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From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Bella Love-Wins, comes an emotionally charged second chance romance standalone.


I left her behind... but I can’t let go.

As the lead singer of an infamous rock band, my life is a dream come true — money, fame, all the women I could want. There’s no reason to ever look back.

But I can’t escape my past forever.

When I’m forced to return home to face the loss of my family pillar, she’s still there. The only woman who has ever held my heart. The only one who can understand my loss because of her own tragedy. The only one who can wreck the illusion I’ve built.

But I’m starting to think that having it all is nothing compared to having her.

Author’s Note

Reckless is a full-length second chance romance standalone romance with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger. If you like out-of-control alpha male rock stars and sinful second chances, grab this story when it goes live!

300 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2018

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Profile Image for Veronica LaRoche.
4,641 reviews62 followers
December 9, 2018
If you like a second chance read with a sexy rocker then look no further. Gage & Kelly were always meant to be but an accident tore their relationship apart and now years later are reunited when Gage gets a devastating phone call. When something went wrong Gage & Kelly would run away but Gage will do anything to claim her forever. Great read and really great characters.

I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Sheri Bishop.
507 reviews7 followers
December 14, 2018
What a love story this book was! Kelly and Gage - both never sure how to handle the unexpected twists and turns of their lives and letting them affect their love. And when they don't know how to handle the twists and turns, they run. You just want to shake them. I don't talk to my Kindle and the characters I read about very often but I did it continously through this book. But in the end, my heart was happy and I'm hoping maybe we might get books about the other members of Gaged.
Profile Image for Danny.
976 reviews61 followers
December 29, 2018
"She was Kelly freaking Cavendish. The only girl - woman - I'd ever loved."


Kelly and Gage are high school sweethearts that had their whole lives planned together until an unexpected accident changed everything and separated them.
After another tragedy hitting New Hope, their hometown, Gage, now a rock star, has to return home to face something he never thought would happen so soon. And, coming home has even more meaning when he meets Kelly again, after all those years.
After their reunion, they will struggle with their never-ending feelings for each other but, again, the odds were never in their favor. After everything, they'll have to work for their love with everything they've got.

This was a beautiful story. I enjoyed every part of it. It was sweet, heartbreaking, emotional e beautiful.
It's a rollercoaster of feelings that will keep the reader on the edge to see what will happen.
Great book!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Patricia Baxes.
3,050 reviews30 followers
December 11, 2018
Ohmigod...what an amazing story! Bella Love-Wins has crafted a hauntingly beautiful second chance romance that has you reaching for tissues while the HEA remains elusive. This is a masterfully done storyline with characters that you either love—or live to hate. The journey to the HEA is painful yet beautiful. You will not be disappointed! Be sure to grab your copy today. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and loved it!) ❤️
Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,486 reviews53 followers
December 9, 2018
Kelly and Gages story was amazing beautiful emotional heartwrenching broken and loving.So loved their second chance.
532 reviews3 followers
December 13, 2018
This is a beautifully written second chance romance story.When Gage gets a call from his mom,he knows something wrong.He asks her what's wrong but she tries to play it off.But her voice doesn't sound right.When she finally tells him she's in the hospital he tells her he's on his way. She tries to tell him no to come but he tells her hel l be there as soon as he can.Gage hasn't been home in years.When Kelly broke his heart but the real truth is he still loves her.He should hate her but every time he sings the song he wrote for her it feels like his heart is being ripped apart all over again.He's afraid of running into her and seeing maybe she's moved on. Kelly works as a float nurse .She's working in the er when her friend a fellow nurse and her patient tell her to go out find a man an give up her vcard.She turns an says she's gonna check on another patient and runs into what feels like a brick wall.As she almost falls a pair of strong hands catches her..Her face is flushed from the conversation she was having when she looks up its the only man she's ever loved Gage.Gage looks at her let's her go an when she asks what he's doing there he tells her his mom is there an he doesn't know what's wrong with her.He's shocked to the core.She's a nurse what happened to her dreams of being a writer?Is she married?He doesn't see a ring.So when she says she wants to see his mom an say hello.He wants to take Kelly in his arms and finish what they started seven years ago. Is Kelly really still a virgin?Why?Does she still care about him ?Then he remembers why he's there and goes to see his mom.When the doctor comes in his mom tries to stop him from telling Gage.But she finally agrees.His mom's doctor tells him she's dying.He can't handle it and starts blowing his top.He wants to take her to the best hospital and Drs dealing in cancer. But the Dr an his mom tells him it's no use.Kelly asks him to take a walk with him so she can try and call him down.His mom doesn't need stress she needs him.Will Gage and Kelly overcome the pain from the past she thinks Gage hates her.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you relate to them.This story has so many obstacles for Gage and Kelly be able to make it work.Will he push her away?Will she remember his mom saying we stubborn an that she may have to fight for him. I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.
2,301 reviews18 followers
December 13, 2018
A great read about a rock star, Gage, who comes back to his small town and runs into the one he has always loved and never forgot, Kelly. Kelly has also never forgotten about Gage, so when she runs into him at the hospital, she can’t help but wonder what if. Both are now adults and both have regrets to how it ended the last time but now can they get their second chance and if it becomes too much, how many chances will they go through before they get it right.
A great read with steam, a bad boy rock star, and a small town nurse who has always wanted to see the world. This read was an emotional roller coaster at times, with loss, pain, grief, letting go and more than once, one of them runs away from the other, leaving one of them behind. I did enjoy these two, even with all the back and forth and distance between them at times, but they always found their way back to each other. I did enjoy these two, both of them growing and maturing into the relationship, even though at times I wanted to shake both of them because of their stubbornness and running away. I did enjoy the twist with Gage’s dad and I LOVED the ending that finally brought both of them back into each other’s life. I did have one question, why was Jazmin calling Gage, over and over, when nothing supposedly happened?
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
2,052 reviews2 followers
December 12, 2018
This is one heartfelt love story between Kelly and Gage who are high school sweethearts. These two have the world at their feet until one night everything is tore apart and they go their separate ways with a hole in their hearts. Kelly experiences losing half her family and her true love in less than 1 day! Seven years later we catch up to Kelly and she is a floating nurse and continues to care for her mother living a lonely life. Gage is the lead singer of a famous rock band star, he receives a call from his mother who raised him as a single mom that she has a medical problem. Gage does what any good son does, he goes home and spends the remaining time she has left with her. I loved her character and how she gives everyone around what they need before she leaves them. Kelly and Gage reconnect while he’s home and once again he leaves Kelly and they both feel lost without the other. Everything around them keep them apart and once they realize what it takes to be together their journey is a beautiful way of living. There are several twist and more than 1 second chance at family and love. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Donna Smith.
1,275 reviews12 followers
December 14, 2018
Gage and Kelly practically grew up together. They started dating at sixteen and had plans for forever. Gage was gonna be a rockstar and Kelly would write books. That is before tragedy strikes. Kelly holds herself together but just barely. She says and does some things that pushes Gage as far away as possible. Her after is bleak. And Gage goes on to be that successful rock star. He travels the globe singing the first song he ever wrote, written for Kelly. He couldn't forget her if he tried. His tragedy happens later and he gets a glimpse of what a before and after looks like. While he's home, he gets to know Kelly again. And all the sparks are still there.
I loved Gage and Kelly. They have so many road blocks thrown in their way. They put some of the blocks up themselves as a way to push the other into finding some one better. But Destiny has a way. She always does. Gage keeps coming back to their hometown and Kelly goes across the country to be with Gage. The media that hounds Gage could be what finally breaks them. It takes some soul searching to see what is right in front of them.
Profile Image for Karina.
2,333 reviews13 followers
December 10, 2018
Wow! This was such a great book. Kelly and Gage were an amazing couple. They started out as high school sweethearts whose relationship falls apart one fateful evening. The timing is all wrong when Gage goes to inform Kelly of some great news he has. Kelly is so distraught and being young has a hard time dealing with all that is happening at once. She pushes Gage away thinking its the thing to do. Gage goes but never forgets his first and only love. Years later Gage comes back to his hometown after learning some devastating news of his own. The two come face to face once again and the sparks are still there. Can this rock star make things right again? Will Kelly be able to leave her hometown and be able to deal with all the press that surrounds Gage wherever he goes? This was such an emotional read at times and I found myself reaching for the tissue more than once. The loe these to feel for one another is so strong. This time around the two are older and wiser and make an attempt to work things out. I love how they are able to get past all that has happened and find a way to get the HEA they have always dreamed about. One of my new favorites from Ms Love-Wins!
Profile Image for Dora Harvey.
1,124 reviews11 followers
April 1, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This was a beautiful love story of second chances that was so well done; it held my attention and was full of angst, entertaining, romance, sex, some humor, but also was heartwarming and emotional. The momentum of the story keeps you wanting to read more. This is a story about Gage Strickland and Kelly Cavendish, who were high school sweethearts, and who get to have a second chance at love. Gage is the lead singer of an infamous rock band, and he had it all—money, fame, and women; but when tragedy hits, Gage has to return home. The one person he never thought he would meet upon his return to his home town is Kelly, his high school sweetheart. Why didn’t she leave? Read how their lives have changed and after seeing each other for the first time in years—what happens next!!! There are several twists and turns within the story that makes it interesting. The story will also pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
Profile Image for J. Ockenhouse.
1,743 reviews18 followers
December 13, 2018
Gage and Kelly have more than a rock star romance they have such a tragic yet heartfelt story that you don't care about their professions, you care about these two as if they are alive and in your very presence.

Their story at times was hard to read because of the tears and how they took by breath away. I wanted them together and I would have gone through hell to make that happen. They has such a connection that the crackle you felt between your fingertips made you forget its a book and just brings them to life.

Bella gave us readers a 2nd chance that you'll stay in your heart and pull at your soul. This is one story that you won't forget and will want to tell everyone about.

This is a story that'll make believers out of sceptics of 2nd chances. You'll cry, love and drown in these characters who are going to emotionally rock you. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Profile Image for Anakalia.
1,835 reviews17 followers
December 10, 2018
It is never easy standing next to a loved one and helplessly witnessing him slowly die.
Ms. Love-Wins portrayed these heart-tearing emotions – the anger, the desperation, the denial, the sadness and the frustration - exceptionally well.
It was heart-breaking and very intense to read about all these emotions and it had me sobbing not only once…
But I also wanted to shake a little sense into both protagonists, Gage and Kelly, for so stubbornly denying their mutual feelings, the sizzling hot chemistry, the all encompassing love they once shared and that sparked to life when they met again…
Add some really surprising twists that will render you speechless for some moments, and you hold a really perfect and entertaining read in your hands…

This is the most emotional and intense book by Ms. Love-Wins I have read so far and I loved every single word.
Profile Image for Angie ~aka Reading Machine~.
3,746 reviews133 followers
December 13, 2018
Gage Strickland can't forget the girl he left behind but a phone call changes his life course forever. Gage is going to his mother's hospital room only to run into the girl he left behind Kelly Cavendish. Kelly is stunned to meet Gage after all these years where she works. Kelly has mixed emotions seeing Gage but is willing to help him anyway. Can Kelly make Gage's life easier? How will Gage react to his mother's news? Your answers await you in Reckless.

This second chance romance hit all the right buttons for a holiday read even if it wasn't Christmas related. The characters and story were exceptional, unique, honest, real, hopeful, raw, and complicated. Ms. Win has another winner in Reckless.
Profile Image for Mindy.
1,117 reviews
December 14, 2018
Second...third chance romance?

Teenage sweethearts that were pulled in different directions when good luck and tragedy struck. For years Gage has been living the rock god life that took him away from his small-town past until his mother's shaky voice has him coming home. Kelly's life was changed by a drink driver that took half her family, leaving her trying to keep she and her mother going after the accident and Gage's leaving to be famous. Kelly life had become her job, her mother and her animals, close and tidy but when her old flame comes home everything spins out of control, emotions and old wounds stir up. An emotional roller coaster with plenty of feels and HEA!

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2,949 reviews15 followers
December 15, 2018
Reckless is a really good rock star romance in which almost all of the story takes place off stage. Kelly and Gage are former high school sweethearts who are reunited when he comes home to be with his dying mother. The passion between them burns just as brightly as ever, their love is just as deep; but can they learn from the mistakes of the past? Is their love strong enough to withstand the pitfalls of Gage's career?

I enjoyed this story a lot and was hooked from the beginning. The characters are likable and the story is engaging. Kelly and Gage's romance has it's ups and down but ultimately it has a satisfying HEA with a great epilogue. 4.5 stars.

I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Patricia (Spellbound Stories Trish) .
2,863 reviews119 followers
December 9, 2018
Gage and Kelly’s second chance at love comes when both need it most! Their story ended years early when tragedy struck and Kelly pushed and pushed till Gage was gone! Now that tragedy is knocking on the door again Gage and Kelly find themselves thrown back together and they will both have to fight like hell to keep above the pain and will need to rely on one another to find the strength they need!

I loved the flashbacks that took place letting the reader in on certain moments instead of drawing out the whole story! They added the needed info to get what you needed to understand where the characters were coming from!
91 reviews3 followers
December 10, 2018
This is a voluntary review of an arc version of this story. I like Bella Love-wins books. This story is a second chance at love for Gage who left his small hometown and became a rockstar and Kelly who pushed him away in her grief at the loss of her brother & father in a car accident. While Gage traveled the world, Kelly gave up her dream of being a writer and became a nurse instead. She also is convinced that her mother still needs her since the accident. While at work, she runs into Gage who is in town because his mother is terminally ill. Needless to say, the attraction is still there. Grav this story as Bella takes us along while they find their HEA.
Profile Image for Amy Leibenguth.
780 reviews5 followers
February 9, 2019
Perfectly written second chance romance!

Kelly and Gage were teens with stars in their eyes and dreams as big as the world. Until tragedy strikes Kelly’s family and Gage chases his dream as a rock star. Years later when Gage returns home, Kelly and him within seconds return to the same feelings from years ago. But can their two adult worlds collide? Household name rock star and small town girl nurse. Both characters were so easy to fall in love with. They made the perfect couple, they just needed to work through all the hardships their lives had to get to their HEA. Definitely an author I enjoy reading!
Profile Image for Shelley.
79 reviews
July 16, 2022
Beautiful

Turning tragedy into love is wonderful. Gage and Kelly were the perfect couple from the time they were teens. Of course they both had some growing up to do and, while Gage felt sadness at the loss of Kelly's father and brother, he couldn't really understand what that loss felt like until he experienced it for himself. Once they were much closer to even footing they were finally able to truly understand each other. Obviously Kelly had to have been waiting for Gage or she wouldn't have still been a virgin after seven years. Very touching yet also very sensual. A perfect combination.
2,104 reviews32 followers
December 11, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. I loved this book, you will be emotionally engaged from the start and not able to put this down. Gage and Kelly’s story was heart wrenching, emotional, rip your heart out of your chest kind of read. A tragedy tore these two apart only to be thrown together again in the future. This is a true second chance at love, when these two are together again, the feelings are still there but so is the past. Can they work through it to be together again, this time forever? No spoilers from me, such a great read, you can’t miss this one!!
Profile Image for Jackie D.
1,845 reviews26 followers
December 12, 2018
Bella Love-Wins rocked my world with Gage and Kelly's heart blinding tale!
A journey of third times the charm, these two connected characters lead us down the rabbit hole, of lust, love, fear, rejection, and acceptance.
Beautifully written with wonderful characters and butterfly causing, knot inducing twists, Ms. Loves lastest book engaged all my senses, had me smiling, crying, blushing, and brimming with frustration.
To date my favorite book by her- I encourage others to check this book out for themselves!

236 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2018
If you enjoy second chance romances as much as I do, you're in for a real treat with this one, by Bella Love-Wins! "Reckless," is also a Rockstar and a high school sweethearts romance, as well. A tragedy breaks them apart and a tragedy sort of pulls them together again. Gage and Kelly are a couple that you can't help but root for. They have many obstacles and a lot of hard lessons, along the way. This was a tearjerker for me. A touching and emotional read. I received this book as an ARC and I volunteered this review.
2,368 reviews13 followers
December 19, 2018
4 stars
I received a free copy of the novel Reckless (A second Chance Romance) by Bella Love-Wins and this review was given freely.
A poignant second chance at love, virgin-rockstar romance with moments of humor and steamy scenes to balance out the sadness. Gage leaves his tour to care for his dying mother where he reconnects with his high school girlfriend and only love, Kelly but fame and the tour get in the way a second time. This steamy story has many emotional ups and downs but ends happily for two couples.
Profile Image for Leslie Ooten.
989 reviews7 followers
December 21, 2018
This was a good read. The writing flowed well for the most part, and the characters were okay. They both were still kind of immature in my opinion. Kelly is mad at Gage for leaving after a horrible family tragedy, but she was the one that demanded he leave. Then when he comes back because his mom is sick, Kelly caves pretty quickly. They were okay together. Kelly runs when things get hard, and doesn't even bother to explain to Gage what her problems are. They eventually work everything out, and the ending was sweet.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.2k reviews257 followers
January 3, 2019
Gage is the lead singer for a rock bad, and returns to his hometown after ten years of being away. Kelly is the girl he left behind, and the chemistry between them is still combustible, but their relationship is a roller coaster journey throughout. This is a well written flawless story, which is filled with emotion, tragedy, loss, healing, love, heartbreak, and I was totally captivated throughout this second chance addictive page turner. I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, whose work I highly recommend for all.
Profile Image for Linda Kam.
680 reviews
March 22, 2019
Oh my word

On my word you did it again Bella with this wonderful storyline.
I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. I actually read it throughout the night.
What a story.. my word... the heat between Gage and Kelly was hot, hot , hot but what a journey they suffered to get to their HEA.
I did worry more than once that they might not make it but so happy they did.
Loved the storyline and all the characters and their connections between them all. Babs was a wise Mom and a lovely lady.
Profile Image for Mary.
602 reviews29 followers
December 9, 2018
Reckless is Ms. Bella Love-Wins best book ever. I totally love Gage and Kelly together. They were childhood sweethearts in this second chance story. Unfortunately outside forces always torn them apart. Reckless is sweet and emotional. You can’t help but to fall in love with the supporting characters. This is a stand-alone book with all the feels.

Review copy was received for a honest opinion.
Profile Image for Carolyn Spence.
1,930 reviews16 followers
December 10, 2018
Loved it. Gage and Kelly. High school couple, torn apart due to tragedy. They reconnect due to tragedy, but it's quite a journey to get to their happily every after. The book made me cry, smile and sigh. It was well written with all the details about social media, the medical diagnosis and the overall plot of the book. Ms. Love-Wins takes you on a journey and you can't help but feel like you are there with her characters. I highly recommend it, it was a page turner for sure.
Profile Image for BP34.
6,312 reviews47 followers
December 11, 2018
If you like rock star romances, you'll enjoy this book. Emotionally charged and drama filled, this book will take you on a wild ride. Gage and Kelly were so connected but a tragedy tore them apart. He had it all but his life was empty without her. His mother's illness brings him back and do they have a second chance at love. No spoiler here, but this is a must read. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
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