In this hot new angsty romance from USA Today bestselling author BJ Harvey, the once-burned-forever-commitment-shy best friend from One Shot faces her own moral dilemma of the heartWhen life gives me lemons, I always make lemonade.Living every day like it could be my last, I’m content with the choices I’ve made and do so unapologetically. With a relationship that makes me happy, and a job that I … happy, and a job that I love, life is good.
But when the man I’ve just agreed to marry, has his estranged wife and four-year-old daughter turn up on his doorstep, I’m not the only one reevaluating things.
He didn’t plan for that—and I didn’t plan for my childhood sweetheart to return, wanting me back.
Sometimes lemons can be sour, sometimes they can be sweet, and sometimes, all it takes is a second chance to make things right again.
You just need to get that second chance in the first place.
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I am really loving this series because with each book it gets better and better for these couples. B.J. makes it so real that you feel like you are right there with each character feeling each emotion. I really loved the chemistry between Bruno and Gaby. The chemistry was so strong it jumped off of the pages at you while you are reading.
Gaby and Bruno’s story is so amazing. You have two people who have been hurt in previous relationships but they are not bitter. They both have an open mind when it comes to being together. They go very slow which is what I loved because they have both been hurt and want to protect their hearts.
Your waiting for the ball to drop with these two because you know that their pasts are coming back and they are going to have to deal with it. So when it does come I was very proud of Bruno and Gaby as to how they handled the situation. They were both strong and firm in what they wanted and how they wanted to move on from what they had in the past to move on to the future.
I didn’t love this book as much as I loved book 1 of the series. I did still enjoy the story however I felt the first 3/4 was a bit slow moving while the last 1/4 was over before I knew it. Bruno was everything you want in a hero and I fell hard for him.
One Shot and Second Chance is the first two books that I’ve read by B.J. Harvey and I’m convinced more than ever that she knows how to write those angsty novels with ease! I found them to be quick and engaging reads with just the right amount angst and plenty of romance. B.J Harvey will definitely be my go-to when I’m in the mood for angsty AF reads!
What a read this turned out to be! I was so eager to read Gaby’s story as soon as One Shot ended. The synopsis just leaves you burning for more and as soon as you jump into the book, that prologue just pulls all the punches…it’ll definitely leave you yelling, “why would you start the book like that?!”. It killed me to have that glimpse of what was to come since you’ll be thrown back several months earlier when Bruno and Gaby become hyper-aware of each other at work.
Both of these characters were just so easy to fall in love with. Both harboring some scars from previous relationships, it’s tough for the both of them to move forward, but it’s evident that closure from the past is necessary before they can completely commit to each other. Despite her emotional scars, I loved Gaby so much! She’s so damn feisty and someone everyone can relate to, but I’ve never seen an armor so strong and hers is made of steel. She lets Bruno in, but there’s still a huge part of her that she’s holding back from him. Mainly the big secret she’s been keeping from him.
Bruno, this man that I just loved so much! The whole, it’s the quiet ones you have to watch for is so true with him. A man that knows what he wants, has zero time for games and will go after it (repeatedly). He’s so intuitive and can read Gaby like a book, and his patience was something to be admired. Not going to lie, my favorite scenes when these two were alone together, just his words alone are so darn sexy and steamy!
From the beginning, you’ll be waiting for that major fallout and how they’ll get through that. This was such a solid read from beginning to end, absolutely can’t wait for the next one in this series!
I’m so glad I was off for summer to enjoy this book in one day. I was addicted from the start and couldn’t put it down.
*4 Stars*
I don’t know what it is about the hero’s in this series, but they don’t always sit well with me. I really disliked Millen in book one, and I’m just not sure how I feel about Bruno.
After the whammy of a prologue, reeling things back and building up to the ultimate point again, frustrates me. The story was good, and there was plenty of getting to know the characters, but the lack of communication at times bothered the hell out of me. That said though, it’s kind of one of the biggest things that the storyline deliberately deals with, so it’s really just me and my own moods for reading that make me feel that way. I did like that both main characters had a lot of heart.
As always, BJ’s writing is on point, and there are plenty of things we want to find out. In the end, I think everything wrapped up and was resolved nicely, and also sets up a tiny bit of an idea for the third book in the series.
Looking forward to seeing what that one holds.
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Ewan, Natalie and Marcus work on a charitie together, Ewan loves her even though he has issues he is still claiming Natalie. Does Marcus want her too.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
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I really enjoyed Book 1 of this series, One Shot, Kenzie and Millan’s story and I thought this was a good one too. Bruno and Gabby have a boatload of baggage, some we find out sooner, some later. These 2 characters are well written, with smoking’ chemistry. The problem is how is this relationship to progress?? The book moves quickly, flows soothly, just overall a solid 4 stars read.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy of this book.
Review by: Jennifer
(4 stars)
This is the second book in the Chances series, I would suggest reading book one, One Shot, before this as that would just make common sense. Gaby was right there with Kenzie throughout book one, listening as the drama unfolded and giving sound advice. What we didn’t realize was that at the same time Gabs was also going through her own thing. When Gabs goes on a blind date that turns horrible, Bruno swoops in and saves the day and gives her a ride home. When Gabs learns that Bruno has been waiting for her to be ready for something with him, she decides that maybe they can do a friends with benefits type of thing. Gaby doesn’t want anything serious, the last time she tried that didn’t turn out so well. But what happens when Bruno decides that he wants more, that he wants more with Gaby? Will Gaby attempt to move forward with Bruno? Will ghosts from the past put a halt to the progress that Gaby and Bruno have made in their relationship?
I’m really enjoying this series, and book two was just as good as book one. With all kinds of drama, that seems to come from all different directions. Bruno and Gaby have some steaming hot chemistry, this book kept me hooked until the very end. I give this 4 stars.
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Review by: Melanie
(4.5 stars)
Gaby and Bruno both work at the bar that Kenzie and Millen (from book one) manage/own. Gaby is also Kenzie’s bestie and while she was helping Kenzie through all her drama, she was also dealing with her own issues of falling for Bruno; the bar’s bouncer, despite her promise to herself never to fall in love after the heartbreak she suffered before. Bruno has his own secrets though, ones that could destroy the relationship he’s trying to get the resistant Gaby to form with him. Will the pair’s issues break the two apart or will they truly get the second chance they both deserve?
Another very enjoyable read in this series and I give it 4.5 stars.
ARC REVIEWER
‘Second Chance’ is book two in BJ Harvey’s Chances Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, although we did originally meet Gaby and Bruno in ‘One Shot’ book one.
Second chances are no easy road to travel especially when it comes to matters of the heart. But when it’s the right one you will do whatever it takes to make sure you don’t miss out. Both Bruno and Gaby have been hurt in previous relationships, but seeing them grow together in this book is something to see. Bruno (oh Bruno!!!) he is my new favourite BJ Harvey male character.
‘Second Chance’ had me anxiously turning each page to find out what happens next.
I thought is was great to see Kenzie and Millen come back into this story. Secondary characters are always great to have appearances in books as we get to see more into their lives, which Ms Harvey is fantastic at doing.
After reading the Prologue for ‘Third Strike’ which is going to be book three and Drew’s story, I am super excited to see how Drew fixes the big mistake he has made.
Thanks again BJ Harvey for another fantastic book. PLEASE don’t ever stop putting words to paper as your books are such an enjoyment to read.
Five cautious and addictive stars! This book takes the Second Chance Romance to a new level!
Oh holy heaven! BJ Harvey has ruined me with this magistral masterpiece! Second Chance is the second installment in the Chances Series. In my opinion this book is the hottest and most tempting book in the series. It has the right amount of sinful passion and forbidden temptation. All wrapped in a sizzling cover. This book is the kind of book that makes you believe in second chances (personally I’m not a fan of them) but if life gives you good books to read, you must devour them like the good book addict you are. Amen!
Sometimes all it takes to fall in love with a book is a well developed plot and wonderful characters. This book exceeds all expectations I had. The plot is refreshingly different and original. It has the right quantity of drama and the passion, lust and love is overwhelming! Everything screams perfection.
BJ Harvey has done and excellent work! She never disappoints her readers. She penned an all-consuming story that makes you want more and more. It hooks you from the beginning and at the end you will lose a piece of yourself because Gabrielle and Bruno’s story is ardent, hot, forbidden and deeply strong. It is about second chances, friendship, trust, forgiveness and redemption. In the past both were battered by love however their souls mended in a fierce way without knowing it.
Trust and love are always complex. There is not love without trust and there is not trust without love. Both are earned one time and once you lost them you can’t recover them. It takes time. Life is never easy and love is a tricky feeling that twist your insides in a powerful way.
Gabrielle and Bruno’s journey is a discovery of trust, love and absolution. Gabrielle is an independent strong woman who knows what she wants. She doesn’t trust easily and her soul and body betrayed her once and it lead her to a heartbroken. After that she built a wall to protect herself but Bruno will make her weak and strong at the same time. To trust or not to trust, that’s her question when Bruno is near to destroy every wall that guards her heart. Bruno tempts her. He is overwhelming and sexy AF and she can’t think straight when he is near. He clouded her mind with his possessive attitude. Will she fall into the the temptation for a second chance? Will she be able to share her body and not her heart? He may hurt her, he may break her, but he could also be the key to a future she denied to herself all those years ago.
The chemistry between Gabrielle and Bruno is hot and reckless and totally addictive. Bruno is and addition, he is the kind of man that consumes you and makes you grow desperate to get another hit of him. He also has a broken heart but Gabrielle calm him and makes him desperate. Both are the perfect match. At first it was lust and attraction but later it will turn into something more deep and powerful that will burn their insides.
Second Chance is definitely my favourite flavor of the month. I highly recommend you to read it. It is a must read for those readers who loves raw romance and strong and complex characters. BJ Harvey’s writing is sizzling forbidden and brilliantly addictive. Once you start reading her book you won’t be able to stop. She is a talented lady that knows how to play with her readers in a marvelous ways. Her male characters are always hot AF and her heroines are strong independent women. Insanely perfect!
Second chance is the second story in the chances series and a story that I have desperately been waiting to be released. I was not disappointed with this story because I absolutely loved everything about it. The storyline really engaged me from the very first page and I did not want to put the story down once I started reading.
Gaby was a strong feisty female character that I really enjoyed reading about. I really loved the way that she stuck by Bruno throughout the story and the way that she was there for her friends.
Bruno I loved loved loved reading about and found he was such a sweet guy. I really loved the way he was with Gaby and the he was there for her. I really felt for him with the events that happened in his past. But I really loved the way that he was able to move on from them.
The chemistry between these two characters were of the charts and they were perfect for each other. This author has written another great storey for this amazing series. I cannot wait to read what happens next in the series.
Soon as I see BJ Harvey is releasing a new book I get super excited and this book has become one of my favourites! This is the second book in the series and even though I loved the first one, Gaby is my favourite.
BJ Harvey likes to play with your head with that prologue and your left reeling with that WTF feeling. She is obviously enjoying her evil side to wind her readers up in a delicious way.
You are taken on a lovely ride watching Bruno and Gaby’s relationship grow and develop. Bruno is totally swoon-worthy so I don’t want to believe the worst from the prologue. He is so sweet and patient with Gaby through her fears and he is determined to break those walls down.
You are given another brilliant story with BJ Harvey;s trademark angst, humour and lots of hot sizzling passion. After the glimpse at the next book in the series I seriously cannot wait for that one….OMG!!
Everything about this book is right up my alley. Strong friendships – check. Hot guys – check. Hot girls – check. Great family – check. Well developed characters – check. Story that is well plotted and has a strong beginning, middle and end – Check.
I developed a girl crush on Gaby in One Shot and was really grateful that she got her story. Bruno is a multi-layered man and it was nice getting to know him more. I was able to read this story from beginning to finish while hiding in an air conditioned house on a 106F summer day. It was the perfect read for this type of day.
BJ Harvey has become a one-click author for me and i look forward to reading the next story in this series.
Second chances can be tricky, but the to this couple’s love story is intense. Watching walls being broken down and healing to happen, I highly recommend this story.
BJ Harvey definitely hit it out of the park with this one. You got to meet Gaby & Bruno in One Shot, and here they get their own story. And believe me when I say, you’re going to love it! Gaby is smart, witty, sarcastic with a little snarky thrown in. Plus fun & loving. And Bruno, he is pretty much everything. Hot, loyal, loving, protective. Not to mention fun. And did I say hot?! Cause there’s that too. They are definitely an awesome couple, who have their ups and downs, laughter and tears. And a whole lot of chemistry. Totally loved this!!! Can’t wait to read Drew’s book next!!
I simply adored Second Chances. BJ Harvey gives us one of her best works to date with a love story between Gaby Wallace (Kenzie’s bestie from One Shot) and Bruno Duncan (bouncer at Kenzie and Millen’s club). I knew Gaby would be a force to be reckoned with since we first met her in One Shot. This woman is feisty and strong-willed and as loyal a friend anyone could ask for. But her damaged heart can only handle easy and when Bruno finds his way to her soul, all bets are off. These two cannot resist one another and what started out as easy, quickly becomes hard.
Oh wow. The push and pull from Gaby and Bruno was enough to make my head spin. Both harboring deep secrets, I sat and waited patiently and watched as they fell for one another but couldn’t completely leave their pasts behind. The Author starts the book with quite the bombshell and then it’s a stroll back in time 8 months as we get to see how Gaby and Bruno found their way to one another.
I loved the slow burn aspect of their romance. The explosive times they are together are few and far between, with Gaby letting her past get in the way of finding true bliss with Bruno. But holy hell, when they both finally find that turn in their bumpy road that leads to nothing but pure joy, I was cheering just as loudly as they were. I mean, seriously, their chemistry is hot! There is no denying their time in between the sheets is beyond steamy.
But make no mistake about it: their journey is filled with plenty of indecision, a world of hurt and the realization that perhaps they aren’t meant to be. Translation: a whole lotta angst! But the words, “love conquers all” could truly be their mantra because despite all the agony and the tears, the love these two feel for one another is beyond wonderful.
I guess what I loved most about this book is that beneath all the teasing, the snarky comebacks, Gaby is just a woman who wants the love her parents, her brother and her best friend have. And she is a fighter and she didn’t let prior disappointment get in her way when it mattered most. And Bruno. To say he is a keeper is an understatement. He’s giving and selfless and sexy. He’s right up there with Daniel and Millen for me and that says a lot!
Grab Second Chances and enjoy a really well-written and very touching read. It’s more than worth your time and deserves 5 solid stars!
“I don’t care how long it takes or how hard I have to work for it. Anything in life worth having is worth fighting tooth and nail for, and when it comes to you, I find myself willing to wage the war.”
BJ Harvey is quickly becoming the queen of angsty-goodness romance with her Chances Series. She has be craving MORE and MORE with every turn of the page! I knew Bruno was going to be a favorite of mine, but what I didn’t know is that he was going to end up being my ALL TIME FAVORITE HERO of Ms. Harvey’s. He was gruff, but tender. He was gorgeous, but not too cocky. But what I loved most about him was the depth of connection that he discovered with our heroine, Gaby. These two were so smokin’ hot with both their banter and their chemistry. I loved every single second!
I love it when I come across a love story where I relate SO MUCH with the heroine. It just makes the story that much more, ya know? I was rooting for these two from the very beginning and even though Ms. Harvey takes us on one sexy, emotional, and angsty ride, I wouldn’t have gotten off it for anything. I was captivated from the start, and once I cracked open the very first page, I knew, there was no going back! I absolutely LOVED One Shot, book one in the series, but this book, SECOND CHANCE, took me to a whole other level. I can’t wait to see what she brings us next!
A great second chance at romance story. It will have you feeling all sorts of emotions as it keeps you on the edge of your seat with its twists. It’s full of angst. I loved the characters. I loved the connection and banter. The chemistry is sizzling and steamy. I enjoyed following their journey as secrets are revealed and obstacles are overcome. Looking forward to reading more.
I could not stop reading this! I have been so excited to read this book since I finished One Shot late last year. From the prologue I wasn’t the biggest fan of Bruno – it took a long time to put things together and see that he really was a good guy. I was very hesitant with him… Gaby was amazing. She’s been through a lot over the years so of course she’s nervous about another relationship – I definitely would be too!
I loved Gaby and Bruno’s chemistry – they are definitely cute! I think from the prologue, my mind just kept assuming the worst of Bruno and it kind of ruined it for me. I was waiting for the truth about him to come out and was getting frustrated with him.
Overall I really enjoyed this book! I’m excited to read the 3rd book when it releases!
This book was not at all what I was expecting. I thought there would be a little happiness at the beginning, a lot of angst in the middle, and finally a HEA ending. I was sooo wrong!!
There’s a slow buildup of a relationship between Bruno and Gaby. I loved that Bruno wasn’t the jerk I had anticipated. He wanted Gaby and wasn’t about to play games. She was determined not to let anyone in again, but she was no match for Bruno and his sexiness! They both had “stuff” to deal with from their pasts before being able to move forward, but it was done in a way that brought just enough angst to have me reading faster and staying up too late because I just had to know what happened next.
Oh, and that office scene…O M G…HOTTTT!!!
“I know you, Gaby. I’ve watched you five nights a week for the past six months. I know you, even if I haven’t let you know me.”