Temptation on Ocean Drive (The Sunshine Sisters, 2) Paperback – August 25, 2020

I absolutely loved Temptation on Ocean Drive by Jennifer Probst, it is an incredible love story, and is the second book in her Sunshine Sisters series. I have so enjoyed reading the books in the series and am looking forward to reading the other books in the series. I have read other books by Jennifer Probst and really enjoyed the wonderfully written stories. Jennifer Probst has once again shown that she is an amazing storyteller. I could not put it down and loved every page. I really enjoy how the book is told from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting the insight and feelings from the different characters. Temptation on Ocean Drive is wonderful love story and is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud and the bittersweet moments that cause me to sigh, say aww to myself with tears filling my eyes. Temptation on Ocean Drive is filled with such moments, and with so much emotion. It is filled with all those things that we have come to love and expect in a love story, especially the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. Temptation on Ocean Drive is the story of Gabe Garcia, bridal consultant for Sunshine Bridal and Bella Sunshine-Caldwell, co-owner of Sunshine Bridal with her sisters Avery and Taylor and a single mother to Zoe. Gabe has always made known his feelings for Bella, but she says that she is not interested, because she needs to focus on Zoe and that she is older than Gabe. She is really concerned that Gabe’s stay at Sunshine Bridal is only temporary, until the next best thing comes along. She cannot put herself or Zoe through that. Not to mention the fact Gabe has been the Bachelor of the Cape for the last two years, a title that he loathes and the rumors of his escapades with women. As Bella and Gabe work together on a couple of weddings things between them change, and Bella begins to come to grips with the death of her husband, Matt by a drunk driver several years ago. As they spend more time together, they share secrets that they haven’t shared with anyone before, and realize they may have something more. I love that both Gabe and Bella were both so vulnerable and that each of them changed because of their love for one another. Then a surprise plot twist changes everything that they had built with one another. In order to get Gabe back, Bella realizes that she has to do something big to win Gabe back and I loved her grand gesture! I love Gabe’s relationship with Zoe and all that he does for her. I loved that Temptation on Ocean Drive is a more than just a romance, there are dilemmas that both Bella and Gabe are facing that need to be resolved, Gabe’s issues with his father and Bella’s fears of history repeating itself. I love all the descriptions of the setting that Jennifer Probst details, it makes me want to visit. My favorite part of the book is the epilogue, I truly love how it goes above and beyond the happily ever after. Temptation on Ocean Drive is filled with the poignant and bittersweet moments in the story as well as the plot twists, that I have come to love and expect in Jennifer Probst's stories. I love the cast of characters in Temptation on Ocean Drive and loved catching up with Avery and Carter. Who doesn’t love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I thoroughly enjoyed Temptation on Ocean Drive, who doesn’t love a beautifully written love story that was so worthy of Bella and Gabe. Cannot wait to read Taylor’s story.

I never thought I would read romance novels and this book, like so many others like it, shows me how I came to love the genre. Belle and Gabe, the central characters of this book, are such a great couple who bring me joy and fun. Jennifer created another winner! I wholly recommend it!

I really love her books they are the right amount of everything someone would want in a romance book 😺

This book was so romantic, exciting, heart warming, Kept you on your toes, family love, friendship, loyalty , patience, love

This was one i wanted to give 4 stars because the writing style and overall plot and plot flow were great, dialog was smooth. Overall very well written book. I loved Gabe’s character. But i just could not stomach Bella. I caught myself ACTUALLY rolling my eyes and smh multiple times throughout the book and all during times of her verbal or in er dialogue. It was the way the dialog was written either…it was all about who her character was. I was actually hoping for a plot twist where there wasn’t a HEA! I liked first book in series enough to read second but i didn’t care so much for the oldest sister there either. The male characters were so much better! I will give the 3rd in series a shot and hopefully that sister doesn’t annoy me too.

Absolutely the best, widowed single mom & bridal consultant family business with sexy male consultant on board also! It’s an emotional pull of a story that will have you rooting for the widow as she delves into the possibility of dating .. so much fun, sweet and warm moments happen but are are a bunch in ongoing hurdles before the tell tale good HEA ! Wonderful story minus Bella questioning too many here say rumors without faith or trust .

Young widow Bella Sunshine-Caldwell is focused only on raising her daughter and running the family business, Sunshine Bridal. There’s no time for romance—especially with her fellow wedding planner, Gabe, whom she’s growing increasingly attracted to. He’s too enterprising to stay in Cape May for long, anyway. And too tall, dark, and handsome to be anything but a heartbreaker.Every woman in town has her sights on Gabe Garcia. The only woman he has eyes for doesn’t seem interested. All he wants is to fall in love, be a father, and settle down. As he and Bella work together on a magical winter wedding, the distance between them closes, the nights grow warmer, and Bella might be seeing Gabe for who he really is: a man worth the effort.But all it takes is a single rumor for these two hearts’ fragile love story to shatter. And now the happy ending Bella and Gabe hoped for is something they’re going to have to fight for.Freaking lovedeverypage of Gabe and Bella's story. Flawlessly written and heartfelt. Their journey wasn't an easy one and I loved watching their slow burn relationship develope. Gabe was so amazing with Zoe. This was one of my favorite books by Jennifer.

Gabe and Bella are perfect for each other. He's bided his time to be with the beautiful widow and mother of little Zoe. He loves her and her daughter fiercely. Bella's leery of letting him in. What if he leaves the business? Or Cape May? Or dies? She can't risk her and Zoe's hearts to the town player. Or can she....This was such a great listen. The whole family is wonderful, guys included. Tea parties, school dances, wedding planning, just being together. We get a full look into all the characters' lives and get to see just how wonderful love can be. I can't wait to read Taylor's story.

This one had me hooked in from the very start. Jennifer is a master at laying out characters and their traits and truths. Each page pulls back a new layer and pulls your hear strings a little tighter as you connect with the characters more and more. I can’t wait for book three of this series.

Another brilliant read from Jennifer. Bella and Gabe's story it’s so sweet gabe is such a wonderful man whom has gone through a lot in his life but has overcome more, but when she finally realises who Gabe really is she’s still conflicted and still not really sure where he’s coming from or whether he’s here to stay, my opinion she listen to too many gossips but when their together it’s magical or is it an illusion need to read to find out. Love Zoe she is such an adorable child also love hearing more about Avery and Carter and can’t wait to read Taylor and Pierce story

This book didn't quite hit the mark with the storyline for me, it needed a bit more umph to make it a bit more gripping. It got there in the end, so all's well that ends well.

I love Jennifer Probst books; yes they are predictable but only in a way that has you encouraging the storyline and willing the love story to be a success. I like the family and how the series explore eAch sisters love story and characters. It is a heart warming read

This was sweet.I have loved all of Jennifer’s books until this series. It is too predictable and the characters lack the likeability that many of her others have.