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Fairy Tale Second Chances #2
Snow and the Seven Teenagers
What happens when happily ever after is ruined?
Widow, Snow Meyers, was forced to quickly mend her brokenness following her husband's sudden death for the sake of her twin boys. With the passing years came moments of delight, even joy, but an attempt to get back into the world of dating has Snow reeling backwards. That one act reveals her still-tattered soul, that she isn't sure will ever be able to heal.
Business tycoon and billionaire, Grayson Prince, is haunted by one decision, one moment, that if he'd chosen differently would have altered his life and many others for the better. In an attempt to atone for his wrongs, he creates a league for teenage soccer players who would have been overlooked for college scholarships. The team he coaches happens to include Snow's sons.
Grayson and Snow are both sure that a real love is no longer attainable for them. But throw seven teenagers into the mix and maybe a happily ever after is possible?
Widow, Snow Meyers, was forced to quickly mend her brokenness following her husband's sudden death for the sake of her twin boys. With the passing years came moments of delight, even joy, but an attempt to get back into the world of dating has Snow reeling backwards. That one act reveals her still-tattered soul, that she isn't sure will ever be able to heal.
Business tycoon and billionaire, Grayson Prince, is haunted by one decision, one moment, that if he'd chosen differently would have altered his life and many others for the better. In an attempt to atone for his wrongs, he creates a league for teenage soccer players who would have been overlooked for college scholarships. The team he coaches happens to include Snow's sons.
Grayson and Snow are both sure that a real love is no longer attainable for them. But throw seven teenagers into the mix and maybe a happily ever after is possible?
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Published September 17, 2017
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November 20, 2017
Sweet, Clean Romance
I think this is my first book by this author. It was a sweet, clean romance. I felt like some scenes with secondary characters got a bit long and I will admit to doing some skimming but overall I enjoyed this story. I'll be picking up the next book.
I think this is my first book by this author. It was a sweet, clean romance. I felt like some scenes with secondary characters got a bit long and I will admit to doing some skimming but overall I enjoyed this story. I'll be picking up the next book.
February 2, 2018
4.5/5.0
A delightful retelling of a classic fairytale, Ms. Keanini has found a way to create a fresh, clean, and impossible to put down story.
Read full review in the 2018 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
A delightful retelling of a classic fairytale, Ms. Keanini has found a way to create a fresh, clean, and impossible to put down story.
Read full review in the 2018 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
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June 27, 2018I had a lot of niggles with this story - the plot was like a sieve in places and the seven teenagers were totally characterless. One of them (Cash) made the odd appearance but had no real place in the story - yes, I know this was a modern Snow White and there had to be 7 'somethings' but there had to have been a better way of getting seven teenagers together.
The parents of the extra five boys were apparently saving up for a bigger home, and were spending a month teaching in Japan to raise extra funds, and Snow was a widow whose husband had conveniently forgotten to pay the life insurance for two months before he died.
(which reminds me - Do Americans have Direct Debits?? Even Standing Orders?? Surely you don't have to pay all your monthly bills 'by hand' as it were?? )
So, we have a widow with two teenage boys who is struggling to make ends meet, and a hard up couple who have five teenagers and have had to go abroad for a month, leaving afoermentioned teenagers in the care of Snow. Seven teenagers in one house (and NO blood was spilt!!)
But then I read this: (the boys are discussing the amount of money they are being paid to do 'chores' round the house)
"I can make twenty bucks a day," Nate said excitedly. "That's one hundred buck a week!"
Do the maths. Seven teenagers. Seven hundred dollars a week. And the parents are hard up???
Nah. I'd have liked this a lot more if there had been any real depth to the characters.
Not rating.
The parents of the extra five boys were apparently saving up for a bigger home, and were spending a month teaching in Japan to raise extra funds, and Snow was a widow whose husband had conveniently forgotten to pay the life insurance for two months before he died.
(which reminds me - Do Americans have Direct Debits?? Even Standing Orders?? Surely you don't have to pay all your monthly bills 'by hand' as it were?? )
So, we have a widow with two teenage boys who is struggling to make ends meet, and a hard up couple who have five teenagers and have had to go abroad for a month, leaving afoermentioned teenagers in the care of Snow. Seven teenagers in one house (and NO blood was spilt!!)
But then I read this: (the boys are discussing the amount of money they are being paid to do 'chores' round the house)
"I can make twenty bucks a day," Nate said excitedly. "That's one hundred buck a week!"
Do the maths. Seven teenagers. Seven hundred dollars a week. And the parents are hard up???
Nah. I'd have liked this a lot more if there had been any real depth to the characters.
Not rating.
October 27, 2017
A fantastic Read
This is a fantastic book with a bit of reality to the story, Snow White. This boom switches from the male, and female perspectives throughout the story. The only thing that I had problems with, was the few mistypes, but then again it is probably due to my OCD. The book is clean, and it sucked you in, like any good book should.
This is a fantastic book with a bit of reality to the story, Snow White. This boom switches from the male, and female perspectives throughout the story. The only thing that I had problems with, was the few mistypes, but then again it is probably due to my OCD. The book is clean, and it sucked you in, like any good book should.
February 2, 2018
Seven teenagers
Super cute! Love snow and Grayson relationship! Also jack and Josh's relationship with him. Super good. I definitely recommend :)
Super cute! Love snow and Grayson relationship! Also jack and Josh's relationship with him. Super good. I definitely recommend :)
July 23, 2018
When single mother of twins, Snow had to also take care of her five nephews for a whole month, things can get out of hand. Not to mention her feelings for the boy's soccer coach can do a lot to a woman.
I picked this up because I thought the plot was quite interesting. In a way, a Snow White retelling is not something you see often. So this was quite a refreshing story. There are some obvious elements of Snow White in the story, but it took me awhile to get the personalities of the seven teenagers to the seven dwarfs. I just hoped that the seven was more involved in the story because it looked as if they were just there.
This is also a clean romance, which I don't see very often. So this was a good break to my normal chick lit, and romance genre. I just really liked that the story was focused on the characters and the love story itself.
This was an okay read for me. There are just parts where I thought it was quite dragging, and also predictable.
In all though, I do like the story. It has a good HEA element that still looked authentic. I actually do not mind reading her other books. I find them quite endearing.
I picked this up because I thought the plot was quite interesting. In a way, a Snow White retelling is not something you see often. So this was quite a refreshing story. There are some obvious elements of Snow White in the story, but it took me awhile to get the personalities of the seven teenagers to the seven dwarfs. I just hoped that the seven was more involved in the story because it looked as if they were just there.
This is also a clean romance, which I don't see very often. So this was a good break to my normal chick lit, and romance genre. I just really liked that the story was focused on the characters and the love story itself.
This was an okay read for me. There are just parts where I thought it was quite dragging, and also predictable.
In all though, I do like the story. It has a good HEA element that still looked authentic. I actually do not mind reading her other books. I find them quite endearing.
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Blurb:
What happens when happily ever after is ruined?
Widow, Snow Meyers, was forced to quickly mend her brokenness following her husband's sudden death for the sake of her twin boys. With the passing years came moments of delight, even joy, but an attempt to get back into the world of dating has Snow reeling backwards. That one act reveals her still-tattered soul, that she isn't sure will ever be able to heal.
Business tycoon and billionaire, Grayson Prince, is haunted by one decision, one moment, that if he'd chosen differently would have altered his life and many others for the better. In an attempt to atone for his wrongs, he creates a league for teenage soccer players who would have been overlooked for college scholarships. The team he coaches happens to include Snow's sons.
Grayson and Snow are both sure that a real love is no longer attainable for them. But throw seven teenagers into the mix and maybe a happily ever after is possible?
Blurb:
What happens when happily ever after is ruined?
Widow, Snow Meyers, was forced to quickly mend her brokenness following her husband's sudden death for the sake of her twin boys. With the passing years came moments of delight, even joy, but an attempt to get back into the world of dating has Snow reeling backwards. That one act reveals her still-tattered soul, that she isn't sure will ever be able to heal.
Business tycoon and billionaire, Grayson Prince, is haunted by one decision, one moment, that if he'd chosen differently would have altered his life and many others for the better. In an attempt to atone for his wrongs, he creates a league for teenage soccer players who would have been overlooked for college scholarships. The team he coaches happens to include Snow's sons.
Grayson and Snow are both sure that a real love is no longer attainable for them. But throw seven teenagers into the mix and maybe a happily ever after is possible?
February 19, 2018
SEVEN Teenagers- Yikes!
I enjoyed this cute fairytale retelling. The teenagers were hilarious and endearing, but when I think of the reality of seven teenage boys under one roof- kudos to Snow! I liked her kindness and sweetness in parenting, and yet she knew when to stand her ground. The romance was cute but it felt like the book came to a close right as the romance was realized. Still a cute read though, and I want to read more in this series....
I enjoyed this cute fairytale retelling. The teenagers were hilarious and endearing, but when I think of the reality of seven teenage boys under one roof- kudos to Snow! I liked her kindness and sweetness in parenting, and yet she knew when to stand her ground. The romance was cute but it felt like the book came to a close right as the romance was realized. Still a cute read though, and I want to read more in this series....
September 29, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this book and was hooked from the moment I started. Snow and Grayson were lovable characters but my favorite characters were the secondary characters. Julia did a wonderful job giving them personality and dimension. I even laughed out loud at some of their antics. My only complaint is again it ended too abruptly. I wish she would have had added two or three more pages of the happily ever after.
October 24, 2017
Love
A really nice story that you can’t put down until the end. It is about a widow with twin teenage sons that are on a soccer team coached by a millionaire. Coach loses half of his team due to a tantrum of a father. The widow comes to the rescue when she finds herself hosting 5 teenage nephews. I especially liked the coach,s 6year old niece and her sass.
A really nice story that you can’t put down until the end. It is about a widow with twin teenage sons that are on a soccer team coached by a millionaire. Coach loses half of his team due to a tantrum of a father. The widow comes to the rescue when she finds herself hosting 5 teenage nephews. I especially liked the coach,s 6year old niece and her sass.
July 6, 2018
Nice main characters but too many periffiral characters for my liking. Not only the seven teenagers but at friends, other couples, exes. A cast of dozens let very little time for the love story. Not sure If I want to read more in the series.
September 17, 2017
Super cute, clean romance! I loved Snow so much, and I LOVED Grayson! He was so cute and sweet!!! The boys made the book fun and light, and I love sports themes, so the sports in the background made for fun and a great plot device! The writing was great, the book flowed easily. I highly recommend this to those looking for a quick fun read!!
September 15, 2017
The story had me laughing out loud at some of the crazy teenage antics and the brave mom who tries to outsmart them. The story was gripping to the end, taking you on a roller coaster of emotions. It was a good, clean romance with quick wit leaving you with warm feelings. With it being a twist on a classic fairy tale, it was fun to compare the similarities. You can read this one without having read the first book.
March 8, 2018
An Adorable, Fairytale Retelling
An adorable fairytale retelling of Snow White and an enjoyable clean read. I like this story better than the first in the series because the relationship between Snow and Grayson had more progression. I liked the familial relationships and friendships featured in this book and the slow-budding romance between the leads. Minor pet peeves included grammar and spelling errors as well as the portrayal of a precocious, 6 year-old reading more like an adult in a child's body. Overall, I really liked this story and would recommend it as a great fairytale-esque read.
An adorable fairytale retelling of Snow White and an enjoyable clean read. I like this story better than the first in the series because the relationship between Snow and Grayson had more progression. I liked the familial relationships and friendships featured in this book and the slow-budding romance between the leads. Minor pet peeves included grammar and spelling errors as well as the portrayal of a precocious, 6 year-old reading more like an adult in a child's body. Overall, I really liked this story and would recommend it as a great fairytale-esque read.
October 22, 2017
Snow and the Seven Teenagers is a fun, clean romance. It was a hard call on rating the story, though. I was frequently distracted by errors, but there were so many great laugh-out-loud moments. I decided that Grayson's niece Vera alone made the story worthy of the higher of the ratings I vacillated between.
Ironically, this retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs involved a woman who was not so tall and 7 large teenagers. It was fun seeing their personalities come out in the story and try to match them to the various dwarfs of the fairy tale.
As I mentioned above, Grayson's niece made the story. She was a riot and very mature for her age. Her solution to the need for an assistant coach was a blast.
The "poisoned apple" delivery was a surprise. I thought the author was very creative in how she executed that key part of the story. The resulting drama seemed a little hard to believe, though.
I have very mixed feelings about the source of Grayson's "one decision, one moment" that haunted him. Part of me says it is ridiculous that he would have felt responsible and even that he would have had to handle the press and repercussions of what happened (well, no mixed feelings about that - I just don't get it), but part of me says that it was indicative of his character and tender heart.
This is the second book of the series, but it does stand alone. There was a part of the book where the author spent quite a bit of time spelling out the various other couples and telling enough about them to indicate which fairy tale their lives resembled. It was a little overdone and felt forced. We either need to read the other stories or it wasn't important for the author to cram that much information into that small portion of the book.
This review was originally posted on Among the Reads
Ironically, this retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs involved a woman who was not so tall and 7 large teenagers. It was fun seeing their personalities come out in the story and try to match them to the various dwarfs of the fairy tale.
As I mentioned above, Grayson's niece made the story. She was a riot and very mature for her age. Her solution to the need for an assistant coach was a blast.
The "poisoned apple" delivery was a surprise. I thought the author was very creative in how she executed that key part of the story. The resulting drama seemed a little hard to believe, though.
I have very mixed feelings about the source of Grayson's "one decision, one moment" that haunted him. Part of me says it is ridiculous that he would have felt responsible and even that he would have had to handle the press and repercussions of what happened (well, no mixed feelings about that - I just don't get it), but part of me says that it was indicative of his character and tender heart.
This is the second book of the series, but it does stand alone. There was a part of the book where the author spent quite a bit of time spelling out the various other couples and telling enough about them to indicate which fairy tale their lives resembled. It was a little overdone and felt forced. We either need to read the other stories or it wasn't important for the author to cram that much information into that small portion of the book.
This review was originally posted on Among the Reads
April 5, 2018
Really sweet take on Snow White. Well edited.
Snow is a widow raising her twin boys. Grayson is a very wealthy man, coaching a soccer team as a way to atone for a sin he feels he committed. Snow's boys happen to be on Grayson's team. Snow is having a hard time opening up her heart to moving on without her husband. Just the thought of dating again overwhelms her. Grayson finds himself falling for the twins mom. Snow's sister and brother-in-law take summer teaching jobs overseas and Snow volunteers to take their five teenage sons for the summer. (Now we have Snow and the seven teenage boys!) Just as things start to move forward for Grayson and Snow, the evil witch causes trouble. What is it that will tear them apart? Will Snow be able to let go and love Grayson? Will Grayson be able to let go of guilt over something he wasn't even responsible for? Will a second chance at true love find a way?
This is a really sweet, clean read. Grayson is so very conflicted - trying to atone for something he wasn't even ultimately responsible for. Snow tries, but missing her husband and trying to move on is really emotionally difficult for her. Sets up Channing and Callie for the next story. Enjoy!
Snow is a widow raising her twin boys. Grayson is a very wealthy man, coaching a soccer team as a way to atone for a sin he feels he committed. Snow's boys happen to be on Grayson's team. Snow is having a hard time opening up her heart to moving on without her husband. Just the thought of dating again overwhelms her. Grayson finds himself falling for the twins mom. Snow's sister and brother-in-law take summer teaching jobs overseas and Snow volunteers to take their five teenage sons for the summer. (Now we have Snow and the seven teenage boys!) Just as things start to move forward for Grayson and Snow, the evil witch causes trouble. What is it that will tear them apart? Will Snow be able to let go and love Grayson? Will Grayson be able to let go of guilt over something he wasn't even responsible for? Will a second chance at true love find a way?
This is a really sweet, clean read. Grayson is so very conflicted - trying to atone for something he wasn't even ultimately responsible for. Snow tries, but missing her husband and trying to move on is really emotionally difficult for her. Sets up Channing and Callie for the next story. Enjoy!
May 23, 2022
Such a sweet book. I read this as "The Tycoon". This book is a clean romance and had some Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs vibes.
Snow is Ellas best friend. We met her in the previous book. Snow is the single mother of twin boys who are on a soccer team with Grayson as their coach. Snows husband passed away a few years earlier when a drunk driver ran into his car.
After a father of one of the boys on Grayson's team has a temper tantrum, he decides to start his own team taking half the boys with him. Grayson needs to come up with a way to find a few more boys to play to have a whole team. That's where Snow comes in when she has an opportunity to watch her nephews for the summer. It turns out that Snows husbands accident is connected to Grayson.
I really enjoyed Snow and Grayson's developing relationship, and the relationship between Grayson and the twins. The supporting characters were all likeable, especially Grayson's 6 year old niece. One of them (Cash) left me wondering why he was the way he was. I wish the author would have told a bit more of his story.
Snow is Ellas best friend. We met her in the previous book. Snow is the single mother of twin boys who are on a soccer team with Grayson as their coach. Snows husband passed away a few years earlier when a drunk driver ran into his car.
After a father of one of the boys on Grayson's team has a temper tantrum, he decides to start his own team taking half the boys with him. Grayson needs to come up with a way to find a few more boys to play to have a whole team. That's where Snow comes in when she has an opportunity to watch her nephews for the summer. It turns out that Snows husbands accident is connected to Grayson.
I really enjoyed Snow and Grayson's developing relationship, and the relationship between Grayson and the twins. The supporting characters were all likeable, especially Grayson's 6 year old niece. One of them (Cash) left me wondering why he was the way he was. I wish the author would have told a bit more of his story.
February 18, 2018
I obtained this free e-book from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing a review. Snow is a widow with twin teenage boys. Her husband was killed by a drunk driver three years ago and the three of them are learning to adjust to the life they were left with. Her boys are o a soccer team for the summer and Grayson Prince is their coach and he has taken her boys under his wing. Snow's sister Summer and her new husband have the opportunity to go to Japan for a month to teach English and earn the down payment on a larger home for their new combined family. Snow has volunteered to take their five teenage boys for the rest of the summer while they are away. This is such an uplifting clean romantic read with all the ups and downs emotions of life.
November 12, 2018
Snow and the Seven Teenagers
Snow and the Seven Teenagers - Snow is a widowed mom to teenaged twins and temporary guardian of her five nephews during summer soccer season. It takes an incredible woman to take that on. Their coach admires her selflessness, gentleness, and kindness along with her outer beauty. His own past is full of regrets and his guilt keeps him from feeling deserving of such an amazing person. An inconceivable twist of fate and an evil shrew with 'poison' laced apples could ruin everyone's chance at happiness. Getting to know these characters is a delight. I can't wait to read Callie's story.
Snow and the Seven Teenagers - Snow is a widowed mom to teenaged twins and temporary guardian of her five nephews during summer soccer season. It takes an incredible woman to take that on. Their coach admires her selflessness, gentleness, and kindness along with her outer beauty. His own past is full of regrets and his guilt keeps him from feeling deserving of such an amazing person. An inconceivable twist of fate and an evil shrew with 'poison' laced apples could ruin everyone's chance at happiness. Getting to know these characters is a delight. I can't wait to read Callie's story.
June 17, 2022
The Tycoon
Snow lost her husband when a drunk driver ran a red light and slammed into the car he was driving. Besides Snow he had left her with a set of teenage twin boys to raise alone. Greyson had been a player but had finally been convinced by his family to settle down so he asked his current fling and she accepted. Soon after they become engaged he realizes he had made a terrible mistake and broke the engagement off. Greyson decides to turn his life around and becomes the soccer coach for the team Snow’s twins play. Their journey to a relationship makes for entertaining read.
Snow lost her husband when a drunk driver ran a red light and slammed into the car he was driving. Besides Snow he had left her with a set of teenage twin boys to raise alone. Greyson had been a player but had finally been convinced by his family to settle down so he asked his current fling and she accepted. Soon after they become engaged he realizes he had made a terrible mistake and broke the engagement off. Greyson decides to turn his life around and becomes the soccer coach for the team Snow’s twins play. Their journey to a relationship makes for entertaining read.
February 20, 2018
This wasn't my favorite of the three in the series. It was cute and I liked how selfless Snow was, but I didn't feel like we got to know Grayson as someone other than a coach very well. He didn't spend enough time one on one with Snow. I just didn't see their relationship grow together. It was formed around the twins, it seemed. It all came together right at the end really quickly and then it was just over. The epilogue did help, but it all felt rushed. It was clean though. No sex. No swearing. I liked that. I probably won't read this one again.
March 18, 2018
This book was offered free for one day last February. Snow is a widow with twin boys. Grayson Prince is an heir to a big company. He coaches a soccer team the boys play on. When the team is broken up by a powerful parent with a grudge, Snow saves the day because she’s taken in her sister’s five boys for the summer, and they just happen to all play soccer. I enjoyed this story despite a few minor editing issues, and hope to read others in the series.
January 15, 2018
Great series
Of course I read these out of order!! I seem to always pick a second or third book at random then like the book so much I read the others in the series. This is a new author for me and I will definitely read her again. These are really good book without the bad language and sex scenes.
Of course I read these out of order!! I seem to always pick a second or third book at random then like the book so much I read the others in the series. This is a new author for me and I will definitely read her again. These are really good book without the bad language and sex scenes.
August 8, 2018
Tears...
Happiness, sadness, whether they be tears of joy or sorrow you are going to need tissues. Seriously, I got this book free and read the reviews.... so I thought, why not try it. I am so glad that I did. WONDERFUL story, I totally love all of the characters and some are Really characters!
Happiness, sadness, whether they be tears of joy or sorrow you are going to need tissues. Seriously, I got this book free and read the reviews.... so I thought, why not try it. I am so glad that I did. WONDERFUL story, I totally love all of the characters and some are Really characters!
December 9, 2018
Clean romance
Another great book in the Second Chance Fairy Tale series. Snow is a single Mother raising twin boys. Grayson is a part time coach, former playboy now looking to more good in the world for his past mistake. Their love story has to deal with a huge situation that marred them both.
Another great book in the Second Chance Fairy Tale series. Snow is a single Mother raising twin boys. Grayson is a part time coach, former playboy now looking to more good in the world for his past mistake. Their love story has to deal with a huge situation that marred them both.
September 19, 2017
I liked this retelling of a classic tale. It was fun to see how the author weaved the Snow White story into a new, fresh novel. This book would be great for teenagers. I love that it is clean and it made me laugh out loud more than once!
September 27, 2017
Enjoyable read
Like the previous in this series this story has engaging characters and a plot that is twisty while allowing for the suspension of disbelief. It is also more inspired by than based on Snow White. Can of clean sweet romance will enjoy this read.
Like the previous in this series this story has engaging characters and a plot that is twisty while allowing for the suspension of disbelief. It is also more inspired by than based on Snow White. Can of clean sweet romance will enjoy this read.
February 19, 2018
Snow and the Seven Teenagers
A great story. Characters and situations seem real. I heartily enjoyed each situation, and always enjoy a happy ending. I highly recommend this book. Phyllis
A great story. Characters and situations seem real. I heartily enjoyed each situation, and always enjoy a happy ending. I highly recommend this book. Phyllis
March 3, 2018
Cute
A fractured fairytale right down to the seven “little” men. Great characters and emotional depth. I would have liked to see Cash resolve his issues and look forward to hearing about Callie and Jaclyn’s Happily Ever After. 4.5 stars.
A fractured fairytale right down to the seven “little” men. Great characters and emotional depth. I would have liked to see Cash resolve his issues and look forward to hearing about Callie and Jaclyn’s Happily Ever After. 4.5 stars.
March 14, 2018
Lovely story
What a sweet sweet tale! I enjoyed every bit of it! Such a heartwarming story about finding love again. I cried and laughed, sometimes on the same page! Lovely read!!!
What a sweet sweet tale! I enjoyed every bit of it! Such a heartwarming story about finding love again. I cried and laughed, sometimes on the same page! Lovely read!!!
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