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This was a Dollar Tree book score. I have found some really great books there that I never would‘ve discovered on my own. This was a sweet slow build love story, but I think the real gem was Jo‘s relationship with her nieces and all of them dealing with the raw grief of losing her nephew and their brother respectively.

First in a romance series set in the world of private yachts - think "Below Deck" with a dash of rom-com flavor. Our protagonist, a yacht stewardess fresh off charter season, grapples with personal loss while attempting to tick off items on her 30th birthday bucket list. Despite typical romance tropes, character choices that didn't quite ring true and a predictable plot, the story kept me engaged enough to see it through to the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 ❤️?

Finished this a few days ago and liked it so much, I jumped right into book 2 of the series. Loved the setting on a fancy yacht that fancy people can rent. The behind the scenes perspective was fun and the characters a delight! #BookspinBingo

I basically read this entire book today…. So many tears, smiles, and heartwarming moments. This slow-burn romance also deals with quite a bit of tragedy and grief which I didn‘t expect. Really looking forward to reading the next book (and not only because I‘ve already accidentally read the third book!)

Ok, I read another romance, but only because I requested it from the library a while ago. I didn‘t hate it, but it was not a right book for me, though a lot of moments were sweet and I liked that the friendship was priority. But it was also very even, and slow burn romance remained so. But again, I think I just should pause reading contemporary romance for a while.

Loving this re-read 😍

Cute premise and the reader is great.

Update: went on too long and I lost interest in the characters. It was an audiobook and I had puttering and driving to do so I finished it. 😁

Back on litsy to gush about my best friend's book finally being out in the world 💕

If a heartwarming Below Deck-inspired women's fiction/romance hybrid that focuses on family, love, and finding joy in the face of grief sounds good to you then you'll want to get your hands on this one!

This is a fun read that is half "women's fiction" (ie: Jo has her own issues and relationships that aren't romantic) and half romance. It would have made a great beach read if it came out a bit earlier in the year! #romantsy