Second Chance
Uncover a captivating selection of books featuring the second chance trope. Enjoy heartfelt reunions, redemptive journeys, and rekindled romances. From contemporary fiction to timeless classics, this curated collection offers inspiring narratives for every reader. Experience the power of second chances in literature today!
Exes and O's
Amy Lea
Romance book connoisseur Tara Chen has had her heart broken ten times by ten different men—all of whom dumped her because of her “stage-five clinger” tendencies. Nevertheless, Tara is determined to find The One. The only problem? Classic meet-cutes are dead, thanks to modern dating apps. So Tara decides to revisit her exes in hopes of securing her very own trope-worthy second-chance romance.
King of Greed
Ana Huang
Dominic Davenport, the ambitious King of Wall Street, has it all—except satisfaction. In his relentless quest for more, he loses the one person who saw him as enough. Only then does he realize there’s more to life than riches, but it may be too late.
Alessandra Davenport, the supportive trophy wife, stands by Dominic as he builds his empire. But at the top, she sees he’s changed. Realizing she’ll always come second to his work, she takes charge and leaves. She didn’t expect him to fight for their marriage, refusing to let her go.
Same Time Next Summer
Annabel Monaghan
Sam’s life seems perfect: a doctor fiancé, Jack, a great job in Manhattan, and plans to tour a wedding venue near her family’s Long Island beach house. But something feels off—Wyatt, her old flame, is there. Hearing Wyatt’s guitar, Sam’s memories flood back: their nights in the treehouse, the feel of his skin, and the truth behind their breakup. As Wyatt reenters her life, their connection is undeniable. She must make a crucial choice.
Only Once
Ashley Munoz
No, she hadn’t heard Ryan Prince was staying at the resort where she just started working. If she had, maybe she would have called in sick, but as a single mother, she needed the paycheck. She wanted to avoid the circus at Hawk Tail Resort, led by the football player she left in college, now a movie star. She assumed he wouldn’t recognize her amid the crowd and his actress companion. But Ryan did recognize her, and his angry look showed he remembered why she left. She hoped to put the past to rest, but his expression promised he planned to dig up old wounds.
The Enforcer
Avery Keelan
Hockey superstar Nash Richards was her first love and heartbreak. She vowed never to return to the arena after he shattered her heart.
Now, she’s faced with a nightmare: a senior internship with Nash’s team, working one-on-one with him. Despite the no-dating rule, their old spark reignites, and Nash is determined to win her back.
As he breaks down her walls, Nash reveals a vulnerable side. Late nights in the training room blur the lines, leading to a moment of weakness. But Nash's dark secret could tear them apart, risking more than just their hearts in this high-stakes game of love.
The Problem with Players
Brittainy Cherry
As a female coach, I've always followed three rules: throw hard, swing for the fences, and never look back.
But when my ex, baseball star Nathan Pierce, becomes my assistant coach, my life flips. Nathan’s familiar smirk reignites old emotions, and he wants to rewrite our history.
When I need a place to stay, Nathan offers his spare bedroom. Now, I must decide: keep it professional or confront our past and play the game Nathan believes we were meant to finish together.
Every Summer After
Carley Fortune
Persephone Fraser hasn't returned home since a mistake a decade ago. She trades summers at her childhood lakeshore for a city apartment, keeping everyone distant. A call sends her back to Barry’s Bay and Sam Florek—the man she never thought she'd lose. For six summers, they were inseparable, until their relationship fell apart. At Sam’s mother’s funeral, their connection resurfaces. But Percy must confront her past mistakes to see if their love can endure.
Love and Other Words
Christina Lauren
Macy Sorensen is settling into a routine: working hard as a new pediatrics resident, planning her wedding to a financially secure man, and keeping her emotions in check. But running into Elliot Petropoulos—her first love—shatters her carefully constructed life. Once, Elliot was everything to Macy, growing from her bookish friend into the man who opened her heart after her mother's death, only to break it when he declared his love. Alternating between Then and Now, their story unfolds as teenage friends who become more, spending summers outside San Francisco. Their chance reunion forces Elliot to understand Macy’s decade-long silence and overcome the past to revive her faith in love.
The Mistake
Elle Kennedy
College junior John Logan, a charming hockey star, lives for parties and hookups but fears his future after graduation. A fling with freshman Grace Ivers ends badly, and now he’s determined to win her back. Grace returns to Briar University, wiser and over the arrogant Logan. She's no longer the quiet girl he knew. If Logan wants her back, he’ll have to work for it—she's in control now and plans to drive him wild.
The Perfect Distraction
Evey Lyon
I didn’t mean to trick my sister’s best friend into working for me. Okay, I did, but I need Emily to make my new restaurant a success. Her calling me boss and being close is a bonus, given our explosive chemistry.
There’s just one problem: Emily has firm career plans that don’t include me. She’s determined not to complicate things by sleeping with her boss. But I believe she could use a distraction—me. All I need is a bit of persuasion to keep her from slipping away again.
Love Flushed
Evie Mitchell
Annie runs S#!T HAPPENS, a fast-growing eco-toilet paper subscription service, but when her supplier gets poached by a competitor, she's left stranded—until her ex, Lincoln "Linc" Garrett, offers help. Arrogant and infuriating, Linc is the last person she wants to rely on, especially after he broke her heart years ago. But with no other options, Annie agrees, despite having flushed her feelings for him long ago—or so she thought. Meanwhile, Linc, who once pushed Annie away during tough times, finds old emotions resurfacing as they work together. Now, the spark they thought was long gone might just be reigniting.