I don’t think I deserve a second chance.Eight years ago, my best friend Griff walked out of my life. It wasn’t his fault. He came out of the closet and his parents told him to get lost. He was looking to me for a plan, some support – but I let him down. It doesn’t matter that I was just a kid myself. I should have been there for him. I gave up hoping that he would get in touch, even just to let … would get in touch, even just to let me know he was alright. So when I saw him back in town scoping out real estate for his art gallery, I was shocked – and so damn hopeful I couldn’t think straight.
I might not deserve him, but I never stopped loving him. And this time? I’ll do anything it takes to stand up for him – even if it costs me my job.
Finding His Second Chance is the third book in the contemporary Benson Brothers series. Set in the small town of Bennett Wood, North Carolina, you won’t want to miss out on these sweet and steamy love stories! This book, and every book in this series, can be read as a standalone title.
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This 3rd book in the series is slightly harder to read as it’s filled with tragedy of the soul! I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be Griffin! It’s heartbreaking to not be accepted in general but when it’s your own family it’s harder in the deepest of ways. When you’re young it also makes an impact that can be harder to come back from.
Griffin and Alex have quite a bit to overcome to be together and be there in full understanding for each other.
Beautiful in so many ways is this story but also heartbreaking that it does indeed happen to real people!
A POIGNANT LOOK INTO GAY TREATMENT BY SOCIETY
I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
Alex Beson and Griffin Hill had a falling out at the age of eighteen because of Griffin’s parents disowning him and kicking him out of the house when he came out of the closet. Eight years later, they meet again and the homophobia in town still exists. I almost cried at the way Griffin’s family treated him. Not being of the LGBTQ community, it hit me hard as to how the similarities in the race issue come to mind; except for the fact that you still have family on your side. A very deep look into the problems and treatment of the gay society.
I am writing a review for the audio version. This is the first audio book I’ve listened to by this author. There is so much in it. I loved the second chance part. Who doesn’t when its two people so meant to be together and then there is the element of self confidence and standing up for what is right. Even though it made me sad that they had lost a number of years together I felt they both had matured enough to handle anything they had to face in the future. I really liked the characters and feel the flow of the story remained constant. I also liked the ending. It spoke of the big heartedness of both of these characters. I was given a free copy of this audio book and this is a voluntary review.
This is dramatic, intense and interesting. I didn’t like Griffin through most of the book, he was unreasonable, unforgiving and uncaring. Alex is kind, quiet and sweet. When they were both 18 years old, Griffin came out to his parents, and got thrown out of his home and when he went to Alex for help, and to ask him to leave with him immediately, Alex asked him to not leave that night and they would come up with a plan. Griffin left anyway. Alex always regretted not having a solution for Griffin that night, he felt he should have, and he was heartbroken when Griffin left. Now, 8 years later, Griffin is back in town to open an art gallery. When he first sees Alex he’s cold and distant, still not ready to forgive him for not leaving when Griffin wanted him to. Gradually, very slowly, Griffin comes to realize that Alex is not the cold hearted man he’d made him out to be, but he’s still not ready to forgive and forget. Alex has waited 8 years to apologize to Griffin for what happened, and when he does, Griffin still hasn’t admitted to himself that they were both kids, that maybe Alex was scared. It takes almost to the end of the book for Griffin to come to terms with what Alex didn’t do, and why. In the end they have a strong bond, but only because of Alex.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.
A fascinating & entertaining MM romance with subtle undertones of a second-chance & it was an enjoyable read. The plot is well-written & interesting with some suspense. The characters (Alex & Griff) continue to develop throughout the story-line to become quite well-developed with unique personalities that complement each other.
There is: a man (Alexander aka Alex) made a rather stupid mistake eight years ago when he let (Griffin aka Griff) go & now that he is back Alex will do anything for a second chance, some twists, family issues, homophobia, drama, regrets, memories, betrayal, emotional reconnections, family confrontations, harassment, vandalism, disagreements, misunderstandings, heartache, sibling advice, employee/manager verbal conflict, unexpected community help, a new employment opportunity, love, contentment, some steam & a beautiful, happy conclusion. I would recommend this book.
Finding His Second Chance is the third book in the Benson Brothers series by J.P. Oliver and Linda Kandi. This is a sweet and sexy second chance love story that made me smile. There is a little drama but a lot of love in here. Griff and Alex are great characters and I enjoyed reading their story.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.