Publishers Weekly
04/17/2023
Bestseller Shalvis’s adorable fourth Sunrise Cove romance (after The Backup Plan) matches a surly bartender with a skeptical baker. After a bad breakup, Harper Shaw relocates to Lake Tahoe with her dog and her mother’s recipes in tow. She’s excited to open a bakery and make a fresh start—and it’s just icing on the cake that the building she rents for her business is right next to the bar owned by her hot landlord, Bodie Campbell. Sexy and surly Bodie is not looking for a relationship, so his repeated run-ins with his gorgeous and too-nice neighbor grate. Things get more complicated when Harper takes in teenage runaway Ivy, to whom she provides a roof and baking lessons unaware that Ivy has ulterior motives for visiting town that have everything to do with Bodie. The trio slowly become a makeshift family, with both Harper and Ivy fully embraced by Bodie’s rambunctious, close-knit clan—but what will happen when Ivy’s secrets come to light? This charming tale is just as welcoming as the cozy small-town community within which it’s set, and Shalvis hits the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Readers will be thrilled. Agent: Annelise Robey, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (June)
From the Publisher
"This charming tale is just as welcoming as the cozy small-town community within which it’s set, and Shalvis hits the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Readers will be thrilled." — Publishers Weekly
“Wonderfully engaging…one of her best.” — Fresh Fiction on The Friendship Pact
“Bestseller Shalvis (Love for Beginners) launches the Sunrise Cove series with a charming, emotional romance featuring a cast readers will quickly come to see as old friends…After the adrenaline rush of the opening, the story settles into a comforting tale of love both romantic and platonic. The result is escapism at its finest.” — Publishers Weekly on The Family You Make
“[A] fun series starter…perfect [for readers] looking for some adventurous romance with a gorgeous wintry setting.” — Library Journal on The Family You Make
“Rife with humor and heart, this book will easily sweep you off your feet. I enjoyed the banter between Levi and Jane from the get-go. They had amazing chemistry and this book definitely reminded me why I love Shalvis’ books.” — Fresh Fiction on The Family You Make
"Love for Beginners is quintessential Shalvis, with humor and heat (whew, Emma and Simon give us heat), and a cast of characters you’ll hate to leave behind when you turn the last page. But even so, we promise you’ll finish this book feeling warm from the inside—and maybe the outside too: this is the summer’s perfect beach read." — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author
“Jill Shalvis’s books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable.” — RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author
“Jill Shalvis has a unique talent making you want to spend time with her characters right off the bat.” — New York Times bestseller Kristen Ashley
June 2023 - AudioFile
Narrator Andi Arndt delves into the life of Harper Shaw, who packs up and moves to Lake Tahoe to open a bakery. On Harper's first night in town she encounters 16-year-old Ivy, who is on her own, so Harper offers her a place to stay. Arndt brings all of Ivy's wariness to her portrayal and transitions to Ivy's growing hope as her situation changes. Harper finds romance with Bodie Campbell, a tavern owner. Arndt smoothly moves between Harper and Bodie, giving him a deeper tenor that reflects his increased attraction to her. Arndt's performance successfully blends the youthfulness of Ivy and her friends with the older Harper and Bodie. Overall, Arndt's smooth style provides an enjoyable listening experience. S.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
