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Second Chance Summer
Lanai
I’m living my best life with a clean house and no man behind me to drive me insane. I love Hendrick…from a distance! That’s why when he calls to tell me about a couple’s retreat, I ain’t trying to hear it.
Hendrick
Going through mediation with Lanai is proving to be a challenge. But things take an interesting turn when Dr. Hubert suggests we go on a couples’ retreat in Hawaii. I’m hoping it’ll mend our bond, but Lanai isn’t so easy to convince.
I’m living my best life with a clean house and no man behind me to drive me insane. I love Hendrick…from a distance! That’s why when he calls to tell me about a couple’s retreat, I ain’t trying to hear it.
Hendrick
Going through mediation with Lanai is proving to be a challenge. But things take an interesting turn when Dr. Hubert suggests we go on a couples’ retreat in Hawaii. I’m hoping it’ll mend our bond, but Lanai isn’t so easy to convince.
66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2026
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Tina Martin
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September 29, 2026
3.5⭐️ I wasn’t mad at this story. A marriage in trouble and forced proximity? I’m intrigued.
I thought the cause of their marital problems was realistic, too. It’s not always the big things like abuse, infidelity, or financial stress that cause a marriage to crumble. Sometimes it’s simply losing sight of each other while you’re busy building a life together, allowing a bunch of small resentments to pile up over time.
And as much as it pains me to not necessarily have a resolution (because I NEED A HEA IN MY BOOKS 😩), I appreciated that the author didn’t rush them back toward reconciliation. Instead, we got to see them each make an intentional decision to give their relationship an honest try and figure out whether they could find their way back to each other.
Overall, this was a decent read. I wouldn’t have minded it being a little longer, but I think the author accomplished what she set out to do.
I thought the cause of their marital problems was realistic, too. It’s not always the big things like abuse, infidelity, or financial stress that cause a marriage to crumble. Sometimes it’s simply losing sight of each other while you’re busy building a life together, allowing a bunch of small resentments to pile up over time.
And as much as it pains me to not necessarily have a resolution (because I NEED A HEA IN MY BOOKS 😩), I appreciated that the author didn’t rush them back toward reconciliation. Instead, we got to see them each make an intentional decision to give their relationship an honest try and figure out whether they could find their way back to each other.
Overall, this was a decent read. I wouldn’t have minded it being a little longer, but I think the author accomplished what she set out to do.
August 29, 2026
Short and realistic
The story was concise and a quick read to fill your reading experience. The author did her job.... you'll be satisfied.
The story was concise and a quick read to fill your reading experience. The author did her job.... you'll be satisfied.
September 12, 2026
It seemed like all Lanai and Hendricks needed was to spend some time together to really see what they were missing in their relationship and get to the root of what caused their split in the first place. Although this was a novella, and they did talk about the issues they had that caused their separation, it would have been nice to actually see some of that on page in the book. At the end of the day it seemed like they lost some of the spark that they used to have before getting married but after talking about what they felt and admitting the love was never lost they were willing to do the work to make it work. It was a nice second chance romance.
August 31, 2026
Beautiful book
It was a beautiful second chance book. Sometimes, you have to put effort into making it work. I am glad they were able to work and figure out where they went wrong. Many people are ready to quit and not work on it. It could be small and large things that need to be addressed.
I would recommend for couples to read this book. It could help them look and explore what is going in their marriage.
It was a beautiful second chance book. Sometimes, you have to put effort into making it work. I am glad they were able to work and figure out where they went wrong. Many people are ready to quit and not work on it. It could be small and large things that need to be addressed.
I would recommend for couples to read this book. It could help them look and explore what is going in their marriage.
September 10, 2026
4.25
Lanai and Hendrick’s story and reconnection was thoughtful and realistic as they had work to do to get their relationship together and back where it needed to be. Hendrick was really determined for a possible second chance and was willing to work for it. Liked how Lanai realized that everyone has quirks that can make them difficult to be around; she tried to put up really strong front in fighting her feelings.
Lanai and Hendrick’s story and reconnection was thoughtful and realistic as they had work to do to get their relationship together and back where it needed to be. Hendrick was really determined for a possible second chance and was willing to work for it. Liked how Lanai realized that everyone has quirks that can make them difficult to be around; she tried to put up really strong front in fighting her feelings.
August 31, 2026
Second Chance Summer
This was a sweet, short read. I'm happy that this couple was able to come together. Communication and trust is key in any relationship. If people learn to communicate effectively, there would be a lack of trust issues. Thanks, Tina Martin, for a great read.
This was a sweet, short read. I'm happy that this couple was able to come together. Communication and trust is key in any relationship. If people learn to communicate effectively, there would be a lack of trust issues. Thanks, Tina Martin, for a great read.
September 4, 2026
Renewed
Novella on how life and ambition interrupts the love a couple have for each other. What makes this book so compelling is this is a common truth for most marriages. The love gets lost due to priorities and desires changing. Glad Nai & Henry found their way back into each other.
Novella on how life and ambition interrupts the love a couple have for each other. What makes this book so compelling is this is a common truth for most marriages. The love gets lost due to priorities and desires changing. Glad Nai & Henry found their way back into each other.
September 10, 2026
Rekindled love
I love a good second chance romance! This was a decent read, though I didn’t think the FMC, Lanai, had any true reason to separate from her husband, Hendrick. Most of her concerns could have been resolved with communication. I’m glad they were able to rekindle their marriage.
I love a good second chance romance! This was a decent read, though I didn’t think the FMC, Lanai, had any true reason to separate from her husband, Hendrick. Most of her concerns could have been resolved with communication. I’m glad they were able to rekindle their marriage.
October 3, 2026
Marriage on the rocks. Marriage is Lanai and husband of seven years, Hendrick Valliant. Henny is fully committed to the love of his mouth, while Lanai is steeped deep in doubts bec Henny is often working and she feels alone. She is prepared to call it quits but Henny isn’t ready to throw in the towel. Could a summer vacation to Paradise change the trajectory of this crumbling marriage?
October 6, 2026
Acclimated Values
Beautifully written! I commend Author Tina Martin, she has created genuinely warm & relatable characters in Lanai & Henderick. More so, “Second Chance Summer” utilized the forced proximity not anticipated but effective & well executed in challenging their acclimated values.
Beautifully written! I commend Author Tina Martin, she has created genuinely warm & relatable characters in Lanai & Henderick. More so, “Second Chance Summer” utilized the forced proximity not anticipated but effective & well executed in challenging their acclimated values.
August 30, 2026
New concept of a book written as a marriage counselling inform of couple retreat in hawai. Really loved but was bad gor being short novella needed a big book with a lot flaws couple who deals with their emotions
September 23, 2026
Great read
Great read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Lanai and Hendrick are separated married couple. After years of marriage life and misunderstanding got in the way. This is their journey to reconnection and forever love.
Great read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Lanai and Hendrick are separated married couple. After years of marriage life and misunderstanding got in the way. This is their journey to reconnection and forever love.
September 25, 2026
Quick and Easy
So first of all… Booooooo 🍅 🍅 🍅 because this lil book was actually a mirror. We women can be difficult for no reason. But that’s the beauty of this quick read. It was short but realistic in the way we can have greatness in front of us but will mess it up.
So first of all… Booooooo 🍅 🍅 🍅 because this lil book was actually a mirror. We women can be difficult for no reason. But that’s the beauty of this quick read. It was short but realistic in the way we can have greatness in front of us but will mess it up.
September 5, 2026
Not two stars because its not good. But because this really should've been a full length because theres so much missing from this couple that needed like 100 more pages
September 14, 2026
Reconnection!
Short, well written book about a married couple who has separated and need to find out how to reconnect with each other. Good book.
Short, well written book about a married couple who has separated and need to find out how to reconnect with each other. Good book.
September 20, 2026
Good read
This was a good book that held my attention from the beginning to the end. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
This was a good book that held my attention from the beginning to the end. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 28, 2026
Second Chance Summer
Hendricks and Lanai got me wanting to travel to Hawaii. Thank you for continuing to write really good romantic, stuff happens, and HEA’s!
Hendricks and Lanai got me wanting to travel to Hawaii. Thank you for continuing to write really good romantic, stuff happens, and HEA’s!
September 29, 2026
short and sweet
Tina proves a book does not have to be 400 pages to develop characters and to make me root for them.
Tina proves a book does not have to be 400 pages to develop characters and to make me root for them.
October 12, 2026
Second Chance Summer
Communication is one the most important things in a relationship and Henni and Nai forgot to do that you have to tell your partner when you're hurting.
Communication is one the most important things in a relationship and Henni and Nai forgot to do that you have to tell your partner when you're hurting.
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