Second Chances

by Becca Baldwin

After the hot water heater blows mid-morning shower and her neighbor's tree crunches her car, Casey Harrison doesn't think that things can get worse.

But they could. Oh boy, they really, really could.

After discovering her husband of almost ten years has been cheating on her, Casey is forced to start over. Little does she know that the do-over brings her back to the one guy she's never been able to forget.

Her secret college crush, Jason Walker.

Jason Walker has spent every day since he last saw Casey thinking about her and trying to forget her. His days are spent focusing on building his culinary career and trying to move beyond the past. Something he's never been able to do. That all changes one fateful day when a chance run-in with the woman of his dreams leads them to pick up where they left off.

Suddenly back in each other's orbit, and plagued by a belligerent ex (hers) and a crazy stalker (his), Jason and Casey rekindle their spark and soon, flames aren't just firing in the kitchen.

Second Chances is a lost love, second chance contemporary romantic comedy with gust-busting laughs and steamy so hot that it will leave you sweating and breathless!

280 pages, ebook

Published October 18, 2022

About the author

Becca Baldwin is a contemporary romance writer of relatable heroines and near-perfect book boyfriends. In her down time, she's a drinker of all the teas, cat worshiper, book enthusiast, storm lover and fan of all things romance.

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Reviews

[stace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Casey is living the worst day of her life... She hates her job, the people she works for/with, and she comes home to find out her husband of 10 years is cheating on her; Instead of being remorseful, he pretty much pushes the knife in deeper.. Luckily, her best friend is there to back her up in every way.

Jason has been in love with Casey since she tutored him in college. On the day he was going to tell her how he felt, he saw her on a date with her now husband. Crushed, after graduation he never saw her again and they lost contact. Jason's back in town and runs into Casey at a coffee shop. The two spend the afternoon together and the feelings they once had start to resurface.

For the most part, the book was good and entertaining. There was a lot going on though... The author spent a lot of time on long details of her husband/OW/his misdeeds against her; yet wraps it up in a page and all is forgiven and forgotten. I mean, it just seemed too easy.. and if that's the case, why make him out to be such a POS and all he had to do was go to therapy, and make amends? A lot of the book could've been slimmed down.

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[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Casey and Jason's Story . . .

Casey Harrison and Jason Walker have a second chance to rekindle the romance they never explored when Casey’s now ex-husband is caught cheating. Not only cheating, but is engaged to the bimbo (who is wearing a gigantic diamond ring) and she is carrying his baby! He had told the woman his wife was dead! So when Casey and Jason meet each other again, they can now express their feelings to the other and give their potential for a loving relationship a chance to develop.

But even with this wonderful opportunity for them, they each have their own drama to deal with. Jason has a crazy stalker (Amber), and Casey’s ex-husband Michael comes around again. Will Casey and Jason’s relationship be strong enough to deal with these negative drama situations that try to pull them apart? Can they keep their relationship growing despite the road bumps in their romance? But you should definitely read this yourself because some major twists and turns will pile on the surprises and you won’t guess them in a million years! Grab your copy and find out if a HEA is possible when the dust settles.

[Fleur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this read, after Casey finds her douche canoe husband cheating on her among other thigs instead of rolling up in a ball she holds her head up high and makes decisions that are what make her happy for the first time in a long and boy does she deserve some happiness. Fate also brings Casey and Jason back into each others lives and they are soo perfect for each other, but while they are reconnecting Casey's douche canoe keeps being a douche canoe and Jason has one keck of a cray cray delusional women who won't leave him alone.
Not only is this a great story but you have characters you will love including Casey's bestie Dee and Jason's best friend Jack and ones you don't .... you know who I mean lol, there is also some food envy going on and a great HEA.

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey's life unraveled before her in one day leaving her to pick up the pieces. When she caught her husband in compromising position that just brought everything to full circle. She hadn't planned on running into the man she secretly crushed on in college but looks like fate was in the works. Jason never got over his feelings for Casey and when they ran into each other, and he learned she was divorcing he knew his time had come but they both have people in their past determined to create chaos for them. Will they finally get their chance for a happily ever after? This story had me in Jason and Casey's corner from start to finish cheering them on!

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[Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances: something that doesn't always happen but when it does it can be life changing. Casey fell in love with Jason when they were in college but things didn't work out for them. Jason was in love with Casey but never let her know. Now years later they get their second chance at love.

Well developed characters and great plot line with lots of twists make this a very interesting read that has you rooting for Casey and Jason as they face situations. A romantic comedy that gives you a delightfully fun, steamy read.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey Harrison has had a really bad day and comes home to her husband Michael cheating on her, she leaves and goes to her Dad. One day she meets Jason Walker a friend of hers from college he now owns the restaurant her and her friend Dee have been trying to get a reservation to. I enjoyed seeing this story with its drama, suspense, danger, a villain and romance come together and them get a happy ending. the story is well written and held my interest. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. The crazy puzzle of their lives start in college. Conniving ex-husband. Ex football player, Jason, in love with the tutor, Casey, are sideswiped from possibilities. A best friend in their corner. mysterious happenings going on that puts them on alert. Great story line it is a full length read. It is draw dropping for a time the tree trimmer killers her car in her driveway to the last page and all the pieces are put together to grant a HEA. Loved it.

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[Laura Carter-Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a series of mishaps derail her day, Casey returns home to discover her husband’s affair. In shock and reeling, she leans on her father and best friend to help her get through the divorce. One day, she runs into her old college crush, Jason, and the spark they felt back in college is even more potent between them.

What happens when a blast from Jason’s past shows up and poses a real and terrifying threat to Casey? Will Jason and Casey be able to come through the chaos she creates unharmed?

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Casey's life has taken a bad turn when she finds out that her husband Michael of ten years is not only cheating but his side piece is pregnant. She picks up the pieces of her life when she runs into Jason who she tutored in college and he now owns some very exclusive restaurants. She has always been crazy about him and he felt the same way but Michael kept them apart. This is a fast paced sweet romance that was a long time coming.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Becca Baldwin; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story is about Casey & Jason; they were married for ten years when she found out he had been cheating on her so she left. They are brought back together when a stalker came after him.

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[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this romance to be quite cute and sweet (well, other than the crazy stalker and the moronic ex). Casey is a total sweetheart and Jason is actually quite the romantic. They did have their ups and downs but somehow managed to get through it all to their HEA. I thought this book was entertaining and fun to read.

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[Lisbeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a romantic comedy and the thrill of getting that second chance. The story had heart break, drama, regrets, daring to trust and believe again, making up for past mistakes and the sweet taste of the possibility of a second chance! I laught, got annoyed, angry and was almost brought to tears! This story brought out different emotions, and I really enjoyed it!.

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[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really, really well written. I was captivated from the beginning. I was just rooting for the couple and they both had a lot of things to get through. It was well written and glad that it ended the way that it did.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good story that pulled me quick. After Casey's world imploded, she reconnects with Jason, a someone from college. They are perfect for each other, but life likes to take you on a ride of ex-drama twist and stalker dangerous turns that keeps you turning the pages.

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[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written second chance romance between Casey and Jason. The author brings a cast of strong characters and an interesting story filled with drama, stalking, cheating and a never ending love. It moves fluidly with perfectly painted scenes and is a great read.

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[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a heartfelt read that will keep in suspense. You know something bad is going to happen, its just a matter of when?! Its like watching a movie when the music changes, leading up to the climax (and not the good kind).

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[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars
Humor and drama ring true in this fun, engaging story. I enjoyed their drama and the scenes together were laden with believable chemistry. I loved the humor which allowed me to connect with the characters. Another enjoyable read from an author who has delighted me many times in the past.

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[Di · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong characters, good storyline, lots of emotion and reasoning between main characters, good pace and of course happy ending . A very enjoyable read .

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[Christina Bowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, it was pretty good. I liked Casey and Jason together, and enjoyed seeing them finally get their HEA.

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[Kim Roseborough · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was a fantastic read. I really liked Casey and Jason. They were awesome characters. I definitely recommend this book.

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[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story about Casey and Jason and I loved it from start to finish. I really liked Casey and I enjoyed reading her point of view in the first person.

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[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow her ex of a husband was bad really bad, how could he cheat. But a second chance encounter turns into a beautiful story of real love and more.

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The romance between Casey and Jason is given a second chance after Casey finds her husband cheating. Their chance meeting in a coffee shop brings them back together to give their romance a second chance. I really enjoyed Jason’s character. He knows from the beginning that they were meant to be and holds true to that for the entire book. I also enjoyed the drama that his stalker brings to the book. The story was a light and enjoyable read!

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