Second Chance

California Chances #2

by Tracey Victoria Bateman, Tracey Bateman

Alisa Worthington has been an orphan her entire life. She dreams of having a family - but just when she thinks shes found a home, it is taken from her. Alisa flees San Francisco and false accusations against her, ending up in the small town of Reliable, California. There, shes at the mercy of the six Chance brothers. From the moment he first sees her, Titus Chance is drawn to Alisas enormous brown eyes, set in a lovely heart-shaped face. But no matter how much friendship he offers, she always withdraws, haunted by secrets from her past. Will Alisa be convicted of a heinous crime she did not commit? Might her connection with Titus lead to a second chance for love? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction, Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction, Fiction

176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

Tracey Bateman is also published as Tracey Cross, is the Christy award-winning author of more than thirty titles and has nearly a million books in print. She lives in Missouri's Ozarks with her husband and four children.

also published under the name Tracey Bateman

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second Chance

I loved this second chance story. It's not a typical "second chance at love" but a second chance for a different life than what the main characters thought their life would be.
I liked the hints of danger woven throughout the romance and the love the Chance family shared. I especially enjoyed the redemption element.
Truly, a delightful and quick read.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying these sweet little books.
Not at all fluffy like you would think.
Interesting characters with surprise plot twists.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story because it had a lot of action that kept you intrigued. I look forward to reading the rest of the stories of the Chance Brothers.

[Hannah Beth (Hannah's Book Cafe) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet and heartfelt story. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Max Pink · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

CW: Threatened SA

Breezy and lightweight. A bit instalove for my taste, also somewhat chaotic and corny. But it's nice to read a Chance book I hadn't before.

[Charity Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this short and sweet story as much as I loved the first one by Cathy Marie Hake. I loved continuing to get to know all the Chance brothers and I especially loved the ending.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the novels wrapped around the Chance brothers! This one was my favorite novel about Titus Chance, who was my favorite Chance brother. The story starts with Alisa Worthington who discovers she has an inheritance coming her way, but runs away after being accused of murder. Titus Chance rescues the penniless girl and takes her back to the Chance ranch where she's hired to help his sister-in-law. As they see each other everyday, Titus can't help falling in love with the girl who he only knows by name. Alisa can't tell him about what happened back in San Francisco and wrestles with her feelings for him. When a reward is posted out for Alisa, two outlaws kidnap her and Titus rescues her yet again. They both discover that she isn't responsible for her grandmother's death and that a man who once despised her, now loved and wanted her in his life, along with Titus.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interestingly, this is the second in a series of six books about the Chance Brothers (of course, there are six of them). All six stories are included in an anthology called "The Brides of Chance." As I read through this book, it was obvious that I was coming into the middle of a story. Though this can be read stand-alone, I understand everything much better after reading the first one. The book are:

One Chance in a Million, by Cathy Marie Hake (Gideon's story)
Second Chance by Tracey Bateman (Titus' story)
Taking a Chance by Kelly Eileen Hake (Paul's story)
Last Chance by Cathy Marie Hake (Daniel's story)
Chance Adventure by Kelly Eileen Hake (Logan's story)
Chance of a Lifetime by Kelly Eileen Hake (Bryce's story)

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interestingly, this is the second in a series of six books about the Chance Brothers (of course, there are six of them). All six stories are included in an anthology called "The Brides of Chance." As I read through this book, it was obvious that I was coming into the middle of a story. Though this can be read stand-alone, I understand everything much better after reading the first one. The book are:

One Chance in a Million, by Cathy Marie Hake (Gideon's story)
Second Chance by Tracey Bateman (Titus' story)
Taking a Chance by Kelly Eileen Hake (Paul's story)
Last Chance by Cathy Marie Hake (Daniel's story)
Chance Adventure by Kelly Eileen Hake (Logan's story)
Chance of a Lifetime by Kelly Eileen Hake (Bryce's story)

[Gmc · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Second Chance" by Tracey Bateman
Titus's story. Alisa is running from the Law for a crime she didn't commit. She is on the stage bound for Reliable and meets up with Titus. They are drawn to each other right off. However, Titus had previously asked a girl in town to marry him but she turned him down. Now seeing him with another girl...she wants to change her mind. Things do get a little complicated and cute.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second novella in the California Chances series is an adorable and adventurous story about Titus Chance and Alisa Worthington. Filled with accusations of murder, bumbling thieves, and a prissy jealous female this story just keeps giving!! I also love being able to continue the story of Gideon and Miriam Chance from the first book. A wonderful read!!

[Abigail Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!!!

[janet frantum · Rating 5 out of 5]

God made another happy ending.

A well written book The way God's guidance was shown was beautiful, the closeness of the orphans, and the love of Titus family.

[Katheryn Joy Labbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

I have read quite a few books in this series and I absolutely love them! They have high morals and sweet stories. I look forward to reading more of Tracey's works.

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!