Overview
In this grumpy-sunshine romance, school nurse Josie and her brother’s best friend—hockey player Wyatt Jacobs—are tricked into spending a summer together that’s anything but smooth sailing.
When Josie’s brother sends her to a random address for their (sometimes) annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds neither siblings nor extravaganzas. Instead, ends up at a run-down cottage on the Northern Neck of Virginia occupied by a hockey player she knows and loathes.
A hockey player who isn’t just one of her sports agent brother’s clients. He’s also his best friend. And Josie’s sworn enemy.
Oh—and her brother wants Josie to help Wyatt recover from his injury.
Dragging grumpy hockey players to physical therapy is a far cry from bandaging skinned knees, but for the price her brother offers to pay, Josie is willing to try.
Even if it means sharing what she dubs the quaint little murder cottage with Wyatt.
Begrudgingly, Josie starts to see a little more of the man behind the grumpy exterior. And when she finds out he was supposed to sail the Intracoastal Waterway south to Savannah scattering his uncle’s ashes, Josie surprises even herself by offering to be Wyatt’s first mate.
Smooth sailing is nowhere to be found, and Josie begins to wonder if they’ll be able to make it home without killing—or kissing?—each other.
And yet, the longer they share cramped quarters and canned food, the more of Wyatt’s layers she peels back until Josie realizes she misunderstood him, their shared history, and perhaps herself as well.
If you’re a fan of closed-door romance with sizzling chemistry, laugh-out-loud banter, and relatable characters, this romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes is your perfect escape. Dive into the irresistible story of Wyatt and Josie as they navigate the rocky waters of their past, uncover hidden depths, and discover that sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places. With the delightful grumpy-sunshine dynamic and the swoon-worthy he-falls-first trope, If All Else Sails by USA TODAY bestselling author Emma St. Clair will keep you listening late into the night.
Review
This story started strong and NO! I am not telling you want happens…it is cute though…read it!
When Josie’s brother sends her to a random address for their (sometimes) annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds neither siblings nor extravaganzas. Instead, ends up at a run-down cottage (the murder cottage) on the Northern Neck of Virginia occupied by a hockey player she knows and loathes.
These characters are fantastic. And their interactions tickled me. Josie has disliked Wyatt since their first meeting in high school. So, she is very unhappy that her brother has sent her to a “murder cottage” to help.
And Wyatt…you talk about grumpy…oh boy. So, these two clash out of the gate. And I am here for it.
But, as you can guess, as the story moves along, these two begin to enjoy each other and even open up about their pasts.
This is an adorable enemies to lovers romance. Perfect for a break between heavy books, road trip or even a beach read.
This author has quite a few books. I have not read a single one. I do not know how I have missed her. I will definitely keep her in my radar.
The narrators, Andi Arndt and Patrick Zeller, did a great job. Patrick has a very deep voice and this just added to Wyatt’s grumpiness. 😜
Need a cute story…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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