Off the Record by Kristen Proby (With Me in Seattle Mafia #3)

 

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A genuine second chance romance! Off the Record is a romance once forbidden in the mafia world, but given a chance to rekindle under dire circumstances.

Annika walked away from her first love, only to marry a man who would end up being her worst nightmare, making her believe she's unworthy of love. Disclaimer: If Annika's husband wasn't already dead, I would've gladly killed him myself

When she starts receiving blackmail, and rival clans are being murdered, the families must come together to figure out who's behind the threats.

Rafe has never stopped loving Annika, so when she's in danger and thrust back into his life, he's determined to never let her go.

This book had my heart in my throat, and the audiobook brought it to life perfectly. I've enjoyed this spin-off series so much and I can't wait to binge-read the entire With Me in Seattle series again!

💀 Murder

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes the thrilling conclusion to her With Me in Seattle Mafia series...

Rafe "Rocco" Martinelli was never one for the family business. Alas, being born into a crime syndicate means doing the family's bidding and making sure you're connected -- and, yes, breaking a few kneecaps. Rafe would love nothing more than to hang up his enforcer apron and live a quiet life, but as more and more higher-ups in rival clans turn up dead, Rafe realizes he doesn't have a choice. Especially not when the captivating and gorgeous bratva princess needs his help.

Dr. Annika Tarenkov learned early on that her life belongs to her family. She's a pawn in the long game, a bargaining chip for power and prestige. She gave up the only person in her life she thought she could be happy with, all for the greater good of the family. Now, a newly made widow and desperately seeking answers, she's forced to confront her past as it converges with her present. But all it does is make her wonder about her future and how she can make Rafe hers again. While being with him is like wrangling a toddler at times, he still makes her heart race and her breath catch. And she wouldn't feel safer with anyone else.

With the chips seemingly stacked against them, they must work to uncover the perpetrators of the nefarious plot that's been brewing for some time -- before it's too late.

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Boots on the Ground by April Canavan (Birch Police Department #2)

 

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April continues to wreck my heart! Boots on the Ground is a beautifully broken second chance romance that will wrap itself around your heart and squeeze until you ask for more.

I knew Linc was going to have a past that would rip me apart, but Kennedy...I've never wanted to reach through the pages and hug a character more than I did with her.

The Birch Police Department series has knocked the wind out of me with each story. I'm seriously contemplating investing in Kleenex stock now, but I wouldn't change a single second of the ride and can't wait for the next one to release.

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Kennedy

I stayed away.
Even though it crushed me.
Because that's what he wanted.
I distanced myself from the man I love.
I moved on, or so I told the world.
Went through the motions, and smiled when I wanted to cry.
Then chaos flashes into my life, destroying everything in its path.
It's time to face facts.
Lincoln Hayes is the only one I trust.
The only one who keeps the nightmares at bay.

Linc

I love her.
Thoughts of her came with every bullet that flew past my head overseas.
Every night, I dream about her and what we could have had.
She's the only reason I came home.
The reason I stay, even though the very sight of her is torture.
After my brother died in my arms, everything changed.
I'm damaged. Broken.
She deserves so much more than I could ever be.
I'll forever want the life I can never have.
That doesn't mean that I won't watch her six.
Boots on the ground, active and ready.
I'll take out any threat she faces.
No matter the cost...because I'm not strong enough to lose her again.

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Savor You by Kristen Proby (Fusion #5)

 

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Second chances never tasted SO good! Savor You is my favorite in the Fusion series and my heart is filled with so much happiness after listening to Mia and Camden's story.

Reunited after years apart brings feelings, both good and bad, back to the surface. When they're forced to work in close proximity for a new cooking show, they attempt a fresh start, but that can only last so long until they get closure for past mistakes.

With minimal drama, plenty of romance and laughter, a chance to interact with characters from previous books in the series - I was completely enamored with this story, from start to finish. I love the Fusion series and it's a definite must-read (or listen!)

SUMMARY:

In the next sizzling romance in Kristen Proby's New York Times bestselling Fusion series, two celebrity chefs compete in a culinary competition, but resisting each other will prove to be the greater challenge.

Cooking isn't what Mia Palazzo does, it's who she is. Food is her passion...her pride...her true love. She's built a stellar menu full of delicious and sexy meals for her restaurant, Seduction. Now, after being open for only a few short years, Mia's restaurant is being featured on Best Bites TV. To say Seduction is a wild success is an understatement. All the blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours of work Mia has put into the restaurant has finally paid off.

Then Camden Sawyer, the biggest mistake of her life, walks into her kitchen...

Camden's celebrity chef status is world-renowned. He's the best there is, and the kitchen is where he's most at home. He can't resist the invitation to Portland for a showdown against Mia for a new television show. Mia was in his life years ago, and just like before, he's met his match in the beautiful Italian spitfire. The way she commands the kitchen is mesmerizing, and her recipes are clever and delicious. He's never had qualms about competition, and this is no different. He can't wait to go head to head with Mia. But can he convince her the chemistry they share in the kitchen would be just as great in the bedroom as well?

As Mia and Camden face off, neither realizes how high the stakes are as their reputations are put on the line and their hearts are put to the ultimate test.

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (Bromance Book Club #1)

 

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I wish this book club actually existed! The Bromance Book Club was such a pleasant surprise and a refreshing take on relationships from a male perspective.

After a surprise pregnancy, everything about their relationship becomes rushed and taken for granted. When Gavin finds out that Thea's been faking it during their entire marriage, his pride causes Thea to file for divorce.

Enter the men of The Bromance Book Club to Gavin's rescue, as they've all turned to each other and romance books to help repair their own broken relationships.

Not only does Gavin realize he needs to up his game and truly fight for his marriage, he's learning things he missed while not giving Thea the attention and focus she deserves.

Watching Thea develop a backbone for the first time was the highlight of the story for me. This was a well-written story of second chances and learning to love again. I'm so excited to continue this series and can't wait for the next one!

😄 Comedy

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club.

Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He's recently discovered a humiliating secret: his wife Thea has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation, it's the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he's let his pride and fear get the better of him.

Welcome to the Bromance Book Club.

Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. With the help of their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess, the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it'll take a lot more than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.

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The Do-Over by Piper Rayne (The Rooftop Crew #5)

 

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The story you've been waiting for! The Do-Over is an amazing second chance romance. In true Piper Rayne fashion, they also draw you in to the next book in the series and have you counting down the days!

I've been waiting for Knox's story all through the series, but especially since Our Star-Crossed Kiss! It was SO worth the wait.

Poor Knox, once he sees the error of his ways, he has to convince the one person he left behind and didn't choose to have a fling with, to give him another chance. This officer can arrest me any day!

Kamea is a breath of fresh air! I love her fierce loyalty and independence. Feeling like you're someone's second choice isn't ideal and she handles it like a champ.

😄 Comedy

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

She was always the one.

Or so I thought.

Turns out my instincts were dead wrong.

Years ago I was faced with the choice between two women. Both were perfect in opposite ways. One was carefree and against commitment. The other was a woman you'd bring home to mom.

I was young, naïve and stupid. I'm sure you can guess who I chose.

Now, I'm older, wiser and know what the hell I want.

So, when the same two women pop back into my life it's my chance for a do-over. But they flipped the script. Just like me, they want different things now. Leaving me with one choice -- convince the woman I want that she wants me too.

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Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey (Hot & Hammered #2)

 

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A true second chance romance! Love Her or Lose Her is guaranteed to captivate you from the start, make sure to clear your schedule until you finish the book.

Rosie and Dominic have explosive chemistry, but beyond that, they've grown apart and turned into strangers passing in the night.

I admire Rosie for her strength in finally taking a stand and fighting for her own happiness, as well as her marriage. Dominic is the alpha I never knew I wanted in a book boyfriend!

I can't remember the last time I read a story with the main characters starting out together, but my heart sure enjoyed their journey back to themselves and each other. A wonderful addition to the Hot & Hammered series, this is a definite must read in my book!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Rosie and Dominic Vega are the perfect couple: high school sweethearts, best friends, madly in love. Well, they used to be, anyway. Now, Rosie's lucky to get a caveman grunt from the ex-soldier every time she walks in the door. Dom is faithful and a great provider, but the man she fell in love with 10 years ago is nowhere to be found. When her girlfriends encourage Rosie to demand more out of life and pursue her dream of opening a restaurant, she decides to demand more out of love, too. Three words: marriage boot camp.

Never in a million years did Rosie believe her stoic, too-manly-to emote husband would actually agree to relationship rehab with a weed-smoking hippie. Dom talking about feelings? Sitting on pillows? Communing with nature? Learning love languages? Nope. But to her surprise, he's all in, and it forces her to admit her own role in their cracked foundation. As they complete one ridiculous - yet surprisingly helpful - assignment after another, their remodeled relationship gets stronger than ever. Except just as they're getting back on track, Rosie discovers Dom has a secret....and it could demolish everything.

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Last Beautiful Girl by Samantha Chase (Magnolia Sound #6)

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My favorite Magnolia Sound book so far! Such a beautifully heartbreaking story of love, loss and second chances. This book will make you cherish those you love and want to live each moment to the fullest.

The relationship between Sydney and her sister will tug at your heart. They're both suffering from the loss of loved ones, but each in their own way. Now an instant family, they have to figure out how to make things work.

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

When Kyle Jones let Sydney Albright walk out of his life, he gave up on the idea of settling down. How could he when he broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved? For years he distracted himself with a parade of women, all the while hoping he would see Sydney again.

But he never wanted it to be like this...

Sydney wasn't prepared to become a mom overnight. When she loses her sister and brother-in-law in a tragic accident, she moves back home to become the caregiver for her heart broken niece. It is no surprise to her when the small town rallies to offer support to one of their own. However, that doesn't make Kyle showing up on her doorstep any less jarring.

While Kyle claims he is only there to help, Sydney is instantly on edge. Not only did she vow never to fall for him again, but his timing couldn't be worse. Her niece needs to be her number one priority. Still, seeing the pain in Sydney's eyes, Kyle won't turn his back on her...not again.

He always said she was the first beautiful girl he loved and now he's determined to make her the last.

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Semi-Sweet On You by Erin Nicholas (Hot Cakes #4)

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Another sweet treat in the series! Semi-Sweet On You is a second chance romance that'll leave you with a sweet tooth, so have something handy.

Whitney is fiercely independent, trying to prove her worth to the new owners, especially after the emotional abuse from the men in her family. She doesn't have time for romance, so when the only man she's ever loved comes back to town, trying to save her family's business, she's in for a rude awakening.

Cam has built his fortune from the ground up, mainly to prove to everyone that he's not the lowlife they thought he was. What started out as proving a point, ends up meaning so much more when his heart gets involved.

This was a wonderful slow burn that goes at the perfect pace. Not only does it have plenty of laughs along the way, but it touches your heart with deep issues that most books seem to skip over.

My favorite part of the book was not only Didi and all her shenanigans (bless her heart), but finally getting to know more about her relationship with Letty, creating the family discord that went on for years.

I absolutely love the Hot Cakes series and adore each book more than the last, if that's even possible. The characters are quirky, genuine and lovable...with a town I'd move to in a heartbeat!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

She broke his heart ten years ago.

Now he's back -- and her new boss.

And she might still be semi in love with him.

But that's no problem, right? They can keep it professional.

Until her grandmother gets involved.

She's thrilled to think that Whitney and Cam are still in love. And invites him to move in with her...and Whitney.

Of course, Whitney can handle that too. Yeah, everything is fine. Just fine.

Until Cam makes it clear that he's all in.

Having him back is very sweet, but can she really have it all? Or will it all crumble around her?

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Penthouse Prince by Kendall Ryan

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A fast-paced second chance romance! Penthouse Prince is the perfect book to get you out of your reading slump. I adore a good single parent romance, especially one with minimal drama, so this was a pleasant surprise!

Corrigan is the one who put everything on the line when she fell for Lexington, only to have him run scared and never look back. While she's constructed walls around her heart to prevent future heartache, she can't resist the pull that's still there.

Let's be real for a moment though...two year old Grier is the star of the book and steals every scene she's in. I absolutely loved this story and it was a quick read that you can just dive into and forget your worries for a few hours.

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Lexington Dane was my brother's best friend growing up.

We did everything together.

He taught me how to throw a punch, how to change a tire...and he taught me how to kiss. I fell hard and fast, and gave him all my firsts.

I promised I'd wait for him...

But I'm done waiting, because he went off to college and never came back. He took his fancy business degree and moved to New York City, where he promptly became a real estate mogul -- turning every penthouse and apartment project he touched into gold.

It's been ten years, and now he's back and needs a favor...someone to watch his little girl. That's right, the cocky penthouse prince and heartbreaker extraordinaire Lexington is back with an adorable two-year-old daughter. Guess who he wants to watch her?

I've never been able to say no to him. I might agree to be the nanny for his precious little angel, but there's no way in hell I'm falling for her hot-as-sin daddy.

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Southern Sunrise by Natasha Madison (Southern series #4)

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A second chance romance w/the next generation! Southern Sunrise brings us the second generation of the Southern series. Ethan has been the center of each book and he finally gets to tell his own story.

After receiving life-changing news, Ethan leaves everyone he loves behind, in order to find out who he really is and come to terms with the truth he must face.

Emily has tried to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart and move on, but she's never been truly happy since Ethan left, even trying to find happiness again with someone else.

This story has multiple views of heartache and trials. I've loved watching all the characters grow and develop through each book, and I love how the author beautifully breaks the readers heart, just to put it back together again!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Emily
I fell in love with him when I was fourteen. Under the stars, he told me he loved me, and under the stars we promised to love each other always. But under the stars, he broke my heart by walking away.

He left me without a second glance. I was just an afterthought. Now he's back, but this time, I'm not falling for his Southern charm.

Maybe.

It's time I get my happily ever after, even if part of me wishes he was still mine.

Ethan
I found out on my twenty-first birthday that everything I thought I knew was a lie, and the man I had grown up thinking was my father wasn't.

The pain I felt blinded me, making it impossible to hear what anyone said.
I left them all behind, including her, my best friend and the woman I was going to marry.

Five years late, I'm back, only to find the woman I still love has another man's ring on her finger.

She's going to marry my best friend unless I stop her. And this time, I only have until sunrise to change her mind.

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Hard to Handle by K. Bromberg (Play Hard #1)

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Prepare for your heart to be stolen! Hard to Handle has all the feels I didn't see coming. Each page is one roller coaster of emotion after another and I loved every moment of it.

Through brief flashes of the past, you're able to see what happened to turn Hunters' life upside-down. His family dynamics will rip apart your heart, while possibly making you ugly cry.

Dekker brings humor and heart to this story, and you can't help falling for Jonah too. Prepare for steamy scenes, witty conversations, and heart breaking moments.

My heart wasn't prepared for this book and it's one I'd definitely recommend to everyone. I can't wait to see how the rest of her sisters stories play out in this series!

 💧 Drama
🏒 Sports Romance

SUMMARY:

At first, the request seemed simple -- sign a new athlete to the agency.

Then I found out the new athlete was none other than the most wanted man in hockey today: Hunter Maddox.

Gifted. Sexy. At the top of his game. And the only man who has ever broken my heart.

If signing him will help save our family business, I'll swallow my pride and do what's asked.

But when it becomes clear his uncharacteristic antics off the ice are a hint of something deeper, keeping things strictly professional between us becomes more than complicated. But I know better than to cross that line.

I'll never date a client. Not even for him.
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Win the Stanley Cup and do it before time runs out.

Not a small feat, but it's what's motivated me since the start of my career.

And time is running out.

Enter Dekker Kincade.

Feisty. Dogged. Damn gorgeous. The one I let get away.

I have no idea why she's traveling with the team, but hell if resisting her is going to be easy.

But I have a job to do, and I refuse to lose sight of that end game. Even if she confuses me. Even if she sees parts of me I've hidden from the world.

I can't lose focus. Not even for her.

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Imperfect Princess by Sonya Jesus (Modern Princess Collection #1)

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A heart-breaking second chance romance! Imperfect Princess is a beautiful tale of overcoming abuse, to fight for what you want in life.

Thorn absolutely broke my heart with everything that poor girl has been through. She's lost the one person that mattered the most to her and has suffered both physical and emotional abuse by the person she should be able to trust.

Kai has never forgotten her and is determined to be with Thorn no matter the cost, after believing she had died he's not risking losing her again.

This was an emotional roller coaster ride that will throw a few twists and turns in to keep you on your toes. A wonderful start to the Modern Princess Collection and I can't wait for more!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

It started with fire.

Not the kind that burns inside you and melts your heart into a mess of happy feelings. A real one. One that rips through wood and disintegrates brick and bone, leaving ashes and orphans in its wake.

Death would have saved me from a rocky family life. There would be no cigarette burns on the soles of my feet, no vicious words engraved in my mind, and no Kai Madison. The friend who saw past the scars and offered me pennies for my secrets. The guy who stole my heart with a single kiss in the middle of a rose garden on a snowy winter day.

Nothing would have been easier to leave behind -- to vanish from -- but for the past four years, I've been isolated from the world, living in a hospital room and helping the Feds build a case against my foster-dad. Now I'm free and willing to risk my life to see him again.

There's only one problem. I'm no longer imperfect. I have the same heart, but a different face.

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Been There Done That by Hope Ellis (Leffersbee #1)

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Been There Done That is a second chance romance done right! What would you do if a blast from your past that you never had closure with, randomly showed up at your workplace? Yeah, no thank you.

Nick left town to make something of himself, but now that it's been 12 years, can he win back the girl that he left behind? I appreciate his honesty throughout everything, and his determination to get what he wants.

Zora has never recovered from the one boy who captured her heart, but there's more to the story that she doesn't know. When she's forced to work with him on a project at work, she has to put her past aside and do what's best for her future.

This was a wonderful second chance romance, and fans of the Winston Brothers series will enjoy seeing a few fan-favorite characters make some cameo appearances. I can't wait for the next book in the series, and will be adding this to my bookshelf immediately!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Theirs was a forever kind of love, until it was stolen.

ZORA LEFFERSBEE's once perfect life is no longer perfect. Her tenure at the University is in question, funding for her employees uncertain and her faux-fiancee, Jackson James's unpredictability is wearing on her last nerve. Just when Zora is convinced things can't get more complicated, life proves her wrong.

What the heck is he doing here?

NICK ROSSI's complicated life is still extremely complicated. He's used to fighting for everything he has, but he's also used to winning. Now a man of power and influence, his return to Green Valley after so many years hasn't gone according to plan, especially with the woman he's always wanted.

She can't know why I left, or why I'm back.

A powerful woman intent on righting the wrongs of the world, Zora doesn't have time or energy to deal with the man who broke her young heart.

A powerful man intent on righting the wrongs of the past, Nick can't help wanting to protect Zora, even if his devotion is unrequited.

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A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter (Slice #4)

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A Slice of Love is comfort food for your soul! A charming second chance romance that will have you craving that perfect pizza while reading Jonas and Frankie's story.

Jonas is the boy everyone adored, heading for a career in football, he neglects to pursue the one thing in his life that makes him happy, his crush on Frank.

Frankie (Frank) gave her heart to Jonas once and she's determined not to let him back in, only to have it broken once more. As he rehabs his sports injury, old feelings spark back to life for her, but can they really rekindle what they once had?

A quick read that will leave you smiling and thinking of that special someone you used to exchange secret notes with. Filled with laughter and witty banter, I highly enjoyed this low drama romance.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Jonas Schwartz isn't just good at playing football. He's also good at playing hearts, and four years ago, he played mine like it was the easiest game of his life.

Brokenhearted, I ran off to art school, swearing to forget about my one-off secret weekend with the star quarterback.

I'd heard whispers about his injury, but I never expected Jonas to return to our hometown to rehab his knee, and I certainly never thought he'd show up on the other side of my door with a pizza in hand.

He looks good. Better than before.

Whatever -- I'm over him. I've completely moved on.

I just wish my heart would get the memo...

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Beefcakes by Katana Collins (Maple Grove #4)

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Beefcakes is the perfect fix for your sweet tooth! If you love The Bachelor and practically ANY baking competition, then you won't be able to get enough of this book.

You'll be drawn in from the first chapter with this witty and hilarious tale of two people that are absolute opposites, but with a chemistry that's hotter than it ever was before.

My cheeks were still sore the next day from laughing so much, and I honestly just want to watch a cake show and read the book all over again. A second chance romance with a clever twist, this is a book I promise you don't want to miss.

I stayed up until nearly 4am to finish Beefcakes and don't regret my wake up call only three hours later, totally worth every moment. This is one romantic comedy I'll be adding to my yearly "read again" list!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

Summary:

Things are about to get sticky...

I might as well permanently add the label "Ex" to my name. I'm an Ex-Mr. Universe. Ex-Mr. Olympus. An Ex-Hollywood Stuntman. But no one from my small hometown cares anything about that. They only care that I'm the ex-boyfriend to the beloved Mayor's daughter, Elaina Dyker.

And now, ten years later, I'm back, helping my siblings run my mother's bakery while she takes on chemo. What should have been a routine cupcake delivery turns into utter chaos when the bachelorette party thinks I'm a stripper. And what's worse? Elaina is the maid of honor.

But the meme about us sure went viral fast. My small hometown has become positively infested with tipsy bridesmaids looking for my erotic cupcakes.

Now Hollywood's knocking again -- and this time they want me and my ex, Mr. Beefcake and Ms. Prude, to star in a reality show.

It could solve all my problems -- except her.

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Southern Chance by Natasha Madison (Southern Series #1)

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Southern Chance is a beautiful tale of second chances! Be prepared for all the feels with this story. I swooned, laughed, cried and wanted to throw my book along the way.

Kallie is forced to come back to the small town she ran from when her heart was broken. Surrounded by the past she'd like to forget, she's forced to come to terms with what really happened.

Jacob didn't have the chance to explain things to Kallie before she shut him out of her life, torn between hating her and wanting her to know the truth, he must face his own demons.

A tale of loss, miscommunication and second chances - this story nearly broke my own heart. Multiple lives are woven together to create a tangled web of angst and lies. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

Buried secrets never stay hidden in the South.

Kallie
I fell in love with him when I was seven. I scraped my knee, and he helped carry me inside. Our love story was the talk of the town until a woman told everyone she was pregnant with his baby. The only rational solution was to high tail it out of town and never come back.

My best friend needed a place to hide, and you can't get much more covert than my family farm, so I came back. For her. It was supposed to be temporary, and I wasn't supposed to see him, but that's what happens when you live in a small town where everyone knows each other.

Jacob
Being the sheriff in a small town was never my dream. My father died and my older brother took off, so I had to be the one to look after my mother. I stayed. I fulfilled my duties as a son and I protected my hometown.

My life wasn't perfect, but I was content. Until I locked eyes with a ghost from my past, Kallie. I thought it was my imagination, it couldn't be. I loved her most of my life, but now I hated her.

The town gossip mill was going into overdrive. I kept my head down and my mind off of the woman who shattered my heart when she ran away. She didn't give me a chance to explain, it didn't matter to her then. I didn't matter.

A second chance is never promised, but now that mine is right under my nose, I'm not sure I can take it.

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