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Cupid Grants a Second Chance
A swoony, slow-burn romantic comedy for anyone who's ever wondered... what if?
Assistant producer Lexy Smith may have trouble deciding what to order in a restaurant, but there are two things she is absolutely clear on. One, her boss will only promote her to producer if she comes up with a brilliant show idea that can’t lose. And two, she’ll never date a guy friend again.
Charismatic frontman of a local band, Nate Douglas knows Lexy from his day job as a studio sound tech. When she confides her idea for a new reality show, Nate dives in to help her craft a first-rate pitch.
Their friendship is on fire, and the show—where contestants compete for a second chance with someone from their past—becomes the hottest thing on the air.
Her dream job. Her dream guy. Everything is falling into place better than she could have imagined…until the night it all falls apart.
Vulnerability, fueled by rum cocktails and the perfect soundtrack, turns friendship into fireworks, with a promise of something more. But then her best intentions backfire, leaving Nate feeling betrayed. And Lexy devastated.
Like the show’s contestants, Lexy and Nate have a choice. Will they let their past hold them back? Or will they, with a little help from Cupid, win a second chance at love?
Set in the bustling city of Seattle, "Cupid Grants a Second Chance" is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and the power of following your dreams. Fans of The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory will love this charming romance.
Assistant producer Lexy Smith may have trouble deciding what to order in a restaurant, but there are two things she is absolutely clear on. One, her boss will only promote her to producer if she comes up with a brilliant show idea that can’t lose. And two, she’ll never date a guy friend again.
Charismatic frontman of a local band, Nate Douglas knows Lexy from his day job as a studio sound tech. When she confides her idea for a new reality show, Nate dives in to help her craft a first-rate pitch.
Their friendship is on fire, and the show—where contestants compete for a second chance with someone from their past—becomes the hottest thing on the air.
Her dream job. Her dream guy. Everything is falling into place better than she could have imagined…until the night it all falls apart.
Vulnerability, fueled by rum cocktails and the perfect soundtrack, turns friendship into fireworks, with a promise of something more. But then her best intentions backfire, leaving Nate feeling betrayed. And Lexy devastated.
Like the show’s contestants, Lexy and Nate have a choice. Will they let their past hold them back? Or will they, with a little help from Cupid, win a second chance at love?
Set in the bustling city of Seattle, "Cupid Grants a Second Chance" is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and the power of following your dreams. Fans of The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory will love this charming romance.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2025
About the author
Carissa Harper
1 book1 followerCarissa Harper is the pen name for mother-daughter writing team, USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Lawless, and her daughter Reyna. They live on Vancouver Island where Reyna spends as much time as possible on her surfboard, while Kathleen prefers to sit on the beach and watch. They love to hear from their readers.
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October 6, 2025
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Such a delightful read. The characters were so relatable and I loved that the setting was in the Pacific Northwest. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
August 28, 2025
What a delight! This rom-com hits that perfect sweet spot—light on its feet, but full of heart. The reality-TV dating twist is handled with wit and warmth, giving the story a fresh hook without ever feeling gimmicky. I adored the leads: they’re messy in the most relatable ways, quick with the banter, and their second-chance arc feels genuinely earned. The Pacific Northwest backdrop adds cozy texture—salt air, rainy evenings, coffee shops, and a soundtrack that made me nostalgic. Pacing is tight, side characters pop, and the emotional beats land exactly when they should. I told myself “just one more chapter” and then… suddenly it was midnight. If you’re after a feel-good, heart-forward love story that leaves you smiling, this one’s a keeper. Five enthusiastic stars—and I can’t wait to see what Cupid grants next.
August 29, 2025
Lexy works as an assistant producer, she needs to come up with a really good idea to become a producer. She's great friends with Nate, a sound engineer. They brainstorm lots of ideas.
When she meets the director she becomes quite enamoured with him, but he's not really interested her in that way, he flirts a lot though.
Meanwhile Nate has started to have feelings for her but is determined not to act on them.
An entertaining and amusing read.
When she meets the director she becomes quite enamoured with him, but he's not really interested her in that way, he flirts a lot though.
Meanwhile Nate has started to have feelings for her but is determined not to act on them.
An entertaining and amusing read.
November 28, 2025
This was a fun book to read. I loved the characters, setting and pace of the book. I look forward to reading any other books by Carissa Harper, especially to find out how things go for the other boys in the band.
September 6, 2025
Loved this book! Best romance of 2025 :) Great read, can’t wait for the next one
February 7, 2026
Thanks to a friend who’s family with the (local!) authors for gifting me a copy of this! Cute, slow burn. Loved all the music and PNW references. Perfect read to lead up to Valentine’s Day!
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