have met all these wonderful characters.

I wish I was till young enough to get in a boat and sail the oceans blue!

Float Plan is an excellent summer reading book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Trish Doller clearly has knowledge (or dug a lot of it up!) about sailing and cruising around the islands off of Florida. I admit to being a sucker for a good romance, and this is definitely a strong book full of characters not only working through their own issues, but also meeting unique people along the way and discovering things about themselves and more as they travel.

Anna has a lot to work through due to losing her fiance to suicide, and you really feel her grief as she tries to figure out how to live a life without the man she loves. You want her to succeed, but you also understand the fight she has to go through in order to move on. Her emotions felt real rather than overly dramatic or far too deep for her to get out of. She also doesn't magically get over them, but slowly changes over time.

Keane (bonus - he's Irish!) has his own set of problems, but he's a strong person for Anna to lean on when she needs to, and makes sure she learns to stand on her own and gives her space when she needs it. To some people he might seem too perfect (even Anna comments on this a few times), but some people in life really are just good people trying their best and trying to help others, so I actually found him rather believable.

I like that their romance wasn't big or fancy - just a slow, soft love that appeared over time. The setting, all the islands and clear ocean waters and colorful peoples on the islands, was always described vividly so I could see everything and wish I was there myself. Also maybe wishing I was on a sailboat with a cute Irish gentleman floating away from everything (at least, for a time).

From the pace to the story itself to the overall feel of this book, it was the perfect read for a hot summer day (even better if you're poolside or, better still, beachside!).

Float Plan is the sweetest little romance novel I've read in a long time. I loved every page, learning about Anna's emotional pain resulting from her fiance Ben's, suicide and her will and spirit to continue to live, and experience life and adventure, even without Ben. In this story, Anna sets sail on Ben's boat to complete the trip that they had planned a year ago from Florida to Trinidad. I admire her bravery and her willingness to listen to her soul when she meets Keane and hires him to help her make her voyage.

During this quarantine time of COVID, Float Plan was for me a little Caribbean vacation. Trish Doller's beautiful and descriptive writing took me to so many islands where I got to enjoy the food and drink and culture. I got lost in the fun every time I sat down with the book, and was so sorry when I got to the last page. I did love the way the story ended - very satisfying and wonderful.

Highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this book.

Honestly, the first chapter of this book, I thought, this is really not my kind of book. Thankfully, I kept going! This is by far one of the best books I've read in a very long time.

I actually feel this was a life changing read...it makes you think about life choices and gives hope. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Also to the author, for an amazing read.

SO CUTE! I read this book SO fast, that I honestly wish I had savored it more while I was reading it. It was THAT good! I found the love story between Keane and Anna so deep and well-developed. I was drawn to it because I thought it would be a cute, easy read, but it was so much more impactful that I thought. I could not recommend this enough for any romance/drama lovers! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for a copy of this book for an honest review.

Y'all, I love this book. Love it. It's so good.
I absolutely loved the lead characters. Their highs and lows, their adventure, and their struggles with their own inner demons all felt so authentic.
This is one I wish I had in paperback and not just kindle.
A heads up, there are some trigger warnings: Suicide & Grief.

So grateful to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Anna decides to sail the route Ben, her fiance chose, after he commits suicide. She quickly realizes she cannot handle the ship alone and hires Keane to assist her. Anna is a strong woman working to get over Ben. She is determined to learn everything about sailing. Keane loves sailing but after losing his leg, his options are limited even though he is capable. Together they share friends along the way, the many interesting places they visit, and their families with us. I felt I was sailing along with them, soaking up the history of the islands from Turks and Caicos to Puerto Rico. A true delight!

LOVED THIS BOOK!

Anna starts her journey with losing her fiancé to suicide. She’s devastated. She decides to take their boat on the trip around the Caribbean that they had planned to take together. She’s a mess, she barely knows how to sail. Enter Keane, a disabled sailor who she hires to help her complete the trip. Who just happens to be a handsome, super nice Irishman, who had a few issues of his own to overcome.

As a reader we start this book heart broken and with Anna we feel every high and every low of her emotional journey. Great writing set with a backdrop of the Caribbean and a dash of some great supporting characters made this a 5 star read for me.

A powerful book about love, loss, and the redemptive power of the human heart. What happens when two people who have faced huge losses find each other? I highly recommend this enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed this novel. I loved the setting of the sea and sailing and the entire premise of the story. I really liked the descriptions of all of the islands and all of the characters. I thought it was very well written. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

Once I started this, I couldn't put it down. The whole story from beginning to end just kept me hooked. I loved the sailing adventures and the travel. The characters of Anna and Keane were wonderful. It is a great read when you need something light but uplifting. I highly recommend it!

Float Plan by Trish Doller follows Anna, who 10 months after her fianceé commits suicide, she sets sail on their boat on a trip they had planned before his death She enlists the help of Keane, a professional sailor, to help guide her on her journey. The book deals with Anna coming to turns with her grief and learning how to rebuild her new life.

Despite the fact that this book deals with heavy topics such as grief, it was so enjoyable to read. The chemistry between the two leads is super entertaining and had me thoroughly engaged throughout the book. I loved the travel aspect of this novel and felt like I was there in the places the protagonist was. I also enjoyed the way this book dealt with grief in different ways. I highly recommend!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Finished reading my first novel since this whole COVID thing started. I have to say this was a good choice. What a wonderful escape! I’ve never been big on sailing, but after reading this, I just might have to try. Plus, it reinforces my desire to travel to the Caribbean sometime. I highly recommend putting this on your to-read list when it comes out in March 2021. For my library friends, you can find the arc on NetGalley. And while you’re waiting to read this one, go read Trish Doller’s other novels...you won’t be disappointed!

I loved this book!! Everything Trish writes is amazing, but I especially loved Float Plan, her adult debut. Perfect mix of romance, grief, and growth. Definitely add this to your TBR!

This book has just jumped to the top of my favorite contemporary romances list, right up there with Roomies by Christina Lauren, which apparently means I have a soft spot for sweet and witty Irishmen!

Anna's journey is so incredibly endearing. She's grieving and there's more emotional trauma there than your average grief stricken fiance, given the way that Ben died. Keane is charming from the get, in a very honest and boyish way. It didn't take long to fall in love with his accent and all the things he says in it. You can tell how he feels about Anna all throughout, he wears his heart on his sleeve and it's completely adorable. The places they visit, the people they meet, the way he teaches her to live for herself and to be all she needs out of life is so incredible. Every single place is described so vividly that I feel almost like I've been there, and makes me want to actually go. I don't usually want sequels for contemporary romances, but in this case I would very much like a sequel, or at least maybe an added chapter where Anna gets to go to Ireland!!

I foresee myself rereading this one in the future, because how could I not?