A Second Chance

by Ellen Wolf

Twelve years ago, sixteen-year-old Jade Rowley bared her heart to Liam Latimer, her best friend’s brother. Rejected and left behind as he moved away to California, she had built her future without him, both her private and professional life leaving little to wish for.

Her seemingly fulfilling life fell apart after the breakup of her engagement, leaving her shaken and desperate for a change of scene. Her best friend’s struggle with cancer made it an easy choice to abandon her less than perfect situation and visit the Golden Coast.

Meeting Liam again shouldn’t have changed anything; their lives were certainly too far apart to reclaim the strange connection that made her fall in love with him in the first place. Successful and well established, he seemed even more out of reach than before. Against her better judgment, Jade allowed herself to get closer and was shocked to find out that Liam carried a burden of guilt that explained his adamant opposition to love and relationships. As hopeless as it seemed, leaving wasn’t an option as she decided to fight for the man she loved.

And this time she wasn’t ready to retreat…

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Chick Lit

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 27, 2011

About the author

Ellen Wolf lives in Toronto with her husband, three kids and two cats. When not writing her novels she enjoys gardening, hiking, meeting new people and of course reading...

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted soooo much more from this book. I really wanted more character development. Even more communication between them. I absolutely loved the story, but wanted more details. It just lacked that extra umpfh.

[Ark217 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a quick light read. Perfect when you are tired and don't want to concentrate too hard. Character development fell flat and was disappoined that the author didn't expand on Laura and her struggles.

[Donna Halloran · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a $3 purchase on my kindle. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't much. To me, I would consider it a glorified short story. The hardest thing for me was the female character who was followed from age 16 to (I think) her late 20s but there wasn't any sign of maturing or evolving. Not a great book, but an entertaining read.

[Michele DeHaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Loved reading this!!! Kept my interest the whole time!! Highly recommend!! Great author. Story line was great!!! A god read!!

[stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Friends become lovers

This novel has it all. Intense chemistry between the two main characters. Rivalry. Heartbreak. Illness. Friendship. Most importantly, it has love.

[Iluvbooks44 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars!!'

I loved this book from start to finish.

I love the characters and the story.

[Bridget Bowers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jade Rowley suffered from a high school crush on her best friend Laura Latimer's brother, Liam. At sixteen, she confessed her feelings to the twenty-two-year-old before he left town. He attempted to brush aside her teenage crush, but a shared kiss left Jade in limbo.

We fast forward twelve years and find Jade in the midst of another scene, this time the break up with her fiance. Add in her friend Laura's struggle with cancer and Jade is brought face-to-face with Liam again.

I loved the build up of the story. Seeing old friends adjust to one another again, but still feeling like they did when they were kids made the tale lighthearted in the beginning. However, as we draw Jade and Liam together more and more, the obstacles piling up seem overwhelming.

About midway through, we lose character development and even Laura's illness takes a backseat to the additional plot points are tossed into the story. I'd of rather narrowed down a few of the "issues" that cropped up between Liam and Jade in order to focus more on how they were growing and developing within the story.

Overall, it was a fun read.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I generally liked this book, it's a great easy read. However, I kind of had a hard time accepting the protagonists obsession with her love interest. It went beyond what I think is acceptable and became a bit obsessive and out of control. Also, and in general, I have a hard time thinking that every time people have sex it's lovemaking, I know there was a mutual attraction between the characters and they wanted it, but sometimes sex is just sex.

The storyline in this book was enjoyable and seeing as the sex was only once, I was able to see the relationship grow and I ended up happy and content with its ending.

[Krista Gervais · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoy this book. I've actually read it probably about 4 times now. It's always a go-to book for me.
I really like the characters...I wish there maybe would have been more of the two of them TOGETHER but loved the book none-the-less.
Easy enjoyable read!!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

For an easy to read, chick-flick 99 cent kindle book that was the perfect length for a cross-country flight, I loved it.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect break from hunger. It was so happy! I'm glad I read it. I love romances especially this one.

[Courtney Reynolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

The premise of the story was charming, however, the character building weak and the storyline predictable.

[Grannyvango · Rating 4 out of 5]

Usual romance and each person not sure if other person is in love with them.Good light reading.

[deb22luvsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super enjoyable and easy summer read!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little romance book.

[Jeanette Hornby · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 and a half Stars. An enjoyable read about a past love. The characters were likeable and their stories interesting. I would have liked a more in-depth ending but I still enjoyed the novel.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It's a good romance book.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story. I love the stories that are friends to lovers books and this one does not dissappoint,

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good so far....cute, predictable..

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

a cute read, I enjoyed it

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a VERY good book. I would like to know if there is another book about her friend!

[nedina willett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

kind of a cliche. good enough story but I don't know if I would read it again. This is the first book I have read of hers.

[Jeanette montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.

I loved this book, couldn't put it down until I had finished it.

I loved Jade and Liam's story.

[Lyne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story but the character development fell flat

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

a kindle $1 special and it was a good book...stupid looking cover here doesn't do it justice....

[Carin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beach read

[Elaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was lacking a little something. ....