If All Else Sails, Emma St. Clair
If All Else Sails, Emma St. Clair
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If All Else Sails
A Sweet Grumpy-Sunshine Rom-Com

Author: Emma St. Clair

Narrator: Andi Arndt, Patrick Zeller

Unabridged: 11 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 08/05/2025


Synopsis

USA TODAY BESTSELLER!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 turning the pages late into the night.

About Emma St. Clair

Emma St. Clair is a USA TODAY bestselling author who loves sassy heroines, witty banter, and love stories with heart and humor. Her books have sizzling chemistry while keeping the bedroom door closed. She has an MFA in Fiction and lives in Katy, TX (go Tigers!), with her hubby, five children, and Great Dane. Her favorite place to write is tapping on her phone while on the elliptical machine. No Emmas have been hurt in the writing of these novels (yet). Visit her online at emmastclair.com; Instagram: @kikimojo; Facebook: @thesaintemma


Reviews

Goodreads review by julia on March 10, 2025

3.3 ˖⁺‧✮ such a cozy romance between brother’s best friend who needs medical help and a sister who is accidentally a nurse 👀 i’m just going to say this and move on… it’s advertises as a enemies to lovers but it’s notttttttt! i’m just tired of publishers or authors or pr mangers or whoever does this… h......more

Goodreads review by Oceana on August 08, 2025

A five star rom-com! I am very excited to see a traditionally published book from Emma St. Clair! Check below for all the tropes in this one as there's A LOT of them, but I thought she did each one expertly! The comedy and humour and banter are strong in this one! The set up is great. She is a nurse......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on August 05, 2025

When Josie’s brother tricks her into spending the summer caring for his injured best friend, hockey player Wyatt Jacobs, and Josie’s sworn enemy, she reluctantly agrees to help out, especially for the paycheck her brother agrees to. But as the two spend time together loving in Wyatt’s “quaint little......more

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) on July 27, 2025

If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair 5 Stars Blog Post: [URL not allowed] Let's start this review out with....I LAUGHED SO MUCH IN THIS BOOK! I read this with my friends Oceana and Lindsay and we both really enjoyed it! So many laughs and just an overall great rom-com! This is Emm......more

Goodreads review by Gloria on July 24, 2025

If All Else Sails is a delightful story that hits all the marks for a sweet, funny, and entertaining summer read. Josie is supposed to be meeting her brother for a sibling vacation but instead she finds herself at the home of his best friend and hockey pklyer client, Wyatt. The two have never gotten......more


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'A slow-burn romance unfolds as the two are thrust into forced proximity, navigating grumpy-sunshine dynamics, and the classic brother's best friend trope. Full of heart, sass, and undeniable chemistry, this story sets sail with humor and sweet romance.' Booklist

'In the skillful hands of author Emma St. Clair, the enemies-to-lovers trope not only works but sizzles for all the right reasons. And who doesn't love a wounded, tough-yet-tender hero and a strong, sassy-yet-compassionate heroine? Add some humor and a deeper storyline of healing and you have a book that's worth every page. Highly recommend.' Pepper Basham, author of SOME LIKE IT SCOT

'Sassy, swoony, sweet, and sea-splashed--IF ALL ELSE SAILS is a total delight! I was laughing at page one.' Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of THE PERFECT ROM-COM

'When I want a swoony love story that's certain to give me all the feels, I know I can always count on Emma St. Clair to deliver. Her trademark wit and humor are alive and well in this sweet romance that readers are certain to add to their list of favorites!' New York Times bestselling author Courtney Walsh

'You can always count on Emma St. Clair for sweet romances packed full of sizzling chemistry, page-turning storytelling, and actual, legitimate laugh-out-loud moments. IF ALL ELSE SAILS is Emma at her finest, from hilarious opening line to pitch-perfect HEA (and through all the heart, humor, and hijinks that fill the pages between). Long-time fans and new readers alike are going to love this one!' Bethany Turner, award-winning author of BRYNN AND SEBASTIAN HATE EACH OTHER: A LOVE STORY