They say first love is the strongest. Some even say it can last a lifetime. Scott Kostas and Jess Logan were one another’s first love. Young and naïve, they didn’t know what they had and let it go, creating separate lives.Now, over thirty years later, an unexpected encounter brings Jess, Scott and old memories back together. Older and wiser, both are determined not to make the same mistake twice. … mistake twice. For Scott that means showing Jess that he’s the man she can count on. For Jess? She’s determined not to let Scott break her heart a second time.
From the start they realize that the connection they once shared is still there and time has only made it stronger as they get to know the people that they have become after so many years apart. Love and passion refuses to stay buried in the past. Can love bring two souls back together despite life’s many obstacles? Will they finally get their own happily ever after?
A short story reminding us, no matter what, when it comes to love, it is never too late! 34k words.
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What a heart warming story of second chance love!!
Jess gets the shock of her life when she goes to meet her son’s girlfriend’s Dad for the first time. Her high school love, the one who dumped her via phone!
Both are single now and they feel the familiar pull between them but Scott had seriously hurt Jess in the past. Could they get past that and the fact that Jess is hiding someone so much bigger?
My heart!!! I could not put this book down!
5 Beautiful Stars!!!
This is the first book in Mayra Statham’s new series Never Too Late. And, what a great start it is. Only Mayra can make me swoon over a guy who’s that much older then me. But, not only has she done it once but twice now.
Jess Logan and Scott Kostas were in love. Yes, they had their ups and their relationship wasn’t perfect. But, Jess and Scott loved each other and wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Until somebody interfered and they broke up.
For the next thirty years they are still thinking and wondering what happened to the other one. Jess and Scott never got over each other. But, they did manage to move on and get married. Now, they are divorced and both have 2 kids. Scott has 2 girls and Jess has one of each. Both their marriages ended for different reasons. Scott’s ex is a miserable person who likes making his life miserable. Jess still has a great relationship with her ex.
Nether one of them ever expected to seeing each other again. That was until they have to go out to lunch. Scott’s daughter Chloe wants him to meet her boyfriend’s parents. Jess is meeting her son Drew to meet his girlfriend’s parents. Yup, you guessed it. Lifelong loves children are in love and planning on getting married. Talk about karma kicking you in the ass!!
After the breath was sucked out of both of them, they bounce back and get thru lunch. Now, there’s all these questions running thru their heads. Is this their second chance, do/how they tell their kids and how is this going to work. Is just a few.
This was such a beautiful second chance romance. It was like watching 2 people fall in love for the first time. Except they never fell out of love to begin with. I am looking forward to the rest of this short story novella series.
This was a sweet second chance love story.
Jess and Scott never forgot about each other. Even through marriages and divorces they thought about the one who got away. Meeting up later in life because of their children, these two see the sparkle are still there.
This was a great read. Will be reading thw next one soon!
This is the first book in the Never For You series. Now I have read a few books by this author and I can honestly say this (unfortunately) was not one of my favorites. It started out strong but than went down hill fast. I want my heroine to be a strong, independent women and Jess started out like that but her kryptonite is Scott. Whenever she was around him she became somewhat of a doormat. Sorry to have to say that but its true. Now your probably wondering why I’m still giving this book 4 stars and I will tell you. I felt for the characters and what they were going through. The Story had some really good moments that I enjoyed and for that it’s worth 4 stars. Now I’m off to read book 02, which is about Shelly (Jess’s BFF) who I loved and the only one who really spoke her mind and said what Jess should have said.
Happy Reading
A beautiful love story that took 30 years in the making!
What do you do when the one you let get away comes crashing back into your life?
Scott and Jess were high school sweethearts. They had their life mapped out until parental interference left them in a shambles. Jess moved on not knowing the truth and Scott longed for her since he let her go.
A unlikely turn of events and they are now face to face. Jess is uncertain of her own future and does not want to pull Scott into her painful life but love can sometimes conquer all! Truth, lies, discovery and heartache are now what they have to deal with. Will they be able to overcome the past to have a future. Such a touching tale of overpowering love and forgiveness! Loved this beautiful journey that Mayra took us on .
~I was provided with an arc for an honest review~
~Michele McMullen~
I’m not a big novella reader because I always want more but this was perfect. Loved it. 5 stars. Loved their story, loved all the characters
Longing For You by Mayra Statham
Five Sweet Stars!
What would it to be like to be in your later years and have another chance with your one true love?
Jess Logan is a sweet and unselfish woman. Two kids and a ex husband. She is comfortable in her skin. A woman who has never forgotten her first true love.
Scott Kostas is a handsome and stubborn man. 2 girls and a crazy ex. He has never forgotten his first true love.
When a chance meeting happens a spark that has never died has ignited. Even after many decades.
Secrets are kept, secrets are found out and a love that is the truest of true blooms.
This was a beautiful heartfelt read. Mayra has written this with some much emotion and you can feel it on every page. You’ll swallow this book up in just a few hours and will feel it long after you are done reading it.
I’m a huge fan of Mayra’s and she continues to blow me away! Highly recommended.
**I was given a authors copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review**