Korinne Anders
had it all. She had the perfect job, the perfect house, and the perfect
husband. When tragedy strikes, her world takes a devastating turn. Six months
after losing her husband to a car accident, Korinne vows it to herself never to
love again. If she doesn’t allow another man in her heart, then there’s no
reason for her to feel the pain of loss. This plan seems to work, but is put to
the test when Korinne’s best friend can’t stand to see her suffering any
longer.
Korinne’s long-time friend, Jenna Perry, has an idea and it involves helping her friend find the spark of life in her soul no matter what it takes. Korinne didn’t know that Jenna’s plan meant bringing back a past love, a second chance with the man that Korinne had to leave in college, but always kept a place for in her heart.
When Galen Matthews learns of Korinne’s loss and that she’s finally moved back home, he wants nothing more than to be there for her. The love he felt for Korinne years ago has never left him, and now he’s given a second chance to not only mend her heart of her loss, but to also continue the love they shared in the past. Will his love and determination make her strong enough to give fate a second chance, or will her fear of losing another love make her run away?
What will Korinne do when she’s faced with a love so powerful that no matter what she does there’s nowhere to run from it?
Korinne’s long-time friend, Jenna Perry, has an idea and it involves helping her friend find the spark of life in her soul no matter what it takes. Korinne didn’t know that Jenna’s plan meant bringing back a past love, a second chance with the man that Korinne had to leave in college, but always kept a place for in her heart.
When Galen Matthews learns of Korinne’s loss and that she’s finally moved back home, he wants nothing more than to be there for her. The love he felt for Korinne years ago has never left him, and now he’s given a second chance to not only mend her heart of her loss, but to also continue the love they shared in the past. Will his love and determination make her strong enough to give fate a second chance, or will her fear of losing another love make her run away?
What will Korinne do when she’s faced with a love so powerful that no matter what she does there’s nowhere to run from it?
EXCERPT
With each
determined step, I made my way over to the man that was beginning to steal my
heart … again. Fear and desire coincided within me, but I couldn’t stop. I knew
I shouldn’t let him in, but I couldn’t deny the way my heart was beating for
this man. It was as if all of my desires, all of the pent up emotions and
feelings in my body had me desperate for this man’s touch, Galen’s touch. The
man I fell in love with years ago. His eyes grew wider the closer I got, but I
knew I wasn’t going to back down. I needed to feel him in every way possible,
and I needed it then. In one swift move I crushed my lips to his and wrapped my
arms around his neck, holding him tight. His arms engulfed me, protecting me in
his embrace, but also unsure of what to do.
“What are you
doing?” he groaned, breaking away from the kiss. “I thought you wanted to take
things slow.”
A fire so hot
burned behind those pale blue eyes of his, and I knew taking things slow wasn’t
going to happen. “I don’t think I can,” I breathed against his lips.
“Please don’t say
that. I don’t think I can control myself if you let me in. I’ve wanted you from
the moment I saw you, and it’s already hard enough to keep my distance.”
“I don’t want you
to keep your distance.” I sighed. “I need you, Galen, and I need you now.”
Those words were all it took for the fire to consume him, to consume us both.
This was a great romance read with plenty of passion and fire. I will admit though, that it took me some time to get into the story and to really form a connection with the characters. My heart went out to Kori at the beginning of the book because she seemed so lost and broken, but her return home brought with it hope of a brighter future.
Things seemed to move too smoothly for Kori and Galen once they met again, and I think I was missing that exciting sexual tension that comes with the struggle to find happiness and love. This only really came after they had rekindled the flame from college, when Kori realized she hadn't resolved all of her issues over her dead husband. Perhaps if there had been a bit more of a chase before they fell madly in love with each other again, then I would have enjoyed this story more. That's not to say that when they were together it wasn't fantastic. They were smoking hot, and the chemistry was off the charts, which I think saved this story for me.
I was kinda expecting the devastating event that took place in the latter part of this story, however, there was light at the end of the tunnel with the little miracle that took everyone, including me, by surprise.
So, to conclude, this book lacked the tension I would have expected at the beginning of the story, but once it hit the bumps in the road it grew on me, as did the characters. It was a great read for the most part.
REVIEW
This was a great romance read with plenty of passion and fire. I will admit though, that it took me some time to get into the story and to really form a connection with the characters. My heart went out to Kori at the beginning of the book because she seemed so lost and broken, but her return home brought with it hope of a brighter future.
Things seemed to move too smoothly for Kori and Galen once they met again, and I think I was missing that exciting sexual tension that comes with the struggle to find happiness and love. This only really came after they had rekindled the flame from college, when Kori realized she hadn't resolved all of her issues over her dead husband. Perhaps if there had been a bit more of a chase before they fell madly in love with each other again, then I would have enjoyed this story more. That's not to say that when they were together it wasn't fantastic. They were smoking hot, and the chemistry was off the charts, which I think saved this story for me.
I was kinda expecting the devastating event that took place in the latter part of this story, however, there was light at the end of the tunnel with the little miracle that took everyone, including me, by surprise.
So, to conclude, this book lacked the tension I would have expected at the beginning of the story, but once it hit the bumps in the road it grew on me, as did the characters. It was a great read for the most part.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE
SECOND CHANCES SERIES
I trust you …
These are the three words that Melissa Ashford wishes she could say to someone; to the one person she can fully give herself to and not worry about being betrayed. Being twenty-eight years old and divorced from a cheating ex-husband, Melissa enjoys her freedom … until one night when she finds herself indulging in a one night stand that changes everything.
There’s something about the alluring Brett Walker that has Melissa feeling things she’s never had with any other man. These feelings not only scare her, but push her past her limits as well. Just when she begins to open her soul to this new love, their bond is put to the test by jealousies from the past trying to break them apart.
It’s not only Melissa’s trust that’s put on the line, but Brett’s as well. Will their love be strong enough to get them through the lies? Will Melissa finally be able to say those three words she’s been dying to say? I trust you …
These are the three words that Melissa Ashford wishes she could say to someone; to the one person she can fully give herself to and not worry about being betrayed. Being twenty-eight years old and divorced from a cheating ex-husband, Melissa enjoys her freedom … until one night when she finds herself indulging in a one night stand that changes everything.
There’s something about the alluring Brett Walker that has Melissa feeling things she’s never had with any other man. These feelings not only scare her, but push her past her limits as well. Just when she begins to open her soul to this new love, their bond is put to the test by jealousies from the past trying to break them apart.
It’s not only Melissa’s trust that’s put on the line, but Brett’s as well. Will their love be strong enough to get them through the lies? Will Melissa finally be able to say those three words she’s been dying to say? I trust you …
After a night of
raw passion with the man Claire O’Briene had been secretly admiring for years,
she thought their time together had come once and for all. Fate had finally
brought them back to each other, but unfortunately nothing had changed. He was
still the same man who ran away from relationships. Against his better
judgment, Mason Bradley gave in to the temptation and allowed himself one night
with the one woman he’d been too afraid to want … too afraid to need.
Six months after leaving Claire and regretting every minute of it, Mason gets called in for an undercover mission that’s not only dangerous, but brings back a past he spent years trying to forget. A past of fighting … of getting in the ring and using his fists to get what he wanted: money, women, and drugs. Now there are fighters turning up dead, and it’s Mason’s job to find out the truth.
Knowing he might not come out of the mission alive, Mason seeks out Claire to tell her how he truly feels, only to find another man competing for her love as well. Fighting is what he’s good at, and for once he will be fighting not only for justice …
Six months after leaving Claire and regretting every minute of it, Mason gets called in for an undercover mission that’s not only dangerous, but brings back a past he spent years trying to forget. A past of fighting … of getting in the ring and using his fists to get what he wanted: money, women, and drugs. Now there are fighters turning up dead, and it’s Mason’s job to find out the truth.
Knowing he might not come out of the mission alive, Mason seeks out Claire to tell her how he truly feels, only to find another man competing for her love as well. Fighting is what he’s good at, and for once he will be fighting not only for justice …
For
a time, many years ago, love had grown, love was made, and in the end … love
was lost. The decision to leave had been the worst mistake Shelby Dawson could
have ever made. However, at the time—ten years ago—she felt her secret needed
to stay hidden, even if it broke her heart and the heart of the man she loved.
Back then, he was all hers and she was all his, but now things have changed and
he isn’t the same guy she knew.
He
happens to be the well-known MMA Heavyweight champion and famous bad boy, Matt
‘The Destroyer’ Reynolds, who once before struggled to help his family pay the
bills. Now, he has money flowing with each undefeated win and an insurmountable
number of women filling his bed. Everything is perfect for the illustrious
fighter, until one day it all changes. In walks the girl from his past, the
same girl who promised to stick by him but left and never looked back.
Their
second chance to make things right will not come easy, for when one mistake is
made an unwelcome consequence soon follows. Someone out there wants to rip them
apart and they won’t stop until Matt and Shelby pay the ultimate price … their
love.
Both
have what she wants … but only one has what she needs.
Working
with professional athletes and helping them recover from their injuries has
always been Kate Townsend’s dream, but after an accident left her scarred and
heartbroken years ago she refuses to let what happened in her past happen
again. Staying focused is the key, as well as not letting her feelings
interfere with her job … no matter the circumstances. All of that is easier
said than done when not only one, but two men crave her healing touch, igniting
every single desire she’s denied herself for so long.
Cooper
Davis, NFL’s star quarterback and most eligible bachelor, packs up and leaves
his home to move across the states to the East Coast after an injury results in
the embarrassing trade to another team. Bitter from the pain, he deals with his
problems through drugs and alcohol—almost ruining his football career—until he
meets the one woman who makes him want to feel; the same woman who refuses to
give up on him no matter how many times he screws up. He has to have her, and
he’s not going to stop until he makes her his. Especially, now that someone
else threatens to take her away.
Motocross
champion and local bad boy Luke Collins never takes no for an answer. For the
past four months he’s used his charms to get what he wants, and now he’s so
close to getting the girl of his dreams … if she’ll give in just once. One time
is all he needs, and he’s never been known to fail, but he’s also never had to
fight for a woman’s affections. Only one man will win their way into Kate’s
heart, but which one will intercept the other and take what they want? Which
one will she choose?
About
the Author
USA Today
Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina
along with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she even began her
literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dental
surgeries. Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can’t forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols.
Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over nine novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae.
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