Second Chances: Fredericksburg County Series

by Tina Proffitt

Blythe Alexander's life is suddenly turned upside down when she discovers that her fiancé is cheating on her. Blythe decides to make a fresh start, leaving her career behind and returning to her hometown of Fredericksburg, South Carolina. The historic Victorian mansion willed to her by her beloved, late grandmother will be a lovely bed and breakfast with a little hard work on her part. As a welcome home, the speeding ticket she receives her first night in town is written by none other than Sheriff Alec Harmon, the one man whom she has never forgotten, the one man from whom she must guard her heart, the same heart he broke a decade ago. And that's not all she must guard. It seems that her new home has secrets, secrets that someone else knows all about. And Blythe may have to place her own safety in Alec's hands. Alec loved Blythe once and built his future around his hope of marrying her until the two were separated by war. Now he's married or at least seems to be and wants Blythe back, in his bed that is. Will this be their second chance at love?

353 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 2013

About the author

Tina Proffitt is the author of over two-dozen reincarnation-romance novels of diverse subgenres, an out-of-work homeschool mother, and lover of all things supernatural.
Her Bachelor of Arts in Education, a love for reading and writing, and a lot of encouragement from her loved ones got her where she is today.

Reviews

[Pam Mooney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and entertaining love story! A well written book with endearing characters. I like the premise of second chances and really rooted for the characters to get theirs. A great book for the beach or to relax under a shady tree. A good read.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet romance. It started when the two people were young, and they thought they would be together forever, but then war separated them. Blythe comes back to town ten years later, running into the now sheriff Alec. Both believe the other betrayed them. Blythe is going to start a bed and breakfast in her grandmother's old home, but she doesn't know that some shady characters are out to scare her away, to search for a hidden stash left by a drug dealer who supposedly helped her grandmother. The story has some twists and turns and some old memories by the couple. Behind the scenes is a friendly Doberman Pinscher, who always seems to know when Blythe needs help. I liked the story overall, but the only complaint I have is toward the end there is a wedding that Blythe throws for her lesbian best friend...which I felt like didn't fit, because who starts a bed and breakfast and has a gay wedding, which to me, would be bad for business? It seemed forced, probably for political correctness. To me, it would have been better with a normal couple. The story was flowing better before that. Thanks to the publisher and goodreads for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has such a romantic and sexy beginning. I loved that! This is a good author, and romance lovers will enjoy the book!