The Backup Plan

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a powerful, moving story. ' Perfect, feel-good fiction ' Sarah Morgan 'Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She's my go-to read for humor and heart' Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author ............................................. Could an unexpected windfall be the gift of a lifetime? Alice never expected to inherit the falling-apart-at-the-seams old Wild West B&B she once considered home, nor did she expect that she'd have to share it with two strangers. Except they weren't always strangers. Once upon a time, they were friends. One is her ex-BFF Lauren. The other is Knox, the only guy to ever break her heart. Years ago, each of them independently helped the same woman, never expecting that it would link them together forever. And now Alice, Lauren, and Knox, all broken in their own ways, must find a way to get along with each other. According to the woman's will, they must renovate the inn as a team for one year, or else lose their inheritance. Stuck together, they make a list of rules to keep the peace. The rules may not be that effective, but if they can weather the storm, they might find something they didn't even know they were looking for - acceptance, real friendship, and maybe even true love. ............................................. Raves for Jill Shalvis's life-affirming novels: 'Jill Shalvis's books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable ' RaeAnne Thayne 'Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama . A book to savor - and share ' Susan Wiggs 'Readers will find it easy to root for Shalvis's stubborn, vulnerable heroines to recognize both the decency and compassion of the sexy men who love them and their own worthiness to be loved. This heartfelt tale is thoroughly satisfying ' Publishers Weekly

Thad Failing to make it in pro ball left me absolutely devastated. Baseball has been my life, my dream, but it's time to move on. Becoming a sports agent was always my back-up plan, and now that I'm interning at the biggest queer-focused firm in the country, I'm doing my best not to let my bitterness toward baseball affect my future. That's really difficult when I'm assigned to babysit Kelley Afton, hotshot rookie pitcher for Philly. He has everything I ever wanted, and he doesn't even appreciate it. I didn't become an agent so I could soothe the ego of diva athletes. His constant need for validation from others frustrates me to no end, but that's probably a good thing. Because if he didn't have that, I'd find him irresistibly my type. Attraction could lead to crossing lines which would put my position at King Sports in jeopardy, and I can't have that. I don't have a backup for my backup plan.

Thad Failing to make it in pro ball left me absolutely devastated. Baseball has been my life, my dream, but it's time to move on. Becoming a sports agent was always my back-up plan, and now that I'm interning at the biggest queer-focused firm in the country, I'm doing my best not to let my bitterness toward baseball affect my future. That's really difficult when I'm assigned to babysit Kelley Afton, hotshot rookie pitcher for Philly. He has everything I ever wanted, and he doesn't even appreciate it. I didn't become an agent so I could soothe the ego of diva athletes. His constant need for validation from others frustrates me to no end, but that's probably a good thing. Because if he didn't have that, I'd find him irresistibly my type. Attraction could lead to crossing lines which would put my position at King Sports in jeopardy, and I can't have that. I don't have a backup for my backup plan.