From Amazon bestselling author SM Stryker comes an emotionally riveting, romantic suspense, about first loves, best friends, and second chances.༺❃༻Mitchell never believed in love, until Raven.༺❃༻Never having a family to call his own, Toby Mitchell grew up alone. Given away as a young child, he knew he would never be loved. He was a child caught up in the foster system, always being shuffled from … system, always being shuffled from one home to the next he had no family.
That is until he was old enough to join the Marines. He finally found his family; his brothers.
While on a mission in Afghanistan, he sustained a job ending injury that forced him out of the only family he knew.
Raven Whitehorse was raised without a mother. She had always felt that there was a conspiracy behind her mother’s disappearance, but couldn’t prove it.
She knew her mother would never leave her. It was a gut feeling, and that feeling was rarely wrong.
After running away from home at sixteen, Raven was out to find her mother, but the search hit a dead end.
After living on the streets, Raven took almost any job to keep her from going back. She was finally settled and working her way through school.
She meets Toby Mitchell; the owner of a security firm when her new boss hired him.
Toby, needed to put closure to his childhood and sets out to find his mother; the drug-addicted woman that didn’t care enough about her own child to seek the help she needed. Toby feels that without this closure, he can never move forward with any type of relationship.
Raven needs to find her mother to see if the rumors were true.
What really happened the day she disappeared.
Was she the scared teen that couldn’t handle the pressures of new motherhood, or was she blackmailed to leave or worse?
What secrets will they find, and how will those secrets affect each of them?
***AUTHOR’S NOTE***
*****THIS IS BOOK TWO OF A FOUR BOOK SERIES*****
*This is a series of interconnected standalones.*
ORDER OF BOOKS:
Beckett – Beckett and Harlow’s Story
Mitchell – Mitchell and Raven’s Story
Carson – Carson and Charlie’s Story
Richard – Richard and Nicole’s Story
Due to strong language, sexual content & physical abuse, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 or have triggers with child abuse or physical abuse.
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I have not read the first book Beckett and this is a stand alone story so I didn’t need to because you learn some about Beckett and it makes me want to read that story too. As for this book Mitchell and Raven have been through so much in their lives can they help each other? This story will tell what they went through and how they deal with it and you will find out if the help each other and fall in love. I recommend this book !!!!!
Toby Mitchell, a former Marine, is haunted by guilt. He almost cost his friend’s life when the vehicle hit an IED while on tour.
Mitchell is a.loner l, keeps to himself. When he meets Raven on the way to see Beckett, he becomes interested in her. Both have abandonment issues. Mitchell, by being in foster care and Raven, by her mother’s disappearance. Their friendship blossoms into romance.
S M Stryker keeps this story interesting, with suspense, twists and turns, drama , and romance.
Nicholas Donald Malcolm is a wonderful narrator. He gives each character their own voice and personality. I was gifted this audio and offered my honest review.
I’m reviewing the audio version. This story has so many different emotional events. The main characters both are from difficult backgrounds. I think the one that broke my heart the most was for Toby Mitchell. This guy has looked for love and belonging his whole life. When Toby and Raven come together it is so funny so visualize the big marine tongue tied because of a small woman. There is so much that happens between them. There is heartbreak, heartwarming and I even got a laugh when he thought he could spar with her!! I enjoyed the parts where the previous characters were involved. There are ups and downs with their families and friends. I didn’t think it was possible for an author to put so many different situations in one story and have it flow so seamlessly. I really enjoyed this story and am enjoying the series. I appreciate the Narrator, Nicholas Donald Malcolm who brought the characters to life. A good Narrator can make you see and feel the story. He does that. I was given a free copy and this is an voluntary review.
Fantastic Story & Audible Listen Captivating & Heartfelt!
Mitchell
Second Chance Series, Book 2
By: S.M. Stryker
Narrated by: Nicholas Donald Malcolm
I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing book, it is well written and grabbed my attention right from the start and held it to the end. The characters are complex and well developed, I really liked the two leads, Toby Mitchell and Raven Whitehorse. Neither one of them has had an easy life, Toby was placed into foster care shuffled from home to home, Raven’s grew up without a Mom who disappeared under what she deems as suspicious circumstances. She ran away from home to find her, only to land on the streets but the kindness of another, Charlie, she was able to make something of herself and is currently working at a Stonework, that is where she meets Toby, he was on his way to Beckett. When Toby aged out of Foster care he joined the Marines and his comrades became his family but an injury forces him out. Toby is a bit of a loner and is still lost but Beckett convinces him to do his own security work and hires him. Toby reaching out to Raven was out of his comfort zone but he was intrigued by her and he finally does and it is the start of a wonderful friendship and romance. I loved how everything plays out in this book, it is well plotted with a lot going on, Toby helps Raven find her Mom, he is also continues to work for Beckett, providing security for Harlow, then dealing with his inner demons, PTSD and abandonment issues. Raven was so good for him, they were great together and for each other. There is never a dull moment in this book, there is plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, some thrilling suspense, some heartfelt moments, heartbreaking ones and some hot romance. Thank you S.M. Stryker for terrific story and the emotional rollercoaster ride. Great job presenting and handling the mental health issues and PTSD, it is all real.
I listened to the Audible edition, Nicholas Donald Malcolm is a terrific narrator and voice artist. He brings the characters to life giving each their own voice and personality. He does a great job portraying each of the characters and projecting their emotions into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for a great listen
this is a great action packed love story.Two wounded souls finding love and healing .Wonderful story line.Exceptional characters.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see what’s next by this multi talented author. this story will keep on riveted until the very last page.So looking forward to reading more exciting suspense filled romance stories.
This is the 1st book I’ve read written by SM Stryker; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Mitchell by S.M. Stryker is book 2 in the Second Chance series but can be read as a standalone. I love this author and this book did not disappoint. This is Mitchell and Raven’s story and their journey will captivate you. This book is so well written I wasn’t able to put it down. I highly recommend it and look forward to the next one.
This is book 2 in the series and although it’s a standalone story it is slightly connected to book 1 and so if you have the chance, I’d suggest starting with the first book in the series. This is Raven and Mitchell’s story, both have a longing and a deep-rooted need to locate their mothers. It’s a well written and interesting story with Raven and Mitchell having a lot in common and great chemistry. The author does a great job of really fleshing these characters out. This is turning out to be a great series and it’s one that leaves me looking forward to the next book to hear about the next two characters.
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Strikingly Beautiful
by Dale
If you haven’t read Beckett you won’t be to lost… but you will feel as if you’re missing something.
Mitchell and Raven are like the best glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot Texas summer day. With the right lemon and sugar…tart and sweet to make this book just right.
I will never take for granted someone else’s struggles…
Come on Carson and Charlie…
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This is the second book in the Second Chances series. I haven’t read the first book but it can be read as a standalone. I truly enjoyed Mitchell and Raven story. I thought this was a captivating and a page tuner. It was well written and a good storyline. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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After reading and enjoying Beckett and Harlow’s story which is the first book in the series I could not wait to read Mitchell and Raven’s book and I did not disappoint it was another well-written book that once I got into it I just did not want to put it down and ended up reading it late into the night I am really enjoying this series and would recommend it.
Wow these two have been really put thru the wringer of life. I loved the instant connection with them. I found this series with this book and now want to start at the beginning to get everyone’s full stories. I look forward to more of this series.
Mitchell and Raven have been through so much in there lives and both desperately need closure. Will they get what they want or not. This story takes you on a journey that you feel that you are living through everything with them. I definitely recommend you read this book as it is so well written and worth reading.
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