The Love List: Clean and Wholesome Romance - Romantic Women's Fiction

Elana Johnson

May 2022 · Hilton Head Island Book 1 · AEJ Creative Works

About this ebook

From USA Today bestselling author, Elana Johnson, comes your next perfect beach read, with sweet romance, best friends, a second chance at love, and your new best friends in the Sweet Water Falls Supper Club!

Beatrice Callahan loves lists. Sometimes she even makes a to-do list of things she's already done, just to go check, check, check and feel accomplished. So it's easy to understand why, when her divorce is finally final and her ex is all moved out, Bea takes a cool, close look at her life...and makes a list.

It's not exactly a bucket list.

It's a love list.

Bea loves the outdoors, so she puts visit 10 National Parks on the list.

She loves animals, and on goes get a puppy.

She loves the beach, and she adds take a dream vacation to the list, and decides to do that one first. After all she's been through and all she's lost, she needs time to relax, rest, and reset.

On the first day she arrives in Hilton Head Island, she meets Grant Turner, the man whose house she's renting for her fabulous beach vacation. He's just there to make sure she settles in properly and has enough towels.

But when Bea asks for recommendations around the island, Grant quickly becomes her tour guide and then a friend and then...more than friends.

Bea turns to her lists when things get confusing and her love list morphs once again... Can she add fall in love at age 45 to the list and check it off?

This later in life romance will have you sighing and swooning on the beach! Meet your new best friends and escape into a book with sweet romance and romantic women's fiction in THE LOVE LIST on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

For fans of Nancy Thayer, Rachel Hanna, Pamela Kelley, Marie Force, Susan Wiggs, Elin Hilderbrand, Brenda Novak, Susan Mallery, RaeAnne Thayne, and reading beach romance!

Ratings and reviews

heartwarming and inspiring romance that centers on Beatrice Callahan, a recently divorced woman who finds solace and direction in making lists. As she sets out to rebuild her life, Bea creates a "love list" filled with activities and goals that reignite her passions and bring her joy. The romance between Bea and Grant is sweet and mature, reflecting their life experiences and emotional depth. Their relationship is built on genuine connection and shared interests, making it both believable and touching. Grant’s understanding and patient nature complements Bea’s cautious approach to love, resulting in a relationship that feels real and earned. "The Love List" is a beautifully crafted romance that celebrates new beginnings and the courage to pursue happiness.

The dynamics between Bea and Grant were special. He really cared for her. Bea grew in overcoming some of her fears and broadened her willingness to try new experiences. The level of friendship support was amazing.

I want a love list, I already have five things I want to put on it. What a wonderful idea and a beautifully written book. This was an enjoyable read that made you feel good and showed you that you can find love even when you are not looking. I love Bea’s friends, they are there for her and are willing to help her figure things out. I would recommend this book to all. I received an arc and the views and opinions are my own.

About the author

USA Today bestseller Elana Johnson writes adult contemporary beach romance. She is the author of over 130 books across two names, and there's nothing better than sun, sand, and swoon-worthy kisses! Unless it's a sweet-and-sexy cowboy - read those under her pen name of Liz Isaacson. Learn more about her sweet beach romances at www.feelgoodfictionbooks.com.