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Worth The Wait
You will never forget that first kiss………
Troy Parker has never forgotten…..
That one kiss 10 years ago on the beach with the girl of his dreams the night of graduation, then he left town. Now he’s back in his home, a famous Movie star trying to hide and pick up the pieces of his life after a scandal rocks his world. The people in the small town will protect him, let him hide, lick his wounds so he can decide what he needs to do. Then he sees her and it all comes back. Does she remember the kiss?
Melissa Jensen has never forgotten…….
He asked for a goodbye kiss, 10 years ago on the beach. He was the boy that she had a crush on for as long as she can remember. After a devastating loss changed her plans to go away to school, she decided to stay in town and make a life for herself. Between caring for her mom who survived breast cancer and becoming a single mom herself, the last thing on Melissa’s mind is dating a movie star. But after one look at him, all she can think about is that kiss.
Will a job offer to give back to the community and the possibility of a life with Melissa and her daughter be enough to keep him in town. Or will Hollywood come calling with an offer he can't refuse? Will Melissa’s insecurities ruin their chance or will a past relationship threaten to steal their happiness.
With a little help from Koda the German Shepherd and Hailey, Melissa’s adorable 9 month old, these two just might find out that 10 years and one kiss on the beach was just the start of something that was Worth The Wait.
Troy Parker has never forgotten…..
That one kiss 10 years ago on the beach with the girl of his dreams the night of graduation, then he left town. Now he’s back in his home, a famous Movie star trying to hide and pick up the pieces of his life after a scandal rocks his world. The people in the small town will protect him, let him hide, lick his wounds so he can decide what he needs to do. Then he sees her and it all comes back. Does she remember the kiss?
Melissa Jensen has never forgotten…….
He asked for a goodbye kiss, 10 years ago on the beach. He was the boy that she had a crush on for as long as she can remember. After a devastating loss changed her plans to go away to school, she decided to stay in town and make a life for herself. Between caring for her mom who survived breast cancer and becoming a single mom herself, the last thing on Melissa’s mind is dating a movie star. But after one look at him, all she can think about is that kiss.
Will a job offer to give back to the community and the possibility of a life with Melissa and her daughter be enough to keep him in town. Or will Hollywood come calling with an offer he can't refuse? Will Melissa’s insecurities ruin their chance or will a past relationship threaten to steal their happiness.
With a little help from Koda the German Shepherd and Hailey, Melissa’s adorable 9 month old, these two just might find out that 10 years and one kiss on the beach was just the start of something that was Worth The Wait.
- GenresSecond Chance
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2024
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March 3, 2026
This was a cute story overall.
I’ll be honest — I wanted to shake the FMC a few times because her insecurity issues got frustrating. But I appreciated that her mom and best friend stepped in and gave her some much-needed perspective. That growth made a difference.
The MMC was the real standout for me. I loved that he realized the glamorous actor life wasn’t everything and that real happiness mattered more. He never stopped fighting for what he truly wanted, and that dedication was swoon-worthy.
For me, the story did feel a little repetitive at times, which made parts drag and lose momentum. That’s what kept it at a 3-star read.
That said, if you’re a Hallmark-style romance fan who likes a little extra spice mixed in, this would absolutely be your vibe.
Cute. Sweet. A little spicy. Just not a top favorite for me.
I’ll be honest — I wanted to shake the FMC a few times because her insecurity issues got frustrating. But I appreciated that her mom and best friend stepped in and gave her some much-needed perspective. That growth made a difference.
The MMC was the real standout for me. I loved that he realized the glamorous actor life wasn’t everything and that real happiness mattered more. He never stopped fighting for what he truly wanted, and that dedication was swoon-worthy.
For me, the story did feel a little repetitive at times, which made parts drag and lose momentum. That’s what kept it at a 3-star read.
That said, if you’re a Hallmark-style romance fan who likes a little extra spice mixed in, this would absolutely be your vibe.
Cute. Sweet. A little spicy. Just not a top favorite for me.
March 5, 2026
Worth the Wait is a sweet second chance romance about Troy and Melissa reconnecting ten years after a memorable goodbye kiss. Filled with emotion, small town charm, and heartfelt moments, it shows how love can find its way back when the timing is finally right.
March 28, 2025
I enjoyed the premise but this book was full of spelling and punctuation errors. A lot of the dialogue felt choppy and unnatural.
June 4, 2025
The story is cute but the terrible typos, spelling, and grammar errors are such a distraction that it’s difficult to enjoy the story.
July 8, 2025
Cute story, easy read but there were so many errors and typos !
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