Kissing the Counsel: A Second Chance Romance A Second Chance, Rich Bad BoyHunk of a Man that I want back!!! Evan:I usually think of myself first but she changed me in unexpected ways.I earned my successful career as an attorney and I’ve never had a problem with either money or honestly, women. The only thing making this stint in Falls Ranch bearable is her. In high school, she wouldn’t give me … is her.
In high school, she wouldn’t give me the time of day.
Let’s see what she thinks of me now…
Angel:
I have always tried to live up to my name and be good.
It is hard in the world as a single mother.
Falls Ranch was our only hope.
I got a job waiting tables.
Then Evan walks into the diner.
He awakens things in me that I had forgotten a long time ago.
How can I avoid his questions,
or his steely, smoldering stare?
It is harder and harder to say no to him.
This could be our second chance at love.
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An enthralling enjoyable read! There is so much to look forward to – family, friends, witty banter, and humour. The book is well written and relatable; the plot is well-developed and consistent, the ideas are well-thought-out, and there is a great pace from scene to scene. Evan and Angel are great together; they are strong and show true depth; their chemistry is off the charts and undeniable. This story will tug your heart strings, will make you smile, and will hold your interest until the end. It is a love story you will enjoy reading.
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I just fell in love with the characters and the whole story just hooked me from the start and I loved it a must read
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This is a bit of a different romance story than what I have been use to reading and that was nice. Sometimes it seems that authors seem to fall into the trap of a certain formula when they write but this story is so much different. I could feel the turmoil of the leading lady Angel as to what she should do and what her fears were. I could feel the loneliness of the leading man Evan as he knew that something was missing in his life but he wasn’t sure what that something was. Then there is Mr. Vincent Yates is he a villain, or just a sad old man. You have no real hit as to what to expect until you get to the end of the story and that is what makes it so good. I really enjoyed reading this book and I know that you will too.
Angel had moved back to Falls Ranch Texas six months ago after being laid off from her accounting job in Houston. She was now working in a dinner and living with her parents with Nickie her son; sort of. Five years earlier on a rainy night her High School best friend Sarah whom she hadn’t seen in years came to her apartment with her baby. She gave Angel the baby boy along with a fake birth certificate naming Angel as the birth mother. Sarah told her that Jack her husband was dead and that she needed Angel to take care of her son Nickie. Sarah made Angel promise that she would never let Jack’s father Victor know about the little boy. She didn’t want her baby to grow up as mean and bitter as him.
Evan was Jack’s High School best friend but Evan had put distance between them in college. Then there was Jack’s death and Evan was plagued with some guilt as to have not done more for his former best friend. Then Vincent Yates calls him telling him to come to Fall Ranch and see him he wanted him to investigate the rumor that he heard that he had a grandson. Before going to Vincent’s mansion he stopped at the dinner to get something to eat and that is where he found his sister working and also Angel. He couldn’t believe his eye’s he had a crush on her in High School. Will something come of their meeting again. What is Angel going to do when she finds out the reason that Evan has come back to his home town? Will she loose her little boy?
You will have to read the book to find all of that out.
I was really excited when I started this book and that excitement continued throughout the entire thing. I loved that Angel, scared as she was, took Nickie and raised him. He a really smart and well adjusted 5 year old. I wasn’t sure if Evan was going to end up helping or hurting them. I did think it was ironic that he was interested in her in school but she never gave him a chance. Now, as a prominent lawyer, she still hasn’t changed her mind. The suspense was just enough to keep the romance exciting. I really liked this book and recommend it. I requested an advanced reader copy and am under no obligation to leave this review.
This book is well written and the characters are well detailed as they go through drama and discovery. There is a lot of passion and love between the characters.
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Kissing the Counsel is the story of Angel and Evan who knew each other in high school. As the plot expands, Angel is thrust into motherhood unexpectedly and finds herself moving back to her hometown. Evan, who grew up poor, is now a very successful attorney representing the wealthy father of a high school friend back in the same hometown. Angel finds herself attracted to Evan but the secret she carries could be devastating to her budding romance. This story is not your usual trope and the author has created an unusual storyline that causes a reader to say “just one more chapter”. There is romance worthy of sighs and mild sex scenes that are tastefully written. How the situation is resolved is satisfying as the characters find their happily ever after.
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Great Second Chance Romance!
Wonderfully written story of forgiveness, love and second chances. A heartwarming HEA! A must read. Enjoy!
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Sarah give Angel her baby with instructions to keep the baby from his grandfather and disappears. Angel has to move back to her hometown where the grandfather lives after she loses her job. Five years later the grandfather finds out he has a grandson and wants Evan to find him. Evan had a crush on Angel in high School, she prejudged him because of his friend. the quest for Evan to find the baby brings him and Angel together again. Their romance is sweet, hot, and tender.
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This is a nice heartwarming love story with the difference between big city life and and small town life. There is a loveable cast of characters to please the reader. Ben and Ava have both lived in the big city and happily learn to love small town life again. It was and asy to read happy ever after story. I received this book as an ARC and I am voluntarily reviewing this book.
Wow… Evan is a rich Alpha bad boy. Angle is a single mom and waitress in a small town. This storyline has the rich alpha bad boy and single mom good girl. It’s full of feelings and falling in love. This second chance romance is attention grabbing and has a hea.
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This was such an amazing book!!! The characters the story are absolutely fantastic!
Angel is his high school crush that said no to the one time he dared ask her out after planning the perfect date for her. Even though his best friend jack was rich he worked to purchase everything for his date with her.
Evan had always caught her attention but she refused a date with him as he hung around with jack and he’s your typical rich boy, arrogant, annoying and snobby…. He thought Evan was just like jack minus the rich part., she never understood what her best friend Sarah saw in Jack.
Now years later all grown up and with her son Evan is back and she has to know if he will help jacks father take her son away from her!!! Omg! Loved it!! Another great must read!
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Wow!! I was absolutely hooked on this book from the start and couldn’t stop turning pages.
The story line was well written and thought out and the characters were well developed.
Angel’s best friend Sarah asked for her help in keeping her son Nicholas safe after Jack’s death.
She does not want Nicholas’ grandfather Vincent to take him away from her.
Evan came back to town to find Nicholas as a favor to Vincent. When he walked into the diner he was
surprised to see Angel whom he had a crush on during high school. They both knew each other but never
hung out as Evan thought Angel didn’t like the crowd he hangs out with.
The attraction between them was undeniable even when Evan found out Angel has a son.
Angel have to keep a secret regarding Nicholas and she is not sure if she could trust Evan.
The story is filled with suspense, twists and turns you don’t see coming and of course just the right amount of
heat.
Will Angel reveal the secret?
Will Angel and Evan have their HEA?
You will have to one click to find out.
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I voluntarily reviewed this book and I absolutely loved it. It was amazing to read and captured my attention from the beginning.
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5 years ago Angel’s best friend from high school showed up at her house and asked her to raise her son as her own and to keep him safe from her father-in-law.. Evan grew up poor and after his dad died he left to make some w thing of himself. Now he’s a big time lawyer. He has I loved Angel since high school.
Angel wants Evan but knows he will learn about her son and take him away from her. I loved what the author did with this story. Great chemistry and a must read.
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A second chance story I enjoyed reading a well written book, the ending was what made this story for me.I would say read this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this sweet second chance romance with great characters, romance and intrigue. They had been friends in high school and his best friend and her best friend married against his father’s wishes. The son later died and his wife came to her best friend and begged her to take their baby and raise it and keep it away from the grandfather since he was evil. Five years later the old man contacts his son’s best friend, who he had put through law school, and told him to come find his grandson he had just found out about. He comes and runs into his old friend, who he had always wanted to date but she refused him, and now she was grown and had a young son. There is a lot of intrigue, but the ending was great.
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This was a really sweet story. Angel gave up her dreams and future to raise Nickie for her friend, and almost lost everything. Like her, I had doubts as to whether Evan was trustworthy and looking out for her best interests. He proved otherwise, and in a very big way. I enjoyed this book a lot.
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Kissing the Counsel by Jillian Riley is a great read. interesting,intriguing second chance romance. well written, interesting characters with great chemistry,well done!
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I loved this book. As always the author gives readers strong memorable characters with great stories to tell. I look forward to reading the next romantic adventure
This was an enjoyable read. This book was well written and pulled me in right from the start and reading the whole book in one go. This book had humour, drama and great characters
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