I’ve never blinked away tears within 5 minutes of reading a book before, but… there’s a first time for everything. This starts out HEAVY and gets lighter along the way, as our heroine grapples with her grief and learns to love life again. Opening with a suicide note that delivers quite the punch, this book is an interesting combination of romance and women’s fiction. The romance is central to the story and found on nearly every page, but the heroine-centric storyline, emphasis on travel descriptions, and focus on personal growth give this the feel of women’s fiction. I loved the journey, the range of emotion, and the truly lovable hero. It’s the kind of book where I’m willing to overlook some smaller issues, because there is just so much RIGHT, real, and honest about it.
The story follows Anna, a woman struggling to move forward after her boyfriend’s suicide. It’s been almost a year since his death, but she can’t pull herself out of the fog of grief and depression. When her phone alerts her to the fact that it’s the day they planned to leave for a sailing trip around the world, Anna just drops everything and GOES. She doesn’t know what to expect on the journey and knows she is woefully unprepared, but it’s got to be better than the life she’s living. Once it becomes obvious that she can’t take the trip by herself, Anna hires Keane, a professional sailor dealing with his own loss. They start as strangers and slowly develop a friendship, but spending 24/7 with a person will accelerate any relationship – perhaps beyond what Anna is ready for.
I love forced proximity and books that keep the characters together for much of the story, and this has that in a big way. While it’s Anna’s story, Keane plays a huge role from start to finish, and I loved the evolution of their relationship. This one is for slow burn lovers who are willing to be patient; Anna is absolutely not in the right headspace to find love, even if an incredible man is standing in front of her. I really loved how Anna and Keane just GET each other in a way that they wouldn’t if they hadn’t experienced the losses that they have in their lives. And the representation of Keane – a strong, independent, resilient man who happens to have lost a leg – was outstanding. So, while this definitely has too much sailing terminology, a few too many discussions of travel, and a touch of OW drama that I could’ve done without, the rest of the story is so impactful that it all fades to the background. This won’t be for everyone – it’s just too triggering at times for that – but it’s a unique, complex story that is well worth a read. I received an early copy via the publisher (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this heartbreaking yet uplifting romance.
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So much more than just a romance!
Float Plan is a beautiful story that travels through the journey of grief and triumph, brokenness and healing, love and adventure. This book is so much more than a typical romance novel.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 Float Plan, starting over doesn’t mean letting go of your past; it means making room for your future.Favorite Quote:“I’m starting to understand how sadness and happiness can live side by side within a heart, and how it can keep on beating.”If you loved The Seven Year Slip, I think you will love Float Plan too!My Rating: 4.25 ⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
Float Plan is a beautiful story that travels through the journey of grief and triumph, brokenness and healing, love and adventure. This book is so much more than a typical romance novel.
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 Float Plan, starting over doesn’t mean letting go of your past; it means making room for your future.
Favorite Quote:
“I’m starting to understand how sadness and happiness can live side by side within a heart, and how it can keep on beating.”
If you loved The Seven Year Slip, I think you will love Float Plan too!
My Rating: 4.25 ⭐️
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 Float Plan, starting over doesn’t mean letting go of your past; it means making room for your future.
Favorite Quote:
“I’m starting to understand how sadness and happiness can live side by side within a heart, and how it can keep on beating.”
If you loved The Seven Year Slip, I think you will love Float Plan too!
My Rating: 4.25 ⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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Samantha
Simply beautiful an easy five stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2021
Samantha
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2021
It is utterly beautiful, heart warming and captivating.
I did not want to put this book down nor did I want It to finish it made me cry happy tears and sad tears. It tugged at my heart strings and made my heart sink as if I was the boat they were sailing on, sinking to the bottom of the ocean.
I could imagine every scene and wow there are some truly beautifuly moments in this book.
This is such an easy five stars. I loved the characters and their journey and im so sad jts over.
So captivating
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Corina Paris
Unique romance that was much more than expected!!
Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2021
Corina Paris
Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2021
First, Anna and Keane were both wonderful characters. Strong personalities, funny, relatable and likeable. Both had their share of emotional scarring. Anna tried to get over the loss of her fiancé, and Keane was considering what to do next. They were on crossroads with hard decisions ahead of themselves, and they realised that everything was easier when not alone.
Second, Anna and Keane’s friendship was wonderful. They clicked. And it was so easy to see their connection grow into something more. I’m not a big fan of FRIENDS TO LOVERS, but FLOAT PLAN was an example of how it’s done right. The connected between them was based on common interests, trust and friendship. Neither was ready to jump into something more, but they slowly opened up to each other. So well done!! And there was some real character development going on.
And third, the book was a wonderful mix of lighter moments. I loved the wonderful visuals and descriptions of sailing and the different islands they visited. The novel also gave fantastic background information on the Caribbean for someone who hasn’t visited yet. But it also covered more emotional topics such as death of a loved one, suicide, depression, grief and amputation. The author did a marvellous job of keeping the story uplifting and perfectly balanced.
This romance was so much more than I expected. And because of it I would recommend the book to anyone, even readers who don’t usually read romance. The book has so much to offer. And it’s one of the romances that are truly memorable.
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