My Infatuation with Isabella

Second Chances #3

by Jacqueline Francis

Dylan and Isabella's story Part 2 ❤❤❤

Isabella Diaz is a cheat. Isabella Diaz turned out to be the treacherous snake I was warned about. Isabella Diaz ripped my heart out and wrecked my whole world. It took a while, but I somehow pushed past the pain she caused. I picked up the pieces, wrote her off as a bad decision, and moved on. So, imagine my surprise when I find myself at her mercy again, when the mere sound of her voice takes center stage and overshadows everything else in my life.

See, Isabella Diaz played me for a fool, but when the dusty cloud of deception finally settles, I see her for who she really is. The woman I love. The woman I hate. The woman I shouldn’t want…but I do.

Warning: This book contains triggers that may affect certain readers, such as mental illness and infertility. It may also affect readers who were victims of abuse and/ or violence. It contains strong language and sexual content and is not recommended for readers under 18 years of age or sensitive readers.

Other warnings: This book contains many flashbacks (for those of you who hate that kind of thing), so please pay attention to the dates. Just like the first one, it still contains (a lot of) crass sexual humor and too much cheese. Also, don't hate me for what happens in chapter 2/ 3.

Guide to read this series:
Book 1: It just had to be you - Can be read as a standalone or with book 4
Book 2: My Debacle with De Lorenzo - Must be read with Book 3.
Book 3: My Infatuation with Isabella - Must be read with book 2.
You do not need to read Book 1 to read Book 2 and 3, but it is recommended.

Book 4: It Should've Been Me (Cat and Scott part 2) - Must be read with book 1
You do not need to read Book 2 and 3 to read book 4, but it is recommended.

Book 5: Peter and Lia - Will be published in April/ May 2023

Genres: Second Chance, Friends To Lovers, New Adult, High School, Abuse

389 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2022

Reviews

[Bryneyre The Book Eater · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Thank you so much to Jacqueline Francis for gifting me a digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Guys, I couldn't put it down. If the first book was already a joyride, the second doesn't lack and even makes what worked well in the previous book even better. People who say sequels disappoint haven't met Jacqueline Francis. The two books compliment each other so well in terms of quality, entertainment and storytelling.

The book has a better pace at the start than the previous book, I've gotta admit.

This book was an amazing read, packed with feelings, specially because we get to know better the mysterious Dana, the person that can help shed some light to the past problems that still haunt the protagonists.

Bella basically became my fictional bff, the years made her age like fine wine and didn't wash away her fantastic sense of humor but sharpen it. The radio scene with Tommy had me rolling on the floor (although I've gotta say the next radio scenes became kinda boring for me since I felt they weren't as funny or relevant to the plot). I can say basically the same with Tommy.

I cared for Dana like my own sister, too. She wasn't a mere excuse to give Dylan some background, but a fantastic character that represents how bad can traumatic experiences affect you and still how you can recover from them and live a happy life.
I went from finding Peter and Scott infuriating to totally loving them. I would love to read a book about Peter, too.

But let's talk about the real deal that everyone here wants to know about: the romance...

It's one of the best second chance romances I've ever read, because of how real and how powerful it is, the emotions it gets from me. Their chemistry and connection is unique, impecable. They're more mature in this book, so they finally start tackling the issues and earning that healthy and happy relationship, a journey I wouldn't want any reader to miss!

Also, I can't miss the steam 😏. It's way better, with more sexual tension and detail than the previous book. It was delicious, so hot I thought my house would get on fire!

And yes, in this book we get to know the truth about the profecy of the Queen of Hearts...

The ending was incredibly crafted and magnificent, won't say more because spoilers but it's really worth it and what the characters needed 😌. That's the thing with Jacqueline, she writes with a force that sucks you into her astonishing words.

Thank you so much, Jacqueline Francis, for this wild and fantastic journey. I hope I get to read more books of yours in the future ♥️

TW about the book: slight mentions of substance abuse, slight descriptions about kidnapping, low level of violence, few mentions about abuse and death of a parent.

[Pinky · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trigger Warnings:Racism, bullying, suicide of parent, poverty, death of loved one, slut shaming, drug overdose, PTSD, sexual assault, alcoholic, underage drinking, underage clubbing, fat-shaming, homophobia, sexism, misogyny, hit and run, panic attacks, disassociative amnesia, cheating, infertility, dub-con, social anxiety, depression, kidnapping, torture, pedophile, possible rape, abuse

This is the third book in the second chances series, the first being It Just Had to Be You and the second being My Debacle with De Lorenzo. This is in continuation of the second book which is a duet about Isa and Dylan. And you know what? My friends said they didn’t wanna continue the series because Scott and Cat had a nice end and the last book is after they separate, but I was curious. I read the second book and I loved it but this? This book destroyed the couples I loved, it ruined the characters for me. Dylan went through a lot but he was so whiny and self-centered. I’m so upset, this book was a rage read. Literally, two chapters in, and I was fuming. This book has a lot of tropes I hate, it has time jumps and the arguments are repetitive.


Honestly just don’t read the second book, enjoy the first one and leave it there. If you wanna read this anyway, it’s about Isa and Dylan. They dated for a year in high school and separated. 9 years later they are forced to sit through anger management therapy because of something they did. They tell their story from the very beginning. Isa’s dad died and she was bullied, so she started sleeping around. The only guy she ever wanted isn’t interested in getting with her and that’s Dylan. Dylan likes Isa but wants someone who will stick around and love him, he hates hookups and that’s what Isa does. So he never sleeps with her even when she goads him.


Now for spoilers


This part takes place in the year 2027. Dylan is managing parts of his parents’ restaurant and Dana is around, she is 23 now. She doesn’t trust men other than Scott and Peter. Dylan is going to the sessions with Isa and Isa is upset he left her after they fucked during the Christmas party. Dana went to the washroom and thought someone locked her in, the door was jammed so they called maintenance. By the time they got there, Dana was hysterical. There was a screwdriver and Dylan got there and she stabbed him in the arm. They rushed Dylan to the emergency and his phone died so he couldn’t contact Isa. Once he was able to call the hotel, Isa was gone. Scott refused to give him her number cuz of a pact. Dana says it’s her fault he doesn’t have proper relationships but Dylan said it is his fault since he doesn’t know how to deal with things.


When I found out Dylan was in a five-year relationship with Fran I was pissed. The whole time, we think he cheated on her. He technically did cheat both emotionally and physically. He kept thinking of Isa and imagined fucking her when with Fran once he sees Isa again, 4 years into his relationship with Fran. He undressed Isa at one point and had his hand on her crotch but he stopped himself, so technically he did cheat. The beginning of this book ruins Dylan, some people may DNF right there thinking he went all the way with Isa because it takes so long for it to be revealed that he was divorced when he fucked Isa. He had so many opportunities to tell Isa that they were divorced. Dylan didn’t see a point in telling Fran about Isa since they were divorced. I think the reader at least should have known they were divorced cuz I hated Dylan for half the book. Again, he is still nasty cuz he does cheat but he never fucks Isa until they’re divorced. In 2021, Dylan started dating Fran and they got married two years later. We see them together for more than half of the book through flashbacks. Plus even when he wasn’t dating Fran, she lived with him since her classes were near his place. So the entire time, they were still in close proximity. How would this make me root for Isa and Dylan?


In 2023, two years into dating Fran Dylan tells Scott and Peter he is gonna get married. Scott tells Dylan he’s seen him in love but Dylan believes what he had with Isa was a fling. He hates that she cheated on him and it took two years for him to recover. Cat has been gone and Scott is upset when Dylan brings it up. What’s with this book destroying my ships? Cat is in Europe getting new jobs. Scott broke up with her two months ago since she isn’t coming home. Do I blame Scott? No, he had this future with Cat and she isn’t even thinking about him. Scott still comes over to hang with Keith, Isa’s stepdad. Scott isn’t talking to Cat and he said she constantly promises to come home and doesn’t. So if she wants to talk she can come home, I’m with Scott. He knows she’s never coming home so he’s letting her go. Scott tells Isa Dylan is marrying Fran, they haven’t spoken since the breakup. Scott and Isa make a pact where Isa won’t talk about Cat and he won’t talk about Dylan.


In 2025 Isa goes to meet Tommy at his cleaning job at a recording studio. Isa doesn’t wanna sleep with anyone until she loves them. She wants another Dylan in her life and Tommy told her it was a bad idea to get a tattoo dedicated to him, it was on her neck. She admits she didn’t sleep with the guy at the party years ago, she even lied to Tommy. Guys were hitting on Isa and the guy asked if she wanted to go into the room since she looked uncomfy. Charlotte filmed them and spread rumors when Isa just talked to the guy. Turns out they were on air the whole time so people called in to say they related to Tommy and Isa. Scott sent Dylan the link to Isa’s show, breaking the pact. Dylan’s messages show he still has feelings for her. He’s shocked she got a tattoo dedicated to him. He hears her say she lied about the cheating and loses it. Dylan is grocery shopping with Fran, he’s been married to her for 2 years and has been with her for 4. Dylan keeps thinking of Isa and is angry she lied. He has a box full of memories with Isa hidden in his closet. He goes to her workplace since he heard it over the radio. He checks her out thinking she’s sexy and some guy is harassing her. Isa tells him to stop and Dylan tells the guy he’s her boyfriend. Dylan yelled at Isa for lying to him since it ruined their relationship. She said he was with Fran during the three weeks anyway and now they’re married and it doesn’t matter. She starts touching him and he keeps saying he’s happily married to his wife. Isa asks why he’s there and he holds her by the neck and tells her not to fuck with him. But then he cages her on the counter, touching her tattoo saying she can’t get over their 10-month fling and belongs to him while touching her lips, homeboy is even grinding. Isa says he’s lying to himself while he unbuttoned her jeans and is touching her crotch but he moves away. He didn’t realize he did that or unbuttoned her shirt. Dylan would’ve been with her if she didn’t lie, he regrets marrying Fran but tries to convince himself otherwise.


The recording company fired Tommy since his job was to clean. But they called Isa and Tommy to their office. The business guys asked Isa and Tommy to work with them on a radio show KRXM as hosts. They told Cat who is traveling with some guy named Jean-Pierre who seems into her, I fucking hate this. Dylan goes to a cafe with Fran, and Isa is there. Dylan feels guilty he’s with Fran but stripped Isa the other day, Fran has no idea Isa is his ex. The entire time Dylan is checking out Isa despite his wife standing next to him. The fact that Dylan hid details about Isa from his wife shows the man ain’t trustworthy. Dylan couldn’t get Isa out of his head and fucked Fran hard. Fran talks to him about it and he apologizes. Fran said if he wanted to try new things, to talk about it so they can set boundaries. And Dylan thinks he never used to compare Isa to Fran and how they had a great sex life but he starts to do it, and it’s disgusting. Fran insists they go to a fertility clinic and Dylan is pissed since he said he didn’t want kids but she said they should plan ahead in case. He doesn’t want kids since Dana went through a lot.


In 2027 they’re back in the session and Isa talks about how she loves her job. At the fertility clinic, they told Dylan he can’t have kids. He realized he wanted kids but the choice was taken away and he tapped outta life, withdrew from friends and Fran, and fell into depression. The night he saw Isa he felt something, he was pissed she was lessening their night to nothing.


It’s 2026 during the Christmas Eve party. Cat is dating Jean-Pierre I feel so bad for Scott, he still hangs around Keith and Cat’s mom. Isa has been celibate and she’s saving herself for someone she has an emotional connection with. Dylan is working there with his restaurant. Once Isa is sitting alone he finds her again and they talk. He says he listens to the show every day and started touching her thighs. He starts kissing her neck and Isa asks what he’s doing. She stops him because she thinks he’s still married to Fran and leaves. He runs after her and they’re under a mistletoe so a photographer tells them to kiss. Isa says no but during the picture, Dylan kisses her. He says that wasn’t enough for him and shows up in her room. Isa asks where Fran is and he says some bullshit about her being a victim of a zombie apocalypse. He could’ve said he was divorced here too but nah, we are led to believe he cheats and are disgusted. He starts undressing and she keeps pushing away, saying she’s been celibate and he says he loves her but hates her more. He fucks her with no foreplay, it’s lowkey dub-con cuz she refuses and feels pain but likes it. Dylan disappears the morning after to wish everyone Merry Christmas and was gonna head back to Isa when the Dana incident happened. Scott refuses to give Dylan Isa’s number. Dylan’s marriage fell apart after he found out Isa didn’t cheat and how he knows there’s a better life out there for him. Dylan got stitches cuz of the incident with Dana and heads out to look for Isa. Isa is outside on Dylan’s Lamborghini with a garden spade destroying his car. Isa asks why he left her and Dylan doesn’t know how to tell her about Dana. She continues to destroy his car and someone calls the cops. Isa taunts Dylan asking if he’s scared Fran will find out, even then he doesn’t say they’re divorced. The cops come and they both dropped charges but need to go to anger management.


We are back to the present and Dylan told Isa he was at the hospital but didn’t say why. Isa is pissed Dylan doesn’t feel bad for sleeping with her but turns out Dylan got divorced a year ago. We as the reader find out now too, the whole time I thought he was cheating and was disgusted. He said he made a mistake when he stripped her at the bowling place but other than that he would never cheat while he’s married. And she says he did with Fran during the three weeks and he said it didn’t happen and said the pact she has with Scott ruins everything since he couldn’t call her. Scott didn’t even tell Isa they’ve divorced. Dylan says how Fran started to make him take medication to fix his sperm but he didn’t want to. Then she tries to find sperm donors and every time he voices his concerns she says they have to plan. Then she calls adoption agencies and Dylan is done, he avoids home and they always fought. Fran plans carefully to have divorce papers handed to him on his wedding anniversary and he signs them. What I hate is he isn’t even the one who filed for a divorce, Fran did. Fran was upset he signed without a fight. He moved in with Peter and doesn’t have a car or house.


Dylan asks Isa if she has a problem with him not being able to have kids and she said she didn’t. He asked if they can start over and she said no since he keeps secrets. He said he won’t disappear since his sister is home but Isa says no. Dylan says he doesn’t care and they will get together. Dylan meets Isa for lunch and she meets Dana for the first time with Tommy. Dana asked how they dye their hair so Tommy puts an arm around her shoulder and says he will take her to a store. Dylan finally tells Isa clearly that Dana can decide what she wants to tell Isa and her needs will come first, but if Dana never tells Isa, she has to live with it. They make an arrangement and Dylan wants 5 dates. Once they reach date 5 they will be official. Isa doesn’t give him her number. Dylan went to Isa’s mom’s place and asked for Isa’s number. He spent the night on the porch until they did. Dylan asks for Isa’s address and she sends a riddle. Dylan finally figured out her address and takes on a date. Dana is going with Isa to help her help people in a homeless shelter. Dylan’s mom is house hunting because Alan, the guy they put in jail in relation to Dana, might be out for parole. Fran knew cuz of her parents and asked if Dylan wanted to go out for ice cream but he said no. Isa took Dana to the homeless shelter and is hanging out with her at the mall. Isa got Dana a dress and makeup and Dylan’s mom is so happy. The reason why Dylan’s family has this weird try not to laugh game is because of Dana. She noticed her family felt guilty about laughing without her so she told them they can’t laugh or cry while tryna make them laugh. Dylan apologized since he was being selfish for keeping things from her since Isa was an escape. Isa hasn’t seen Dylan in three weeks after they woke up in bed together after cuddling from their fourth date. She finally called him, she did three weeks on purpose with no call or text to show him how she felt and he apologized once she called.


Dana admits that the reason Dylan and Isa had issues was because of her. Dana told Isa to tell Dylan to tell her since she can’t do it. Dylan is triggered by a baby since he can’t have kids and takes Isa out. Fran sends him a voice memo so Isa asks him to explain. They listen to Fran’s voice memo and this girl of course ruins everything, she says she heard Dylan’s convo about him wanting to get back with his ex and assumed it was herself. She said it wasn’t a good idea and mentions she doesn’t wanna move since his mom wants to move in case Alan gets out of prison. Isa is pissed and wants to end things. Dylan says it’s a misunderstanding and Isa tells him she’s just an arrangement and was never called girlfriend or wife whereas Fran did. Isa says how he shut her out with the baby in the shelter. She says she’s done and Dylan leaves. But Dylan comes back the same night and asks for a hug first. He went to Fran and ended things since they can’t coexist if he’s with Isa. He says he never opened up to Fran about anything and she was there when everything happened. He says he can’t call her his girlfriend since she’s so much more so they settle with her being his everything, so stupid.


Dylan finally tells us who Alan is, the fucker was the one who ran Dylan over at the grocery store. Alan and his friend stole Dylan’s car while Dana was inside and drove away. Dylan jumped in front of the car so Alan ran him over. The guys were supposed to leave Dana so she could find her parents but Alan kidnapped her for 26 fucking days, he hooked her on drugs. His partner fought Alan off Dana while she screamed for help. They left her outside the hospital since they didn’t wanna get arrested. Alan had her locked up in a room so Dylan’s family removed the locks in their home. Dana has dissociative amnesia so she forgets during the episodes. He explains why he disappeared during the three weeks, he went to get his sister a snow globe and Alan was there for the same reason. Dylan calls a detective, the guy had his sister’s bloody shirt and shoes at his place, he’s so fucked up. They arrested him but his house was getting calls and he was heading to the station so he told Fran to shut off his phone. Their mom had a mental breakdown when she saw the room Dana was locked in. Dana had to testify but she lost it so they made her go back to the psychiatric facilities and Dylan went with her for three weeks. Their dad needed help and asked Fran to check up on his mom so Dylan had no idea. Dylan wanted something normal so when he came back he knew Isa would be pissed but when he found out she slept with another guy it wrecked him.


Isa apologizes and Dylan said she didn’t know, he blames himself for leaving the car. He says he doesn’t want Isa to change and he loves how petty she is. He opens up about the shelter with the baby. He is scared when they have kids, something like this will happen. He doesn’t know if he’s ready or will ever be but he wants Isa to be okay with it and she is. I still think it’s weird Dylan doesn’t wanna label their relationship but he says he wants her so whatever, they are finally together. Seeing Dylan’s family happy made me feel happy for them. Alan’s parole got rejected thankfully. Dylan proposes to Isa, it was cute how his friends got involved. But Scott realized Cat will be at the wedding and he last saw her 4 and a half years ago. 3 years later Isa and Dylan adopted a baby from the shelter. Peter was an early dad which was a surprise. Scott had drama with Cat during their wedding and it isn’t revealed what happens cuz they have a book. Dylan and Isa adopt another girl, and seeing them happy was cute but this book was torture. I am sad about Scott and Cat, but I need to know what happens, so we’ll see.


Stay safe folks!

[Yoneidis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final chapter in the story of Isabella and Dylan. Most of what happens between them is told in their anger therapy sessions. The reasons for their breakup, their reunions, the night of passion at the Royale hotel, Dylan's marriage... So many issues to discuss and clarify.
The biggest problem? Communication, something in which Dylan fails spectacularly and Isabella is still level 8-9 crazy. There are things that need special work and time to improve them.
The book has it all: romantic, passionate, hilarious, and heartbreaking moments. This couple was destined to be together according to what the fortune teller told them years ago (what a great moment 😂) but even so they have had to go through a lot and work hard to reach their HEA.

[Kath Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 KING OF HEARTS STARS

I COULD NOT PUT THIS DAMN BOOK DOWN!!!

Shew... Where do I begin. So to start I must admit that when the author reached out to me to read this book in exchange for a review I was a tad skeptical. After reading the first book in the series "It Just Had To Be You" and seeing the type of male lead Scott was, I thought Dylan was going to be the same. Don't get me wrong I absolutely LOOOOVVVVEEEE Scott, but I've noticed that once an author starts with the popular alpha male type in a series then ALL the male characters in that series tend to be the EXACT same. Although, I didn't want to ruin my love for this authors work, I know that I've enjoyed all her previous books, so even if the characters are the same I'd probably still enjoy this one.... So I went into this book with that mindset and...



DAMN, this author never fails to amaze with the authenticity of her characters, because HOLY shit... DLYAN DE LORENZO



He is just a ball of cuteness, wrapped up in cheese, toppled with TAKE ME NOW I'M YOURS. Goodness, Dylan.



In my reviews, I usually give a breakdown of the book, but I don't want to that here because its a two part series and so much happens that I don't want to give anything away.

This book just has it all. I felt like I watched their entire relationship unfold as if it were a movie playing out in front of me. If you enjoyed "My Debacle With De Lorenzo" then you are going to LOVE this. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the growth of both Dylan and Isa, from where they were in the first book to how they turned out here. The angst, the suspense, the secrets, the chemistry, the humor and lets not forget the sex... HOT DAMN these two were made for each other, and yes I know its a book, but I fell so in love with them that they felt so real to me. As for Dylan's parents...



Their humor is savage, I admire how they are as a family, despite all that happened to them. They are just adorbs. I really enjoyed seeing more of Peter and Scott and getting to see a different side to that friendship. Isa... OMG guys, this chic is just an absolute badass, she's just so spunky and sassy and feisty and adventurous, I am totally girl crushing on her. I never thought I could love a family/ friendship dynamic the way I loved the Shepherds, but this series is honestly surprising me. I literally loved every single character in this book except for Fran...



I would rate this book 10 stars if I could. As always, with this author, it's not your typical romance. It's a beautiful story of two people who were destined to be with each other from the start, but childish insecurities and immaturity is what tore them a part in the first book and a roller coaster ride filled with adventures, amazing chemistry, cute romantic gestures and a few anger management sessions is what brings them back together.

Jacqueline, can you please stop doing this to me. First it was Tyler who I was utterly OBESSED with, then I fell in love with Kevin, then you introduce Scott who I fell head over heels for and now you give me Dylan... I feel like a cheating ho right now and I have a feeling that I am going to fall just as hard for Peter. I am waiting anxiously to read his book, please tell us that it will be released soon.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

MIGHT INCLUDE MILD SPOILERS

This was a hella goud-a series 😁

Ok.. so.. I read "It just had to be you" back in April and I loved it. The story was raw and so emotional it dealt with many upsetting but realistic situations but the characters were perfect and a blast to read about and follow.
I was very happy to see that the second book was there and ready to read but then a reviewer online mentioned that it is part one of two books and I know it would have driven me mad waiting, more so if I got invested in the book so I put it aside and kept an eye out for the second to be released.

3 months roll by and one weekend whilst dealing with the symptoms of Covid Im ecstatic to see that part 2 is available on Kindle. Let's just say my next 24 hours were an emotional washing machine.

I loved Cat and Scott but I fell hard and fast for Dylan and Isabella.

I understood Dylan but I was frustrated and angry with him as well. The author did a fantastic job of putting you, the reader, in Isabella's shoes and seeing everything through her eyes. I mean we were just as much in the dark as her. The heartbreak, the angst, the comedy oh and let's not forget all that cheese 🧀 soooo good!
I related alot with Isabella and how she deals with emotional situations. I think that's why as much as I hate to do it I was on her side for the majority of both books.

Now I actually held my breath during that epilogue when I read that Scott and Cat never sorted things out. That did kind of break me but thankfully you saved me in the end and I am actually buzzing for the next book!!!

Also... Pete is getting his own book!!!
This. Is. Incredible.
I've hoped that this would be the case since he was introduced in book one. I feel there is so much to him that he can't just be a side character and needs his own story (and I'm one of those readers that is very happy to find out his could be a long book with LOTS of words)

My patience is going to be stretched but I will wait and look forward to more from this author about these amazing characters.
Thank you so much

[Jacqueline Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part 3 of the second chances series: My Infatuation with Isabella (the follow-up to Dylan and Isabella's story) is now live on Amazon and FREE on Kindle Unlimited: ONE CLICK LINK

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED writing this. Lots of fights, lots of tension, and lots of CHEESE. Dylan stole my heart in this one. Ugh! I am so nervous for this one I could puke. I've broken some romance rules in this one, but I hope you still enjoy it as much as I did!

[Lisha F · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story. I had to know what happens, and it was me again until 01:30am to finish it. The intensity, the emotions and the absolute shock and reveal moments made me so happy. I felt each emotion, I was crying, laughing, and feeling all the questions raised in the first book being answered here. I could not trust Dylan after what he did to Isabella, and I was mad as hell at his character. I wanted to shout at Isabella to not go there and yet I was living each moment with her. I loved all the cheesy and dorky things. Tommy and Isabella are true best friends, and I loved their dynamic so much. Isabella has this free spirit and energy that grips you. You can’t but love her. Both characters have their moments, but the writer was able to win me over to team Dyldo… I mean Dylan… lol. I cannot wait to see the next story unfold and I would highly recommend this book if you want to go through x1000 emotions and feeling like it can change at any moment. Definitely a 5/5!

[Nicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! I could not put it down. The characters are both so real and relatable. They both have flaws and the manage together to address their past and their mistakes. I was a bit confused/annoyed in the beginning with the back and forth in time but in the end it all made so much sense. The book was so funny and steamy at the same time. I enjoyed reading it immensely. Highly recommended. I hope we will see them again on the next book for Scott and Catalina.

[Mallory Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect—HIGHLY recommend

I LOOOOOOVED all three books in this series so far. I love ALL of the characters and I’m going to remain dead until the other two come out. It WASNT too long. I mean, maybe it was long but I loved it so much that it was just right. I was so excited to learn there’s going to be two more books, but waiting sucks. Well done, Jacqueline! xo

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I'm going to say is that Jacqueline Francis can spin an amazing story! You will be equally frustrated and in love with the characters at the same time.

Start with "It Just Had To Be You". I know these characters will stay with me for a VERY long time. I can't wait for the follow up books in this series!

[Vanessa cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

I loved their story it was hilarious 😂 and sad and there was just so much emotion i just felt it all. I was mad at Dylan and I was a little frustrated with Isabella. But then I was like i totally understand where she's coming from and I was like if he only contacted her and said hey I'm alive I'm just going through alot with my family then maybe they've wouldn't of ended. But I freaking loved her relationship with Tommy they had me in tears i couldn't stop laughing and Scott and Peter made me laugh too all the characters were just everything. These stories are Everything. I'm onto your other book. I can't wait to read Peter's and Scott and Cat story.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved! Highly recommend!

This is one of my favorite series❤ The detail in the story and dynamics between Isa and Dylan are everything!

Can't wait for the next book!

[Samantha Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

love her books

Can’t stop binge reading her stories. I’m reading one book after another. Keep up the good work. I’m definitely a fan.

[Van nee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dylan and Isabella continuetotell their story in flashbacks during therapy. This sequel could've been much shorter but I suppose the round about way it was spun made more impact. I got impatient reading about the day to day interactions which didn't seem to move the story forward but had subtle impact on the story as a whole.

Loved Dylan in the first story. He was much more mature and together in this story which made it kind of boring for me.

Everything in this sequel made sense and I wouldn't really change anything but it just didn't make a big impact on me. You'll definitely want to read it if you're invested in D and I's story. It's just a very long and not too exciting story.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love the fact that Jacqueline Francis gave us more of Isabella & Dylan since they're past was a train wreck, and yet, somehow they were made for each other. I will say that you cannot read it from here since the previous book (My Debacle with De Lorenzo) starts at the beginning of their complicated journey leading to this point in time, and honestly, you really need to read this series in order as Cat's story kicks it all off especially since we get glimpses of Cat's life as it is in the present. Now, this book set me off more than once as I just didn't agree with Dylan's actions this round as he was as flawed as flawed could get & Isabella actually grew up to change things up including respecting herself again. There are things that went on that really messed with me, and while I know people are flawed at all ages, still, I wish there could have been less of those flaws in this particular time frame but maybe that was needed in order for these two to actually face their issues with each other. I know I'm rating it all the stars, and there's a legit reason for it as I still couldn't put it down despite all the chaos that I could have done without so kudos to this author for putting me through the fire that I normally would turn away from! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure how to rate this book....

Let me start by saying that I do love this author's writing. It sucks you in and doesn't let you out.
However, it's hard to rate the rest. While I would give the writing itself at least a 4*, the actual storyline would be a 2 or 3.
On one hand, Dylan is so disappointing. He makes bad decisions then whines about it and blames other people.
On the other hand, eventually, he starts to actually show rather than voice his feelings for Isabella. And finally groveling like he should.
The best part of this book is the journey, growth, and success of Isabella and Tommy. They share a bond and a friendship that surpasses all others.
While I enjoyed the progression and growth of Isabella and Dylan and their relationship, I feel it was overshadowed by the breakup of Cat and Scott. The main reason that most of us even read books 2 and 3 were because of them and it was devastating to read that they broke up.
I hope JF knows what she is doing......

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in this amazing series, and fate has destined for Dylan and Isabella to be soulmates, however, their journey is not an easy one. This story is a follow up of their story, and I must admit Dylan stole my heart. This is a well written story which is an emotional roller coaster, with tension, humor, witty banter, family, friendships, heartbreak, romance, second chances, chemistry, revelations, and steamy, which leads to an entertaining and addictive page turner.
Be aware of the trigger warning due to the sensitive content!
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[romancelover · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. this one didn’t get a full 5 bc him marrying Fran was idiotic. Also him going so long without telling her what was up with his sister dana. I get wanting to preserve his sister’s privacy but between that and losing the love of ur life, wtf?? So he made some very stupid decisions in this book that grated on my nerves. However, their banter and fun was still good like book 1 and im glad they got their HEA. Just wish they sat down and had a conversation and he told her everything earlier on. And that he regretted marrying fran more. Oh well. Still going on my fave shelf bc these 2 are one of my fav book couples ever.

[Jordan Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Infatuation with the Second Chances books

Dude. This book. I can’t even.
I love how with Jacqui’s writing, her books just seem to fall into place, the loose ends are tied nicely and the prep for follow up books leaves just the right amount of anticipation. This book was heavy but the build up from part 1 did a great job preparing you for the heaviness.

Isa and Dylan’s love story is one of the best and is a classic case of a fuck up from misunderstanding but once that’s out the way 💜💜💜💜💜.

To the author: I am so excited for the next book. Excuse me but 135k words is not too long and you did a great job with the plot here!

Keep up the great work!

[Lauren Pleace · Rating 5 out of 5]

“It’s just a million small things. And they accumulate to set an impossibly high standard that no other man can reach”.

I loved the banter and cheesy lines between these characters. My heart forever belongs to Cat and Scott, but Dylan and Isabella really got to me. The author writes top notch banter, and the king of hearts queen of spades reference reminded me of one of my favourite OneRepublic songs which was just an added bonus.

[Denein McClain · Rating 5 out of 5]

HEA for Dylan & Isabella!

You have to read these books in order to get the full effect. The character development is incredible.

Maybe some people think the books are too long. Maybe those people aren’t as committed to reading as I am, because I wouldn’t change any part of this journey.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Cristina Adelina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved Isa and Dylan first book. This one - not so much. I hated Fran in the first book, I hated her more in this one. Dylan is complaing all the time.
Two stars for the radio scene - I didn't expect it, and for Scott - love him.

[Ivana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Sarah Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

much preffered this book. less back and forth with flashbacks. we have a better understanding of there history. Dylan is set to win her back in 5 dates.

[Daniella · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️