If you’re into small-town romance, The Love Fix is a great pick. It’s funny, sweet, and full of heart. Jill Shalvis gives us characters you’ll love and a romance that totally pulls you in.
Title: The Love Fix
Author(s): Jill Shalvis
Series: Sunrise Cove #8
Also in this series: The Family You Make , The Friendship Pact , The Backup Plan , The Sweetheart List , The Bright Spot , The Summer Escape , Better Than Friends
Published by Avon on June 24, 2025
Pages: 320
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction
Source: Author
Format: eArc
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Welcome back to Sunrise Cove for this heartwarming enemies-to-lovers tale where found family, forgiveness, and love may just be the key to finding yourself, from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis.
Lexi Clark’s life is falling apart around her, so when she’s summoned home to Sunrise Cove, the last thing she wants to do is face all the complications she left behind. Her past, her stepsister Ashley, and especially her infuriatingly gorgeous childhood nemesis-turned-crush Heath Bowman.
Yep, Lexi’s pretty sure being home again just might kill her. She’s an overachieving art appraiser who doesn’t believe in trust, love, or Happily Ever Afters. Free spirit Ashley, on the other hand, is so full of life it hurts to look at her. But Lexi can’t refuse Ashley’s plea to honor their late mother’s final wish to make amends with the people she’d wronged. So, on behalf of her estranged mother’s estate—and with Heath in tow as the executor—Lexi embarks on a road trip to repay all the people her gambling addicted mother owed money to.
Complicating everything are the feelings that well up for for her mom, for Ashley, and most of all, for Heath. And for the record, she doesn’t like it, or the way he has of scaling the walls she’s built around her heart. The road trip shenanigans that ensue are both funny and heartbreaking, but Lexi finds something shocking along the way. Acceptance. Family. And unbelievably—if you ask Lexi anyway—love.
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Lexi Clark didn’t expect her life to fall apart so fast. She lost a job she loved and got dumped out of the blue. Then her estranged stepsister Ashley called asking for help. So, Lexi returned to Sunrise Cove—a town full of memories she’d rather leave behind. Especially when she learns her childhood nemesis—and secret crush—Heath Bowman lives just behind Ashley’s house.
She only plans to stay a week, but her late mother has other plans. Before her death, she left behind a request: Lexi and Ashley must hand-deliver six mysterious envelopes to six different people, one per week. What begins as an obligation slowly turns into a journey of self-discovery, healing, and coming to terms with past hurts.
The slow-burning chemistry between Lexi and Heath is undeniable, even if Lexi tries her best to fight it. Both carry emotional scars, and their connection feels real and earned. Watching their bond evolve was deeply satisfying, full of tension, laughter, and tender moments. The supporting cast adds depth and charm to the story.
What really makes The Love Fix shine is its balance of humor and heart. They fumble through mixed signals, slowly peeling back their layers, and growing in that perfectly imperfect way that makes you fall for them even more. By the end, I was grinning, completely smitten, and cheering them on.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Sunrise Cove series or diving in for the first time, this book stands beautifully on its own. It’s a warm, heartfelt read that will leave you smiling—and maybe even a little misty-eyed. Highly recommended for anyone who loves romance with depth, laughter, and a whole lot of heart.
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