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Love Fix
A Novel
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 Lexi: 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.
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 Lexi: 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.
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9780063353442
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Chelsey H.
Sep 27, 2026
Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with The Love Fix, a heartfelt blend of family drama, second chances, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance. This story masterfully weaves together complicated relationships, past traumas, and the journey toward forgiveness and love.
Lexi Clark is a character you can’t help but empathize with. The weight of her mother’s mistakes, the tension with her stepsister Ashley, and her unresolved feelings for childhood nemesis-turned-crush Heath Bowman all collide in a way that feels both deeply emotional and beautifully authentic. I especially loved how Lexi’s reluctant decision to honor her late mother’s final wish became the backbone of such a powerful story—one that was as much about finding acceptance as it was about finding love.
The dynamic between Lexi and Heath was a highlight for me. Their banter, chemistry, and slow unraveling of old grudges into something real made for such an engaging read. The road trip element added humor and heart, balancing heavier themes with lighthearted moments that kept the story moving at a perfect pace.
Shalvis excels at writing characters who feel real, flawed, and relatable, and The Love Fix is no exception. This book left me smiling, tearing up, and rooting for Lexi every step of the way. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more heartwarming stories from Jill Shalvis.
Lexi Clark is a character you can’t help but empathize with. The weight of her mother’s mistakes, the tension with her stepsister Ashley, and her unresolved feelings for childhood nemesis-turned-crush Heath Bowman all collide in a way that feels both deeply emotional and beautifully authentic. I especially loved how Lexi’s reluctant decision to honor her late mother’s final wish became the backbone of such a powerful story—one that was as much about finding acceptance as it was about finding love.
The dynamic between Lexi and Heath was a highlight for me. Their banter, chemistry, and slow unraveling of old grudges into something real made for such an engaging read. The road trip element added humor and heart, balancing heavier themes with lighthearted moments that kept the story moving at a perfect pace.
Shalvis excels at writing characters who feel real, flawed, and relatable, and The Love Fix is no exception. This book left me smiling, tearing up, and rooting for Lexi every step of the way. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more heartwarming stories from Jill Shalvis.