Second Chances

by Shannon Gardener

A complete Christian romance for adults, suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes after marriage. International model Donna thought she had it all, until she was in a car crash that killed her beloved fiance. She was devastated, but then she found out that he was sleeping with other women while they were together. Returning home with little to no trust for men, she decides to end her modeling career, devote her life to the Lord and help in the community as needed. It's through this community work that Donna meets billionaire Marcus, a handsome former basketball star who is immediately taken with her. Neither can deny that sparks fly, but will Donna be able to get over her distrust of men and let Marcus in? Or is she doomed to relive her past for a second time? Find out in this heart felt, passionate Christian romance by bestselling author Shannon Gardener of African American Club. Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes between a hunky billionaire and his Christian beauty."

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2016

Reviews

[Deneisha Adams · Rating 1 out of 5]

So disappointing

This story had potential in the beginning, but climaxed way too quickly and was downhill, boring and just plain awful after that. I got to the point where I just started skimming through the meaningless dialogue.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second Chance Love

Donna a former model has quit the business and return to her hometown. She is working as a nurse companion and is assigned to the mother of former NBA player Marcus Wellington. The mothers scheme (I think) to get these two talking, but Donna doesn’t want to in her mind. But her body reacts favorable and in opposition of what her mind and mouth says. Marcus is equally attracted to her and he just can’t let her be.

I was disappointed that curse words were included-thankfully just a few. I’m still confused if Marcus accepted Christ personally and Donna just overlooked him being a non-practicing man. I didn’t get that clarity. But it’s a read worth considering!

[Mary Calton Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meaningful topics

I enjoyed this book and my favorite message was that the character, "Donna" held to her principles and morality and "Marcus" started to read the bible and pray more too.

[Lia Durnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, great writing as always with this author. Only the hero came on too strong even when the heroine said she was not interested.

I'm all for an alpha male hero, however in the current climate, even in a romance novel, the man must back off immediately when the woman asks him to.

[Artia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet

To God be the glory! Ms Shannon has done it again! Excellent read for couples who are courting! Two thumbs up!

[Felicia Savage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I love this writer's book always some kind of message in it referring to the bible. Have me wishing for my billionaire.

[Shannon Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I had a few moments where I think something moved too fast but it worked out well for the characters and the story line

[Clarice R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting to perfect

This book was a fractured fairy tale. A couple trying to get to know God and each other. Beautifully written and easy to read.

[Milton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title and the cover of this book alone really caught my attention. The characters were very real and convincing. Occasionally we need to step back and allow God to take over. We all may go through a heartbreak or grief over the loss of the love of our life, but that does not escape the fact that life has a way of giving us another chance. Sometimes that second chance we received is really the first one. The hypothetical first one was just a smoke screen. God puts people in our path. They either bring us up or bring us down. Whatever they decide to do, it should be a lesson for us to learn. For Donna, God put Marcus toward her path as a positive lesson for her to learn so she won't let a negative lessons that she experienced sidetrack from the positive ones. It is time for us to explore our feelings and let God direct our paths. This is definitely a marvelous story of finding true love and second chances of love. I always enjoy a good romance story with a theme of Christian values and this one did not dissatisfy for me. The summary in the messages of "Second Chances" that Shannon Gardener wants the readers to know that God beyond doubt really has a plan and it worked out without a doubt for Marcus and Donna. They experience a lot of trials and tribulations but in the end it was truly worth it to both of them. A truly lovely story about second chances.

[Cynthia · Rating 2 out of 5]

For me this was a quick, "OK read" about a Christian couple who after the formula back and forth, find love, family and happiness. The writing is young and a little too descriptive and detailed for my taste but the writer is promising. This is one of the times that I felt the Christian theme was not as seamlessly woven into the story as it could be. Editing with this in mind should help particularly since this is also a sensual novel. These two genre can mix but it did not quite fit for me in this one. I am not sure why however. Still I liked to the story so read and form your own opinion.

[Hazel Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank God For Second Chances

Wonderful story of love and trust. Donna had lost her fiance in a car accident. When he died she learned a lot about him, his affairs and his "Baby Mamas", she left modeling, moved in with her mother and got involved in her church. Marcus Wellington retired basketball player, saw Donna and was instantly in love. She did not want anything to do with him but he was persistent. Sometimes we need to step aside and let God take over. Wonderful story of finding true love. Hot Sex after marriage.

[Eva Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love is never-ending

I score this book a 5 ..It kept my attention and it was a good love story...This book shows that no matter how tragic loss of a relationship can be...God has better days ahead for us ...We must never give up on finding the true love of our lives...There was only one thing that about this book that stunned me...This is a religion book but it was very sexual graphic....I recommend this story to anyone who is struggling after a bad relationship ...

[Karen]

I truly enjoyed this love story. Donna was a top model in a relationship but only to find out after the car accident that toke his life that he was not faithful to her. Donna put up a wall and did not want to ever be in a relationship again. Marcus a former football fell in love with Donna the first time he saw her. Donna would not give Marcus the time of day. Marcus wanted Donna to give her a chance, he promised not to hurt her. Wait on the Lord….

[Jennifer Walker Maynard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reading

Everybody needs a second chance in life . Thank God for praying mothers who are willing to put knees and hearts on the line for their children. I enjoyed this story immensely.

[Alice Evans · Rating 1 out of 5]

The story of love.

I can't call this book Christian fiction with such explicit details of sex as nd some cussing. What the difference from a secular book? Oh they threw in some Christian terms. I gave it one star because it was good in the beginning.

[Alicia B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay book.

The book was just okay. No real plot and the flow was not that great. I'm not sure if the book was edited or not but it had a lot of grammatical errors that took away from the book. It was a good story line though.

[Gwendolyn Starling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

Beautifully written. I love the storyline. I am looking forward to reading another book by this author. Keep up the great work.

[Lorice DeBlanc-Brim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it

Shannon you have done it again!

[Ophelia Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for Christian and non Christian readers. I like the fact that Christian views and sexual relationship within marriage was noted.

[A R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good fast read.....

Good fast read and enjoyed the book about black love and a great Christian couple. First book from author and look forward to more

[Kinisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect love

What a friend we have in Jesus! A beautiful love story rooted in the church and showing off the power of prayer and commitment to your faith. Great read.

[chivonis mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it

Good things comes together when you put God first and this is a good example of that I give this story two thumbs up

[Donnique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This book was great read it in a matter of hours. Really enjoyed the story line. I would recommend this book to my friends

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skimmed through

I did not find this book all that interesting. I skimmed through most of it, reading one sentence from each page and I can still tell you what happened.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

love second time around

This book very inspirational . Making you realize there is true love out here. Love have a strange way finding when you let God be in charge.

[Lisa]

Good story line but predictable.

[LaToireann Ealy · Rating 5 out of 5]

God above all

A relationship based in faith and gods favor . It has i lot of lessons in this book a person can apply some of it to their own life..

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed this book.