This is the third book in the Carolina Waves Series and can be read as a standalone novel.
Cal
The thing about perfect lives is that there’s only one way for them to go—downhill.
I learned that after my first love broke my heart and an injury sacked my pro baseball career. Now I’m working a tedious bank job just to pass the time. So imagine my surprise when I find her in my first big meeting.
… job just to pass the time. So imagine my surprise when I find her in my first big meeting.
Barbara Murphy
The one who got away is as gorgeous as ever, and this time, I’m not letting her go.
But it won’t be easy. Especially when life throws me a wicked curveball that could destroy everything …
Barbara
I met the love of my life when I was eighteen. Cal Chase was everything to me.
And I let him go.
What can I say? I was young, stupid, and in pain. I thought I was doing the right thing for both of us.
For the next fifteen years, I did everything I could to forget him. But now he’s back, sexy as ever, asking for a second chance. I know I should stay away.
But I can’t.
Once Removed is third book in the Carolina Waves sports romance series. It features a hot hero, a heroine who is stronger than she realizes, plenty of sexy times, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Download today! Your next favorite book boyfriend awaits!
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This was a great sports second chance romance read about Cal and Barbara. This book had all the yummy feels. Loved how they met 15 years later and were able to pick up were they left off. They both had feelings for each other and were able to talk it out and resolve past hurt and issues. Loved this story and I can’t wait to read more.
Once Removed (Carolina Waves Book 3)
Tina Gallagher
If you love second chance romances and baseball, this is the perfect book for you. If you aren’t a huge fan of the baseball stuff, you should still give this one a shot, as there isn’t a lot of baseball, but there are references and the hot guy is a former player. Cal and Barbara dated for 3 years in college, but once he was drafted and Barb lost her mother, she broke up with him. She always knew he was the one she let get away, so imagine her surprise when she is about to give a huge presentation to a bank for a loan, and in walks Cal. Is this fate stepping in and taking over because they should have never broken up? Cal steps up literally right away since Barb broke her ankle and he rode in the ambulance to the hospital with her. This is the start of them talking and getting to know each other again, but honestly it was much like they never stopped. Will Cal and Barbara become a couple? I loved how having Cal back in her life seemed to renew Barb’s outlook on life and she got a backbone and started saying things back to the jerk of an ex-husband she has. I am loving this series and all of the characters. They are so awesome, and I always look forward to reading the next. It’s always great to reconnect with characters from another book. This is part of a series, and can be read as a standalone, but I would advise reading them in order. Of course I still need to read book 1, as I started with Book 2….so I’m off to get Book 1. Enjoy.
This is the third book in the Carolina Waves series but can be read as a stand alone. How can you not love a second chance baseball romance?? Although it has less to do with actual baseball and more to do with a now prematurely retired baseball phenom who is stuck actually using that degree he chose out of a hat to pursue while waiting for the big league contract to happen. Unhappy in his current banking job he just so happens to stumble into a meeting and get the surprise of his life. His college sweetheart standing at the other end of the table ready to conduct the presentation. Barbara is shocked to see her former love, the guy who she let get away. She’s since been married, divorced and now works for her former mother in law and unfortunately still has to deal with her cheating ex on a semi regular basis. When she lays eyes on Cal again old feelings resurface and she can’t help but fall for him all over again. This is a sweet yet steamy love story in which you’ll see two people who are perfect for each other find both love and themselves again. Tina Gallagher always writes books that leave you with a sense of love, hope and happiness once you’ve finished. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!!
Do you love Baseball? Second chances? Romance? This book has it all!!! Cal and Barb were college sweethearts who find each other again!! It was beautiful and romantic and I couldn’t put it down!!! Definitely recommend this book!!!
I love Cal and .barb so much … They was past love and been apart for the last 15 years both during that time hard rough divorces.. barb still still need to endure her ex talk abussive to her ..love that they get to me and seem thAt it like nothing change Between them has change much cal remember her favourite this like when they wa together.. love how they get to know Each other again while she injured.. but after she no will they jump at it again cause the chemistry is there but there one thing the pull them apart before was baseball will it again …it a must read ..hurry and read it you won’t regret
I’m a sucker for second chance and baseball romances so this book was right up my alley! I loved Cal and Barb so much! It was like they never broke up and they grew so much throughout this book. I loved how despite being loved by the family, Barb had to still deal with the verbal abuse by her ex, that’s not the part I loved, the past was how because of Cal and her friends, she was able to stand up to that idiot and tell him exactly what she thought. She grew a backbone and it was fabulous to see! Minus the ex, the characters in this book were hilarious and truly loved Cal and Barb. It was great to see them interact with their friends and family. They may have broken up due to grief and baseball opportunities but I believe it was the right thing to do. These two grew up and learned how much they cared about each other,even though the horrible marriages they both had, it brought them back to each other. I loved this book so much!
Irony finds a sense of humor and discovers that it’s all heart. Once Removed takes a stroll down the road less traveled. Gallagher turns what if into maybe, baby. Cal and Barbara are a contradiction of delightfully, flawed and unpredictably wonderful. A life lesson worth listening to.
Once Removed is the ultimate second chance love story. Cal and Barbara are brought together again the only way fate can. Cal’s life is not where he thought he would be but when Barbara falls back into his life, he knows she the one that should have always been with him.
I loved Barbara’s circle of family and her ex is absolutely deserving of the life he now has. Cal has just as great of a family and the only one missing has been Barbara. I loved the baseball element and the support these two are for one another. Beautiful and fun to read.
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Calvin and Barbara were college sweethearts but things caused them to drift away. A second chance at love happens and it is a sports romance. The story has plenty of twists and turns which keep you spellbound. I give this book a 5. A great stand alone book.
Second chances are rare these days and this book shows how you can always get that second chance romance! I loved this book. It was so cute, but also extremely romantic and somewhat heartbreaking. I was hoping for an extended epilogue into the future, but overall it was an excellent read! Great for lovers of sports romances!
The book has awesome characters that are well developed and engaging and the chemistry I undeniable throughout the pages. The storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
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Baseball and Romance!!!!! I absolutely LOVE this series! Cal and Barbra’s story was fantastic! I knew once I started this book I wouldn’t be able to put it down. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Gallagher will come out with next!
Oh this book! I second chance romance. Once college sweethearts Barbara was the one for Cal but she broken his heart. Fifteen years later their paths cross again and Cal wants his second chance. A sexy, steamy read that you won’t be able to put down. Loved it.
This was a good read. The were some parts that dragged but all in all a sweet read.
What a great read!! I love second chance romances, and this one did not disappoint!!
Barabara and Cal were college sweethearts, torn apart by tragedy.
15 years later, fate steps in and these two get their second chance at a happily ever after!!
I can’t wait to see what comes next from this author!!
Perfect second chance love story. Cal and Barbara find their way back to each other. Great story and chemistry between the two.
2nd chance Romance, this steamy takes us back with college sweethearts cal & Barbara! These two had their ups and downs and bumpy journeys! Something brought them back together after 15 years can that be enough
You know the old story, the one that got away… Well this is like that, another 2nd chance book but it has a lot of twists and turns. The author tells a great story and the characters are really great. You really feel what they are going through.
This is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. I throughly enjoyed every single second of this book. Once I started reading I could not put it down. OMG the main characters are sweet and easy to love. They are perfect for each other. I wanted to read about their life together a little more at the end but all in all this is a fantastic read and I highly recommend it.
I love a good second chance romance and this one does not disappoint. Barbara and Cal are great characters and have a fabulous story to tell. This was well written and keeps you invested from start to finish. Ups, downs, ex husband drama, sexiness and interesting secondary characters make for a great read!! Don’t miss out on this one!