Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston Review

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I pray today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful you've taken the time to drop on by The Preppy Book Princess today for another book review.

I was hopeful I'd be able to post at least two reviews this week, but alas, that did not happen, but I'm still excited to be here today sharing my review of an upcoming title by one of my all time favorite authors.

I'm excited to tell you guys all about this one, and so I hope you'll all keep on reading down below and join me for today's full review.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by Amy Clipston:

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Publication Date: July 8th, 2025

Genre: Clean Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction

Synopsis:

Welcome to the Sunshine Inn, a picturesque coastal inn with sweeping views and two new owners who couldn't be more opposite. From bestselling author Amy Clipston comes a no spice, grumpy/sunshine romance perfect for fans of Anne-Marie Meyer and RaeAnne Thayne.

Two polar opposites, one cozy inn--and one sweet and surprising chance at unlikely love.

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.

As Everleigh gets to know Cade's softer side--and Cade finds himself drawn to Everleigh's optimism and kindness--their disagreement over the inn becomes something sweeter. But with the arrival of Cade's long-lost brother and the looming threat of a developer sniffing around the property, they'll have to make some hard choices--together.

Can Everleigh and Cade let go of their expectations and build something lasting together? Or will the Sunshine Inn be the place they both leave behind?

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn by bestselling novelist Amy Clipston is a heartwarming, standalone romance, which features the grumpy/sunshine trope and a charming small-town setting that's Netflix's Falling Inn Love meets Debbie Macomber set in a seaside bed-and-breakfast. This book delivers all the emotions and butterflies, leaving out the explicit scenes. And it comes with engaging discussion questions, making it a fantastic choice for your next book club pick!

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

Amy Clipston is always one of my favorite authors, and this sweet contemporary sounded like something that would be right up my alley.

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn is a sweet and heartwarming romance about family, friendships and second chances, set amongst the backdrop of a beautiful bed and breakfast on the coast. The somewhat unusual bequest in the will of a wonderful lady leads to Everleigh and Cade being co-owners of a bed and breakfast, that they both have vastly differing ideas of what should be done with.

Everleigh is insistent on selling, and using the profits to start a charity that she's dreamed of for years. Cade's never felt like he belonged anywhere the way he does at Sunshine Inn, and he's determined for Everleigh to see the potential in keeping it as a haven for the many weary tourists who have come to love it over the years. As they clash over their opinions for the inn, sparks start to fly, and soon both are coming to realize there may be more to their relationship than just business partners. However, both are also dealing with many personal hurts and situations, and it may just take a miracle for these two to realize they were meant to be together.

A lovely story that had much more to it than originally appeared on the surface, this was a wonderful story of new beginnings, familial healing, and learning that life doesn't always have to go exactly the way we think it should. It felt very Hallmark movie esqe, and I appreciated that it was squeaky clean from start to finish.

I wouldn't say it's my overall favorite of Amy Clipston's books, and it took me a long time to warm up to Everleigh as a main character, but overall it was definitely an enjoyable read, and I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a clean beachy read to enjoy this summer.

Final Rating: 4/5.

Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read and review this one!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your weekend :)