When I started listening to The Suite Spot by Trish Doller, I didn't realize it was book 2 in the Beck Sisters series. I was perfectly fine reading The Suite Spot without the background of Float Plan. This contemporary romance focuses on Rachel and Mason and includes aspects of the author's life -she was born in Germany and grew up in Ohio.
Wrongly accused of sexual harassment, Rachel is forced to leave her job as a concierge at a luxury Miami Beach hotel. After exhausting local employment opportunities that fit into her life as a single mom, Rachel inquires about a position at a brewery hotel on Kelleys Island on Lake Erie. In short order, she accepts the position, packs up her young daughter, says a tearful goodbye to her mother, and drives to Ohio.
Mason has the vision to create a brew pub-themed hotel on Kelleys Island, but recent losses zapped his focus and motivation. He may have hired Rachel under false pretenses, allowing her to assume the hotel was already functional, but it's far from it. Fortunately, she embraces the opportunity to manage the construction and design the interiors.
Adapting to small town life is a big adjustment for Rachel, but the warm welcome from local residents, and a strong attraction for her boss, ease the transition. Will Rachel and Mason complete the hotel in time for the summer season? Can they successfully mix business and pleasure?
This was a quick, sweet small town romance that also tackles some serious topics. The "drama" level was fairly low which I found it comforting. Beer brewing and the hospitality industry are discussed a lot, and I enjoyed an inside glance at these subjects. I appreciated that the ethnic origins of Rachel and Mason's families are included in the story. In fact, every chapter begins with a 'quirky' word or phrase from a language other than English.
The only part of the plot I didn't enjoy was near the end; Rachel's behavior and decisions felt completely foreign from her previous actions and the ending felt rushed.
The author's next novel, Off the Map, is set in Ireland, features completely new characters, and is scheduled to publish in March 2023 so at least for now, the Beck Sisters series appears complete.
Wrongly accused of sexual harassment, Rachel is forced to leave her job as a concierge at a luxury Miami Beach hotel. After exhausting local employment opportunities that fit into her life as a single mom, Rachel inquires about a position at a brewery hotel on Kelleys Island on Lake Erie. In short order, she accepts the position, packs up her young daughter, says a tearful goodbye to her mother, and drives to Ohio.
Mason has the vision to create a brew pub-themed hotel on Kelleys Island, but recent losses zapped his focus and motivation. He may have hired Rachel under false pretenses, allowing her to assume the hotel was already functional, but it's far from it. Fortunately, she embraces the opportunity to manage the construction and design the interiors.
Adapting to small town life is a big adjustment for Rachel, but the warm welcome from local residents, and a strong attraction for her boss, ease the transition. Will Rachel and Mason complete the hotel in time for the summer season? Can they successfully mix business and pleasure?
This was a quick, sweet small town romance that also tackles some serious topics. The "drama" level was fairly low which I found it comforting. Beer brewing and the hospitality industry are discussed a lot, and I enjoyed an inside glance at these subjects. I appreciated that the ethnic origins of Rachel and Mason's families are included in the story. In fact, every chapter begins with a 'quirky' word or phrase from a language other than English.
The only part of the plot I didn't enjoy was near the end; Rachel's behavior and decisions felt completely foreign from her previous actions and the ending felt rushed.
The author's next novel, Off the Map, is set in Ireland, features completely new characters, and is scheduled to publish in March 2023 so at least for now, the Beck Sisters series appears complete.
A sweet and gentle romance without a whole lot of conflict so it doesn't have the same emotional punch as Float Plan. Enjoyable but not a standout. 3 stars.
