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A Second Sip
A second chance can change everything.
Aurora and Nicco were inseparable as kids, best friends who shared every secret, every laugh… and a summer that changed everything. At eighteen, they took a chance on each other, and for a fleeting, perfect season, they were more than friends. Then the summer ended—and Nicco left, vanishing from Aurora’s life without a word.
Ten years later, their paths collide again in the bustling streets of New York City. Aurora has left Italy to pursue her dream of becoming a painter, while Nicco is struggling to find his purpose at Cin Cin.
Fate, however, has other they are tasked with creating the labels for a prestigious wine collection. The collaboration ignites long-buried desires, and the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.
But what begins as a reunion full of sparks soon turns deadly. Aurora becomes the target of a relentless stalker, and the city that once seemed full of possibility now feels like a trap. Nicco must confront his past mistakes, face his fears, and put his differences aside if he wants to keep Aurora alive… and finally win her heart.
In a city of danger and desire, can first love survive a second chance, or will the past—and a lurking threat—tear them apart forever?
Aurora and Nicco were inseparable as kids, best friends who shared every secret, every laugh… and a summer that changed everything. At eighteen, they took a chance on each other, and for a fleeting, perfect season, they were more than friends. Then the summer ended—and Nicco left, vanishing from Aurora’s life without a word.
Ten years later, their paths collide again in the bustling streets of New York City. Aurora has left Italy to pursue her dream of becoming a painter, while Nicco is struggling to find his purpose at Cin Cin.
Fate, however, has other they are tasked with creating the labels for a prestigious wine collection. The collaboration ignites long-buried desires, and the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.
But what begins as a reunion full of sparks soon turns deadly. Aurora becomes the target of a relentless stalker, and the city that once seemed full of possibility now feels like a trap. Nicco must confront his past mistakes, face his fears, and put his differences aside if he wants to keep Aurora alive… and finally win her heart.
In a city of danger and desire, can first love survive a second chance, or will the past—and a lurking threat—tear them apart forever?
410 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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January 23, 2026
A Second Sip is a heartfelt story about second chances, found family, and learning how to choose yourself again. It blends laughter, love, frustration, fear, and just enough twisty moments to keep you fully locked in. I didn’t want to put this book down and not just because of the main characters, but because the side characters were just as compelling and lovable.
This is a truly character-driven story, where every person feels fully developed and you can see real growth unfold on the page. While this is the final book in the series, it works beautifully as a standalone and it was actually my first read from this world, which speaks volumes about how accessible and well-written it is.
The story follows Nic and Aurora, childhood friends forced back into each other’s orbit through workplace proximity, as they navigate mending old wounds and figuring out what life and love can look like after heartbreak. Nic is very much the kind of MMC who would burn the world down for the people he loves, while Aurora is a quiet force far stronger, braver, and more resilient than she even realizes.
If you’re looking for a romance with emotional depth, found family you’ll wish you belonged to, and characters who feel real long after the last page, this one is absolutely worth your time.
ARC read: thank you to Rachel Lynn for the opportunity to read early.
This is a truly character-driven story, where every person feels fully developed and you can see real growth unfold on the page. While this is the final book in the series, it works beautifully as a standalone and it was actually my first read from this world, which speaks volumes about how accessible and well-written it is.
The story follows Nic and Aurora, childhood friends forced back into each other’s orbit through workplace proximity, as they navigate mending old wounds and figuring out what life and love can look like after heartbreak. Nic is very much the kind of MMC who would burn the world down for the people he loves, while Aurora is a quiet force far stronger, braver, and more resilient than she even realizes.
If you’re looking for a romance with emotional depth, found family you’ll wish you belonged to, and characters who feel real long after the last page, this one is absolutely worth your time.
ARC read: thank you to Rachel Lynn for the opportunity to read early.
January 27, 2026
First 5 star book of 2026! 😍
A Second Sip is a great second chance romance with sharp banter and slow burn tension. I loved this book so much and could not put it down! If you’re looking for a book with smart dialogue, great chemistry, and a little bit of a thriller mixed in then please read this book by Rachel Lynn!
Thank you so much Rachel Lynn for allowing me to be an Arc reader 🤩
A Second Sip is a great second chance romance with sharp banter and slow burn tension. I loved this book so much and could not put it down! If you’re looking for a book with smart dialogue, great chemistry, and a little bit of a thriller mixed in then please read this book by Rachel Lynn!
Thank you so much Rachel Lynn for allowing me to be an Arc reader 🤩
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