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Man of the Month Club: July
Charity and Garrett have been drawn to each other since they met in elementary school, but life keeps tearing them apart. They are each nursing a severely broken heart caused by the other. Will they have the strength to try one more time?
Charity Strong was crushed that her long-time boyfriend, Garrett, broke up with her when she had to change high schools.
Despite trying to move on, Garrett Flynn was never able to get lovely, sweet Charity out of his mind or heart.
When their second chance rolled around in college, poor timing meant they ended up hurting each other again. This time, life-altering decisions were made that placed a permanent wedge between them.
When Charity and Garrett are offered a third chance at love, will they be able to make it work, or has their bond been damaged beyond repair? Find out when you read Man of the Month Club: July.
The Hot Shots of Romance Quickies are scorching short stories featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive insta-love, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. Grab July now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.
Charity Strong was crushed that her long-time boyfriend, Garrett, broke up with her when she had to change high schools.
Despite trying to move on, Garrett Flynn was never able to get lovely, sweet Charity out of his mind or heart.
When their second chance rolled around in college, poor timing meant they ended up hurting each other again. This time, life-altering decisions were made that placed a permanent wedge between them.
When Charity and Garrett are offered a third chance at love, will they be able to make it work, or has their bond been damaged beyond repair? Find out when you read Man of the Month Club: July.
The Hot Shots of Romance Quickies are scorching short stories featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive insta-love, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. Grab July now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.
84 pages, ebook
Published July 1, 2021
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Ann Omasta
168 books1,136 followersAnn Omasta is a USA Today bestselling author.
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Here is a Top 10 list from Ann about her likes, dislikes, and oddities:
1. I despise whipped cream. There, I admitted it in writing. Let the ridiculing begin.
2. Even though I have lived as far south as Key Largo, Florida and as far north as Maine, I landed in the middle.
3. If I don't make a conscious effort not to, I will drink nothing but tea morning, noon and night. Hot tea, sweet tea, green tea––I love it all.
4. There doesn't seem to be much in life that is better than coming home to a couple of big dogs who are overjoyed to see me. My other family members usually show significantly less enthusiasm about my return.
5. Singing in my bestest, loudest voice does not make my family put on their happy faces. This includes the big, loving dogs referenced above.
6. Yes, I am aware that bestest is not a word.
7. Dorothy was right. There's no place like home.
8. All of the numerous bottles in my shower must be lined up with their labels facing out. It makes me feel a little like Julia Roberts' mean husband from the movie 'Sleeping with the Enemy,' but I can't seem to control this particular quirk.
9. I love, love, love finding a great bargain.
10. Did I mention that I hate whipped cream? It makes my stomach churn to look at it, touch it, smell it, or even think about it. Great––now I'm thinking about it. Ick!
** Ann would LOVE to send you a free novella ~ Aloha, Baby! Visit annomasta.com to let her know where to send it.
Subscribe to her YouTube channel for FREE audiobooks! https://www.youtube.com/@annomastaauthor
Here is a Top 10 list from Ann about her likes, dislikes, and oddities:
1. I despise whipped cream. There, I admitted it in writing. Let the ridiculing begin.
2. Even though I have lived as far south as Key Largo, Florida and as far north as Maine, I landed in the middle.
3. If I don't make a conscious effort not to, I will drink nothing but tea morning, noon and night. Hot tea, sweet tea, green tea––I love it all.
4. There doesn't seem to be much in life that is better than coming home to a couple of big dogs who are overjoyed to see me. My other family members usually show significantly less enthusiasm about my return.
5. Singing in my bestest, loudest voice does not make my family put on their happy faces. This includes the big, loving dogs referenced above.
6. Yes, I am aware that bestest is not a word.
7. Dorothy was right. There's no place like home.
8. All of the numerous bottles in my shower must be lined up with their labels facing out. It makes me feel a little like Julia Roberts' mean husband from the movie 'Sleeping with the Enemy,' but I can't seem to control this particular quirk.
9. I love, love, love finding a great bargain.
10. Did I mention that I hate whipped cream? It makes my stomach churn to look at it, touch it, smell it, or even think about it. Great––now I'm thinking about it. Ick!
** Ann would LOVE to send you a free novella ~ Aloha, Baby! Visit annomasta.com to let her know where to send it.
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December 8, 2021
Second Chance Fireworks
What a fantastic second chance story! So sweet and heartfelt with a surprise or two. Charity and Garrett are just... ahhh-mazing!!
See what I'm talking about? 😍😍😍 But there are roadblocks ahead so be sure to buckle up!
Oh, and there may also be some beautiful heat created by these lovebirds. 🔥🔥🎉💚🎉🔥🔥
This book can easily be read as a standalone but reading at least January is recommended so you have a better understanding behind the app that is creating all of these matches.
What a fantastic second chance story! So sweet and heartfelt with a surprise or two. Charity and Garrett are just... ahhh-mazing!!
"You're the only one for me, Charity. It's always been you. I got a bit lost along the way, but I never stopped loving you--not even for a minute."
See what I'm talking about? 😍😍😍 But there are roadblocks ahead so be sure to buckle up!
Oh, and there may also be some beautiful heat created by these lovebirds. 🔥🔥🎉💚🎉🔥🔥
This book can easily be read as a standalone but reading at least January is recommended so you have a better understanding behind the app that is creating all of these matches.
July 16, 2025
Man Of The Month: July
—3.25/5 stars
This series so freaking cute. It’s the most adorable stories in bite size novellas. Perfect to devour. Great palate cleanser. I’m pretty sure I smiled the entire time I read this.
Garret and Charity just may be my favorite couple in this entire series.
—3.25/5 stars
This series so freaking cute. It’s the most adorable stories in bite size novellas. Perfect to devour. Great palate cleanser. I’m pretty sure I smiled the entire time I read this.
Garret and Charity just may be my favorite couple in this entire series.
May 13, 2024
I don’t know if it’s because I started this series in the middle, but I didn’t really like the story too much.
*spoilers ahead*
If someone broke your heart twice, the last thing I would do is give them a third chance.
If Garrett was so in love with Charity, make it work! Talk about it! Don’t let time pass and string along this woman who gave birth to your child and marry her for that reason. I feel so bad for Jillian. That just ain’t right! Garrett is a huge red flag and doesn’t deserve either of these women.
*spoilers ahead*
If someone broke your heart twice, the last thing I would do is give them a third chance.
If Garrett was so in love with Charity, make it work! Talk about it! Don’t let time pass and string along this woman who gave birth to your child and marry her for that reason. I feel so bad for Jillian. That just ain’t right! Garrett is a huge red flag and doesn’t deserve either of these women.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2021
Charity and Garrett have loved each other since middle school. Unfortunately it wasn’t their time for a happily ever after then or even during college. Will the third time be a charm? This was an engaging story with heartbreak, misunderstandings and love. The characters have always had a connection and a chemistry that was overwhelming. They both were kindhearted and tried to do the right thing but always ended up hurting the other in the process. An awesome read! I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 1, 2021
This story felt so much more organic and flowed better than I practically devoured it. Charity and Garett get a second chance at love when they’re perfectly matched.
July 26, 2023
Charity and Garrett 2nd chance
These two have loved each other since they were children. Mistakes are made on both sides as well as misunderstandings. This is their journey back to each other. I have to say that Jillian was a great person as far as ex wives go.
These two have loved each other since they were children. Mistakes are made on both sides as well as misunderstandings. This is their journey back to each other. I have to say that Jillian was a great person as far as ex wives go.
July 3, 2021
Find the person who makes your soul flutter
This book is about Charity and Garrett. Her friend Summer convinced her to go to a ridiculous meeting to meet this month’s bachelor. She’d had a huge crush on Summer’s brother Garrett and when he got married, he’d ruined her for all other men. She has no desire to be matched with anyone, but when it turns out to be Garrett, she flees.
After a slight hiccup, Charity is announced as Garrett’s perfect match. He literally sweeps her off her feet, taking her out for a date to remember. They go to a park that holds many (good and bad) memories for them, and they just talk. When the topic of their missed second chance together in college comes up, they start to argue, and they both played the blame game, until there was some kind of understanding.
There’s lots of forgiveness and promises made to each other, which turns into a night of passion. That is until the ex sees them naked through his window and threatens him with losing all custody with his son Silas. Is Charity about to have her heart broken by Garrett for a third time? That’s ridiculously unfair! She’s going to have to do something about it!
This was a quick, sweet, fun but frustrating read about a couple that had several chances to find love with each other. There was always something getting in the way. I did feel that their story ended too abruptly without really knowing too much about what would happen next. So I’m hoping that next month’s book reveals more about what’s happening. And I’m looking forward to Riggins trying to knock down the walls of doubt Jillian has built up around herself. That’s going to be a fun read too! I give this book four and a half impossibly-stubborn and infuriatingly-likable stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is about Charity and Garrett. Her friend Summer convinced her to go to a ridiculous meeting to meet this month’s bachelor. She’d had a huge crush on Summer’s brother Garrett and when he got married, he’d ruined her for all other men. She has no desire to be matched with anyone, but when it turns out to be Garrett, she flees.
After a slight hiccup, Charity is announced as Garrett’s perfect match. He literally sweeps her off her feet, taking her out for a date to remember. They go to a park that holds many (good and bad) memories for them, and they just talk. When the topic of their missed second chance together in college comes up, they start to argue, and they both played the blame game, until there was some kind of understanding.
There’s lots of forgiveness and promises made to each other, which turns into a night of passion. That is until the ex sees them naked through his window and threatens him with losing all custody with his son Silas. Is Charity about to have her heart broken by Garrett for a third time? That’s ridiculously unfair! She’s going to have to do something about it!
This was a quick, sweet, fun but frustrating read about a couple that had several chances to find love with each other. There was always something getting in the way. I did feel that their story ended too abruptly without really knowing too much about what would happen next. So I’m hoping that next month’s book reveals more about what’s happening. And I’m looking forward to Riggins trying to knock down the walls of doubt Jillian has built up around herself. That’s going to be a fun read too! I give this book four and a half impossibly-stubborn and infuriatingly-likable stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with!
Can’t say I didn’t warn you!
This is July’s book in the Man of the Month Club each book reads as a standalone however, why would you read just one when you can read them all. Second chance are sometimes everything Charity sweet, girlfriend to her best friend at the time but when her family moved her to another high school, he broke up with her. Garrett sexy as all get out ex-boyfriend to Charity, he never got over her although he is the one to initiate the breakup telling himself he was freeing her or that it couldn’t work or whatever high school thoughts he had at the time. Upon being paired together realizing the chemistry is still just as intense now (if not more so) as it was then, and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored the second time around. Will Garrett take the second chance, will Charity forgive him for breaking her heart and will they get their happiness the second time around?
Can’t say I didn’t warn you!
This is July’s book in the Man of the Month Club each book reads as a standalone however, why would you read just one when you can read them all. Second chance are sometimes everything Charity sweet, girlfriend to her best friend at the time but when her family moved her to another high school, he broke up with her. Garrett sexy as all get out ex-boyfriend to Charity, he never got over her although he is the one to initiate the breakup telling himself he was freeing her or that it couldn’t work or whatever high school thoughts he had at the time. Upon being paired together realizing the chemistry is still just as intense now (if not more so) as it was then, and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored the second time around. Will Garrett take the second chance, will Charity forgive him for breaking her heart and will they get their happiness the second time around?
March 28, 2021
Garrett and Charity fell in love when they were children. They knew their love would last forever.
But in life, things don't always work out as planned.
Charity was in college when she found out Garrett, the love of her life, had moved on and married another. She will never forget the devastating pain she experienced during that dark time.
Years have come and gone since those sad days.
In a weak moment, Charity lets a friend talk her into filling out a questionnaire to participate in July's Man of the Month Club. While waiting for the match to be announced, Charity keeps hoping and praying that she is not picked. She just wants to put this whole fiasco behind her so she can return to her calm mediocre life.
The story of July's pairing is “Romance at it's Best!
One thing is for sure, whether you are male or female, you never forget your first love.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
But in life, things don't always work out as planned.
Charity was in college when she found out Garrett, the love of her life, had moved on and married another. She will never forget the devastating pain she experienced during that dark time.
Years have come and gone since those sad days.
In a weak moment, Charity lets a friend talk her into filling out a questionnaire to participate in July's Man of the Month Club. While waiting for the match to be announced, Charity keeps hoping and praying that she is not picked. She just wants to put this whole fiasco behind her so she can return to her calm mediocre life.
The story of July's pairing is “Romance at it's Best!
One thing is for sure, whether you are male or female, you never forget your first love.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
July 3, 2021
Third Time and Still Trying ? . . .
Since way back in elementary school, Charity Strong and Garrett Flynn have been drawn to each other, and it looked like they were fated to keep coming back for more. When Charity had to change high schools, Garrett, broke up with her, despite their having been together for so long. She was crushed when he broke it off. Garrett tried to move on but could not get her out of his mind.
Their second chance to reconcile was in college, but it wasn’t the right time. It looked like the hurt put a permanent wedge between them. Yet when amazingly Charity and Garrett are offered a third chance at love, are they now too afraid to risk it? Or are they ready to make their relationship work this time?
Since way back in elementary school, Charity Strong and Garrett Flynn have been drawn to each other, and it looked like they were fated to keep coming back for more. When Charity had to change high schools, Garrett, broke up with her, despite their having been together for so long. She was crushed when he broke it off. Garrett tried to move on but could not get her out of his mind.
Their second chance to reconcile was in college, but it wasn’t the right time. It looked like the hurt put a permanent wedge between them. Yet when amazingly Charity and Garrett are offered a third chance at love, are they now too afraid to risk it? Or are they ready to make their relationship work this time?
July 3, 2021
Will Garrett and Charity finally make their relationship work. They've been together since they were young, but he broke up with her. They meet again in college but things don't work that time either. After meeting a couple years later will they try again for the third time? They say that three's a charm. Can these two finally be able to their misunderstandings and miscommunications? Read the story and find out. A really sweet steamy story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 29, 2021
Third Time Lucky -
Garrett and Charity have failed at being in a relationship twice since they were in high school, so as adults they are weary of taking a third chance. However, the spark between them is still sizzling as strong as it was, from the first time they were together. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding puts a kibosh on their budding relationship and it would take Charity’s perseverance to put them back on a path to their happily ever after. I absolutely enjoyed reading this short story, as it had a good flow to it and it will have you hooked right from the beginning. A definite must read.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Garrett and Charity have failed at being in a relationship twice since they were in high school, so as adults they are weary of taking a third chance. However, the spark between them is still sizzling as strong as it was, from the first time they were together. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding puts a kibosh on their budding relationship and it would take Charity’s perseverance to put them back on a path to their happily ever after. I absolutely enjoyed reading this short story, as it had a good flow to it and it will have you hooked right from the beginning. A definite must read.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
It's July and time for a new bachelor to find his perfect match. You can enjoy this book without reading the first six, you will come across previous characters but they don't affect this story. I do recommend picking up the other books, they were short fun reads. This month’s story is a short second chance romance. Charity and Garrett have broken each other’s hearts several times now. Is it possible the two of them will finally find their forever together?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 29, 2021
Man of the Month Club: JULY (A Second Chance Hot Shot of Romance Quickie) by Ann Omasta and Callie Love. Longtime friends to lovers tale with Charity and Garrett. Life has thrown them curve balls and their relationship was not able to stand up to the challenges presented at those times. Are they willing to take a chance on a third time? That is a lot to ask anyone who has been hurt not once but twice before. This story is a real treat featuring mild drama, great characters that complete each other perfectly and just the right mix of heat and steam. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. School sweethearts finally get together after many missed opportunities only to almost be forced apart again. However Charity won't give up Garrett without a fight. She wins over Garrett's ex and they become friends. Charity finally gets her man. It was endearing how fate seemed bound and determined for this couple be together.
July 2, 2021
Charity and Garrett dated in high school until her family moved away which broke them up until they meet again in college and that did not work out either. Now years later they are both back in the same town and she signs up for the matchmaking Man of the Month Club. When she gets matched with now divorced Garrett she is not sure them trying a third time is a good idea but just maybe third time will be the charm.
July 2, 2021
Charity and Garrett had been drawn to each other since they were young. As they got older they were sweethearts until he broke up with her. They meet again in college and want to try again and things happen and they thinks it’s over! But when they meet a few years later will they try for a third time? They are still attracted to each other but will they try or leave things alone?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2021
This is a short third chance romance. Yes I said third chance. Garrett and Charity have had two previous chances at love and misunderstandi.gs and miscommunication put them on the wrong side. Now he is divorced and she is back in town. They are matched up in a dating app and try a third time. Is the third time the charm for a HEA?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2023
This book was so dang cute. I loved the whole single dad and one true love vibe. I feel bad for Jillian. All she wants is true love. But Garett loves Charity and always has. When Jillian told Charity what the straw was that broke the camels back for her and Garett’s marriage, ugh. I almost lost it. But I am so happy how Jillian came around!
July 1, 2021
The authors have given us a wonderful quick read that pulls us into the lives of Charity and Garrett. They have always loved each other but let assumptions about the other tear them apart. Will the third chance be the charm?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
I like Charity and Garrett 's story. Their story will warm you heart! It's a short and fairly quick read with wonderful characters. The plot is interesting in this nicely developed story. This is a fun and sweet story with about third chances with mistakes, drama and intriguing twists. These two have sizzling hot chemistry.
July 1, 2021
Charity is being whisked into the bar where everyone who isn't matched with their partner is there to find of they are this months match. Charity only wanted to be with one man but knowing he got married there was no chance she's find her true love. Until she does at the man of the month match making.
July 3, 2021
Man of the Month Club: JULY (A Second Chance Hot Shot of Romance Quickie) Was an enjoyable amazing wonderful story with entertaining characters
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
just a little bit of communication could have solved 90% of their problems FROM THE BEGINNING.
July 2, 2024
3.7 stars
Not bad at all and I liked the line up for next months book.
Not bad at all and I liked the line up for next months book.
July 1, 2021
Another scorching hot match! This is a quick read with lots of heat. Charity and Garrett get several chances at love but can they hang on to it this time? Or will past decisions derail them this time too?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2021
After having her heart broken twice by the same man , you would think Charity would fob Garrett off when they are matched in the man of the man club , but no her heart still belongs to him and against her better judgement she agrees to the date , will a bitter ex wife who uses their son against them get her way(really she's not that bad), or will Charity work it out with her , loved loved reading this book and the next book teaser has me excited waiting for it to come out , one to read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2021
This is the story of the July couple matched by an app...but they were high school and college sweethearts, and broke each other's hearts...first when he broke off with her when she went to another school in high school and then when he married someone else...now Charity and Garrett have been matched again...maybe third time is the charm??? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
This is a second chance romance. Charity and Garrett have a lot of misunderstandings in their past but will they be able to get past that?
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
Garrett and Charity have known each other since they were kids. Their story is full of twist and turns.
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