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Over You #2
Second Chances
Enjoy this sweet romantic suspense novel by bestselling author Christine Kersey.
Second Chances is the sequel to Over You. This book descriptions contains spoilers for Over You.
After surviving an attack by a madman, Jessica's terror turns to joy when Kyle admits that he never stopped loving her after breaking their engagement five years before. Though thrilled that he still loves her, she is uncertain how he feels about Melanie, the woman he was dating when Jessica came back to town. Complicating matters, Melanie seems less than willing to give up the man she loves, the man who is like a father to her young daughter.
When Jessica begins receiving frightening warnings, she is unsure who is behind them. With several people in her life who are unhappy with her, Jessica doesn't know who to be scared of and who to trust.
Will she discover who wishes her harm before that person's desires are fulfilled? And will this second chance with Kyle come to fruition, or will he decide to take another path?
Second Chances is a sweet clean new adult romance.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2014
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Christine Kersey
119 books321 followersChristine loves to read, but also loves to write suspenseful stories. She enjoys camping and hiking with her family and watching movies. Check out her website: christinekersey.com
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July 23, 2017
This picks up where OVER YOU ended and tells the rest of the story of Jessica and Kyle. Jessica has decided not to marry Alex, and Kyle has supposedly broken up with Melanie, but although Alex is an attorney he can't seem to understand the words "I don't want to marry you", and Melanie is using her 2 yr old daughter Avery as an excuse to be around Kyle. Suddenly Jessica starts getting threatening messages and weird things are happening. Who's behind it? Is is Melanie? Alex?
As in the previous book I enjoyed the suspense part more than the romantic part. Between Alex not being able to accept the reality that Jessica doesn't want to marry him, Jessica acting way too immature for someone who's 27 yrs old, and Kyle not being smart enough to realize that Melanie's manipulating him I thought I was going to scream in frustration. Jessica knew the type of person Melanie was and yet she let her into her head and read the text messages between Kyle and Melanie. I was hoping the phone would ring when he came to her room and she hid his phone under her mattress. It would've served her right.
I liked the suspenseful part of someone targeting Jessica. Some of the "warnings" could've been from either Alex or Melanie trying to get her away from Kyle.
It's a clean romance with just kisses and the violence isn't described in detail. 3.5 stars which I rounded up to 4.
As in the previous book I enjoyed the suspense part more than the romantic part. Between Alex not being able to accept the reality that Jessica doesn't want to marry him, Jessica acting way too immature for someone who's 27 yrs old, and Kyle not being smart enough to realize that Melanie's manipulating him I thought I was going to scream in frustration. Jessica knew the type of person Melanie was and yet she let her into her head and read the text messages between Kyle and Melanie. I was hoping the phone would ring when he came to her room and she hid his phone under her mattress. It would've served her right.
I liked the suspenseful part of someone targeting Jessica. Some of the "warnings" could've been from either Alex or Melanie trying to get her away from Kyle.
It's a clean romance with just kisses and the violence isn't described in detail. 3.5 stars which I rounded up to 4.
April 7, 2015
The pacing in this book was rather odd to me. The main characters Kyle and Jessica's relationship was rather irritating at times. Their relationship was all over the place. They started out rather quickly and were happy then at odds and then they were ok again and then at odds and it continued like that throughout the book. However, the thing that threw me the most was how their relationship went from being at odds with one another and Kyle having stated that he wasn't anywhere near ready to be married to him suddenly proposing. The story line just didn't feel real at all.
The other problem I had with the love story was that from the first book Kyle was supposed to be winning Jessica's trust and love back but in reality this book was all about Jessica fighting for his love and attention. The two stories didn't match up. It was completely baffling to me that she would stay with someone whom she didn't feel she could trust and who hot and cold with her.
The other issue I took with this story was the "action" part of it. I didn't mind the story of the hired goon but it felt like an after thought in the middle of an already strained love story. The love story and the action didn't meld for me at all it almost felt like two different stories trying to compete in one book.
I really feel that a good editor could have made this story much, much better!
The other problem I had with the love story was that from the first book Kyle was supposed to be winning Jessica's trust and love back but in reality this book was all about Jessica fighting for his love and attention. The two stories didn't match up. It was completely baffling to me that she would stay with someone whom she didn't feel she could trust and who hot and cold with her.
The other issue I took with this story was the "action" part of it. I didn't mind the story of the hired goon but it felt like an after thought in the middle of an already strained love story. The love story and the action didn't meld for me at all it almost felt like two different stories trying to compete in one book.
I really feel that a good editor could have made this story much, much better!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 2, 2015
Ok, Jessica continues her flip flopping back and forth between Alex & Kyle although, to give her credit, she does eventually cut one of them loose, sort of. She acts slightly stalkerish & delivers ultimatums that she never follows through on fulfilling. Kyle becomes a bit of a tool as well as he deliberately ignores how much damage his continued relationship with his ex-gf wreaks on his new relationship. I get that he has issues but it's pretty clear that his ex is manipulating him. He apparently contracts Jessica's indecisiveness and can't make up his mind either. Unfortunately, this actually makes their relationship real to me because I know people just like them. I just don't like them very much. I'm glad I know what happened to them but I'm also glad this is the conclusion.
August 27, 2019
I read the first book two years ago and have just been waiting to finally finish the story. This was one, huge disappointment! After waiting so long, I was just ready to dive into a great romance/suspense novel. This was not it! Both the main characters are clueless and have no idea how to communicate. She's ready to move on (but super insecure) and he loves to hang out with an ex girlfriend and sees no issues with it. I didn't enjoy their drama relationship! If you have to work that hard for it (and argue EVERY time you get together), it's NOT meant to be!! I do think I'm extra harsh because I've truly been looking forward to it! But definitely one I won't read again.
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March 24, 2014I thought this was a really good story.
I understand how Jessica felt about Kyle wanting to adopt Avery and spending time with Melanie still. If he had been put it in her shoes I'm sure he would've felt the same way she did.
I understand how Melanie felt in a way too. She was in a relationship with Kyle, who she loved then Jessica came back into the picture and Kyle broke it off.
Her trying to manipulate Kyle by telling him he'd be abandoning Avery was just Wrong!!!
I'm glad Kyle & Jessica ended up together in the end.
I understand how Jessica felt about Kyle wanting to adopt Avery and spending time with Melanie still. If he had been put it in her shoes I'm sure he would've felt the same way she did.
I understand how Melanie felt in a way too. She was in a relationship with Kyle, who she loved then Jessica came back into the picture and Kyle broke it off.
Her trying to manipulate Kyle by telling him he'd be abandoning Avery was just Wrong!!!
I'm glad Kyle & Jessica ended up together in the end.
March 25, 2014
Did I really just waste $5 ?
I read this whole book and hated the characters. Kyle is the biggest jerk in the world and Jessica was a desperate idiot. Elle, her aunt, either defended Kyle's behavior or was ridiculously neutral...she really must have wanted her kitchen remodeled! Alex would've been a better choice. This is a second chance book I wish I didn't waste my time and money on.
I read this whole book and hated the characters. Kyle is the biggest jerk in the world and Jessica was a desperate idiot. Elle, her aunt, either defended Kyle's behavior or was ridiculously neutral...she really must have wanted her kitchen remodeled! Alex would've been a better choice. This is a second chance book I wish I didn't waste my time and money on.
June 3, 2017
This suspenseful romance had a thread of tension all the way through, especially once the threats to personal safety started to arrive. The reader was left to stew on who the culprit was right to the end. However, the secondary drama with Melanie and Avery was almost more suspenseful than the physical threat to Jessica, as Kyle vacillated under the constant wave of manipulation exercised by Melanie. What is it with guys and helpless women? Having been on the receiving end of the menace such a woman can cause in a relationship, I had little patience for Melanie. I also found Jessica's willingness to forgive each time Kyle ditched her when Melanie sent him a message, very frustrating. Ugh! I really got hot under the collar! However, the suspenseful drama was well played out and the book did come to a satisfactory ending. I appreciated the fact that it is possible to write a romance without the bedroom scenes and the love between Kyle and Jessica was as evident as it was enduring. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my voluntary and honest response.
June 15, 2017
A little tiresome with the back and forth relationship demands but all in all a good story. Clean read with a little violence.
January 26, 2021
This book was somewhat boring, repetitive and not interesting. I have was disappointed about it being unbelievable. I did like the romance, and the ending.
February 27, 2022
Good suspenseful book
I liked this book because it has a love story, yet a good suspense to it. It is an easy read so anyone can read it
I liked this book because it has a love story, yet a good suspense to it. It is an easy read so anyone can read it
March 7, 2017
This book is the sequel to Over You, this report does contain spoilers.
After she survived an attach by a madman, Jessica and Kyle get back together. Jessica is continually worried about how Kyle really feels about her. when odd things start to happen and she gets threatened, she has no idea who is behind them, as she has managed to make a few enemies.
I didn’t love this book, I couldn’t wait to finish it as I really wanted to know what Kyle’s character would do. I love this authors style of writing, she has a way of keeping you interested, even when you don’t love the male love interest. I didn’t love Kyle as a character and I kept wondering why Jessica would continue to stay with him, when he choices seemed so strange. I did love the ending and I’m glad I read this book.
This was a romantic clean read and because I didn’t love Kyle I gave this book 3 stars.
After she survived an attach by a madman, Jessica and Kyle get back together. Jessica is continually worried about how Kyle really feels about her. when odd things start to happen and she gets threatened, she has no idea who is behind them, as she has managed to make a few enemies.
I didn’t love this book, I couldn’t wait to finish it as I really wanted to know what Kyle’s character would do. I love this authors style of writing, she has a way of keeping you interested, even when you don’t love the male love interest. I didn’t love Kyle as a character and I kept wondering why Jessica would continue to stay with him, when he choices seemed so strange. I did love the ending and I’m glad I read this book.
This was a romantic clean read and because I didn’t love Kyle I gave this book 3 stars.
May 30, 2023
EDIT : I originally gave this 4 stars in 2016 when I was 19... Now at 26 I'm rereading this and wtf. My changes in thought definitely reflects the maturity level of the characters: the fact that they resonated so heavily with me at 19, and conversely now baffle me is an indictment of how glaringly one dimensional they are. Jessica is in her late 20s and yet thinks like an immature, insecure 18 year old. She violates the privacy of her partner, looks at photos she isn't supposed to, looks through his phone, etc. I could go into so much more but basically, rereading this pair of books now in my mid-20s, I'm not even close to as dazzled as I was before. The books are still decent, but not what I remember. The characters are exhausting at times, the plot is weak compared to the first book, and the constant wishy washy nature of Jessica and Kyle's relationship is ridiculous. They're almost 30. Grow up.
Previous review, 2016 : This book is such a lovely sequel to the perfect first book. Yes, it's definitely not as good as the first one but it's still nice, easy read. I absolutely ADORED how this book starts only two days after the end of the first book! I hate it sometimes when authors don't answer all my questions and leave things open, but this sequel answered all my wishes! I got to learn what happened between Jess and Kyle, how Alex reacted to Jess's marriage refusal, and I loved learning about the next mystery that resulted after the attack in the last book. This book duo was fantastic because it ends beautifully, cleanly, and happily predictable (I say this because I kind of knew how it was going to end, but it wasn't super obvious the whole time and there was a lot of questions whether or not things were going to work out the way I had predicted). Just like the first book, I reacted so much while reading this book: laughing with Jess, groaning at Kyle's refusal to give up Avery yet understanding his intentions, cursing Melanie for her manipulation, and trying to solve the mystery along side Jess. I love how multi-faceted these characters are; for example, Melanie is of course manipulative towards Kyle, but it's clear that her intentions are meant to be good because she just wants a loving family for her daughter. In my opinion, none of the characters were cookie cutter, unflawed, anything like that. They were real to me and the story was incredible. I really identified with Jess's trust issues and her battle with jealousy. I can understand how some people may not have liked Jess because she was a little insecure, but not everyone is a perfect badass who does everything right. Some people have anxiety and worries and aren't completely comfortable in their own skin. I loved Jess and loved seeing her grow; when she took charge of her life and turned the tables on the villain I was so happy for her. I was thrilled with how this book ended and so happy for Jess and Kyle. Yes it wasn't as good as the first one but it was a great ending to the story.
Previous review, 2016 : This book is such a lovely sequel to the perfect first book. Yes, it's definitely not as good as the first one but it's still nice, easy read. I absolutely ADORED how this book starts only two days after the end of the first book! I hate it sometimes when authors don't answer all my questions and leave things open, but this sequel answered all my wishes! I got to learn what happened between Jess and Kyle, how Alex reacted to Jess's marriage refusal, and I loved learning about the next mystery that resulted after the attack in the last book. This book duo was fantastic because it ends beautifully, cleanly, and happily predictable (I say this because I kind of knew how it was going to end, but it wasn't super obvious the whole time and there was a lot of questions whether or not things were going to work out the way I had predicted). Just like the first book, I reacted so much while reading this book: laughing with Jess, groaning at Kyle's refusal to give up Avery yet understanding his intentions, cursing Melanie for her manipulation, and trying to solve the mystery along side Jess. I love how multi-faceted these characters are; for example, Melanie is of course manipulative towards Kyle, but it's clear that her intentions are meant to be good because she just wants a loving family for her daughter. In my opinion, none of the characters were cookie cutter, unflawed, anything like that. They were real to me and the story was incredible. I really identified with Jess's trust issues and her battle with jealousy. I can understand how some people may not have liked Jess because she was a little insecure, but not everyone is a perfect badass who does everything right. Some people have anxiety and worries and aren't completely comfortable in their own skin. I loved Jess and loved seeing her grow; when she took charge of her life and turned the tables on the villain I was so happy for her. I was thrilled with how this book ended and so happy for Jess and Kyle. Yes it wasn't as good as the first one but it was a great ending to the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2014
3.5 maybe?
I liked this book quite a bit. It kept me wanting to know what would happen next. I thought Kyle was a total idiot for falling for what Melanie would say! I thought it was crazy how quickly Jessica was willing to forget that he LEFT her! I would have a much harder time getting over that. She seemed a little too desperate to get back with him. The ending was a little rushed and so was the time frame.
I liked this book quite a bit. It kept me wanting to know what would happen next. I thought Kyle was a total idiot for falling for what Melanie would say! I thought it was crazy how quickly Jessica was willing to forget that he LEFT her! I would have a much harder time getting over that. She seemed a little too desperate to get back with him. The ending was a little rushed and so was the time frame.
June 25, 2014
Hello Christine
My two teenage daughters and I just finished Over you and Second Chances. Thank you for KEEPING IT CLEAN, and even letting us know in the beginning of the book it was going to be clean. I wish we had more authors that did that - we all know what happens behind closed doors but we don't need to put it into details to get your point across, it really ruins a story line with all the details. BRAVO TO YOU, we can't wait to read more of your CLEAN stories. God Bless
My two teenage daughters and I just finished Over you and Second Chances. Thank you for KEEPING IT CLEAN, and even letting us know in the beginning of the book it was going to be clean. I wish we had more authors that did that - we all know what happens behind closed doors but we don't need to put it into details to get your point across, it really ruins a story line with all the details. BRAVO TO YOU, we can't wait to read more of your CLEAN stories. God Bless
September 8, 2014
Did I waste 5 bucks? F yeah! The main character is annoying! Pathetic! Useless! God she just gives women a bad name! I'm so scarred of losing him blah blah.... Geez! No body wants me! Blah! I want a refund! Note author... Jess was the most pathetic women I read about! As a women I'm strong and smart to make decisions,and yes I have my weakness but Come on! Don't let women down with your messed up pathetic character!
January 22, 2016
This story was very clean. It had suspense, romance, and had a good pace. However, it always bothers me when the characters make ridiculous, stupid decisions. This girl did everything wrong. Everything opposite of what she should have...it drove me crazy!!! Every decision was backwards. I felt like I was watching that old tv show, Threes company...I guess some people like that. Not me.
May 3, 2014
Great Read
I love this book. I still think that Jessica was to nosey for her own good. I am glad things turned out well for her and Kyle. This book is mysterious, suspenseful and thrilling.
I love this book. I still think that Jessica was to nosey for her own good. I am glad things turned out well for her and Kyle. This book is mysterious, suspenseful and thrilling.
September 6, 2014
3.5
After reading Over You and enjoying the mystery side of this free ebook and discovering that the story continues into Second Chances, I bought this ebook. Not quite as good as the first one but not bad.
After reading Over You and enjoying the mystery side of this free ebook and discovering that the story continues into Second Chances, I bought this ebook. Not quite as good as the first one but not bad.
April 6, 2015
The main character was so insecure and ridiculous. She acted more like a teenager in her first relationship than a woman in her late twenties. She constantly waffled back and forth on her feelings and her decisions. This couple fought so often it was hard to see why they actually loved each other.
June 2, 2015
Not anywhere near as good as the first story. It was like two different Jessica's from book 1 to book 2. Very off-putting. I will still read more of the authors work, and hope this was just a fluke that I noticed more than anyone else ever would.
May 9, 2014
2nd book in series
This is the second set of books I have read by this author. I love her writing style and the way her books end.I will read more by h er
This is the second set of books I have read by this author. I love her writing style and the way her books end.I will read more by h er
August 2, 2014
This author is amazing she knows how to capture you right from the beginning. I loved the story in these two books.
November 4, 2014
Interesting and keeps your attention the whole time
Really good book! Got hooked on the first and was just as hooked on this one. Loved the plot and wrapped up really well.
Really good book! Got hooked on the first and was just as hooked on this one. Loved the plot and wrapped up really well.
April 23, 2015
loved it
October 12, 2016
I read the first book and thought the plot line was generic. To give the author the benefit of the doubt I read the second book. I found it to be even more predictable.
December 24, 2016
Loved it!
Clean sweet romance book that I couldn't put down till I finished it. The character's flowed well with this well written story.
Clean sweet romance book that I couldn't put down till I finished it. The character's flowed well with this well written story.
July 31, 2019
Another easy read. Happy ending.
May 22, 2017
This series has me on the edge of my seat. After 5 yrs of being dumped my her fiance and going back and forth wondering if he still cared for her and what to do. He finally admits his feelings for her after she almost gets killed over over 30+ letters in the attic, now she has to figure out who is threatening her and the ones she loves. And fighting for the one she loves with all her heart.
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