No Backup Plan

by Sabrina Stark

She came to disappear. He came to stir things up. Love wasn't part of the plan.

Tessa Sinclair’s future was so golden it glittered. Killer career. Corner office. Sterling reputation. Everything was oh-so easy…until it wasn’t.

Scalded by scandal, drop-kicked by karma, and tarnished like a knock-off tiara, Tessa is back to square one. Even worse, there’s no going back – not after that career-crashing spectacle or the infamous mini-bottle smash-and-grab on her way out the door.

A disaster? Definitely. And her backup plan? LOL. What backup plan?

Now she’s laying low on Michigan's Mackinac Island, pouring lattes instead of pitches, keeping her head down, her secrets close, and her tote bag of regrets mostly zipped. It’s fine. Really, it is…until Ryder Vaughn strolls in – a billionaire mischief-maker with a million wisecracks and zero shame. In other words? Trouble.

She doesn’t need his attention, much less protection from the shadows of her past. And the last thing she needs is a tempting troublemaker stirring up thoughts too crazy to ignore. Like…what if losing everything was the sweetest disaster of all?

***From a USA Today bestselling author, this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy delivers witty banter, small-town chaos, and steamy swoon plus a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

Billionaires on Main Street: No Backup Plan is the second in a series of funny contemporary romance novels set on Mackinac Island, where fudge is famous, cars are a no-go, and bicycles rule the road. The trilogy features three billionaire friends and the witty, wonderful women who steal their hearts. Each book can be read as a standalone.

No Limos Allowed (Maisie & Griff) – He’s not broke. She’s not fooled. Let the games begin.

No Backup Plan (Tessa & Ryder) – She came to disappear. He came to stir things up. Love wasn't part of the plan.

No Headlines Please (Delaney & Maddox) – Coming mid 2026.

If you like funny heroes, witty heroines, and steamy, small town romance, you'll love this series!

443 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2026

Reviews

[Danielle Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an Arc copy of this book and decided to give it a review

Love Love Loved it

This isn’t the 1st book i’ve read by Sabrina Stark i actually read the other title in The ‘Billionaires on Main Street’ series which is griff and maisie’s story so reading this one i could compare what had happened and gave me a different point of view as such

The story itself is based on Tessa who goes her job after a crappy situation and decides to hide out with her sisters best mate while trying to locate her sister and not tell her sisters best mate the real reason she is actually there
It’s here that she meets Ryder who she knows of from her old job and. connections although had never actually met and try’s to keep a low profile as she believes he has been sent to find her
Ryder knows who tessa is from connections and is in-the same town for completely different reasons but with crossed wires and small town gossip it makes for a really cute but funny happily ever after story

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

We all have our favorite genre and styles, this just isn't mine.

The "misunderstandings" between the two main characters read like a bad Jane Austen novel....it's not a period drama, why are we all not communicating better? Because it adds peril to the story? Nope, it just added irritation for me.

The relationship between Maisie and Tessa could have been explained at the start so we got to see them grow into a relationship.

And Tessa's strange relationship with The Truth? And seeming to almost call her out? Again, it's like she was a pre-teen emotionally.

I picked this up as a palate cleanser between darker dark romances...and it honestly read more like a Harlequin romance from my high school days?

If you are looking for a light story, and vanilla extras...this might be something you just love.

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun! So so good! I have read the first novel in this series and really enjoyed it. This novel did not disappoint. I was excited to jump back into this series and it did not let me down. From the first chapter this novel sucked me right back in and held on tight. I loved the dialogue and banter. Laugh out loud funny. I love a small town setting and I loved checking in with characters from the previous novel. I loved Tessa & Ryder's story. I loved watching them both lower their walls and defenses and fall in love. This novel took me on suck a wild ride and was so much fun to read. Once I started reading I could not put this novel down. I loved it! So so good!

[Gin · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, the writing is good and there are some funny moments. However, it was unnecessarily long and because I didn't click with the book, I found it hard to maintain interest, even with (or maybe because of) the short chapters.

While I intellectually understand the reasoning and motivations given for Tessa's actions, I still found them unbelievable. Also, was she paying for anything while staying with Maisie? The scenes where Tessa and Delaney finally interact were a bit of a letdown for me.

Finally-- I would've avoided the "running from pygmies" joke and using the phrase "going native." It's 2026.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Simone Haeseler · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to believe, that you have a good job for five years, no life outside of work and still you are broke? What did she do with her hard earned money? Vaughan was laughing all the time, and it was a bit much with all the inner thoughts, every time you expect a conversation, he or she had inner thoughts and you ask yourself what was the conversation about. It wasn't bad, but could be better. Finally the conversation happened and it was ok, a little confusion at times, it’s nice to be witty in a story but not so all the time. All in all it was ok.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too long. The characters spoke in circles and were deliberately obtuse. While funny at first overall mostly annoying. All the additional prompts to finish each other’s thoughts every time was unnecessary. The story was a bit garbled in places so it didn’t make sense at times. Overall the story line was mostly there. The execution left me annoyed I stuck with finishing the book. I ended up skimming the last fourth of the book as I did want to know the ending but was too annoyed with the writing to actually read every word.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an entertaining story. Tessa’s carefully planned life has just imploded- very publicly. Ryder is trying to rescue his friend. They end up on Mackinac Island. Makes me want to go back and read No Limos Allowed as the stories run in parallel. This small town has its share quirky characters to add to the fun. Tessa & Ryder have a bumpy ride for sure but it all works out in the end. But I sense more is coming. Maybe Delaney will get her own story.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

I'll be honest and say that I wasn't sure if I should have read book one as at times I felt I was missing a thing or two, so wondered if that could be the reason... there were things that worked really well for me in this and others that either didn't hit the mark quite right with me or left me with questions. I am voluntarily leaving this review after receiving an ARC from Hidden Gems.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was great to be back with these characters and on the island. Tessa’s blowup at the office was incredible funny. Then to have her run away to the island to be with Maise was great. Even funnier was her working as a barista at the coffee shop. Then along comes Ryder to throw a wrench into her hideout. The back and forth between the characters was so good. It gave you all the charm and energy that you needed. If you looking for something lighter and funny pick this one up.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The overall story was cute, but sometimes reading it felt like a slog. I read Maisie’s book a while ago and was really looking forward to this. But the parts that criss crossed were sort of frustrating and I couldn’t remember exactly the timeline of things with Maisie and Tessa. And the whole conflict- the issue should have been explained before. I don’t know. I liked Tessa and Ryder, but I just didn’t jive completely with their story.

[Nicole Bolig · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was sweet, he was an idiot but figured it out, thankfully! I wish her and her sister would have had better/more closure (but maybe there’s a 3rd book coming lol). I’m one of those who don’t always read books in order and this was one of those times so I’m excited to read the first book now!!! I always love stories that type together!

[Julie Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to be back on the island

Tessa is hiding out and worried when she sees someone from Chicago with unknown intent.
Ryder recognises a victim and is drawn to help.
This is a story of good intentions and poor communication and a rather appropriate grand gesture on the way to a HEA.
Sabrina has delivered with book 2, I can’t wait for 3 to be ready.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tessa and Ryder had me all caught up in this witty story. They are so well matched and brings this story to life. It is well written with authentic characters that had me connecting with them and cheering them on.
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the book was good. I did prefer book 1 though. The book setting takes place at the same time as book 1, but this time, it is from Tessa and Ryder's perspective. I think it was interesting to see what happened from a different character.

[Mary Burks · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute book, but a little frustrating. Ryder was often a total jerk, yet Tessa kept forgiving him even when he was horrible to her. Their inability to communicate was frustrating and even his big gestures seemed a bit manipulative.

[Robin E Collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read No Limos First

A wonderful book, light an and fun. But you really need to read No Limos first. Highly recommend both books.

[Catherine Criswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, witty and a little mysterious. Love these characters. The story was well put together and flowed nicely. Definitely recommend.