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A Second Chance Christmas Arrangement
Take a Christmas vacation any time of year to Jewel Cove Beach! Kindle All-Star and USA Today bestselling author, Taylor Hart!
“C’mon, let’s just be together until Christmas. We can go to town stuff, cliff jump, have fun …” She turned on me, anger in her eyes. “Wait. Hold up. What you’re saying is that since it’s convenient now, we can be together? We’ll just have this stupid arrangement that we’re together for Christmas, and then we won’t be together after that?”
“What’s wrong with a Christmas arrangement ?” I asked. She glared at me. “If you can’t see it, then I’m not going to tell you.”
A man who regrets the past. A woman who needs to get away from her ex. Will a Christmas arrangement be just the thing they need to have a second chance at love?
Sebastian King, Navy SEAL, would be happy if he only spent Christmas cliff jumping and training to get back to being a SEAL. After getting shot six months ago, he's tired of therapy and he's tired of feeling isolated.
Charlotte Sky is only back in Jewel Cove to help watch her friend's 'Doll Shop' until Christmas. She was unprepared to see Sebastian King again. And even more unprepared to find herself tangled in a fake Christmas arrangement with Sebastian so she can fend off her ex-husband ... who, for some reason, has shown up in Jewel Cove to try to win her back.
When this fake relationship starts to feel real, and some psycho stalker blows up Sebastian's Jeep ... all bets are off. As they try to figure out who is after them, they discover that their relationship just might not be fake ... but the most real thing either of them has ever had ... and they never should have given up on in the past.
Good thing Christmas time is the perfect time to find just the magic both of them need!
“C’mon, let’s just be together until Christmas. We can go to town stuff, cliff jump, have fun …” She turned on me, anger in her eyes. “Wait. Hold up. What you’re saying is that since it’s convenient now, we can be together? We’ll just have this stupid arrangement that we’re together for Christmas, and then we won’t be together after that?”
“What’s wrong with a Christmas arrangement ?” I asked. She glared at me. “If you can’t see it, then I’m not going to tell you.”
A man who regrets the past. A woman who needs to get away from her ex. Will a Christmas arrangement be just the thing they need to have a second chance at love?
Sebastian King, Navy SEAL, would be happy if he only spent Christmas cliff jumping and training to get back to being a SEAL. After getting shot six months ago, he's tired of therapy and he's tired of feeling isolated.
Charlotte Sky is only back in Jewel Cove to help watch her friend's 'Doll Shop' until Christmas. She was unprepared to see Sebastian King again. And even more unprepared to find herself tangled in a fake Christmas arrangement with Sebastian so she can fend off her ex-husband ... who, for some reason, has shown up in Jewel Cove to try to win her back.
When this fake relationship starts to feel real, and some psycho stalker blows up Sebastian's Jeep ... all bets are off. As they try to figure out who is after them, they discover that their relationship just might not be fake ... but the most real thing either of them has ever had ... and they never should have given up on in the past.
Good thing Christmas time is the perfect time to find just the magic both of them need!
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2024
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Taylor Hart
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Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.
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Thanks for visiting my Goodreads page.
I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.
What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.
It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.
And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.
What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.
I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.
I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.
I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!
Hugs-
Taylor
Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.
A note from the author:
Thanks for visiting my Goodreads page.
I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.
What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.
It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.
And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.
What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.
I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.
I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.
I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!
Hugs-
Taylor
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December 3, 2024
Sebastian and Charlotte were a couple years ago. Loved how they reunited, and they love for cliff jumping. The author did an amazing job of making with feel like I was jumping with them into the water. He wants a Christmas arrangement romance but feels like it is just "convenient" for him. Mystery, romance, an ex who won't let go and feelings they can't shake make this one read you don't want to miss. Great ending.
December 10, 2025
The emotion and feelings between Sebastian and Charlotte were entirely heartfelt – they had a true bond! However, I found the writing to be a bit stilted and the scenes were often disjointed or underdeveloped. Serious subjects like PTSD and spousal abuse are referred to but no real depth given to their emotional struggles with them. Both characters had actions that I would associate with someone much younger than mid-thirties. I enjoyed their growing recognition of the role of God and faith in their lives and would like to have seen that develop. The climactic scene was hard to follow, with no acknowledgment of the emotional fallout the experience would have had… but they do get a satisfying HEA.
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November 20, 2024
I didn’t want to put it down
The characters in this book are so real I found myself immediately drawn to them. Sebastian is a Navy Seal home for some rehab and the holidays but even though he knows his job is valuable he feels empty. He is haunted by memories of his first love, Charlotte. When Charlotte agreed to return home to help with a friend’s doll shop during the holidays, she hoped to put some distance between her and her ex of two years. Char had no idea that Sebastian would be there, so when she discovers him diving from a cliff, she is shocked. Char soon discovers that her ex has followed her to the town and Sebastian steps in to rescue her from her ex’s demands by fake dating. As her ex’s demands continue, rumors spread about them being together, and they start to grow closer again, life takes a shocking turn. Someone is after one of them and that person means one or both of them harm. A great read you’ll enjoy. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
The characters in this book are so real I found myself immediately drawn to them. Sebastian is a Navy Seal home for some rehab and the holidays but even though he knows his job is valuable he feels empty. He is haunted by memories of his first love, Charlotte. When Charlotte agreed to return home to help with a friend’s doll shop during the holidays, she hoped to put some distance between her and her ex of two years. Char had no idea that Sebastian would be there, so when she discovers him diving from a cliff, she is shocked. Char soon discovers that her ex has followed her to the town and Sebastian steps in to rescue her from her ex’s demands by fake dating. As her ex’s demands continue, rumors spread about them being together, and they start to grow closer again, life takes a shocking turn. Someone is after one of them and that person means one or both of them harm. A great read you’ll enjoy. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
November 19, 2024
Wow! Another winner by Taylor Hart! The King brothers are smart, tough and protective of the women they love, also being ultra rich helps. Sebastian is back home for a bit from his service as a Seal, and also recuperating from a compromised mission gone bad. To his surprise Charlotte his first love is in town helping at the doll store so her friend could go on vacation. They had history until he pushed her away to compete in the Olympics. She’s now been married and divorced and trying to take back her life from a manipulative ex. There’s a lot happening between the ex and his past trying to keep them apart. You can always depend on Taylor for a wonderful love story and some suspense to keep you turning pages. She’s also includes bits of Christian truth to keep the story grounded. Very clean and wholesome with a great story arc.
January 15, 2026
Sweet easy read
This my first book by Taylor Hart, but it won’t be my last. I wish I would have read the 1st book in the series, but I somehow missed it was a series. It had a little mystery, but it was definitely not the main focus. It was a second chance romance at Christmas time and it was a sweet story. I enjoyed all the characters. I was glad that the topics of addiction, depression, and PTSD were brought up and discussed in a way that made sense and the help that is available. I think that since it was during the holidays and the reason of the true meaning of Christmas was woven throughout the book made it even more special. I especially liked the part where it’s actually pointed out that we need to ask God what he wants us to be doing, where we can be the best examples of him. Not to mention that he is always there, even when we don’t feel it.
This my first book by Taylor Hart, but it won’t be my last. I wish I would have read the 1st book in the series, but I somehow missed it was a series. It had a little mystery, but it was definitely not the main focus. It was a second chance romance at Christmas time and it was a sweet story. I enjoyed all the characters. I was glad that the topics of addiction, depression, and PTSD were brought up and discussed in a way that made sense and the help that is available. I think that since it was during the holidays and the reason of the true meaning of Christmas was woven throughout the book made it even more special. I especially liked the part where it’s actually pointed out that we need to ask God what he wants us to be doing, where we can be the best examples of him. Not to mention that he is always there, even when we don’t feel it.
January 20, 2026
Sebastian King is back in Jewel Cove to get back into shape after being shot as a SEAL. He wishes Charlotte, a girl from his past were here as well but she is now a lawyer living in Florida. He had broken up with her at 18 so they could both prepare for the Olympics. But he finds Charlotte on the beach and he convinces her to cliff jump with him. Charlotte is in town taking care of her friend Melody's doll shop until Christmas. Then Brian, Charlotte's ex-husband shows up, and tries to win her back. Sebastian and Charlotte go to the Chrismas events in town and Brian always shows up too. Then there a car that almost hits them, a man is found on Sebastain's property possibly with a gun, and Sebastain's Jeep is set on fire. Charlotte falls for Sebastian but Sebastain thinks they cannot be together because of his SEAL job...or can they?
December 8, 2024
This is probably the most confused characters Taylor Hart has ever given us. Will Sebastian and Charlotte get back together or won’t they? Actually, the first question should be will they survive to get back together? We have Sebastian, former Olympic diver, the Navy Seal suffering with PSTD, and Charlotte Sky, lawyer, former Olympic swimmer, former best friends and more, heart broken by Sebastian 16 years ago and we can’t forget Brian, Charlotte’s obsessive, addict ex-husband. Is Brian responsible for the incidents or is it someone after Sebastian, or could it be someone else? The author will keep you guessing to the end for all the answers. I loved this story, and I’ll admit I’m not happy about waiting a year to visit the King family again.
December 2, 2024
A Second Chance Christmas Arrangement
Charlotte and Sebastian have a wonderful second chance at finding the love they lost when they were much younger. Charlotte has come to Jewel Cove to watch the doll shop for her good friend over the Christmas holidays. Sebastian is recovering in Jewel Cove from an injury he received on the last SEAL Team mission he was assigned. When her ex husband shows up to cause problems, Charlotte pretends to be in a relationship with Sebastian. Then strange and dangerous things begin happening including his car on fire. Is their second chance over before it has time to begin?
Charlotte and Sebastian have a wonderful second chance at finding the love they lost when they were much younger. Charlotte has come to Jewel Cove to watch the doll shop for her good friend over the Christmas holidays. Sebastian is recovering in Jewel Cove from an injury he received on the last SEAL Team mission he was assigned. When her ex husband shows up to cause problems, Charlotte pretends to be in a relationship with Sebastian. Then strange and dangerous things begin happening including his car on fire. Is their second chance over before it has time to begin?
December 2, 2024
This is a great second chance romance, Charlotte and Sebastian are a great addition to Jewel Cove! Sebastian is a navy seal back to recover and Charlotte is watching a doll store for her friend. This is a bit of a light suspense, but mostly a great redemption story. I love revisiting old friends from other books. Don’t worry, you can go back and read those books, and you don’t need to read them first, this book can stand alone. But I’m hooked on Taylor Harts books and this one is no different and will not disappoint. This one is great with wonderful characters that everyone will love. A great Christmas read.
November 21, 2024
I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Charlotte returns to Jewel Cove for Christmas to help her friend by running her doll store. She sees her former boyfriend, Sebastian, and when her ex-husband shows up, she and Sebastian decide to attend all the Christmas activities together. In doing so they fall in love again, but he doesn’t think he can be with her because of his mental issues and because he’s a Navy Seal. Great Christmas story about love, commitment, working on relationships, and second chances.
December 3, 2024
This is a great second chance romance. Sebastian and Charlotte met when they were young. They were surprised to see each other back in Jewel Cove at Christmas time. I loved their joint joy for diving, their real chemistry and how sweet and swoony Sebestian is. This story has some mystery that drew me in and made it so I didn’t want to put the book down. There was an ex that couldn’t let go, adding tension to the story. But best of all is the sweet romance with a happily ever after. Fantastic story!
December 9, 2024
A Second Chance Christmas Arrangement is a clean, fake relationship romance with some suspense. The always talented Ms. Hart presents another winner in her long list of wonderful tales. I’m so glad that Charlotte and Sebastian have a second chance at romance. The cast of characters includes Sebastian’s extended family and Charlotte’s ex. Then strange and dangerous incidents occur. You will have to read this well plotted book to find out if Charlotte or Sebastian is the intended target. I could not put the book down!
December 10, 2024
Sebastian and Charlotte
What a fun and exciting story. I enjoyed getting to know Charlotte and Sebastian and to see them come together. I liked reading as they made trust and communication priorities and tried to work together. I enjoyed the support they received from friends and family. I liked the suspense and mystery and how it was finally resolved. I enjoyed and was a bit frustrated with Charlotte and Brian; but it was an interesting twist in the book. This is a great addition to the Jewel Cove Beach romances series.
What a fun and exciting story. I enjoyed getting to know Charlotte and Sebastian and to see them come together. I liked reading as they made trust and communication priorities and tried to work together. I enjoyed the support they received from friends and family. I liked the suspense and mystery and how it was finally resolved. I enjoyed and was a bit frustrated with Charlotte and Brian; but it was an interesting twist in the book. This is a great addition to the Jewel Cove Beach romances series.
November 16, 2024
Sebastian King is a Navy Seal on leave for the holidays. Charlotte, his first love and now an attorney, returned to Jewel Cove Beach to help her best friend by running her doll shop while she went on a vacation. Sebastian and Charlotte had been in love before Sebastian broke it off to focus on diving in the Olympics. I love Sebastian and Charlottes second chance romance. Their story is the perfect blend of romance, suspense, and inspiration. Loved it!
December 2, 2024
Former sweethearts Sebastian and Charlotte meet again when they both return to their hometown for Christmas. I loved all the sparks and attraction that they feel for one another but won’t acknowledge. There is a danger that seems to be following Charlotte as well. Sebastian, a Navy Seal, is set on protecting her. The interplay between the two makes you keep reading until the end. You won’t want to put it down.
December 3, 2024
Charlotte and Sebastian…
Two people who maybe should have been together from the beginning. However, they’re given a second chance when Charlotte agrees to watch her friend’s doll shop. They reconnect over cliff jumping and trying to figure out who is after Sebastian or is it charlotte who’s the target. Jewel Cove is a place you’ll want visit. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. You won’t be able to put it down
Two people who maybe should have been together from the beginning. However, they’re given a second chance when Charlotte agrees to watch her friend’s doll shop. They reconnect over cliff jumping and trying to figure out who is after Sebastian or is it charlotte who’s the target. Jewel Cove is a place you’ll want visit. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. You won’t be able to put it down
December 5, 2024
Great addition to the Jewel Cove Beach series by Taylor Hart.
Sebastian is a SEAL on medical leave and back in Jewel Cove for the holidays. Charlotte has come back to the Cove but isn’t sure it’s a good idea.
When her crazy ex shows up they make an arrangement to “be together“ for all the town Christmas activities. He wants it to be real, but she thinks it’s just for show.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.
Sebastian is a SEAL on medical leave and back in Jewel Cove for the holidays. Charlotte has come back to the Cove but isn’t sure it’s a good idea.
When her crazy ex shows up they make an arrangement to “be together“ for all the town Christmas activities. He wants it to be real, but she thinks it’s just for show.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.
December 2, 2024
A shame we can’t give more than 5 stars.
I love Taylor Hart’s books, and I think this one might be the best yet. It’s a sweet second chance story with lots of suspense thrown in. Add in a sprinkle of PSTD, a dash of exes, two scoops of faith and prayer, and you have a perfect recipe for a Christmas miracle.
I love Taylor Hart’s books, and I think this one might be the best yet. It’s a sweet second chance story with lots of suspense thrown in. Add in a sprinkle of PSTD, a dash of exes, two scoops of faith and prayer, and you have a perfect recipe for a Christmas miracle.
December 3, 2024
I loved Sebastian and Charlotte's story. I like how they had a Christmas arrangement to pretend to be together because of her ex. It was a funny, quick, and clean read. The grandmother is a hoot! She is a great character!! I can't wait to read about the rest of the brothers. I would highly recommend this book, and author- Taylor Hart!
December 3, 2024
I love the “savage” cliff jumping. Charlotte and Sebastian sure have a lot of obstacles that seem intent on keeping them apart. There is a lot of emotion and intensity in this story. As with a lot of Taylor Hart’s books, there is just enough intrigue to keep your interest. Don’t miss reading this one.
I received this book from the author and this is my voluntary, honest review.
I received this book from the author and this is my voluntary, honest review.
December 3, 2024
It was nice to be back in Jewel Cove. I enjoyed getting to know Sebastian better and meet Charlotte. This book was full of suspense and mystery as well as many "savage" moments. I am so glad these two got a second chance. They are so natural and good together. I enjoyed their story and hope we get to see more of them throughout the series.
December 4, 2024
I enjoyed returning to Jewel Cove, meeting Sabastian, and Charlotte, and jumping off a cliff into the Sea (what). Yes, you read that right. That's what our hero & heroine did and do again. There is a mystery so solve also. Looking forward to the next book. I received an Advance Copy. This is my voluntary opinion.
December 10, 2024
A home runner for Taylor Heart. Loved the book I felt like I was there. Brian really did feel like he manipulated Charlotte. Charlotte went on Vacation to Jewel Cove. She ran into Sebastian. this story is about their friendship and love. There was someone attacking them to burning a car and kidnapping. Lots to keep the story interesting. Read second Chance
December 27, 2024
This was another fun book from a fab author! I love how the storyline makes the characters real and ready to go! I was all in from the first jump! Oh and I enjoy seeing other characters help thee main characters on their journey! Yay!
Thanks to the author for this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
Thanks to the author for this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
December 18, 2025
Should you take advantage of a second chance?
An entertaining story that I enjoyed very much. When life falls apart and the lead characters return to their hometown for a wedding and meet up again after many years, you just know they're going to fall for each other all over again. I suggest you read about their wild and exciting second chance.
An entertaining story that I enjoyed very much. When life falls apart and the lead characters return to their hometown for a wedding and meet up again after many years, you just know they're going to fall for each other all over again. I suggest you read about their wild and exciting second chance.
December 24, 2025
Second Chance Romance
Charlotte came back to town to help a friend by running her doll shop so she could go on vacation. Unbeknownst to her, her high school boyfriend is also home. They start a fake relationship to get rid of her divorced husband.
After threats on their lives, together they found out their relationship wasn’t faked at all.
Charlotte came back to town to help a friend by running her doll shop so she could go on vacation. Unbeknownst to her, her high school boyfriend is also home. They start a fake relationship to get rid of her divorced husband.
After threats on their lives, together they found out their relationship wasn’t faked at all.
November 16, 2024
I loved the relationship between Charlotte and Sebastian. They prove that there is always give and take if you want things to work out. I enjoyed the little bit of mystery and suspense. This is a sweet, clean romance.
December 2, 2024
This book was so much fun to read witty full of romance and some suspenses and dangerous situations it kept my attention from the very beginning. It has very likable characters is fast pace easy to reed I absolutely recommend it to anyone. This is my honest and voluntary review.
December 10, 2024
A Christmas Love Story with Suspense!
This is a great story. Full of regret, forgiveness, suspense and a lot of love. The only hard part is putting it down.
Great job Taylor!
Enjoy😉
This is a great story. Full of regret, forgiveness, suspense and a lot of love. The only hard part is putting it down.
Great job Taylor!
Enjoy😉
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