Second Time's the Charm

Chicago's Finest #1

by Vanessa M. Knight

Her first love is back. Is she making a mistake or is the second time the charm?They say your first love is unforgettable, but Allison Southby would love to forget. Thankfully, she’s always had her work to keep her mind off her non-existent love life. But when her boss and mentor dies mysteriously, and a rival company threatens to steal their customers, her focus should be on preserving her mentor’s legacy and the company she loves…and yet, she can’t keep her mind—or her hands—off her late boss’s son, Adam. Who just happens to be the same man who left her heart in pieces when he ran from her bed after a single night together, and has kept her at arm’s length ever since.Detective Adam Byrnes needs to get back to the life he’s built in Phoenix. Sure, it’s far from his family, but it also keeps him away from Allison…and temptation. But between the questions surrounding his father’s death, and keeping Allison safe, he can’t seem to leave the city of Chicago. With danger swirling around them, can they find the love they once shared?Newly updated in 2019.

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Second Chance, Contemporary Romance

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 3, 2014

About the author

I write contemporary romance novels with a dash of suspense. I'm a member of Romance Writers of America and Windy City RWA.

Living in Chicagoland with my family and menagerie of dogs and cats, keeps me on my toes. When not writing or working, I love to scrapbook, watch movies and read anything I can find.

Reviews

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[Linda Rorex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allison Southby still has feelings for Detective Adam Byrnes who left her after spending a blissful night together. Adam also happens to be the son of Allison’s late boss. As Adam and Allison investigate the suspicious death of his father both Allison and Adam try to keep their temptations in tact. There is a lot of action and suspense and romance in this women’s mystery suspense novel. I had the pleasure of meeting the author Vanessa M. Knight at a book festival and I was impressed with this book. I really enjoyed reading this wonderfully written novel. I was not paid for this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cynthia Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I loved this book. I didn't figure out until close to the end who was really behind it. The family atmosphere is great except for one. No spoilers for you from me, except it is worth the read.

[zen_s]

[did not finish] spoken from third party pov, and this third party pov involves a lotttt of characters in the book. too messy for me.

[Stephanie Moody · Rating 2 out of 5]

It gave me a real ending but up until the very end it was nothing special. It was so slow it was hard to pay attention and follow.

[paulette sarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great police thriller

This story snagged you from page one. So many twist and turns. Loved the romantic thread too. Loved the happily ever after ending. Great read!