Our Messy Sequel

by Nicole Vidal

When a tragic accident draws Rachel to her hometown after seven years, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. Her childhood friend has died and she's thrust into caring for his daughter with her high school boyfriend and jilted fiance. Technically, Rachel said no to the proposal.

Julian is now tettering between his guilt, caring for his friend's daughter and sharing space with the one who got away. Little does Rachel know, he's been pining for her since the moment she left despite marrying someone else.

Can they overcome their choices and find their way back to each other? Or will a security breach and family issues come between them for good?

The Scala Talent & Sports Management series features the staff and clients of the company. Each book is a standalone romance with interconnecting characters. Each novel focuses on one couple (no cliffhangers!) and can be read in any order, but but for maximum enjoyment it is recommended they are read starting with book one.

263 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2025

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for second-chance romances. I love the idea that people can find their ways back to each other, even as changed and evolved versions of themselves. Vidal gives the reader exactly that, wrapped in a story that is deeply emotional, moving, and beautiful, as well as suspenseful.

The plot is rooted in sadness and grief, but it is handled with such grace and understanding. As someone who’s dealt with loss and grief, there’s a respect for someone who can put that in the page in a real way. It is through that sadness that beauty and love are found, and that’s such a hopeful thing.

Another thing the author does so well is suspense. This book, like so many of her others, has a fantastic suspense element that keeps the reader turning the pages.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

They were high school sweethearts that went their separate ways, but the feelings remain between them. They reconnect when Julian has an accident and then their best friend dies leaving them custody of their child. Being in close proximity has feelings coming to the surface and possibilities for a second chances taking shape. Will Julian and Rachel rekindle to the love they once had for the chance to finally get the happiness they deserve.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[QueenMum1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel is an actress with a stalker problem.
Julian is a high-school music teacher.
Tropes:
Small town, childhood sweethearts, forced proximity, tragedy, actress, teacher, loss of loved one, second chance, stalker, HEA romance.

A huge thank you to Nicole Vidal and Booksprout for providing me with an eARC book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second chance romance had it all! I was hooked from the beginning. I loved learning about how Julian and Rachel's story started and seeing how quickly they fell. I enjoyed the mystery and watching their second chance unfold.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second story in the Scala Talent & Sports Management. Rachel and Julian have been tasked with jointly looking after their deceased friend Nick's daughter Lucille. The second chance story is well written with a very good storyline and happy ending that held my interest and kept me turning pages. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BecReadReview · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicole has given us real in this 2nd chance messy love. She has brought us through pain, grief, pain, disappointment & love in a soothing manner. You find yourself enjoying the book you don't even realise you finished. Excellent book to indulge in with some characters from the previous books.