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Second Chance #5
Second Chance Rival
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes an enemies
to lovers, arranged marriage, second chance standalone romance.
The only thing I was looking forward to more than marrying my enemy…
Was seeing her pregnant with my baby.
But I guess that’s why I’m the bad boy of my family—but she’s always played the good girl.
If they only knew the things she begged me to do all those years ago, when I was sneaking in
through her bedroom window.
Before I left.
Before I broke her heart.
Before she hated me.
She doesn’t have to love me.
Hell, she doesn’t even have to like me. She just has to marry me to merge our feuding families…
Best part of our contract is we have to produce a bloodline heir.
My reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage have nothing to do with claiming our
inheritance…
And everything to do with claiming the woman I love.
to lovers, arranged marriage, second chance standalone romance.
The only thing I was looking forward to more than marrying my enemy…
Was seeing her pregnant with my baby.
But I guess that’s why I’m the bad boy of my family—but she’s always played the good girl.
If they only knew the things she begged me to do all those years ago, when I was sneaking in
through her bedroom window.
Before I left.
Before I broke her heart.
Before she hated me.
She doesn’t have to love me.
Hell, she doesn’t even have to like me. She just has to marry me to merge our feuding families…
Best part of our contract is we have to produce a bloodline heir.
My reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage have nothing to do with claiming our
inheritance…
And everything to do with claiming the woman I love.
212 pages, Paperback
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
M. Robinson
74 books6,551 followersM. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the “Queen of Angst” by readers around the world. Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more. She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.
When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms @authormrobinson but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
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When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms @authormrobinson but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
Stay connected!
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October 21, 2022
"We were always destined to be together."
"I don't know what to say."
"Sometimes words aren’t needed."
I've been enjoying this series since the first book, and honestly this was the best one for me. I mean, Tristian beats every one of them, and there are some pretty amazing heroes here. This one just got to me a bit more. And now I can't wait to see what happens with Drake next...
"He possessed my thoughts. He owned my heart. He was my home."
Tristian is the stuff of possessive dreams. Besides that, he's very swoony and I love how he throws his charm around. How he plays with Belle and teases her. How he is still pining for the girl after all these years. How he sees underneath her walls, and knows she wants him. The breeding kink? Yeah, that didn't hurt either, to be fair.
"Belle was the only girl who ever meant something to me."
I liked Belle and how committed she is to her work. I love that she's strong, and that she’s understandably cautious. I loved seeing the transformation from the sort-of-shy little girl, to the woman she is with Tristian, and to the woman she is now. She doesn’t take any bullshit. As she shouldn’t!
"You don’t get to hide from me, kitten. Not then. Not now. Not ever."
Years before, Tristian and Belle were in school together. He sort of bullied her and made her life difficult, and she thought he hated her because their families were rivals. In true bully fashion, he did that because he wanted her more than anyone else and he couldn’t cope. It just takes her a while to see that, and to know that she wants him right back.
"Though with you, it’s been staring me right in the face since the first moment I saw you." He paused, gazing deep into my eyes. "I wanted it. I. Wanted. You."
Their love, even though it was scorching, wasn't meant to last, though. One day, Tristian simply left her house and never came back. Not to their town, to their school, or to her life. And he left a very heartbroken Belle behind, who's been carrying both a grudge and a lot of hurt all these years.
"I won’t ever love you, Tristian."
I narrowed my intense stare at her. "Challenge accepted, kitten."
If you've read the previous book, you'll know that the only way for Tristian to inherit his grandfather's company is to marry Belle, finally merging both families. Not only that, but he also needs to get her pregnant. Is he up for the task? Of course he is. Is she? Well, she will definitely need some convincing.
"You’re the first and last place that’s ever felt like home to me, kitten."
I'm going to say right away that I'm not a fan of the 'kitten' nickname. But trust me when I say that it makes sense here. Also, this kitten has claws! If Tristian thought he could waltz right in and have her at hello, he has another thing coming. She won’t be making it easy for him anytime soon, even though we know how she really feels.
"So you want history to repeat itself?"
"If it involves you loving me again."
"And how about you? Where do you stand on that?"
"I never stopped loving you, kitten."
The tension between them is thick. You can tell how hard he's fighting to get to her underneath that cocky, sometimes annoying mask he wears. You get to know how much he wants her, and how hard it was for him to go away. Everything he ever did, he did for her.
He does get to marry her, the love of his life. All that remains is getting her to see that he's the love of her life too.
"When I wake up in your arms, I forget where I am in time."
It's funny how they're still the same people they were in high school, even with years between then and now. It doesn’t matter that they’re both business powerhouses now, deep down they’re still those kids who never got to be together. I loved the way their high school years were told through flashbacks and got you in the moment with them. It felt perfect!
"You’re my first memory, and I want you to be my last."
He owns her body, and their scenes are scorching. The words leaving her mouth definitely don't match what her body's saying. When she finally lets him in her heart, it all comes full circle. She needed to understand him. To finally know what took him this long to come back, and why he came back to her. Why he hurt her. Why he still wants her. Tristian really brings in the swoon here, and it becomes damn near impossible not to fall for the guy.
"If more than one life exists, I pray that in my next life we’re together again."
"I’ll find you in every life, Belle Hawkins. Our souls are connected."
This book may not be as angsty as previous ones, but their story is as it should be. They were denied their love years before, but they wouldn’t change those years because it got them here, now. It wasn’t wasted time; it was time they needed to grow and to realize there really isn't anyone else who matters out there but each other.
Loved it!
"I don't know what to say."
"Sometimes words aren’t needed."
I've been enjoying this series since the first book, and honestly this was the best one for me. I mean, Tristian beats every one of them, and there are some pretty amazing heroes here. This one just got to me a bit more. And now I can't wait to see what happens with Drake next...
"He possessed my thoughts. He owned my heart. He was my home."
Tristian is the stuff of possessive dreams. Besides that, he's very swoony and I love how he throws his charm around. How he plays with Belle and teases her. How he is still pining for the girl after all these years. How he sees underneath her walls, and knows she wants him. The breeding kink? Yeah, that didn't hurt either, to be fair.
"Belle was the only girl who ever meant something to me."
I liked Belle and how committed she is to her work. I love that she's strong, and that she’s understandably cautious. I loved seeing the transformation from the sort-of-shy little girl, to the woman she is with Tristian, and to the woman she is now. She doesn’t take any bullshit. As she shouldn’t!
"You don’t get to hide from me, kitten. Not then. Not now. Not ever."
Years before, Tristian and Belle were in school together. He sort of bullied her and made her life difficult, and she thought he hated her because their families were rivals. In true bully fashion, he did that because he wanted her more than anyone else and he couldn’t cope. It just takes her a while to see that, and to know that she wants him right back.
"Though with you, it’s been staring me right in the face since the first moment I saw you." He paused, gazing deep into my eyes. "I wanted it. I. Wanted. You."
Their love, even though it was scorching, wasn't meant to last, though. One day, Tristian simply left her house and never came back. Not to their town, to their school, or to her life. And he left a very heartbroken Belle behind, who's been carrying both a grudge and a lot of hurt all these years.
"I won’t ever love you, Tristian."
I narrowed my intense stare at her. "Challenge accepted, kitten."
If you've read the previous book, you'll know that the only way for Tristian to inherit his grandfather's company is to marry Belle, finally merging both families. Not only that, but he also needs to get her pregnant. Is he up for the task? Of course he is. Is she? Well, she will definitely need some convincing.
"You’re the first and last place that’s ever felt like home to me, kitten."
I'm going to say right away that I'm not a fan of the 'kitten' nickname. But trust me when I say that it makes sense here. Also, this kitten has claws! If Tristian thought he could waltz right in and have her at hello, he has another thing coming. She won’t be making it easy for him anytime soon, even though we know how she really feels.
"So you want history to repeat itself?"
"If it involves you loving me again."
"And how about you? Where do you stand on that?"
"I never stopped loving you, kitten."
The tension between them is thick. You can tell how hard he's fighting to get to her underneath that cocky, sometimes annoying mask he wears. You get to know how much he wants her, and how hard it was for him to go away. Everything he ever did, he did for her.
He does get to marry her, the love of his life. All that remains is getting her to see that he's the love of her life too.
"When I wake up in your arms, I forget where I am in time."
It's funny how they're still the same people they were in high school, even with years between then and now. It doesn’t matter that they’re both business powerhouses now, deep down they’re still those kids who never got to be together. I loved the way their high school years were told through flashbacks and got you in the moment with them. It felt perfect!
"You’re my first memory, and I want you to be my last."
He owns her body, and their scenes are scorching. The words leaving her mouth definitely don't match what her body's saying. When she finally lets him in her heart, it all comes full circle. She needed to understand him. To finally know what took him this long to come back, and why he came back to her. Why he hurt her. Why he still wants her. Tristian really brings in the swoon here, and it becomes damn near impossible not to fall for the guy.
"If more than one life exists, I pray that in my next life we’re together again."
"I’ll find you in every life, Belle Hawkins. Our souls are connected."
This book may not be as angsty as previous ones, but their story is as it should be. They were denied their love years before, but they wouldn’t change those years because it got them here, now. It wasn’t wasted time; it was time they needed to grow and to realize there really isn't anyone else who matters out there but each other.
Loved it!
August 23, 2022
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: second chance, enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Super smexy read with tons of banter and a second chance you’re not not going to want to miss! Tristan and Belle had a high school Romeo and Juliet story that on the upside didn't end in death, just a broken heart. Twenty years later, they are both ruthless businesspeople that only have their work, but now their families want to merge their empires and plan to use the two of them to do it. Belle is against this manipulation, but Tristan is all in for getting the girl he's always wanted.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I enjoy second chance stories, the only thing I like more is if there is a secret baby thrown in, lol. No secret baby here, but good none the less. The book does cover their initial relationships through flashbacks and it's probably a little over a 1/4 of the overall book. I loved how all in Tristan is from the start, but he does hold his cards close to his chest which is the cause of most of the "banter" between them. The non-stop back and forth did get a bit much at time, but also made for some super hot smexy, lol. Not my favorite of the series, but I did enjoy this quick and spicy read!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes contain spoilers
Trope: second chance, enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Super smexy read with tons of banter and a second chance you’re not not going to want to miss! Tristan and Belle had a high school Romeo and Juliet story that on the upside didn't end in death, just a broken heart. Twenty years later, they are both ruthless businesspeople that only have their work, but now their families want to merge their empires and plan to use the two of them to do it. Belle is against this manipulation, but Tristan is all in for getting the girl he's always wanted.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I enjoy second chance stories, the only thing I like more is if there is a secret baby thrown in, lol. No secret baby here, but good none the less. The book does cover their initial relationships through flashbacks and it's probably a little over a 1/4 of the overall book. I loved how all in Tristan is from the start, but he does hold his cards close to his chest which is the cause of most of the "banter" between them. The non-stop back and forth did get a bit much at time, but also made for some super hot smexy, lol. Not my favorite of the series, but I did enjoy this quick and spicy read!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes contain spoilers
August 23, 2022
3.5/4
Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery, two people who were destined for destruction just because of their last names... Or were they? Born to despise the other before they even knew what that word meant. What starts out as a forbidden young love stopped too soon and then thrown into an arranged marriage of two people who truly grew into being rivals.
M can truly do the past and present story so well! Usually I don't like them, but she can do it pretty darn seamlessly. You know what else she can do - write a hero with a filthy delicious mouth that will make you swoony from the get-go. Her men are the best!
These two had so much stacked against them until it was in the best interest of meddling grandfathers to have them get hitched to make a company merger. So we get a lovely taste of a bit of enemies to lovers.
The sexy times were HOT and plentiful. I do think the story was missing that angst that this author is known for. It just went together too perfectly. Even the drama was a bit tame in my opinion. It didn't stop me from pretty much devouring this book.
I did love the set up for the upcoming couple though!
Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery, two people who were destined for destruction just because of their last names... Or were they? Born to despise the other before they even knew what that word meant. What starts out as a forbidden young love stopped too soon and then thrown into an arranged marriage of two people who truly grew into being rivals.
M can truly do the past and present story so well! Usually I don't like them, but she can do it pretty darn seamlessly. You know what else she can do - write a hero with a filthy delicious mouth that will make you swoony from the get-go. Her men are the best!
These two had so much stacked against them until it was in the best interest of meddling grandfathers to have them get hitched to make a company merger. So we get a lovely taste of a bit of enemies to lovers.
The sexy times were HOT and plentiful. I do think the story was missing that angst that this author is known for. It just went together too perfectly. Even the drama was a bit tame in my opinion. It didn't stop me from pretty much devouring this book.
I did love the set up for the upcoming couple though!
August 20, 2022
M. Robinson writing second chance romance should be only reason you need to read this book. It is no secret that she plays with angst like a queen. Second Chance Rival was emotional rollercoaster packed with scorching hot chemistry. The author brought the sweetness and longing of young forbidden love and switched easily to the edgy heartaching steamy vibes of an enemies to lovers arranged marriage romance. This is a treasure chest of some of my top favourite tropes.
Tristian Hawkins was all set to become the next CEO of his family business empire but his grandfather put a stipulation. He has to marry Belle Montgomery, the would be CEO of their rival company. Belle was ambushed by her grandfather too. They have to get married and produce an heir. But they have a heartbreaking past. Years ago they fell in love and Tristian left her suddenly. Can she really trust this man again? Why did Tristian break his promise then?
Gahhh Tristian is just the perfect book boyfriend. He is bossy and dominating and alpha ahole extraordinaire. And he is also the kind of man who would sacrifice anything for love of his life. Burning the city down, slaying her dragons and fighting her battles. He is c0cky and impossibly arrogant and over protective and over possessive to the extremes. And I love it. He has darkness in his heart but Belle was his light. I loved how the story went back and forth in timeline so that you get to experience how two people slowly gave in to their hearts' desires and feelings against all odds. Belle is the kind of heroine who is equally sassy and sweet. She has proved herself worthy of running her family empire and she has fire in her heart. But she is also very sensitive and emotional. Tristian had to break her heart years ago and that has left a permanent scar in her heart. But Tristian won't let her keep her walls forever. He just barged in with his ruthless sex appeal and relentless courting and she had to admit that she has never stopped loving him. They went after each other madly. Sometimes witty and sometimes sexy. They had a lot of healing to do. The pent up anger and pain and grief and everything just exploded.Their love was young and volatile once upon a time. And now they have completed a full circle. They still drive each other crazy.Enemies to friends to lovers to enemies to married couple! What a journey! The author delivered powerful soul wrecking all consuming feels with sizzling hot passion in every page.
PS WHY IS IT SO HOT TO READ ABOUT AN ALPHA HERO CLAIMING HIS WOMAN AND TRYING TO MAKE HER PREGANANT AT EVERY CHANCE?
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
Tristian Hawkins was all set to become the next CEO of his family business empire but his grandfather put a stipulation. He has to marry Belle Montgomery, the would be CEO of their rival company. Belle was ambushed by her grandfather too. They have to get married and produce an heir. But they have a heartbreaking past. Years ago they fell in love and Tristian left her suddenly. Can she really trust this man again? Why did Tristian break his promise then?
Gahhh Tristian is just the perfect book boyfriend. He is bossy and dominating and alpha ahole extraordinaire. And he is also the kind of man who would sacrifice anything for love of his life. Burning the city down, slaying her dragons and fighting her battles. He is c0cky and impossibly arrogant and over protective and over possessive to the extremes. And I love it. He has darkness in his heart but Belle was his light. I loved how the story went back and forth in timeline so that you get to experience how two people slowly gave in to their hearts' desires and feelings against all odds. Belle is the kind of heroine who is equally sassy and sweet. She has proved herself worthy of running her family empire and she has fire in her heart. But she is also very sensitive and emotional. Tristian had to break her heart years ago and that has left a permanent scar in her heart. But Tristian won't let her keep her walls forever. He just barged in with his ruthless sex appeal and relentless courting and she had to admit that she has never stopped loving him. They went after each other madly. Sometimes witty and sometimes sexy. They had a lot of healing to do. The pent up anger and pain and grief and everything just exploded.Their love was young and volatile once upon a time. And now they have completed a full circle. They still drive each other crazy.Enemies to friends to lovers to enemies to married couple! What a journey! The author delivered powerful soul wrecking all consuming feels with sizzling hot passion in every page.
PS WHY IS IT SO HOT TO READ ABOUT AN ALPHA HERO CLAIMING HIS WOMAN AND TRYING TO MAKE HER PREGANANT AT EVERY CHANCE?
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
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August 23, 2022Sigh....
I don't like the premise for this.
Marry this guy you hate or loose your career. Not only marry him but get pregnant straight away. Especially when you believe he's a man-whore.
I really wished she'd walked away.
They had a romance in high school.
The grandfather's split them up when they were young. The heroine doesn't know that so hates the Hero.
The heroine is known as a workaholic, with no social life so I assume no dating/relationships.
The Hero says he hasn't been with anyone since they got engaged, before that he is labelled a man-whore type and has models etc on his arm in photos.
He is extremely pushy and domineering.
HEA.
I don't like the premise for this.
Marry this guy you hate or loose your career. Not only marry him but get pregnant straight away. Especially when you believe he's a man-whore.
I really wished she'd walked away.
They had a romance in high school.
The grandfather's split them up when they were young. The heroine doesn't know that so hates the Hero.
The heroine is known as a workaholic, with no social life so I assume no dating/relationships.
The Hero says he hasn't been with anyone since they got engaged, before that he is labelled a man-whore type and has models etc on his arm in photos.
He is extremely pushy and domineering.
HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 29, 2022
I was hoping for enemies-to-lovers kind of book, with a bit of arranged marriage. But it was disapointing.
Belle is supposed to be the badass COO of a company. But in reality she has only done what her family has asked her to. For example, agreeing to this joke of a marriage, without even trying to negociate.
On the other hand, Tristian is an asshole who out of nowhere gets a change of heart.
Belle is supposed to be the badass COO of a company. But in reality she has only done what her family has asked her to. For example, agreeing to this joke of a marriage, without even trying to negociate.
On the other hand, Tristian is an asshole who out of nowhere gets a change of heart.
August 28, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised by this book because it features a second chance love story between two characters who were always meant to be together—they just had a lot of issues and interferences along the way. Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson was my first introduction to this series and it won't be my last because I am now very curious about the other books. However, this can be read as a standalone, so I was really happy about that. The story begins with an arranged marriage between Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery. Tristian broke Belle's heart when they were younger and what made this truly ironic was that the two families have had a long-lasting rivalry. In addition, Tristian and Belle's grandfathers also drove a wedge between them and kept them from each other for two decades. And now, Belle and Tristian are forced to marry and produce a baby if they want to be the heirs of their own respective companies.
As the story flips back and forth between the past and present, Belle and Tristian are forced to contend with their relationship and the reasons behind his "betrayal." I enjoyed uncovering what Tristian kept from Belle and why their relationship fell apart when they were teenagers. I was surprised by the steamy love scenes and dirty talk from the hero. These two burned up the pages with their sexual chemistry and I couldn't get enough of it. I also loved how romantic and devoted Tristian was to his "kitten." He never stopped loving her and even kept tabs on Belle as she became a dominating force in her company. Although Belle frustrated me at times because she was constantly doubting Tristian, I could not blame her for thinking that way. He broke her heart and never explained why. Thankfully, their misunderstandings were resolved in the end.
In the end, I really enjoyed Tristian and Belle's story because they initially started off as rivals at the beginning of the book but through many flashbacks, we're given a much broader picture of what happened and why their love fell apart when they were younger. Much of the conflict revolves around Belle and Tristian forgiving each other and coming to terms with what happened in the past. I look forward to reading about Paige, Belle's executive assistant, and Tristian's friend Adrian Drake next. It seems like they also have history together and it might be one of those enemies-to-lovers stories. I recommend this book to those who like the arranged marriage and second chance romance tropes with a dirty-talking and possessive hero who never fell out of love with his stubborn and emotionally vulnerable heroine.
*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*
"I wanted to capture this moment and hold onto it for as long as I could. I wanted to remember her just like this. For me. Mine."
As the story flips back and forth between the past and present, Belle and Tristian are forced to contend with their relationship and the reasons behind his "betrayal." I enjoyed uncovering what Tristian kept from Belle and why their relationship fell apart when they were teenagers. I was surprised by the steamy love scenes and dirty talk from the hero. These two burned up the pages with their sexual chemistry and I couldn't get enough of it. I also loved how romantic and devoted Tristian was to his "kitten." He never stopped loving her and even kept tabs on Belle as she became a dominating force in her company. Although Belle frustrated me at times because she was constantly doubting Tristian, I could not blame her for thinking that way. He broke her heart and never explained why. Thankfully, their misunderstandings were resolved in the end.
"I don't know how to forgive you, love you. I'm my own worst enemy, and all I want is to know the truth."
In the end, I really enjoyed Tristian and Belle's story because they initially started off as rivals at the beginning of the book but through many flashbacks, we're given a much broader picture of what happened and why their love fell apart when they were younger. Much of the conflict revolves around Belle and Tristian forgiving each other and coming to terms with what happened in the past. I look forward to reading about Paige, Belle's executive assistant, and Tristian's friend Adrian Drake next. It seems like they also have history together and it might be one of those enemies-to-lovers stories. I recommend this book to those who like the arranged marriage and second chance romance tropes with a dirty-talking and possessive hero who never fell out of love with his stubborn and emotionally vulnerable heroine.
*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*
September 12, 2022
Meh.. Just the fact that he kept calling her kitten in the beginning only like 100x put me off.
August 19, 2022
Well I finished this book in the matter of three hours after it landed in my kindle and if that doesn't tell you how good of a book Robison writes then I don't know what will.
I have been with her since she started the first second chance novel and they just keep getting better and better....
Can't wait to know what's in the store with next one..
I have been with her since she started the first second chance novel and they just keep getting better and better....
Can't wait to know what's in the store with next one..
August 20, 2022
There isn’t one book in this series I didn’t adore, but this one might be my favorite. It felt like such a fresh twist on an arranged marriage and second chance. It felt like a Romeo and Juliet retelling— without the bad ending of course.
Tristan and Belle were secretly together in high school. They fell in love despite being the next generation of rival families who hate each other. Their bond is strong and real regardless of how young they are. Then, it implodes and Tristan leaves Belle. 20 years later and their grandfathers are arranging their marriage to bring the two rival companies together to form one stronger company. The problem? Belle isn’t on board because she doesn’t trust Tristan for what he did in the past or how quickly he relented to this plan. Tristan? Well, it’s a dream come true and add in the requirement they make an heir and he’s got his big break for a second chance.
M. Robinson does such a good job of creating believability in the original break up and the length it takes to make the second chance work. While the guy is always swoony and all in, the ladies make them work for it— and work out the issues. She’s the queen of second chance romances for a reason!
I couldn’t put this down. I devoured it in a matter of hours. I can’t wait for y’all to read it because M. Robinson just can’t do wrong.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Tristan and Belle were secretly together in high school. They fell in love despite being the next generation of rival families who hate each other. Their bond is strong and real regardless of how young they are. Then, it implodes and Tristan leaves Belle. 20 years later and their grandfathers are arranging their marriage to bring the two rival companies together to form one stronger company. The problem? Belle isn’t on board because she doesn’t trust Tristan for what he did in the past or how quickly he relented to this plan. Tristan? Well, it’s a dream come true and add in the requirement they make an heir and he’s got his big break for a second chance.
M. Robinson does such a good job of creating believability in the original break up and the length it takes to make the second chance work. While the guy is always swoony and all in, the ladies make them work for it— and work out the issues. She’s the queen of second chance romances for a reason!
I couldn’t put this down. I devoured it in a matter of hours. I can’t wait for y’all to read it because M. Robinson just can’t do wrong.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 21, 2022
This was such a good book. Belle and Tristan, what a journey.
September 25, 2022
I feel like I'm in the minority here but the fact is
NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS IN THIS BOOK
ITS JUST SMUT WITH A LITTLE BACKGROUND
THERES NO DEVELOPMENT
WE DONT KNOW THEIR WORK DYNAMIC
WE DONT KNOW HOW THEIR LIFE IS SOCIALLY OR HOW THEY NAVIGATE THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER OR ANYTHING
THEY EITHER JUST SCREW OR TALK ABOUT PAST THATS ENTIRELY FLUFF TOO
Nothing happens!
SO DISAPPOINTED 2🌟 ONLY FOR THE SMUT
NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS IN THIS BOOK
ITS JUST SMUT WITH A LITTLE BACKGROUND
THERES NO DEVELOPMENT
WE DONT KNOW THEIR WORK DYNAMIC
WE DONT KNOW HOW THEIR LIFE IS SOCIALLY OR HOW THEY NAVIGATE THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER OR ANYTHING
THEY EITHER JUST SCREW OR TALK ABOUT PAST THATS ENTIRELY FLUFF TOO
Nothing happens!
SO DISAPPOINTED 2🌟 ONLY FOR THE SMUT
August 23, 2022
This series gets better and better with each book. We were introduced to Tristian in Second Chance Love (book 4). He is Caleb’s cousin. I think I say this with each review I leave for M. Robinson but the way she writes is amazing. She keeps you at the end of your seat with each chapter. She makes you feel every emotion deep in your heart. I didn’t want to put the book down and I finished it in 3-4 hours. Did not want to sleep until it was finished.
Tristian Hawkens has always know what he wants, one to be CEO and run his family business and two to be with his soulmate Belle Montgomery forever. But one he could never have. He has always been in love with Belle, but the problem was their families were enemies. He had to stay away, but the pull he felt was something he could not ignore. But he tried to push her away everyway he knew how, but it was not enough. They would always somehow end up together. Until one day, the worst day of his life, he lost her for good. He would do anything for her happiness and dreams, so if it meant he had to walk away, he would for her.
Belle Montgomery found her soulmate at 16 years old. She knew there would be no one else to fill the void Tristian left behind, when he disappeared. Belle's dream growing up was to run the family business but as the only girl in the family she was protected and she knew she would need to jump through hoops to show her family she was serious and capable. For 20 years she was married to her job and was about to take over her family company, like she always wanted. No guy had made her turn her head or make her feel anything like she did when she was in Tristian’s arms. Which was fine, she had made her dreams come true and she can live with that. But her feelings for Tristian were now not just love but hate, hate for leaving her without a word and never coming back. Was she naïve when she thought he was her soulmate?
For 20 years Tristian craved her, loved her and dreamt of her. Watched her career and life from afar. But that was the deal, he would stay away. He knew he had done the right thing, because now her dreams had all come true. She has done some amazing things with her company and was on the way to take over at CEO. He was proud. He thought his life was set, this was it and he could live like this if it meant she was happy. Well that was until one day his world was flipped upside down again, when he was told to become CEO of his company he needed to marry the one girl he thought he could never have again Belle Montgomery. Would she still love him after what he did to her? Can he make her see that he never stopped loving her and he did this for her happiness and dreams? He would do anything she asked for one more chance.
I received this ARC for my honest review and opinion. Hands down 5 stars!
Tristian Hawkens has always know what he wants, one to be CEO and run his family business and two to be with his soulmate Belle Montgomery forever. But one he could never have. He has always been in love with Belle, but the problem was their families were enemies. He had to stay away, but the pull he felt was something he could not ignore. But he tried to push her away everyway he knew how, but it was not enough. They would always somehow end up together. Until one day, the worst day of his life, he lost her for good. He would do anything for her happiness and dreams, so if it meant he had to walk away, he would for her.
Belle Montgomery found her soulmate at 16 years old. She knew there would be no one else to fill the void Tristian left behind, when he disappeared. Belle's dream growing up was to run the family business but as the only girl in the family she was protected and she knew she would need to jump through hoops to show her family she was serious and capable. For 20 years she was married to her job and was about to take over her family company, like she always wanted. No guy had made her turn her head or make her feel anything like she did when she was in Tristian’s arms. Which was fine, she had made her dreams come true and she can live with that. But her feelings for Tristian were now not just love but hate, hate for leaving her without a word and never coming back. Was she naïve when she thought he was her soulmate?
For 20 years Tristian craved her, loved her and dreamt of her. Watched her career and life from afar. But that was the deal, he would stay away. He knew he had done the right thing, because now her dreams had all come true. She has done some amazing things with her company and was on the way to take over at CEO. He was proud. He thought his life was set, this was it and he could live like this if it meant she was happy. Well that was until one day his world was flipped upside down again, when he was told to become CEO of his company he needed to marry the one girl he thought he could never have again Belle Montgomery. Would she still love him after what he did to her? Can he make her see that he never stopped loving her and he did this for her happiness and dreams? He would do anything she asked for one more chance.
I received this ARC for my honest review and opinion. Hands down 5 stars!
August 20, 2022
I love an enemies to lovers story and I have been waiting for Tristian and Belle’s story. I knew there was more to their past than just being business rivals between their families. “Second Chance Rival” is an emotional look back to the past and having two people who loved each other when they were young, find their way back to each other.
Tristian and Belle have been running their family's companies for years. But when her father and his grandfather form an agreement, both are blindsided by the terms. For either of them to get their companies, they must marry each other. But the years apart and betrayal have put a wedge between them, and any possible reconciliation is strained. Both have worked too hard to let this slip and old feelings start to surface.
I loved the timeline of this story. M. Robinson wrote a story that flawlessly went back and forth from when they were teens going to school with each other and to the present of when they get married and go on their honeymoon. Tristian’s confidence shines throughout the story and that was one of my favorite things about him. Belle was in every way his equal match in every way and she’s one baddie for sure. Their chemistry was off the charts hot, and you could tell how much they were meant to be even with what happened in the past. I cannot wait for the next book to see what second chance we get next.
Tristian and Belle have been running their family's companies for years. But when her father and his grandfather form an agreement, both are blindsided by the terms. For either of them to get their companies, they must marry each other. But the years apart and betrayal have put a wedge between them, and any possible reconciliation is strained. Both have worked too hard to let this slip and old feelings start to surface.
I loved the timeline of this story. M. Robinson wrote a story that flawlessly went back and forth from when they were teens going to school with each other and to the present of when they get married and go on their honeymoon. Tristian’s confidence shines throughout the story and that was one of my favorite things about him. Belle was in every way his equal match in every way and she’s one baddie for sure. Their chemistry was off the charts hot, and you could tell how much they were meant to be even with what happened in the past. I cannot wait for the next book to see what second chance we get next.
August 21, 2022
I completely devoured this read!! This series follows a different main character that we meet in the prior book. Second Chance Rival is all about Tristan, who is related to Caleb. His grandfather is looking to pass down the reigns of the company to Tristan but only if he agrees to a contractual marriage with none other than the one woman he ever loved … but also the one who he had to leave broken two decades ago.
Belle. Her family’s business is their biggest competitor and in high school they had to hide their secret relationship. But now years later when they are in the same room again discussing an arranged marriage to merge their companies, all Tristan cares about is winning her heart again. He would throw everything away for her, his first and last love.
Absolutely adored them! Their love for motorcycles and his parents that connected them. The tension, spice, sweet moments, secret rendezvous, and hate 🔥 was everything. The bike scenes 🤌🏻
Cannot wait for the next book in the series!
Tropes: Second Chance, rivals, secret relationship, arranged marriage, Alphahole
Thank you Wildfire Marketing and M. Robinson for the e-ARC!!
Belle. Her family’s business is their biggest competitor and in high school they had to hide their secret relationship. But now years later when they are in the same room again discussing an arranged marriage to merge their companies, all Tristan cares about is winning her heart again. He would throw everything away for her, his first and last love.
Absolutely adored them! Their love for motorcycles and his parents that connected them. The tension, spice, sweet moments, secret rendezvous, and hate 🔥 was everything. The bike scenes 🤌🏻
Cannot wait for the next book in the series!
Tropes: Second Chance, rivals, secret relationship, arranged marriage, Alphahole
Thank you Wildfire Marketing and M. Robinson for the e-ARC!!
September 1, 2022
You know how while you’re reading a confession scene or something like that at one point in the paragraph you have goosebumps all over?
This book had TONS of goosebumps-worthy scenes.
First of all, the MMC (Tristain… IKR?)had a nickname for her. Just gonna throw it out there because it’s a very important detail.
Second, the FMC (Belle) was a successful and rich af COO and breaking all the stereotypes of an MMC COO being the only rich person between the
It was an arranged marriage trope as well, which quite frankly, escalated far too quicker than I am used to. Especially getting to intimacy was FAAAAR faster than I imagined it would be.
But you can blame that on the sexual tension between them from the beginning of the book.
Still. I would’ve liked a tiny bit more resistance from dear Belle.
Also, one thing that bothered me just a little was the love confession from Tristain. It was a bit, anticlimactic for me.
The reason being that he had said just too many sweet and full of love things to Belle for it to be such a surprise for her when he “said the three words she had waited for” I know there was the whole history of two decades being apart, but still.
The intimate scenes, there was a very high number of them, and they had great details. Great dirty talks, perfect for perverts such as myself.
One thing that I loved too much from this book was these Q&As they had together, good communication between a couple is a turn on for me. So I enjoyed that part very much
This book had TONS of goosebumps-worthy scenes.
First of all, the MMC (Tristain… IKR?)had a nickname for her. Just gonna throw it out there because it’s a very important detail.
Second, the FMC (Belle) was a successful and rich af COO and breaking all the stereotypes of an MMC COO being the only rich person between the
It was an arranged marriage trope as well, which quite frankly, escalated far too quicker than I am used to. Especially getting to intimacy was FAAAAR faster than I imagined it would be.
But you can blame that on the sexual tension between them from the beginning of the book.
Still. I would’ve liked a tiny bit more resistance from dear Belle.
Also, one thing that bothered me just a little was the love confession from Tristain. It was a bit, anticlimactic for me.
The reason being that he had said just too many sweet and full of love things to Belle for it to be such a surprise for her when he “said the three words she had waited for” I know there was the whole history of two decades being apart, but still.
The intimate scenes, there was a very high number of them, and they had great details. Great dirty talks, perfect for perverts such as myself.
One thing that I loved too much from this book was these Q&As they had together, good communication between a couple is a turn on for me. So I enjoyed that part very much
August 24, 2022
Second chance romance at its finest!!
Tristan and Belle are supposed to be enemies, because their families hate each other due to their competing companies.
However, Tristan and Belle are soulmates! They fall in love as teenagers and when Tristan leaves without saying goodbye Belle is heartbroken and hates him.
He comes back 20 years later and asks her to marry him at both of their grandfathers request to merge the companies. Tristan never stopped loving Belle, but he has to make her love him again. Will they get their HEA after all this time?!
This book was M Robinson at her best! It’s angsty, sexy, and features flawed characters that are destined to be together, but are kept apart and they must fight for their HEA!
I LOVED IT! I can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
Tristan and Belle are supposed to be enemies, because their families hate each other due to their competing companies.
However, Tristan and Belle are soulmates! They fall in love as teenagers and when Tristan leaves without saying goodbye Belle is heartbroken and hates him.
He comes back 20 years later and asks her to marry him at both of their grandfathers request to merge the companies. Tristan never stopped loving Belle, but he has to make her love him again. Will they get their HEA after all this time?!
This book was M Robinson at her best! It’s angsty, sexy, and features flawed characters that are destined to be together, but are kept apart and they must fight for their HEA!
I LOVED IT! I can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
August 20, 2022
At sixteen years old Belle and Tristan fell hard for each other despite the fact that their families were rivals and their love was forbidden, now they have a second chance to see if first love never dies.
This story is steamy, funny and at times will have tears falling from your eyes. Monica has a knack for making you fall for the angsty alpha jerk and fall for Tristan you will !!! This is a must read.
This story is steamy, funny and at times will have tears falling from your eyes. Monica has a knack for making you fall for the angsty alpha jerk and fall for Tristan you will !!! This is a must read.
August 21, 2022
Holy HOTNESS!!! Tristian and Belle have that chemistry that could light the pages on fire!!! I absolutely LOVED all the angst and the banter was to die for. I was literally hooked from start to finish. As truths are revealed my heart broke for both young Tristian and Belle. Their love poured off the pages. I loved watching them end up where they were always suppose to be. A definite MUST Read!!!
August 20, 2022
What was there not to LOVE about the dynamic between Tristan and Belle? Nothing! In M. Robinson latest novel Second Chance Rival you believe that love can conquer anything even after a long time apart. You realize the love you had for one another never really went away if anything it just intensified. You just needed a litte push in the right direction! ❤️
August 20, 2022
Yet another amazing book from M Robinson. Tristan had a grip on me that I could t shake off until I read the whole book.
This book is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet but with a twist.
Lovers as teenagers but when the granddad’s step in it costs them over 2 decades of being together.
This book is a must read
This book is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet but with a twist.
Lovers as teenagers but when the granddad’s step in it costs them over 2 decades of being together.
This book is a must read
August 21, 2022
This is Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery story. There is lots of drama in this book and it's so so good. There are present and past times as well between Tristian and Belle. There is so many twists and turns that it makes me wonder what will happen next.
If you love the angst you're definitely going to want to read this one.
If you love the angst you're definitely going to want to read this one.
August 23, 2022
aaaah Tristian and Belle! Swooooon😍
I loved these two! Their story was passionate, emotional and very steamy! Enemies to lovers, arranged marriage there is no better combination for a romance novel!
M. Robinsons writing is easy to read and flows super easily. You will get addicted with her writin and these characters so fast you won‘t be able to put the book down!
5⭐️
I loved these two! Their story was passionate, emotional and very steamy! Enemies to lovers, arranged marriage there is no better combination for a romance novel!
M. Robinsons writing is easy to read and flows super easily. You will get addicted with her writin and these characters so fast you won‘t be able to put the book down!
5⭐️
August 20, 2022
I have read every book by M. Robinson has wrote. I believe that each book is better then the one that came before it, and they are all amazing. Tristan and Belle's story is not only written better but it just flowed amazingly. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
August 26, 2022
Tristan!!! Is my soul mate. He is the perfect blend of an asshole and cinnamon roll for the heroine. He has this possessive side that sooo came out when it was time to “make a baby”. Arranged marriage + breeding kïnk + hate to love + second chance + boss babe = my kind of book. My only regret is that it was over too soon. Cannot wait for the next book. Belle and Tristan until then will own my heart.
August 23, 2022
Universal
There's nothing like marrying someone who hates you because you broke her heart many years ago. That's exactly what Tristian's doing, an arranged marriage of convenience with the woman who was (is) the love of his life, but who most definitely hates him for breaking her heart into tiny pieces a long time ago. Little does Belle know, though, the real reason Tristian left her, that he's always loved her even though she didn't think she'd ever see him again. Will these two enemies find that love is really their fate?
No one does angst quite like M. Robinson. The angst is high here between these two soulmates. Yes, soulmates. They really were destined for each other, even if others had to be the ones to bring them back together with a bit of meddling. Their chemistry is crazy hot, the jabs, the animosity all just masking the very obvious love that had never disappeared. If I'm going to read a second chance love story, I want it to be just like this one - hot, angsty, with a couple who are soulmates.
ARC provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review.
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August 23, 2022
Second Chance Rival
is the fifth book from M. Robinson’s
Second Chance
series.
This Enemies to Lovers story follows Tristian Chase Hawkins and Belle Montgomery through the narration of their dual POVs.
This story was a modern day Romeo and Juliet retelling, but with a few twists and turns that kept you holding on seeing just where Tristian and Belle would take you on their journey.
Monica delivered from the get go with having you falling down the rabbit hole in following along on the crazy, chaotic and adventurous journey that was their life.
While the story may have started with showcasing their adulthood, Monica had us going back and forth flipping between the past and present from their teens to their adult years.
Allowing us to fill in the missing pieces to complete the puzzle that made up their life story, knowing that they shared so much more than just the business rivalry between their families.
Second Chance Rival had us exploring two different timelines of Enemies to Lovers story line.
Ultimately taking you on a whirlwind adventure that was full of banter that had you LOL’ing, given the hatred that is shared between the two. Particularly from Belle. Leading to some fun and entertaining moments.
The drama that occurred brought on some major angst alongside the emotional turmoil as a result at times of the constant fighting between both.
However that wasn’t surprising at least on Belle’s side, who couldn’t seem to move past everything with not willing to go down so easily due to the mysterious deep-rooted hatred she held for Tristian. Something Monica definitely ensured was brought to our attention from the secrets being alluded to due to the mysteries that are brought forth.
However with the electrifying chemistry they shared which just wouldn’t stop sparking, it was undeniable that there was so much more between them then hatred.
Especially when it came to the Smoking Hot and Spicy steam it led to in the end. Talk about off the charts FIRE!
Belle and Tristian definitely knew how to get down and dirty when they gave into their Lustful Hungry Desires.
Overall Second Chance Rival was another fun, entertaining read whilst still bringing the emotional outpour from the angst that we have come to associate M. Robinson’s books with.
Again Monica has me looking forward to the next book within her Second Chance series.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This Enemies to Lovers story follows Tristian Chase Hawkins and Belle Montgomery through the narration of their dual POVs.
This story was a modern day Romeo and Juliet retelling, but with a few twists and turns that kept you holding on seeing just where Tristian and Belle would take you on their journey.
Monica delivered from the get go with having you falling down the rabbit hole in following along on the crazy, chaotic and adventurous journey that was their life.
While the story may have started with showcasing their adulthood, Monica had us going back and forth flipping between the past and present from their teens to their adult years.
Allowing us to fill in the missing pieces to complete the puzzle that made up their life story, knowing that they shared so much more than just the business rivalry between their families.
Second Chance Rival had us exploring two different timelines of Enemies to Lovers story line.
Ultimately taking you on a whirlwind adventure that was full of banter that had you LOL’ing, given the hatred that is shared between the two. Particularly from Belle. Leading to some fun and entertaining moments.
The drama that occurred brought on some major angst alongside the emotional turmoil as a result at times of the constant fighting between both.
However that wasn’t surprising at least on Belle’s side, who couldn’t seem to move past everything with not willing to go down so easily due to the mysterious deep-rooted hatred she held for Tristian. Something Monica definitely ensured was brought to our attention from the secrets being alluded to due to the mysteries that are brought forth.
However with the electrifying chemistry they shared which just wouldn’t stop sparking, it was undeniable that there was so much more between them then hatred.
Especially when it came to the Smoking Hot and Spicy steam it led to in the end. Talk about off the charts FIRE!
Belle and Tristian definitely knew how to get down and dirty when they gave into their Lustful Hungry Desires.
Overall Second Chance Rival was another fun, entertaining read whilst still bringing the emotional outpour from the angst that we have come to associate M. Robinson’s books with.
Again Monica has me looking forward to the next book within her Second Chance series.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2022
3.5 Stars
Second Chance Rival by M Robinson
Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery had a history layered in hurt and deceit. Both had become high-powered individuals working in their family’s organizations. Rivalries to the bitter end, until their grandfathers pulled the rug from under their feet and decided to merge the two organizations. However, there was a catch. Tristian and Belle must marry and produce an heir. Tristian loved the idea and wanted nothing more than to finally have the woman who had always held his heart, but Belle had her doubts and was not on board with the situation. Tensions ran high, and it was not lost on Belle how she was being manipulated, but maybe it was what she needed. After all, once upon a time, Tristian Hawkins meant everything to her, until he broke her trust and her heart, so maybe it was time to show him who the new, Belle Montgomery really was. Or had she chewed off more than she could swallow?
I read this with mixed emotions. I liked the idea of the plot, but not the way it was executed, and if I am being honest, I think I would have preferred to have read more about when they were teenagers, feeling the emotions and heartbreak as it was happening, instead of it being offered in snippet flashbacks to the past. I never felt the hurt, the emotions, the anger that Belle would have felt. Or the turmoil that Tristian would have endured when he was presented with his Grandfathers rules. So the emotional connection was lacking, and it fell a bit flat for me. There were parts that I felt needed more. Belle almost came across as weak, and never really stood up for herself, so there was no angst or heavy conflict there. However, that is my personal take on it. I didn’t love it and I didn’t hate it, which was a first for me, from this author, as usually, anything Ms. Robinson writes has me drooling.
Second Chance Rival by M Robinson
Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery had a history layered in hurt and deceit. Both had become high-powered individuals working in their family’s organizations. Rivalries to the bitter end, until their grandfathers pulled the rug from under their feet and decided to merge the two organizations. However, there was a catch. Tristian and Belle must marry and produce an heir. Tristian loved the idea and wanted nothing more than to finally have the woman who had always held his heart, but Belle had her doubts and was not on board with the situation. Tensions ran high, and it was not lost on Belle how she was being manipulated, but maybe it was what she needed. After all, once upon a time, Tristian Hawkins meant everything to her, until he broke her trust and her heart, so maybe it was time to show him who the new, Belle Montgomery really was. Or had she chewed off more than she could swallow?
I read this with mixed emotions. I liked the idea of the plot, but not the way it was executed, and if I am being honest, I think I would have preferred to have read more about when they were teenagers, feeling the emotions and heartbreak as it was happening, instead of it being offered in snippet flashbacks to the past. I never felt the hurt, the emotions, the anger that Belle would have felt. Or the turmoil that Tristian would have endured when he was presented with his Grandfathers rules. So the emotional connection was lacking, and it fell a bit flat for me. There were parts that I felt needed more. Belle almost came across as weak, and never really stood up for herself, so there was no angst or heavy conflict there. However, that is my personal take on it. I didn’t love it and I didn’t hate it, which was a first for me, from this author, as usually, anything Ms. Robinson writes has me drooling.
August 22, 2022
I have loved every book in this series so far & it pains me to say I didn't enjoy this one as much.
I personally felt like it was rushed, I'm not sure why really, I just feel like this one was a lot shorter and everything kind of just happened but I suppose that's what happens with Arranged Marriages/Marriage of Convenience. this is our Main character's Second Chance at life together, they're both older, wiser.. but Tristian is still an Alphahole.
Tristian and Belle fell in love at the age of 16,with both their families in a feud with one another.. of course it wasn't going to last.
it's now 20 years later and their grandparents have brought them into each others lives again. With a marriage Belle doesn't want to be apart of(at first) because of how things were left between them the first time around.
Tristian is all for it, He's been into Belle from the beginning, so obviously he isn't going to miss his chance to make her become his, once again. but permanently this time.
I did enjoy the banter between these two, it made me laugh, i felt like the nickname 'Kitten' was overused, I got annoyed real quick by it. but I'm also not a fan of that nickname much to begin with.
Now, take this all with a grain of salt, it is my own opinion, my own thoughts, which is why I was given an ARC of this book.
I know plenty of people will love this one and plenty will choose this as their favorite in the series which I'm excited for you all to get your hands on it.
I cannot wait for the next one in this series which will be about Adrian and Paige! super exciting.
I personally felt like it was rushed, I'm not sure why really, I just feel like this one was a lot shorter and everything kind of just happened but I suppose that's what happens with Arranged Marriages/Marriage of Convenience. this is our Main character's Second Chance at life together, they're both older, wiser.. but Tristian is still an Alphahole.
Tristian and Belle fell in love at the age of 16,with both their families in a feud with one another.. of course it wasn't going to last.
it's now 20 years later and their grandparents have brought them into each others lives again. With a marriage Belle doesn't want to be apart of(at first) because of how things were left between them the first time around.
Tristian is all for it, He's been into Belle from the beginning, so obviously he isn't going to miss his chance to make her become his, once again. but permanently this time.
I did enjoy the banter between these two, it made me laugh, i felt like the nickname 'Kitten' was overused, I got annoyed real quick by it. but I'm also not a fan of that nickname much to begin with.
Now, take this all with a grain of salt, it is my own opinion, my own thoughts, which is why I was given an ARC of this book.
I know plenty of people will love this one and plenty will choose this as their favorite in the series which I'm excited for you all to get your hands on it.
I cannot wait for the next one in this series which will be about Adrian and Paige! super exciting.
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