About the Book
Title: Meet Me at the Grand
Series: Jonathon Island #1
Author: Lindsay Harrel
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 22, 2025
The last thing she needs is for some big-city know-it-all to destroy everything she loves…
Tourism director Dani Sullivan is desperate to save her island home from bankruptcy—and that means rebuilding the Grand Sullivan Hotel, a once-glorious hotel that burned to the ground ten years ago. And, in the aftermath, tore apart her family. So yes, she’ll bring in an outside developer to help ignite the project. But his too-modern, out-of-touch vision isn’t at all what Jonathon Island needs…or is it?
It’s his last chance to get everything he wants…and she’s standing in the way.
Architect Liam Stone isn’t a fan of small towns located in the middle of nowhere. But when his about-to-retire father hands him the assignment to rebuild the Grand, it’s his chance to prove he can take over the company. Only problem—the stubborn tourism director-slash-protector of Jonathon Island refuses to see things his way.
Maybe Liam can change her mind. Except Dani’s plan is the same. Change Liam’s mind, make him see what he might be missing. Hopefully without getting her heart involved.
And when another builder shows up with big plans…suddenly Liam sees what’s at stake, and it isn’t only the Grand Hotel. But is it too late to save everything he’s started to love?
It’s a battle for the future of Jonathon Island in this heartwarming fish-out-of-water, rivals, and fresh-starts small-town romance, the first in the Jonathon Island series.
Great for fans of:
City mouse/country mouse (or big-city guy, small-town girl)
Opposites attract
Fish out of water
Reluctant ally
Purchase your copy here.
About the Author
Lindsay Harrel is a CBA best-selling novelist of romantic women’s fiction and lifelong book nerd who lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training. With more than 15 years of editing and writing experience gained doing a variety of jobs, Lindsay now juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with writing novels. As the Editorial Director of Sunrise Publishing, she has a passion for not only helping authors improve their stories and find their voice, but also for getting messages of hope out into the world. When she’s not writing or chasing after her children, Lindsay enjoys making a fool of herself at Zumba, curling up with anything by Jane Austen, and savoring sour candy one piece at a time. Connect with her at www.LindsayHarrel.com.
My Review
Meet Me at the Grand
by Lindsay Harrel
Book 1 in the Jonathon Island series
Rating: 4.5/5
I do love when a story can so capture your imagination that you are transported to a new place with fun characters. This new series does exactly that and more. I was excited to explore Jonathon Island and its many characters and I cannot wait to read more. I always enjoy a good opposite attract love story and I could not help but root for the couple despite the circumstances. Liam and Dani are an adorable couple and the reader cannot help but to root for them. I enjoyed the parts that made me laugh and the parts that made me cry. This heartwarming story is full of all the good things yet still manages to be authentic and vulnerable while weaving in faith and hope.
Highly recommend for those who are looking for a faith-filled, fun, spring romance that will sweep you away to a small town on a beautiful island.
My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.
