Everybody Deserves A Second Chance At Love. Has Samantha Finally Found Her Soul Mate in Grayson Kincaide?Nothing terrifies Samantha Powell more than starting over, but after devoting three decades to a troubled man and an unhappy marriage, Sam finds the courage to seek her own happiness. She imagines a nice quiet life filled with friends, family, and a career that leaves no room for relationship … relationship drama. Unfortunately, no one told the alluring Grayson Kinkaide.
After escaping a bad marriage of his own, Grayson realizes his soul mate is still out there and his heart is set on Sam. Their instant attraction begins a steamy affair, but the women of Grayson’s past aren’t ready to let him go. Grayson must convince Sam that she is the only one for him.
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Hotness in a Seasoned Romance! Loved this journey between Sam and Gray. In their fifties and finding their soul mate just gives everyone hope for everlasting love, no matter what age. So well written, loved the family dynamics in here. Now, it wasn’t all roses and some very intense moments ensued as these two navigated their way together.
Excellent read!!
Finding and holding onto that special someone. Lots of obstacles to overcome. Danger in the least expected places. An amazing romance and a love for the ages.
Designing Samantha‘s Love is the perfect book to start a series, a not to be missed book. Very highly recommend!
I love second chance love stories, and I liked this one because it was more in my age (older) couple group. It kept me engrossed that I didn’t want to put it down.
Loved this book. I absolutely loved Gray and Sam and reading about their second chance at love at an older age. I don’t see those types of reads to often. I can definitely relate to them. Can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us.
Sam and Grayson are middle aged with lots of baggage. Sam has many insecurities from her awful marriage and Grayson has an ex that won’t stop!!!
There was some some suspense and it was definitely a page turner. Great Read
I loved this book. 2 lonely souls who didn’t think they would find love again or connect their families. Then Gray gets shot and wonder if he is going to make it. Twists and turns but really enjoyed this book.
Designing Samantha’s Love by P.J. Fiala is an amazing read. Ms. Fiala has delivered a book that is not only well-written but will pull at the heartstrings. Sam’s husband was killed in an auto accident. She met Grayson at the law office where she worked. Their story is filled with amazing, lovable characters. There is plenty of drama, humor, action, suspense and sizzle to keep readers glued to this book. I totally enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to reading more from P.J. Fiala in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read a complimentary copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the full length novel Second Chances Series Book 1: Designing Samantha’s Love by PJ Fiala and this review was given freely.
One year after the tragic death of her husband, middle aged paralegal Samantha resists attempts at matchmaking and professes that the only way she date is if someone would walk through the door. And then, in walks the divorced architect Grayson Kinkaide. A faith filled novel that is a suspenseful, steamy and at times flirty story with a foray into dominance and bondage, a close knit family and a string of clingy, vindictive exes. The story has a dark undertone featuring death, alcoholism, a heart attack, and a stalker but ends happily.
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the full length novel Second Chances Series Book 1: Designing Samantha’s Love by PJ Fiala and this review was given freely.
One year after the tragic death of her husband, middle aged paralegal Samantha resists attempts at matchmaking and professes that the only way she date is if someone would walk through the door. And then, in walks the divorced architect Grayson Kinkaide. A faith filled novel that is a suspenseful,steamy and at times flirty story with a foray into dominance and bondage, a close knit family and a string of clingy, vindictive exes. The story has a dark undertone featuring death,alcoholism, a heart attack, and a stalker but ends happily.
This was an okay book for me.
Designing Samantha’s Love is a second chance romance with mature characters. I have not qualms about romance books with older couples like this book had. What I do have an issue with is when the characters seem to act so immature as if they are teenagers.
Grey was in a loveless marriage and has finally divorced and used the last 7 years to build up his architecture business.
Samantha is a widow, but didn’t have a happy marriage either. Her husband was manipulated the entire marriage by his mother.
Both of these characters have experienced first hand what an unhappy marriage is like. When these two lock eyes it’s like love at first sight.
I will have to say I skipped many pages when it came to reading this book. There comes a point when I get tired of reading about EVERY SINGLE DESCRIPTION about a room that I just get fed up and move on. With the descriptions of every single room the characters the book seemed to drag on and be longer than necessary.
This is a nice steamy romance with a dash of mystery. Samantha and Grayson are two mature adults, she’s a widow and he’s divorced. Neither was looking for romance but it found them. They learn about themselves and each other as they navigate their relationship while dealing with their own insecurities and exes who don’t want to stay ex. I really appreciated the characters each had flaws and insecurities even at their age, that everything wasn’t smooth sailing. The secondary characters were lovely and loving and the sexy scenes were rather steamy with a bit of kink.
Definitely worth a read.
It’s such a pleasure to find a romance that features older main characters, this book does and it’s worth reading. The author quickly drew me in to the story and had me wanting to know what was going to happen next. There are steamy scenes, plenty of romance, and love. A great story.
I totally loved this story. This was a really refreshing story. I loved that it was written about mature characters. There are certainly not enough books written about this age group(that I’ve read).
I just love Gray and Sam. Although Gray was in a relationship years ago he is still looking for his soul mate. Sam is looking for a quiet life. That’s certainly not going to happen after meeting Gray. Loved the fact the author let us read about both their families. Brilliant storyline with a great twist. I just loved the drama… Oh and the sex scenes are hot:)
Received in return for an honest review.
Samantha and Greyson have troubling pasts with their partners. She’s trying to start over and Greyson knows he has a soulmate out their somewhere. When they finally meet, Greyson’s past comes back to haunt him. An excecellent read.
A sweet older couple second chance love story. You have two characters Gray and Sam find each other in the second half of their lives and all the bumps that come along in their relationship ( like dealing with ex’s and trying to overcome insecurities). This story has insta-connection, loveable characters, mystery and very hot and heavy sex scenes. I really enjoyed reading this story it was well written.
I received an ARC. I am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book left me in a very Gray area and I couldn’t be happier about it! You have got to meet Grayson Kincaid. He is sexy, sweet, gorgeous and so beautifully alpha that you want to climb into the book and become Samantha. I want my own Gray and I want him NOW!!! This is my favorite PJ Fiala book to date and that’s saying something because I am in love with all of her characters/books.
You do not want to miss the opportunity to meet your next BBF and Gray will win your heart! Thank you PJ Fiala for never letting me down!!
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Powerful, emotionally packed story!
Designing Samantha’s Love is a quietly powerful, emotionally packed story of love, loss, the pain of the past-and the promise of new beginnings. Ms. Fiala fills the pages with genuine believable dialogue, strong writing, engaging characters, and enough desire and passion to heat up the coldest of nights. A well-balanced blend, from the first page to the very last, that never disappoints. Can Samantha and Grayson, overcome the insecurities of the past to realize their second chance at love? Highly recommended!