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Float Plan by Trish Doller Published by St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 9781250767950
on March 2, 2021
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Pages: 320
Read it as: eARC
Source: Publisher
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Synopsis
Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance.
After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip Anna was supposed to take with her fiancé, she impulsively goes to sea in the sailboat he left her, intending to complete the voyage alone.
But after a treacherous night’s sail, she realizes she can’t do it by herself and hires Keane, a professional sailor, to help. Much like Anna, Keane is struggling with a very different future than the one he had planned. As romance rises with the tide, they discover that it’s never too late to chart a new course.
In Trish Doller’s unforgettable Float Plan, starting over doesn't mean letting go of your past, it means making room for your future.
I have read a lot of romance books, they are my favorite kind of books. They have a lot of good things going for them, but what I love the most, is how human they are.
No matter what other plot is running alongside the development of the character’s relationship, it’s the relationship that gives meaning to the plot.
Not in a toxic way, but in a way that exposes a character’s weakenesses, challenges them, and makes them grow like in no other situation. And Float Plan is very special because it’s the kind of romance book that is unapologetically character-driven.
Inspiring and empowering tone
I went into the book braced for a lot of feels regarding loss, and grieving. But, while it was there, I won’t deny the story highlighted the healing part, the part that makes you believe in not only happy endings, but happy second chances, and beginnings.
It doesn’t gloss over the hard things, but it doesn’t get stuck there either, and that was very uplifting.
Characters I fell in love with
With any book, actually liking the characters, or at least finding them intriguing is a MUST, for me to continue reading it.
That wasn’t a problem at all with Float Plan. Anna’s voice was easy to follow, and root for. I really wanted her to be okay and get her HEA.
While Keane is just one of those instantly likeable people you want to be friends with. And his constantly being there for Anna cemented my love for them as a couple.
I hope you can give this book a chance and do let me know how you like it!
About Trish Doller
TRISH DOLLER is the author of novels for teens and adults about love, life, and finding your place in the world. A former journalist and radio personality, Trish has written several YA novels, including the critically acclaimed Something Like Normal, as well as Float Plan, her adult women's fiction debut. When she's not writing, Trish loves sailing, traveling, and avoiding housework. She lives in southwest Florida with an opinionated herding dog and an ex-pirate.
I love character-driven stories too and this book sounds amazing! Keane seems like one I would fall for and I love when a story has you rooting for the characters HEA. Fabulous review, I definitely need to check this one out!
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