Lauren, Alice, and Knox are all called to an old Wild West Inn by Eleanor. They are required to spend time renovating it before they can sell or claim their inheritance. Alice makes it clear that she doesn't want to be there. Lauren was her BFF, until Lauren's fiance-Alice's brother-died. Knox was Alice's high school crush, but Knox didn't know that, he was in love with someone else.
Each of them had helped Eleanor, without knowing that she was actually helping them.
The dialog is quick and witty, and made me laugh at times. The realization of the love they shared and the gifts that Eleanor left them are touching.
The rules they set in the beginning are doomed from the start - but quite funny. ( )

I really enjoyed this book! Alice, Lauren, and Knox were all wonderful characters that were easy to root for. All 3 of these characters had a lot of issues from their past to deal with and it was great watching them learn to connect with and support each other. There was just enough romance woven into the story to keep things very interesting. I am really glad that I decided to pick this one up!

Alice, Lauren, and Knox knew each other when they were younger and have been brought back together when they jointly inherit property from a woman they are all connected to, Eleanor. Alice and Lauren were best friends as kids but things fell apart and Alice left town years ago just like she is eager to do now. Alice had a crush on Knox as a kid but he didn’t seem to know she existed back then.

I loved watching Alice, Lauren, and Knox work together to get the property ready to go. They have a set of letters from Eleanor that helps to guide them through some of the issues that they need to deal with. I really enjoyed the fact that we get not just one but two romances in this book. I feel like these three needed each other more than Eleanor could have ever known and it was a pleasure to watch them find their way back to each other.

I would not hesitate to recommend this book to others. I had a great time with this book and quickly fell in love with the characters. I cannot wait to read more of this talented author’s work.

I received a digital review copy of this book from Avon Books. ( )

A formulaic Lifetime Channel romance times two (two heroines) The dialogue is too cute, their troubles not that bad from years ago and unusually hard to overcome. There is filler in the form of lists and letters at the start of nearly every chapter. THe premise - Two ex friends and a young stud (their contemporary) inherit a guest house from an elderly acquaintance. It needs reconditioning so they must work together to accomplish this. I never doubted for a moment that all the issues would be overcome and there would be a happy ending, Very typical of the genre. ( )

Knox, Lauren and Alice have inherited a Wild West B&B. These three have a past and it is full of hurt feelings and heart break. But, they decide to put aside their differences and come together to fix this fixer upper. It turns out to be the lifeline they all need.

I fell hard for Knox. I mean…who wouldn’t! Then there is Lauren. Talk about quirky! She is no nonsense and tough. Add sweet, mild Alice to the mix and you have a perfect blend of characters to keep this story animated!

No one does snarky like Jill Shalvis. This author has become my “go to” for anything light. I always laugh and get caught up in the story. And this one is no different. I swear, I know every character in this book, or at least, related to them!

Need a light hearted romance with a kick…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review. ( )

Terrific book about friendship, secrets, and love. Alice, Knox, and Lauren are shocked to discover that they've each inherited a one-third share in a rundown Wild West-themed inn in their hometown of Sunrise Cove. They must work together for the next month to get it ready to reopen or lose their inheritance. Each has a history with the inn and the previous owner and secrets that haunt them.

Alice, her brother, and her father worked for Eleanor years ago. But when Alice's brother Will died in a tragic accident, the memories drove Alice and her father away from Sunrise Cove. Her dad moved to Europe, and Alice has spent her time going from construction job to construction job. Not only did she lose her brother, but she also lost her BFF Lauren, who had been Will's girlfriend. They argued the night of Will's death and haven't spoken since.

Lauren works in the town library and has spent the last four years as the object of the small town's pity. She is "Will's Widow" to all of them, making it difficult for her to move on. No one knows the guilty feelings she harbors over Will's death.

Knox's mom was a (mostly) functioning alcoholic who worked for Eleanor at the inn. Eleanor would give him odd jobs, keeping him busy and teaching him life skills he didn't get at home. After his mother's death, Knox left town, eventually becoming a very successful contractor.

I enjoyed watching these three lonely people find a family with each other as they deal with their grief, the effects of being abandoned by those who should have loved them, and learning how to forgive themselves and others.

Their first day together is difficult for all three. Alice dreads spending any time in the place that holds such devastating memories. She wants to get the place fixed up, sell it, and get the heck out of Dodge. It doesn't help that she feels guilty about the way she left Lauren. She misses their friendship but has no idea how to fix it. Complicating matters, she had a massive crush on Knox as a teenager and can only pray that he never suspected. Lauren also misses her friendship with Alice and is still angry at how Alice left without a word and no further contact. She hides her loneliness behind her work and suppresses her former adventurousness. Meanwhile, Knox is stuck playing referee between the two women and fighting the memories that haunt him.

The antagonism among the three at the start led to an amusing set of rules that they added to as they went along but broke almost as soon as they wrote them down. Early in the forced partnership, they found an iPad with a stash of unsent emails from Eleanor to her long-dead sister, all about our three main characters. Each email links to a chapter in the book and something going on with one of the characters. They are frequent catalysts for our people to face something in their pasts or present, as all three face the events or memories that have affected their lives.

I enjoyed watching the relationship between Alice and Knox develop. Alice was hard to like at the beginning. She is abrasive, sarcastic, and always keeps one foot out of the door. Knox sees past that complex façade to the vulnerable and hurting woman inside. He always seems to know the right thing to say, whether it's to comfort her, motivate her, or push her to face her fears. There were some very sweet moments between them and some funny snark and flirty teasing. But when the renovations are finished, Alice has to decide what wins - her feelings for Knox or the pain of her memories. Knox's solution was emotional and perfect for Alice.

Even though Eleanor was her great-aunt, thanks to a family rift, Lauren had never known her. Her connection was mainly through her friendship with Alice and her relationship with Will. Through stories and other revelations, Lauren gets a different view of Eleanor than the one she grew up with. She is tired of being "poor Lauren," and though she longs for a relationship with a man who will put her first, she doesn't have the confidence to put herself out there. I laughed at her first encounter with Ben and her obliviousness about his interest. Thanks to downsizing at the library, Lauren also faces a crossroads in her life.

I liked the growth of each character as they faced their pasts and the fears that kept them from moving on. I liked seeing the support they gave each other, including the occasional kick in the butt to get past self-imposed obstacles. I loved the epilogue and the fun twist at the end.

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