Second Chance at Sunshine Inn, Amy Clipston
Second Chance at Sunshine Inn, Amy Clipston
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Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
A bestselling sweet contemporary romance---for fans of charming, small-town emotional reads in 2025!

Author: Amy Clipston

Narrator: Melissa Moran

Unabridged: 9 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 07/08/2025


Synopsis

ECPA BESTSELLER!"There is absolutely nothing I love more than discovering a new-to-me author . . . Amy Clipston is one of those discoveries." --Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Magnolias series"Readers won't be able to resist this." --Publishers WeeklyWelcome 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 problem: 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.Tropes:Grumpy/sunshineSmall townNo spiceForced proximity

About Amy Clipston

Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing "career" began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, younger son, mother, and seven spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: @AmyClipstonBooks; X: @AmyClipston; Instagram: @amy_clipston; BookBub: @AmyClipston


Reviews

Goodreads review by Srivalli on July 21, 2025

2.5 Stars One Liner: Good premise, but 2D characters and repetitive writing Everleigh Hartnett is a traveling nurse who inherits her godmother's beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast. She wants to sell the place to fund her nonprofit, something both of them wanted to establish. However, Cade Witherspoon......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on July 08, 2025

Amy Clipston treats her readers to a wonderful heart felt romance that will stir your emotions and keep you turning the pages. A traveling nurse returns home to attend her godmother’s funeral and finds out that she has inherited half of a bed and breakfast Inn . The other half of the Inn belongs to......more

Goodreads review by Chris on July 04, 2025

3.5 stars - Sweet story- clean romance with opposites attract and family drama. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Set in a small town with coastline views, Clipston set the stage for a heartwarming romance in a surprise twist of fate. Two strangers become co-owners of the inn. Neither knows about the other, but they ha......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on June 04, 2025

I received a free copy of, Second Chance at Sunshine Inn, by Amy Clipston, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Everleigh and Cade are left bed and breakfast. Everleigh and Cade butt heads a lot, they do not have the same vision for the inn. This was a nice cozy read.......more

Goodreads review by Jo on July 29, 2025

There’s really nothing entirely unique about Second Chance at Sunshine Inn it’s a well exercised storyline, two strangers receive an inheritance that must be split, one is a ray of sunshine the other a thundery storm, I mean it’s pretty much there in the opening, we know where it’s heading, however,......more


Quotes

'Amy Clipston masterfully weaves the grumpy-sunshine trope with a setting so charming you'll want to book a stay yourself. Readers will fall for Cade and Everleigh's undeniable chemistry, their emotional journey, and the delightful nod to Sweet Home Alabama. SECOND CHANCE AT SUNSHINE INN is a feel-good, swoon worthy story that will leave you smiling long after the last page.' Heidi McCahan, bestselling author of HER ALASKAN FAMILY

'Amy Clipston's SECOND CHANCE AT SUNSHINE INN is like a warm hug on a rainy day. With relatable characters, tender emotions, and a charming seaside setting, this story of two strangers brought together by an unexpected inheritance will tug at your heartstrings. It's a beautiful reminder that love and second chances often appear when you least expect them.' Rachel Hanna, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE INN AT SEAGROVE

'Clipston (WITH THIS RING) sets this charming romance against the idyllic backdrop of Coral Cove, N.C. . . . Clipston builds the chemistry between gruff Cade and chipper, can-do Everleigh through a satisfying mix of flirty exchanges and revealing conversations as the two work to untangle their problems and, with the aid of their faith, find their way to one another. Readers won't be able to resist this.' Publishers Weekly