A Second Chance at First Love.It’s been over a decade since tragedy ripped us apart.We were just teens, but I never got to tell her I loved her.Now I’m back in town, and Khloe doesn’t want to see me.Seconds after I walk into her workI feel the same hot rush of longing I did all those years ago.I still want her.But there are secrets in the way.I’m not the boy I was. I’m a broken man with demons … the boy I was.
I’m a broken man with demons that chased me back from the Marines.
She’s still hurt that I broke my promise.
There’s no room in her life for me now.
But this attraction won’t be ignored.
Her lush mouth, her touch, they bring light to my dark corners
But my secrets, my past, threaten to scare her off.
I don’t know if she can handle what I’ve become.
I do know I can’t stand to lose her again.
Not when I’d do anything to keep her.
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A gripping second chance read and will take you on an emotional roller coaster. It is drama-packed, funny, wonderfully written, sweet, steamy, and interesting. Loveable but broken characters you will root for; the chemistry between them is off the charts. This story of pure undying love comes with twists and turns, ups and downs, and more. It will pull you in from the first page and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Definitely recommended!
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Khloe loved Jasper. Hurt when he left 10 plus years ago but there was nothing they could do since he was under 18. His parents were killed and he had to leave to live with other family members. No contact in all those years. Jasper returns to take a job at the police department. Khloe mad because of the way things happen between them when he left. No word. Back in her life again, the love they had is still strong. Overcoming life ups and downs Khloe is willing to help Jasper with his PTSD. Putting her angry behind her to be the compassionate person she is. She is willing to help him. Working thru their feelings, learning to be friends first and the rest comes their way. What a heart warming love story with the tragedy of loss. The friends and family support. Then the two of them finding love again.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Jasper and Khloe childhood friends. Jasper lost both parents so he left town to stay at his aunts and then the marines. When he comes back to town, Khloe wants nothing to do with him.
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I have not read a bad book from this author yet and this book is no exception! The great plot and character development kept me so engaged throughout the entire book that I had a very hard time putting this book down until the very last page was turned!
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Jasper and Khloe were young when tragedy breaks apart their friendship. Jasper gets sent to an aunt out of state when his parents die in an accident. He leaves and never gets in touch with Khloe. Khloe never forgets about him even as she moves on through the years. Now years later after Jasper has gotten out of the Marines he has come back. Khloe has suffered in her own life while being away from Jasper. She was married but lost her husband so when she sees Jasper struggling she wants to help despite everything. Can they become more than friends?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Oh. My. God. Khloe and Jasper’s story in Annie J. Rose’s Dating My Best Friend: A Second Chance Romance is one heck of a powerful emotional rollercoaster of a tale. Pulled away from each other as high schoolers when Jasper is sent far away to live with relatives after his parents’ death, he returns 15 years later a damaged ex-Marine. What happens next, and how they reach their pretty darn wonderful HEA is the makings of a really extraordinary book that I highly recommend.
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Jasper and Khloe were best friends when tragedy pulled them apart. Both have endured incredible heart ship and for Jasper coming home from the military with additional baggage has made his worst. He returns to find Khloe is still there but their encounter finds him still with strong feelings for Khloe but she has walled her heart towards Jasper. Will he be able to break the walls that binds Khloe heart for a second chance with her. This touching story draws you in pulls on your emotions.
What happens when you suddenly realize that your best friend is more. Wonderful characters and storyline. You’ll laugh,get angry,and plenty of sweet steamy love. Wonderful read.
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Jasper and Khloe and some crazy family
Dating My Best Friend is a second chance at love story between Khloe and Jasper. They had been best friends in school and their parents were also friends. When his parents are killed in a car accident he is sent away to live with an aunt in Las Vegas, and away from Khloe. She is devastated because he does not stay in contact at all.
Jasper has now come back for a job as a police officer. But he has changed due to his time spent in the Marines and what he saw. He suffers from PTSD and also has a service dog but no other support and he is having a hard time.
Khloe has in the mean time had gotten married but now she is a widow. Her husband had died from a heart attack three years ago.
When Jasper and Khloe see each other again things do not go very nicely. She is really upset and mad at him because of the way he left and never contacted her again. But with family and friends around them both they continue to see each other and maybe, just maybe they might have a second chance at friendship and love.
This was an interesting story-line but the continuity of the details was off which had me going back to read certain parts again just to make sure my memory wasn’t failing me. The characters, both Khloe and Jasper, and the supporting cast were engaging and very entertaining. Add in the dog’s antics and you have yourself several comic moments. But overall I would say this is a okay story for me.
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This book will have you gripped from the start and you wont put it down until you finish….the author really wrote a fantastic story with wonderful characters and a amazing storyline.
Jasper returns to his childhood home after being away for 15 years with thoughts of the only woman he has ever loved…..but she hates him and cant forgive him never keeping in touch with her.
Khloe cant stay angry with Jasper after she sees that he is a broken and lonely man and that love will help heal him.
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Khloe and Jasper are well written, relatable characters. The struggle that they go through are what makes them real. Their chemistry is amazing. The story flows smoothly. This is another home run by Annie J Rose.
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Wonderful love story.
Oh my word I loved this story & didn’t want it end. It had me laughing the banter between Jay & Khloe once they sorted out what had happened in the past but it also was quite emotional at times. After everything that had happened before I was so glad they were there for each other & Jay on his way to fully heal himself hopefully.
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What an emotional roller coaster second chance romance! Jasper and Khloe were best friends through high school but tragedy ripped them apart. Jasper promised to keep in touch, but when she never heard from him her heart broke and never really repaired. One instance shattered both their dreams. Years later Jasper is back in town and is determined to explain everything to Khloe and try at least get her friendship back. He has never stopped loving her and now he needs to find a way to overcome his demons and prove to her he can be the only man for her. So good!!!
A well written story, as always.
Other than a beautiful love story it also had a very important issue – panic angsiety attack. That part Gave the story something extra.
The characters were well described and likeable.
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Jasper and Khloe’s second chance love story is an emotional one. They were best friend’s growing up until a tragedy strikes changing their lives forever. Fifteen years later he’s back in their home town and he wants to reconnect with her. This author took on the sensitive subjects of death, PTSD and depression with care. Believable characters and an emotional storyline make this a good read.
This book was a very enjoyable read with the good character and plot development that kept me glued to my kindle until the turn of the very last page!
Jasper comes back to town after over a decade away. He’s staying in his childhood home, surrounded by the pain and memories he left behind. Also in town is Khloe, his everything from so long ago. She can’t believe he’s back and he didn’t exactly get a warm fuzzy welcome either. What else could he expect? He left without what it seems was a backwards glance. So much had changed. Will they be able to find their friendship through all the pain, regret, and time that had passed? This is a good one. Hits your heart and takes up residence.
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I literally fell in love with this book. The storyline surprised me by treating grief and bereavement, and PTSD. However, the way in which it is treated is beautiful, neither too much or too little, and Always with a huge dose of optimism. Jasper and Khloe are so endearing, and who doesn’t a Piper in their lives? This book is now on my favourite list!
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I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a great second chance love story with great characters. I didn’t want to put it down.
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