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Love, Take Two: Second Chance, Vacation Romance
Vada King just arrived at a tropical paradise to watch her ex-boyfriend marry someone else—because apparently that's what mature adults do.
She's prepared for awkward conversations and fake smiles, but definitely not for crashing into Emory Wise, her college boyfriend who looks annoyingly perfect after eight years of globe-trotting.
When the bride gleefully pairs them together for couples activities, Vada insists their connection is purely nostalgic.
More than happy to play along, Emory agrees to help Vada survive a week of romantic challenges. while maintaining their "platonic" facade.
He's confident he can handle yoga sessions and wine tastings without falling for her again—until their first trust exercise proves their chemistry is exactly as explosive as he remembered, and their adjoining rooms make "just friends" impossible to maintain.
Turns out the most dangerous thing about destination weddings isn't the open bar, it's your college flame in the room next door.
She's prepared for awkward conversations and fake smiles, but definitely not for crashing into Emory Wise, her college boyfriend who looks annoyingly perfect after eight years of globe-trotting.
When the bride gleefully pairs them together for couples activities, Vada insists their connection is purely nostalgic.
More than happy to play along, Emory agrees to help Vada survive a week of romantic challenges. while maintaining their "platonic" facade.
He's confident he can handle yoga sessions and wine tastings without falling for her again—until their first trust exercise proves their chemistry is exactly as explosive as he remembered, and their adjoining rooms make "just friends" impossible to maintain.
Turns out the most dangerous thing about destination weddings isn't the open bar, it's your college flame in the room next door.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2025
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June 13, 2025
WOW what a terrific book to read while your home relaxing. I loved how Jenna wrote this romance book. This was a fun-loving romance book that has you believing in second chances and fate.
June 22, 2025
Love, Take Two is a second chance romance featuring Vada King & Emory Wise.
Vada and Emory were college sweethearts 8 years prior. They haven't seen each other since their split, but literally bump into each other at a tropical destination wedding. Emory is a guest, and ex of the bride, Erika Laurent, while Vada is a guest, and ex of the groom, Jared Williams. The bride is thrilled at this unlikely connection and is keen to get the duo to reconnect.
Vada and Emory end up paired together in most activities and while initially their goal is simply to support one another through the event, the two easily fall into a rhythm where they draw the attention of all the guests, as well as the bride's impressive number of online followers.
Vada and Emory have to admit that they're still good together, and consider taking advantage of this second chance. Can this event planner and travel influencer find happiness together outside paradise? You'll have to read it to find out!
This was a quick, easy and fun read. I was pulling for this duo and enjoyed their mature relationship, ie no silly miscommunication trope. This was the first book I've read by Jax but I would definitely be open to checking out others.
Vada and Emory were college sweethearts 8 years prior. They haven't seen each other since their split, but literally bump into each other at a tropical destination wedding. Emory is a guest, and ex of the bride, Erika Laurent, while Vada is a guest, and ex of the groom, Jared Williams. The bride is thrilled at this unlikely connection and is keen to get the duo to reconnect.
Vada and Emory end up paired together in most activities and while initially their goal is simply to support one another through the event, the two easily fall into a rhythm where they draw the attention of all the guests, as well as the bride's impressive number of online followers.
Vada and Emory have to admit that they're still good together, and consider taking advantage of this second chance. Can this event planner and travel influencer find happiness together outside paradise? You'll have to read it to find out!
This was a quick, easy and fun read. I was pulling for this duo and enjoyed their mature relationship, ie no silly miscommunication trope. This was the first book I've read by Jax but I would definitely be open to checking out others.
June 14, 2025
This book is perfect second-chance romance. This book was very mature/grown, vacation, second chance romance. The FMC and MMC were so compatible and had so much chemistry. My favorite thing about this book was that the characters showed themselves falling in love again and doing it so maturely. They communicated so well (no miscommunication trope in sight!). And, more importantly, being vulnerable to each other, to change. It was truly beautiful. Lowkey hated Derek, lol. I also loved that the story didn’t end after the vacation, the worked it out in the real world too!
It was a great palate cleanser for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Be sure to read the bonus chapter as well!
3⭐️, 1🌶 (fade to black scenes), well written and mature.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It was a great palate cleanser for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Be sure to read the bonus chapter as well!
3⭐️, 1🌶 (fade to black scenes), well written and mature.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 13, 2025
“Love, Take Two” by Jenna Jax
-A modern fun, flirty second-chance romance full of laughs, heart, and tropical vibes. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Emory and Vada, college exes, at their exes’ wedding week on Serenity Island.
A cocktail party mishap reignites old flames and fresh chaos. Sparks fly as they navigate awkward run-ins, shared memories, and undeniable chemistry.
-A modern fun, flirty second-chance romance full of laughs, heart, and tropical vibes. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Emory and Vada, college exes, at their exes’ wedding week on Serenity Island.
A cocktail party mishap reignites old flames and fresh chaos. Sparks fly as they navigate awkward run-ins, shared memories, and undeniable chemistry.
June 17, 2025
Emory and Vada were in love in college. Life got in the way and they went their own way. They both meet back up at their exes wedding. The feelings are still there. This is a cute second chance romance. I love the cover of this book.
June 17, 2025
bad writing :/
June 23, 2026
cute book
The over all book was great the first half of the book was fast and the 2nd half was a little slow but still good.
The over all book was great the first half of the book was fast and the 2nd half was a little slow but still good.
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