In this grumpy-sunshine romance, school nurse Josie and her brothers best friendhockey player Wyatt Jacobsare tricked into spending a summer together thats anything but smooth sailing.
When Josies brother sends her to a random address for their (sometimes) annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds neither siblings nor extravaganzas. Instead, ends up at a run-down cottage on the Northern Neck of Virginia occupied by a hockey player she knows and loathes.
A hockey player who isnt just one of her sports agent brothers clients. Hes also his best friend. And Josies sworn enemy.
Ohand her brother wants Josie to help Wyatt recover from his injury.
Dragging grumpy hockey players to physical therapy is a far cry from bandaging skinned knees, but for the price her brother offers to pay, Josie is willing to try.
Even if it means sharing what she dubs the quaint little murder cottage with Wyatt.
Begrudgingly, Josie starts to see a little more of the man behind the grumpy exterior. And when she finds out he was supposed to sail the Intracoastal Waterway south to Savannah scattering his uncles ashes, Josie surprises even herself by offering to be Wyatts first mate.
Smooth sailing is nowhere to be found, and Josie begins to wonder if theyll be able to make it home without killingor kissing?each other.
And yet, the longer they share cramped quarters and canned food, the more of Wyatts layers she peels back until Josie realizes she misunderstood him, their shared history, and perhaps herself as well.
If youre a fan of closed-door romance with sizzling chemistry, laugh-out-loud banter, and relatable characters, this romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes is your perfect escape. Dive into the irresistible story of Wyatt and Josie as they navigate the rocky waters of their past, uncover hidden depths, and discover that sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places. With the delightful grumpy-sunshine dynamic and the swoon-worthy he-falls-first trope, If All Else Sails by bestselling author Emma St. Clair will keep you turning the pages late into the night.
