When a tragedy brings me back to my hometown, a small part of me is hoping to see him.When I kiss him, a big part of me wants more.But things are complicated. First we shared history, then grief, and now unwanted attention that puts us in a dangerous spotlight.He’s got his secrets, and now I’ve got mine. A big one.Will it bring us closer together, or tear us apart?My old friend, his sister, was … or tear us apart?
My old friend, his sister, was taken from me–will he be the next to go?
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When Jenna returns to her hometown for the funeral of an old friend, he runs into Paxton and things heat up quickly. But the circumstances of her death are mysterious, and Paxton has come under the spotlight of suspicion. Jenna has a pretty big secret she is keeping from him-does he have an even bigger one that he’s keeping from her?
This second chance, secret baby romance will keep you guessing to the very end.
On Second Thought: A second change forbidden romance with a secret baby does contain mature language and scenes. It is intended for adult readers. It is a standalone story with an HEA and zero cliffhangers
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Another of Lexi’s books I had a hard time putting down. Excellent story line, draws you in…
I want to preface this review by saying that I have read five books of Lexi Aurora’s books and have enjoyed them. I gave them either a four- or five-star rating. However, this book I did not enjoy. It is a disappointment. But that does not mean I will give up on this author. It just means that it is unrealistic for an author to expect every book to be successful. I will continue to be a fan of Lexi and look forward to her next book. About the book, this is a murder mystery romance. The relationship between Jenna and Paxton is fooked up. While grieving the death of Paxton’s sister, Bethanny, Jenna always felt fear, guilt and shame after she spent precious intimate moments with Paxton. It became annoying to read about Jenna’s struggle between what she really wanted and what she owed to Beth’s memory and that was to stay away from Paxton. It was irritating that all Jenna could think of was being with Paxton. But throughout the time she spent with Paxton, she was totally self-conscience of her body even though Paxton tried to reassure her that she was beautiful. Then there was Paxton acting like a prepubescent teenager not able to stop thinking of carnally taking Jenna or stop touching her. Like I said this relationship is fooked up. When I got to the end of the book, I was hardly surprised by the ending.
This book was a real page turner from the very beginning! The great character and storyline development kept me totally engaged and the chemistry between Jenna and Paxton was totally off the charts HOT!
Ms Lexi Aurora, I, personally, want to say thank you for your amazing mind and sharing it with reader’s everywhere.
On Second Thought, the latest release from Ms Aurora, is a superior romance book that has a high impact on the heart. From the moment you start reading, you are taken into a creative storyline with characters that you can ‘feel’. Jenna and Paxton have loved one another for years in secret and decided to not pursue where they could of gone with it out of respect and love for Beth. Beth is Jenna’s best friend as well as Paxton’s half Sister (the only loving Family member to him). Now, years later, Paxton reaching out can only mean one thing… something is wrong. Unbeknownst to each other, their lives are about to change again, and now, they must fight for what is right & just. Too bad they have to do this while back in the one place that is guaranteed to tear them apart. This incredible book has a must deserved happily ever after, however, getting there will be anything but easy. Compelling Release.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader’s copy of On Second Thought in exchange for my honest/voluntarily given opinion and I am positive that you will love this book just as much as I have.
Paxton and Jenna are trying to solve the murder of his sister and her best friend. They are also trying to deal with the feelings they have had for each other since they were teenagers without feeling guilty about the timing. The small town gossip mill poses problems for solving the and their love life. Eventually both is solved and they get their happy ending.
I loved this book for so many reasons. I was so intrigued from the beginning a murder mystery with love interest. I love that I could not figure out who did it until the end, but I also loved that the romance was with a “big” girl. It is refreshing to see that a plus size girl gets her hunk at the end. Most stories are with your big chested or wide hips, but still a small figure and although I know they are just stories, it is nice to see that he even states that she is a big girl, but that he loves every inch of her. This story is about a Jenna and Paxton and the mystery of Beth’s murder (who happens to be Paxton’s stepsister and Jenna’s best friend). Pay attention as to who did it and why as the reason is commonly known to happen in today’s world. I will not give out much on this story as everyone should read this, but note that there is a HEA to it. Just a warning this is a book you will not be able to put down until you solve the mystery. I voluntarily agreed to receive an advanced reader copy of this book for my honest review.
This is a really good book but then everything that she writes is really good so you just have to read it
Wow this a fabulous second chance romance, and it’s not just that, it is a suspense story with danger and deception, excitement and intrigue, one I could not put down.
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This book hits you in the heart. When Jenna answers the call from Paxton, her best friend’s brother and secret love from childhood, she never expected such Tragic news. Beth was murdered please come home. Finding out who killed her best friend is job one. Job two is allowing herself to have what she has always wanted, namely Paxton himself. Terrific!
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Very much a romantic suspense book.
Jenna gets a call from Paxton, her BFs older brother. He has tragic news. His sister and her BF was murdered.
She flies to Florida for the funeral and she abd Paxton hook up. But she ghosts tge next morning, taking a little souvenir with her.
And ongoing mystery and suspense-
Who dunnit?
Paxton and Jenna have known each other for years. Paxton’s sister, Beth, was Jenna’s best friend. Paxton calls Jenna years later to tell her of Beth’s death. Jenna rushes home to help with funeral and to figure out what happened. The story has many twists and turns while these two finally find themselves in each other’s arms.
Jenna and Paxton were brought back together after the death of Paxton’s sister who was Beth’s best friend. The police suspect Paxton of the murder so Jenna and Paxton unite to find the real killer. Their romance is rekindled and the murderer is found. I was a little disappointed in the ending, I still had questions about their relationship but I enjoyed the mystery.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book after receiving a free ARC.
This was great read with lots of mystery, action, suspense, & passion. Paxton and Jenna’s connection is amazing and I loved the journey they took together finding Beth’s killer. captivating and hard to put down
Paxton and Jenna knew each other as kids and she had a thing fir him back before he moved away but they grew up and moved on with their lives in different towns. Paxton called her with the news about the death of her best friend his sister. Now Jenna is back in town and it looks like the spotlight is on her and Paxton for Beth’s death. All is not what it seems on the surface of this story and as you sweep away the layers, more twists and turns arise leaving you holding your breath for what is going to happen next. Who is the real killer and what was the reason behind it? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Jenna and Paxton have known each other since they were kids. Jenna was best friends with his sister Beth. They are reunited when tragedy strikes.
Coming from a small town that doesn’t experience much crime leaves the towns people speculating on who the culprit could be. The town gossip mill, along with the local police are so closed minded that they assume it must be someone from out of town or someone who left long ago. Because Paxton had just recently returned to town, he is firmly in their sights.
When Jenna meets Paxton again, their chemistry is off the charts, but old fears keep them apart. Also,someone is trying keep them away from investigating what really happened and the police seem incapable or unwilling to acknowledge some of the facts they are presented with.
With all this going on, do Jenna and Paxton stand a chance a developing a relationship?
I enjoyed the suspense side of this book more than the romance. I felt they kept apart due to silly reasons. Jenna was not one of my favorite people in this story, she was annoying at best.
I love this authors work and enjoyed her exploration of a suspense laced romance.
A suspenseful contemporary romance. A second chance romance
Paxton had to make a difficult call to Jenna. A tragic event has happened. He asks Jenna to come back home as he needs her, something has happened to his sister Beth. Paxton is a suspect in the death of his beloved sister. So much mystery around her death. Jenna and Paxton get together to find out who has killed their beloved Beth. Their attraction to each other has not diminished, and blooms while trying to find out who killed her