True love comes once in a lifetime. Will she grab her second chance?When Kathryn Abbott moves back to her hometown following her divorce, she doesn’t expect to run into Brett Falcone, the Italian Stallion. If possible, he’s even more appealing than he was twenty years ago when she, the nerd queen, tutored the popular baseball star.Brett would like to begin the relationship they couldn’t have … like to begin the relationship they couldn’t have then, but first Kathryn must face her past decisions…and risk losing the love of her life all over again.
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Such a sweet story of second chances
This story choked me up. This is the story of Kath and Brett. They were young lovers once but circumstances wouldn’t let them be together. Now 20 years later they run into each other and the feelings are still there. Before they can be together Kath has a secret she needs to share. One that could change everything. This standalone novella packs a full story in its pages.
This was such a beautiful book. It was a short book. I hope Kath and Brett’s story continue. If not the ending was perfect!
Brett and Kathryn have history from 20 years ago so when newly divorced she moves back to her home town he is the last person she wants to see. Surely as adults they can get get along for her daughter’s sake. When they finally sit down to catch up both are surprised with what the other has to say.
This is a sweet second chance novella. The story is told from both the past and the present so you know how the characters are feeling. Loved that Brett wasn’t really the bad guy Kathryn thought he was and that she is willing to give him a chance. In true Hardt fashion Helen gives us a twist to spice up the story. Loved the characters. Quick easy read if you are looking for a sweet read.
Cute little story. I felt like it ended abruptly. Like there could have been more. The meeting of the son or even a 5 year later epilogue. Still loved it and was well written.
How can I explain how much I loved it!?!
It was very short, I know Novellas are but I really wanted more, I loved every page, fell in love with Brett since the first time he came into the picture.
Loved that we got to read of how it started and the now, just absolutely amazing read, wish we can have more!!
Wow, this novella really gets you in the feels, especially when it takes you back to your high school years. The story goes back and forth 20 years, from when Kathryn and Brett were seniors in high school to their current, divorced lives. Kathryn was the intelligent, driven “nerd” and Brett, a jock who needed some help with math in order to go to college on a sport scholarship.
After years of feeling some anger towards the way Brett treated her in middle school, she agrees to help him and is surprised when sparks go off between the two. But she believes fate has other plans.
20 years later, she is in disbelief when she sees him again. Looks like fate has brought them together. But she has a secret, one that she believes might destroy the chance of finally being with Brett, the one man she has and always loved. Will this secret bring them closer together or will this destroy their one, true chance at happily ever after?
This story really hit me as Kathryn, in almost every way, represents me. This had me thinking back to my high school days and I can’t imagine running into someone I’ve had a crush on and having a chance at finally having a relationship with them. This is a heart warming story and such a sweet one at that. It’s a quick read as it is a novella but it delivers on everything.
What a lovely start to the New Year! This book was just what I needed 4 1/2 Beautiful stars
OMG this was an AMAZING short story I loved it Kathryn came back to town after 20 years little did she know she would run into the sexy Brett that she lost her virginity to when she was 18 her fist ever love they reconnected and fell madly in love after all these years I’m not going into specific details about it all bc I don’t wanna ruin it for anyone else but if you haven’t read it yet you so need to best read yet !!
This is a stand alone novella.
This is the story of Brett & Kathryn. They have a history going back to middle school, and then nothing in high school, until Kathryn is asked to tutor Brett so he doesn’t lose his scholarship for baseball. She is going to Stanford. Twenty years later they meet again back in Ohio. I love that the characters are a bit older. Helen Hardt, you have to be the master at surprises in a story. This book covers everything you need to know about these two characters, and doesn’t fall short because it’s a novella. I absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this book to read.
Love Reawakened….
Kathryn Abbott had no clue her life was to change drastically when she answered her phone. It had been 20 years since she had seen Brett Falcone, where had it gone so fast? She had been Brett’s tutor when he needed to improve his grades for a baseball scholarship. He insisted it could only be her. Kathryn never did get over her first love.
Kathryn moved back to her hometown of Columbus after a divorce. In her wildest dreams did she ever think that Brett would still be living there. And to top it all off he is her daughter’s soccer coach. Could it get any more awkward? If possible he was even more sexier than he was 20 years ago. It is so unfair how men get hotter when they get older. The sparks between them were still there and all her feelings that she kept dormant for him burst out like fireworks. After Kathryn returns home, she also realizes her past choices are at risk at resurfacing which could result in losing her happiness with Brett once again.