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The Second Time Around
The award-winning author of A Delight Before Christmas and When it Rains brings readers a delightful romance that kicks off the Beaumont Series.The truth would set them free . . . After her aunt twists her ankle. Brenna Gathers returns to her hometown to help run the bookstore, hoping to get out of Sheraton Beach as fast as she can. Unfortunately, she runs into Jabarie Beaumont, the gorgeous jerk who'd jilted her at the altar. And the truth was that even though he'd broken her heart years before, her attraction is still strong and undeniable. Jabarie has every intention of sleeping with the caramel beauty and finally get her out of his system. After all, according to his father, Brenna was nothing but a gold digger. Then Jabarie learns the truth. His parents lied to keep him and Brenna apart. Now Jabarie is on a mission to show Brenna love could be even sweeter the second time around.Angie Daniels pens a very entertaining and heartwarming story with a beautiful setting. 4-stars, RT Book ReviewAngie Daniels has released over twenty-three novels. She has won numerous awards including a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for When it Rains, and an Emma Award for Favorite Erotic Romance, for A Delight Before Christmas. She began her road to publication in 2001 when she was offered a four-book deal with Genesis Press. In 2002 she signed with BET/Arabesque which was purchased by Harlequin/Kimani Romance in 2005. Angie joined Kensington Publishing in 2003. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2007
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About the author
Angie Daniels
79 books233 followersAngie Daniels grew up on the South side of Chicago, Illinois. At a very early age, she spent nights creating soap operas with her younger sister until the two drifted off to sleep. Never did she realize that her longtime dream to become a published author would someday become a reality.
In 1999 Angie decided it was finally time to return to her love of writing. She took a year off to write her first book Intimate Intentions, which started off as a simple romance novel and later escalated into 542 pages of romantic suspense. After two submissions, Angie was offered a four-book contract with Genesis Press and her first book was released in 2001. In 2003, she also signed with BET Arabesque, and Kensington's Dafina imprint in 2004. In 2006, she added Parker Publishing, Aphrodisia and Harlequin Kimani Romance to her list. In 2010 she will release her twentieth novel. Angie currently resides in Missouri.
In 1999 Angie decided it was finally time to return to her love of writing. She took a year off to write her first book Intimate Intentions, which started off as a simple romance novel and later escalated into 542 pages of romantic suspense. After two submissions, Angie was offered a four-book contract with Genesis Press and her first book was released in 2001. In 2003, she also signed with BET Arabesque, and Kensington's Dafina imprint in 2004. In 2006, she added Parker Publishing, Aphrodisia and Harlequin Kimani Romance to her list. In 2010 she will release her twentieth novel. Angie currently resides in Missouri.
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July 21, 2020
Good
A solid, quick read that will leave some wanting more, while others will be fully sated. Not much mystery, and fairly formulaic, but good characters save the day.
Buy it, read it and enjoy!!👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
A solid, quick read that will leave some wanting more, while others will be fully sated. Not much mystery, and fairly formulaic, but good characters save the day.
Buy it, read it and enjoy!!👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
February 6, 2011
Not a bad story... Lovable characters, i love the part when they where playing strip poker or whatever it was they where playing... good read.. Right now reading Jace and Sheyna's story good so far..
I hope she does a story about the other brother and sister Bianca
I hope she does a story about the other brother and sister Bianca
October 4, 2014
Great book!
This book made me cry like a baby! I could totally relate to Brenna's fear of being heartbroken by Jabarie again but I'm so happy his determination and unwavering love won her over!
This book made me cry like a baby! I could totally relate to Brenna's fear of being heartbroken by Jabarie again but I'm so happy his determination and unwavering love won her over!
January 21, 2024
Is the Second Time Worth Risking the Pain!
Because I was disappointed by " In the Company of My Sistahs" and the "Seduced into Submission" series by Angie Daniels, which was supposedly BDSM but was nothing but lite porn; I was hesitant to read other books by her.
After checking, I found that I had "The Second Time Around" since 2020 but had never read it. I overcame my hesitancy and finally read it and was pleasantly surprised. It was better than the other books I read by this author.
Because I love reading romance books with African-American famiies, I enjoyed Brenna's and Jabari story. Brenna got on my nerves with her refusing to get over the hurt she thought Jabari had caused her. Jabari was too good to be true even though he didn't understand why Brenna had left him at the altar five years ago.
Clearly there was a huge misunderstanding both blamed each other for what happened. Even when Brenna found out that Jabari's parents interfered without his knowledge, she was still afraid to admit her love for him. Still she willingly had sex with him.
Because Jabari thought she left him for money, he was decided to get her out of his mind by having sex with her. Once he found out what his parents had done, he was determined to prove his life for her.
Yes, Jabari "wooed" her until she admitted her love for him. I enjoyed the book enough that I'll probably read another book in the series.
Because I was disappointed by " In the Company of My Sistahs" and the "Seduced into Submission" series by Angie Daniels, which was supposedly BDSM but was nothing but lite porn; I was hesitant to read other books by her.
After checking, I found that I had "The Second Time Around" since 2020 but had never read it. I overcame my hesitancy and finally read it and was pleasantly surprised. It was better than the other books I read by this author.
Because I love reading romance books with African-American famiies, I enjoyed Brenna's and Jabari story. Brenna got on my nerves with her refusing to get over the hurt she thought Jabari had caused her. Jabari was too good to be true even though he didn't understand why Brenna had left him at the altar five years ago.
Clearly there was a huge misunderstanding both blamed each other for what happened. Even when Brenna found out that Jabari's parents interfered without his knowledge, she was still afraid to admit her love for him. Still she willingly had sex with him.
Because Jabari thought she left him for money, he was decided to get her out of his mind by having sex with her. Once he found out what his parents had done, he was determined to prove his life for her.
Yes, Jabari "wooed" her until she admitted her love for him. I enjoyed the book enough that I'll probably read another book in the series.
September 15, 2022
Courage, faith, and forgiveness
Brenna was holding on to the past hurt, pain, and disappointment to keep her heart guarded to never love again. Her perception of things weren't accurate and she didn't hold herself accountable, it was always someone else's fault.
Jabarie was just as stubborn as Brenna. He held her accountable for the past but didn't see that he too was at fault.
The two had to learn from the past, forgive in order to have a future.
Brenna was holding on to the past hurt, pain, and disappointment to keep her heart guarded to never love again. Her perception of things weren't accurate and she didn't hold herself accountable, it was always someone else's fault.
Jabarie was just as stubborn as Brenna. He held her accountable for the past but didn't see that he too was at fault.
The two had to learn from the past, forgive in order to have a future.
December 14, 2017
Brenna made me angry
I wanted to really like this book but I couldn't . Brenna wanted Jabarie to love her and fight for her when she wouldn't fight for him. It was just too much. And what was so special special about her that made him keep coming back everyday. It just wasn't believeable. I love Angie ' s writing but his one missed the mark for me.
I wanted to really like this book but I couldn't . Brenna wanted Jabarie to love her and fight for her when she wouldn't fight for him. It was just too much. And what was so special special about her that made him keep coming back everyday. It just wasn't believeable. I love Angie ' s writing but his one missed the mark for me.
October 14, 2018
Good read
It is hard to trust again after being dissapointed. Jabari was fighting for love but Brenna had a tough time believing in second chances because two of the people who should have protected her did not fight for her.
It is hard to trust again after being dissapointed. Jabari was fighting for love but Brenna had a tough time believing in second chances because two of the people who should have protected her did not fight for her.
June 6, 2019
The Second Time Around ( The Beaumont Series Book 1
This is a great book, I truly enjoyed it, I am so glad they finally got things figured out, and worked them out. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
This is a great book, I truly enjoyed it, I am so glad they finally got things figured out, and worked them out. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
October 23, 2019
Good book. I’m glad Brenna Jabarie decided to give love another chance. Jabarie’s parents were wrong for running Brenna off. Hopefully Jace & Sheyna figure things out. Forgiving someone for yourself is always good; however forgetting is definitely hard to do.
March 14, 2022
Beaumont Series Book 1 is Captivating
Reading this book was a great read for me. I would put the book down and when I would start reading it again I was able to pick it back and keep reading. I am anxious to read the rest of the series and follow the Beaumont family .
Reading this book was a great read for me. I would put the book down and when I would start reading it again I was able to pick it back and keep reading. I am anxious to read the rest of the series and follow the Beaumont family .
September 15, 2022
Good book
The author took my imagination and amused me until finishing to the peek of the next book, "The Playboy's Proposition". The storyline, characters and plot delighted.
First time reading the author's work.
The author took my imagination and amused me until finishing to the peek of the next book, "The Playboy's Proposition". The storyline, characters and plot delighted.
First time reading the author's work.
December 9, 2022
Stubborness
Could not put this book down! I cannot wait to finish the others. I found another great author. Storyline on point and so are the characters. I dare anyone to read these books. You will not be disappointed!!!
Could not put this book down! I cannot wait to finish the others. I found another great author. Storyline on point and so are the characters. I dare anyone to read these books. You will not be disappointed!!!
February 19, 2018
The Beaumonts
I have read other book's in the Beaumont series but somehow missed books one and two. I was delighted with book one and I am about to start reading book two.
I have read other book's in the Beaumont series but somehow missed books one and two. I was delighted with book one and I am about to start reading book two.
July 12, 2018
Very sweet, sometimes humorous love story that never ended. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
September 20, 2018
Great story
This was a great story but Brenna was so immature at times and a whiner. I'm glad Jabarie had the patience to continue. People should always talk things out.
This was a great story but Brenna was so immature at times and a whiner. I'm glad Jabarie had the patience to continue. People should always talk things out.
July 20, 2019
Good read
I enjoyed reading this story. I want part 2 now. wished it had a but more drama but once again great job Daniels.
I enjoyed reading this story. I want part 2 now. wished it had a but more drama but once again great job Daniels.
November 16, 2023
Good read
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July 13, 2025Sand and Love
I liked the beginning of a Book store
I'm such a fan of book stores and thought it was even more romantic
Anyone just liking Love being fought for
I liked the beginning of a Book store
I'm such a fan of book stores and thought it was even more romantic
Anyone just liking Love being fought for
February 24, 2018
Very good
I loved this book. It was well written. There were some surprises in the story. I didn't want to put it down. I highly recommend it.
I loved this book. It was well written. There were some surprises in the story. I didn't want to put it down. I highly recommend it.
March 18, 2017
Love did prevail!!!
It was a joy to see Brenna and Jabarie find their way back to love. Love can truly conquer all.
It was a joy to see Brenna and Jabarie find their way back to love. Love can truly conquer all.
November 18, 2011
This was an ok love story about Jabari and Brenna...This is the first story in the beaumont series....This is one of those stories where you can't wait to find out whats gonna happen next....but at times I felt like it was repeating a lot of the same issues and scenes...I started to get a little bored with it...but overall I love the way it ended, I really thought it was cute...Brenna at times seemed a little dramatic to me...I felt as if she was over the top with her whole relationship with Jabari...Jabari was portrayed as a cutie in this story...I loved his go get her attitude. This is not one of my favorite stories by Angie Daniels...but I am a huge fan of hers...This story touched on two characters Jace and Sheyna...whom were their two friends in the story...They were more interesting to me...I'm gonna read the next installment because I was told she would be writing about the two of them...they seem as if they will have a little more spice and drama...Overall I will rate this a good read...
August 26, 2007
The Second Times Always Better
Definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the Beaumont series. This was a great start to a wonderful tale of lost love being recaptured. And as I kept reading and enjoying the details and the scenery of the small town of Sheraton, I almost forgot that the town was imaginary, it seemed so real. I loved Jabarie's character and the way he fought and refused to give up on Brenna and their love. Although, I thought Brenna was a fool to even consider not getting back with Jabarie, I totally empathized with her fear of another broken heart, but the man was putting it all on the line for her, I don't know how she fought her love for him as long as she did...me I would have broken down after the passion-filled weekend on the yacht. And can't wait to see what happens between Jace and Sheyna...the sparks were defintely flying between the two of them. That's going to be a very intense romantic tale.
Definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the Beaumont series. This was a great start to a wonderful tale of lost love being recaptured. And as I kept reading and enjoying the details and the scenery of the small town of Sheraton, I almost forgot that the town was imaginary, it seemed so real. I loved Jabarie's character and the way he fought and refused to give up on Brenna and their love. Although, I thought Brenna was a fool to even consider not getting back with Jabarie, I totally empathized with her fear of another broken heart, but the man was putting it all on the line for her, I don't know how she fought her love for him as long as she did...me I would have broken down after the passion-filled weekend on the yacht. And can't wait to see what happens between Jace and Sheyna...the sparks were defintely flying between the two of them. That's going to be a very intense romantic tale.
August 28, 2022
here did it all go wrong five years ago
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
I loved this was a second chance romance for two young people that went through a lot with each other. One lie, one misconception, two interfering people change the course of two people meant to be together and their lives. Brenna Gathers did not expect to return go Sheraton Beach. She started her life over in Texas and expected it to be the course of her future. Jabarie Beaumont did not think he would see Brenna again. Then one day on his way to work up he looks and there she is standing on a ladder in the bookstore window. There began their journey back to each other. With the help of two more interfering individuals.
Their love was meant to happen. Their love went across state lines and time apart. Brenna and Jabarie had a collision course coming up and they would meet it head on with several speed bumps placed in the way.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
I loved this was a second chance romance for two young people that went through a lot with each other. One lie, one misconception, two interfering people change the course of two people meant to be together and their lives. Brenna Gathers did not expect to return go Sheraton Beach. She started her life over in Texas and expected it to be the course of her future. Jabarie Beaumont did not think he would see Brenna again. Then one day on his way to work up he looks and there she is standing on a ladder in the bookstore window. There began their journey back to each other. With the help of two more interfering individuals.
Their love was meant to happen. Their love went across state lines and time apart. Brenna and Jabarie had a collision course coming up and they would meet it head on with several speed bumps placed in the way.
April 7, 2015
The Second Time Around
I just wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. Jabarie Beaumont and Brenna Gathers were good friends since they were fourteen years as they grew older they fell deeply in love. Brenna's mother Shaunda had her a seventeen and had her own issues with numerous affaires with rich or married men. Jabarie's parents did not want him to marry someone that was beneath him. His parents had they lawyer trick her into taking a large sum of money she moved to Dallas and open her own book store. Due to her beloved aunt Nellie's illness she returned to Sheraton Beach. Jabarie who deeply loves her spends the rest of the story winning her love back doing some of the nicest things. Very good read.
I just wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. Jabarie Beaumont and Brenna Gathers were good friends since they were fourteen years as they grew older they fell deeply in love. Brenna's mother Shaunda had her a seventeen and had her own issues with numerous affaires with rich or married men. Jabarie's parents did not want him to marry someone that was beneath him. His parents had they lawyer trick her into taking a large sum of money she moved to Dallas and open her own book store. Due to her beloved aunt Nellie's illness she returned to Sheraton Beach. Jabarie who deeply loves her spends the rest of the story winning her love back doing some of the nicest things. Very good read.
March 26, 2016
Brenna and Jabarie were to be married 5 years ago, but interference by his parents forced Brenna to leave him at the altar. When Brenna comes back to town to help her aunt while she's recuperating from an ankle injury, the passion between them reignites.
Great story! I kept wanting to Brenna to just let down her guard down, once Jabarie confessed to still loving her, but she just kept holding on to her anger, resentment, and fear, that I thought she would never break down and admit to still loving him as well.
Honorable mention. Jace and Sheyna! They are hilarious! And the the strip spades game. OMG I was laughing so hard, I almost cried. That scene reminded me of my days in college.
Great story! I kept wanting to Brenna to just let down her guard down, once Jabarie confessed to still loving her, but she just kept holding on to her anger, resentment, and fear, that I thought she would never break down and admit to still loving him as well.
Honorable mention. Jace and Sheyna! They are hilarious! And the the strip spades game. OMG I was laughing so hard, I almost cried. That scene reminded me of my days in college.
October 31, 2012
I liked this book but I found it a little frustrating Brenna got on my last nerve the reasons she kept saying no after she had sex with Jarbie and kept doing were just childish. I believe if the author had written this book this year it would be a much better book because her writing is much better than this now, but this book is pretty good. The couple is very passionate but the story just did not make sense to me.
May 7, 2013
Jabarie and Brenna had a love that was awesome. Until something went wrong. Jabarie was never the same and Brenna was just running. Then they meet again only to find out the truth about what went wrong. Jabarie never a quitter and Brenna being stubborn, they find a way back to each other. But, not without complications.
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October 1, 2008this book is sweet
May 31, 2009
love the Beaumonts.
March 11, 2012
Great story
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