Do soul mates really exist?
Kaitlyn Bell thought she was going to marry Dillon Fields until he decided he needed to see the world. She waited for him to return, but when the communication stopped, she married another. Unfortunately, that marriage wasn’t a good fit. When she is asked to redecorate the Fields’ winter lodge, she is hesitant at first, but after being assured Dillon won’t be there, … Dillon won’t be there, she takes the job.
Dillon Fields thought he wanted to see the world, but ten years after leaving his hometown, he finds himself unable to commit to his relationship. After a bit of soul searching, he realizes it’s because he’s never gotten over his high school sweetheart, Kaitlyn. Unfortunately, he has no idea where she is now. He decides to spend the Christmas holiday with his mother at their lodge, but he gets more than he bargained for.
Will Kaitlyn and Dillon get their second chance or will the past keep them apart? Find out by clicking above.
Second Chance with You is a series written by a group of sweet, clean romance authors connected by the the idea that past loves, broken apart for a myriad of reasons, can be brought back together—some by chance, some by circumstance, some by choice.
Love Renewed is part of the Second Chance with You series. All books in this series are standalone and can be read in any order.
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Once again, Ms. Lorana Hoopes has written a heart-warming story, one of second chances, with imperfect people, strong characters, and new beginnings. The story has the good, the bad, and even the ugly, but has a lesson of love and the coveted happily ever after ending. By the end, I was crying happy tears. The story is a part of the Second Chance With You series but each story, written by various authors, are completely stand-alone and can be read in any order. The story is a clean, contemporary second chance romance, and while there is mention of God, it isn’t preachy.
High school sweethearts, Dillion Fields, and Kaitlyn Ball find that sometimes each has different dreams. While Kaitlyn wanted to go to school to become a designer, she had also dreamed of her and Dillion marrying and having a family, something they casually discussed while dating. Dillion, on the other hand, wanted to go out and see the world, and that is what he does, leaving Kaitlyn behind.
The plot will have many flashbacks of high school and memories of Dillion and Kaitlyn throughout the story as various things play out. It is now ten years since high school and Margie Fields has contacted Kaitlyn about updating the main room at the family lodge for a travel magazine cover shoot. Margie also assures her that Dillion has no intention of coming home for Christmas, so Kaitlyn will accept the assignment which will be good for her business.
Dillion isn’t happy with his life lately, even his latest girlfriend, Shana, a model, leaves him feeling empty and when she doesn’t want to go to Colorado and meet his family for Christmas, he goes without her. What a shock to come home for Christmas and see Kaitlyn working for his mother on redoing a room. He realizes that for ten years he has compared every woman to Kaitlyn, and none live up to her. But, after ten years, what has become of her?
The story is an emotional roller coaster ride of memories, regrets, being cautious, and reconnecting. It has one person that leaves both Kaitlyn and Dillion uncomfortable about, but one they try to ignore. Kaitlyn’s son, Jack, is a precious and well-behaved five-year-old that at times steals your heart as little boys can do. Being together, talking of the past, of the mistakes, and the future all play out. Kaitlyn must protect her son, and what comes of her and Dillion must include Jack.
“The man she had once loved and thought she had lost, but that God had placed back in her life. Could they make a go of this? Would he stay in Colorado or disappear again? Would Jack be okay if Dillion were in their life?”
As Kaitlyn and Dillion try to reconnect, there is trouble in the works. Is someone trying to keep them apart and what is their motive? The story has a bit of mystery and suspense within this clean second chance romance.
“I want to believe you, I do, but in the last ten years, I’ve learned words are cheap. Actions are what matter.”
Sweet story! I was able to read this story in one sitting. If you enjoy a sweet quick read, I recommend Love Renewed.
A terrific second chance romance! I recommend adding to your MUST read book list! Very inspirational and a beautifully written of an old love renewed!
This was a sweet, clean romance. Loved the setting – a lodge in Colorado at Christmas time. The main characters were very likable, especially the little boy. There’s a little mystery here too. A very entertaining read!
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
This is a wonderfully written second chance novel .Kaitlyn and Dillon were high school sweet hearts .She wanted a commitment and he wanted to see the world. 10 years passed and things change. …. you’ll have to read the book to find out more I highly recommend this book. This has to be Lorana Hoopes best book yet. Can’t wait for more !!!!
Kaitlyn Bell thought she’d marry Dillon Fields someday, but he abandoned her after high school to travel the world as a photographer. She’s live a hard life since then, marrying a man who was verbally and physically abusive, raising her son Jack alone, and running her own struggling interior design company. When she gets an offer to redecorate Dillon’s mother Margie’s lodge for a Christmas photo shoot and Dillon is between jobs and just broken up with his model girlfriend, they meet up there and reconnect, but can she trust him with her heart again? There were plenty of funny, sweet, romantic, and even suspenseful moments in this second chance romance. Jack was so cute and Dillon was sweet as he worked to win both their hearts.
Kaitlyn was in love with Dillon Field but he went off to see the world. She married someone else but it did not work out. She is asked to renovate Field’s winter lodge and meets up with Dillon again. Is there a chance for love again? Beautiful story, complex and interesting characters. I was given an arc with no requirement to review, but I loved this story and had to give my opinion.
There was a bit of suspense, but just a tease.
Wonderful and Sweet Christmas Romance
This is a second chance romance that takes place at a lodge in a Colorado Mountain Ski Town. The story is sweet, warm and Christian. The faith elements are more in the background than in many Christmas season stories. The plot is good and complete. The characters are deep, the emotions are true. There are several spots where the characters teared up and so did I. This is a high caliber story that I have come to expect from this author.
She thought she was going to marry him until he decided he wanted to travel the world. He left her behind and she on to marry another but it was not good. He goes home shocked to find her working there. She had not expected to see him. What will they do? Can they make it second time around? See if they can
I received an advanced copy and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review
Love Renewed is a well-written second chance romance. Dillon and Kaitlyn make a great couple. Kaitlyn’s son, Jack, adds humor to the story just by being a regular five-year-old boy. There’s a bit of mystery and danger in the story that added to my enjoyment. The dialogue seems very natural, and the story moves at a good pace. I appreciated the gentle way that faith is brought into the story. I like Lorana Hoopes’ writing style and hope to read more of her work. I was given an ARC. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this sweet romance.
I’ve always enjoyed stories about high school sweethearts that reunite! There’s just something about a first love that stands the test of time. After a couple goes beyond the confines of the “small town” and goes out into the world to see what’s out there, in both dating partners and job possibilities, and if they are still thinking about that “first love”, there might be something special there. In this story, we see Kaitlyn with her young son, Jack, struggling to get her fairly new design business off the ground. She is thrilled when she gets a call from her ex-boyfriend’s mother to remodel a lodge that she used to go to as a teen. This will bring in much-needed money but she worries about working in this lodge where she spent so much time as a teen, however, she knows that she wont see her former love, Dillon, who never spends time there because he’s a photographer living in Florida so she’s safe in that area…..well, you guessed it….Dillon decides to surprise his mom and come to the lodge for Christmas, only to find his high school sweetheart there! There’s even a little mystery going on at the lodge that the two of them have to solve! I liked all the characters and enjoyed the story so much!
This story left me feeling encouraged. It is never too late for second chances. Dillon and his choices to leave town had big consequences in many peoples lives. Just as ours do. This story shows us just how fast things can change in ways we never expect. The characters and the plot are realistic and well written. Add this to your must read list.
Love Renewed is another wonderful, heartwarming romance from Lorana Hoopes. It is a tale of second chances. The characters have chemistry, personality and warmth. There is a bit of suspense about the lodge caretaker. This is a sweet, clean story about God’s love, things happening in God’s time and a very special, precocious five year old boy. Once I started this book, I could not put it down. You won’t want to miss this outstanding story.
This book’s storyline was okay. I liked the Christian theme in this story. Kaitlyn’s character was okay. I liked Jack. Dillon’s character was okay. The ending was okay.
Such a sweet romance. The characters are interesting and realistic. The story is warm and family oriented. An element of mystery along the way adds some suspense as well. I am always inspired when I find an author who can write a clean, interesting, book.
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This is a beautiful story of high school sweethearts torn apart by time and circumstance. The setting was described in a way that had me envisioning it in a very real way. I laughed, cried and had the hair standing on the back of my neck all throughout the course of this one wonderful story. I loved the characters, with the exception of one I was totally creeped out by. I think this author does a fantastic job of pulling you into the storyline and surroundings all at once. I could not stop reading until the end and have to say I would love to see some stories develop for some of the secondary people as well. I definitely recommend this book!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author but this review is my voluntary and honest opinion.
Love Renewed (Second Chance With You #2) was a great read by Lorana Hoopes. Kaitlyn always thought that she would marry Dillon, until he decided that he wanted to see the world. Unfortunately she married another man who wasn’t a good fit. She’s asked to decorate the winter lodge of Dillon’s mom. She’s assured that Dillon won’t be there, so she takes the job. Dillon realizes that he made the worst mistake of his life when he left Kaitlyn. I really enjoyed reading about Kaitlyn and Dillon’s second chance at love and can’t wait to read more by Lorana Hoopes.
This was a sweet, clean romance. Yet again, Lorana Hoopes, has created a story that will pull at your heartstrings and make you fall in love with her characters. Janine Granda does a fantastic job narrating and bringing the characters to life.
Love Renewed
Second Chance With You Series, Book 2
By: Lorana Hoopes
Narrated by: Janine Granda
Did you ever wonder what would happen if you were reunited high school sweetheart? Second chances don’t come around often. Kaitlyn takes a job for the interior design of a winter lodge. Her old boyfriend’s mom is there, but she figures she will be gone prior to him coming home for Christmas. Dillon is tired of traveling and is coming home early for Christmas, and guess who he finds there! Now faced with memories and a surprise Dillon doesn’t expect, will these two find their happily ever after? I loved this story. The flashback scenes give us a good understanding of the past and how it affects both Dillon and Kaitlyn. Lorana Hoopes writes her stories with faith and care, and this one is no exception. We feel Kaitlyn’s hesitancy but her undying love for Dillon. And with the hint of suspense she adds in, it just gives the story that much more depth. Each of her books touch my heart and I love their warmth.
Janine Granda narrates this story with entertaining voices. She adds just the write amount of inflections so we can feel and understand each character,and her children voices are amazing! Her performance enhanced the story and made it very pleasing to my ears.
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