If All Else Sails A Novel
If All Else Sails A Novel by Emma St. Clair, published by Thomas Nelson Incorporated in 2025, is a contemporary romance that explores the dynamics between school nurse Josie and her brother’s best friend, hockey player Wyatt Jacobs. When Josie’s brother sends her to a seemingly random address for their annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds herself at a rundown cottage in Virginia, sharing space with Wyatt, whom she knows and dislikes. Tasked with helping him recover from an injury, Josie navigates the challenges of their forced proximity, setting the stage for unexpected revelations.
Readers will find a blend of humor and tension as Josie and Wyatt confront their past and the complexities of their relationship. The story features elements of romantic comedy, with a focus on the grumpy-sunshine dynamic and the enemies-to-lovers trope. As they share cramped quarters and engage in witty banter, Josie begins to uncover the layers of Wyatt’s character, leading to a deeper understanding of both him and herself. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, making it an engaging choice for those interested in clean and wholesome literature that captures the essence of small-town life and contemporary romance.
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In this grumpy-sunshine romance, school nurse Josie and her brother’s best friend–hockey player Wyatt Jacobs–are tricked into spending a summer together that’s anything but smooth sailing.
When Josie’s 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 isn’t just one of her sports agent brother’s clients. He’s also his best friend. And Josie’s sworn enemy.
Oh–and 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 uncle’s ashes, Josie surprises even herself by offering to be Wyatt’s first mate.
Smooth sailing is nowhere to be found, and Josie begins to wonder if they’ll be able to make it home without killing–or kissing?–each other.
And yet, the longer they share cramped quarters and canned food, the more of Wyatt’s layers she peels back until Josie realizes she misunderstood him, their shared history, and perhaps herself as well.
If you’re 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 USA TODAY bestselling author Emma St. Clair will keep you turning the pages late into the night.
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