From the moment I first saw him shirtless, with those rippled abs on full display and his grey sweatpants barely hanging off his muscular hips, my insides melted.But this desire I’m filled with is one I know can never be satisfied.Single dad Jaxson Brentwood doesn’t talk about the hard times. He’s lived them. Four years prior, he lost his wife in a tragic accident. Since then, he’s been left to … then, he’s been left to raise his daughters alone.
His world is everything mine can never be.
It doesn’t matter that our chemistry is off the charts. It doesn’t matter that Jaxson’s arms are the only ones I feel safe in.
He and I are like oil and water – and while opposites clearly attract, I can’t believe there’d ever be a place for a girl like me in Jaxson’s world of foam dart battles and bedtime stories.
Or, at least, that’s what I thought until we both dared open our hearts – and began wondering if, just maybe, we deserved a shot at love the second time around.
Second Time Around is the first in Alandra Knight’s Finding Our Forever series – emotionally intense tales of true love, featuring beautifully crafted characters overcoming the darkest odds to earn their happily-ever-after.
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What an amazing book! Jaxson and Kellie’s story will steal your heart. After losing his wife, he is having to raise his two girls as a single parent. Of course he has the help of his wonderful family. In comes Kellie, at first, they just don’t get along very well. I didn’t want to put this book down. Their story and the amazing journey they took us on together was unbelievable and so amazing. Can Jaxson actually love again? Can Kellie love his girls as her own? I cried for the loss Jaxson had and was happy to see someone else come along. Alandra Knight did an amazing job of pulling you in wanting to know whether or not Jaxson and Kellie will have a happy ending. Get ready to to go to Morgan Springs and meet this awesome family that are so close knit. I know I would love to be a part of this family.
This is my first book by Alandra and loved it. Jaxson found his true love at an early age and after one fatal night never planned on finding that feeling again he runs into Kellie on main street. With both of their pasts they both have their walls up, but they can’t stop their hearts from what they feel. This story shows us no matter what our pasts were never give up and find your forever.
I devoured this book in a single sitting. I just couldn’t put it down. The story flowed well along with the characters and the writing. From page one I was hooked and just couldn’t put it down. I felt like I was a part of this book and I want more!
I voluntarily read this as an advanced readers copy
You’ll fall in love with the Brentwood family. With traditions as old as time, open arms and hearts. It would be hard pressed to find a family who are so kind and generous. Grief is a bitter pill to swallow and there are many emotional stages. While some seem to cope easier others do not and this family were hit with a triple whammy. With six young babies life had to go on and they put their own life on hold. I laughed and cried as I read this beautiful story.
Circumstances bought about a Chance meeting in Mainstreet for Jaxson and Kellie. They were drawn into a clouded moment of lust, that turned into regret. Kellie chipped away at the walls Jaxson built around his heart and tugged on his heartstrings. Although it felt like her role was never defined, even as time past she was an expectation. If you love someone, set them free, if they return they were meant to be yours, if not….
This is my first book from Alandra Knight and it’s such a sweet story. I always wondered if your wife/husband passed away tragically, would you be able to move on? Would you be able to love someone and give them your heart completely as you did the first time?
Years go by after being widowed and raising his kids, and Jax reluctantly agrees to go out for a night of fun and is mesmerized by Kellie, who she herself has a sad past. There’s a fiery attraction they can’t ignore but they have a hard time realizing they are meant to be.
It’s interesting to see how his family and daughters take to Kellie and see their relationship go through hardships. You will laugh, get mad, gasp, possibly cry (I’m not a much of crier but you may be) and there’s a HEA.
The only thing I will say is I was a bit confused as I was told this is book 1 and it’s actually book 2 in the series. I have not read the first and while in a way this is a standalone, there are characters here that were in the first and I had a hard time connecting some of them but it did not interfere with the full story much as other books I have read. If you’re looking for a second chance romance with a HEA, this is it.
Alandra Knight is one of those authors that just knows how to pull you right into her storylines!
Second Time Around was everything and more. I fell in love with the Brentwood family and Jaxson and Kellie’s chemistry could be felt throughout the story. I had all the feels when I was reading this one. I really can’t wait to see what’s Alanda brings us next!
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy romance that will gave you all the feels!
I received a copy from the author for a fair and honest review.
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I loved this story so much! Jaxson is swoony! The beginning was so sad. Loosing his wife had to be so hard. But Kellie is awesome! The story was well written and the ending made me do a happy dance! Fantastic book.
Kellie and Jaxson have such a complex story – but it’s one that I enjoyed reading. The chemistry between the two of them is evident from the first time we meet them, and that chemistry continues throughout the book – even as their relationship goes through its own twists and turns. The two of them are steamy and so sexy together! There were some points in the book where I thought I knew what was going to happen – and then the complete opposite happened – which I liked. I always like a book to keep me guessing, and this one did just that.
The Brentwood family is one I’m quickly falling in love with, and I think Alandra did such a great job intertwining this huge family into Kellie and Jaxson’s story. There are a lot of family members (and friends who are like family) throughout this story, but she took the time to explain their importance to the story in one way or another, which I appreciated. I also liked that this book was a journey through Kellie and Jaxson’s relationship, not just a small snippet of their relationship that spanned a few months. I really felt like I got to “know” Jaxson and Kellie throughout the book.
I’m looking forward to the next installment in this series!
This is such a sweet second chance love story. The storyline is beautiful and so well lit together. I absolutely loved everything about this book. I very much recommend this book and series.
This is a romance story about a Jaxon Brentwood and his love Kellie. The Brentwoods are a huge family with strong family ties. Jaxon becomes a widower at an early age when his wife and first forever love, Dahlia, dies in a fiery car crash. He is left behind with his twin girls and is broken, believing that he will never love again. A chance encounter and he meets Kellie, a spirited and full of life and energy girl. Kellie has a heartbreaking history also.
The author weaves a good plot that takes you from the time the twins were four and progresses to the time they are eighteen. There are many triumphs and bumps and Jaxon and Kellie become lovers.
No spoiler alerts here.
The sex sizzles and the drama keeps you engaged. There are many characters in the story and at times it is confusing. The author includes the two main characters from her debut novel, Liam and Mia, however it is within an entirely new time frame and that confusion did not become solved for me until the last five chapters when everything ties together. If you enjoy romance I recommend this book and look forward to the author’s next novel.
Find it once be blessed…find it a 2nd Time who Knows
If you like Strong Understand Alpha with a Strong Loving Heroine you will love this book. To find a True Love one time is something but to have faith give you a Second Time Around it unbelievable. Jaxson is just existing… then comes Kellie and WOW. I enjoy the way Alandra brings all of the characters to life in her books. Not only do you get to see how Jaxson and Kellie are in their world but really get to know the outside of their relationship. See what makes them who they are and how well they fit. When you read this book you will understand “Live Life, Love Life, Embrace Life.”
jaxon and Kellie’s story is na emotional rollercoaster of smiles, giggles, tears anger sweetness, love and passion.
There are a lot of characters in this book that got me confused about who is who and what is there connection. But I love this story
And the passion in this book Alandra you wrote another great book.
This is the second book in the Finding Our Forever series. At 18 years old Jaxon Brentwood and his brothers had it all. They were each married to the loves of their lives, and in one careless moment, the unthinkable happened. Their wives were all killed in a tragic accident. Jaxson was left to raise his adorable twin daughters, and now four years later, he’s completely focused on raising his girls and helping to run his family’s ski lodge.The last thing on his mind is looking for a hook up or love again. His brother basically goads him into going out and cutting loose. He goes out to a street fair, and notices a ” beautiful brown haired girl. She was like no one he’s ever met before. Her name is Kellie. She funny, outspoken, a little brash, and Jax is fascinated. The encounter ends surprisingly with Jax and Kellie unable to stop the flare of heat between them. This is the story of Jax and Kellie’s journey. It is not all smooth sailing. You will see how Jax’s daughters respond to Kellie, you will also be able to see how she fits in with Jax’s family. This story will make you laugh, make you cry, and at times make you want to shake some sense into Jax., but you can’t stop reading! Don’t miss this book!
This is the second book in the “Finding Our Forever Series” and it didn’t disappoint. It was a great read that kept you on your toes and gave you ALL THE FEELS! I adore the entire Brentwood family, they are a great bunch and you get bits and pieces of each member of the family and how they will all sacrifice for the others as well as give so much unconditional love, yet the focus doesn’t stray from our main characters, Jaxson and Kellie (Peaches). I cried, I laughed, I even wanted to hurl my kindle a few times, but this story stole my heart. I love the twins Zinnia and Lily their personalities are the best. You will definitely swoon, especially during the steamy love scenes. There’s heartache due to misunderstandings. My heart just broke for them. But through it all your heart will melt and expand with the true, undeniable love they share. It shines trough these two and you get a great HEA. I love all the brothers, but from book one Jaxson has held a special place in my heart and it still holds true. An amazing 5 star story you won’t want to miss. I can’t wait to see what Alandra gives us next!
wow what a amazing romatic read that will have you having heart melting throught out this book. this is a must read book if you have read the first book as it will pull you in through the words from the very start to the very ending
This book is everything I hoped it would be and more. Jaxon and Kellie are meant to be but can they stand the tests and hurdles that are thrown at them? Second Time Around has all the feels for me, I laughed, cried and yelled (yes I yelled at my kindle).
If you want a book with all the feels than this is the book for you. Alandra has a way with words and you won’t be disappointed at all. I wouldn’t say that you need to read book 1 in the series but it does help with some backstory and all.
Great job Alandra!!!
From the very first page my heart was thumping and ready for what was to come! This book will have you feeling all the emotions. It was heartbreaking, funny at times, and you get a front row seat to love and loss! I enjoyed this read and would recommend.
I love this amazing book. Jaxson and Kellie’s story will touch you in every way imaginable. Finding love again in your life can be wonderful. You will cry, laugh, and will want to devour this as fast as you can. Thank you Alanda Knight for giving us this steamy, touching, mesmerizing and outstanding book. I can’t wait for the next book and for everyone to read this. A must, must, must, sexy, passionate, and out of this world read.
I loved Second time around. I laughed, cried and screamed. The characters in this book gripped my heart and didn’t let go. Thank you Alandra for this amazing and phenomenal book
I love the entwined lives of the Brentwood Family and I love there strong Family bond…..
The Brentwood boys have all lived through heartbreak and loss, but still manage to support each other and encourage each other to try and find there happiness. Jaxson is closed of to all possibilities, until he meets Kellie. Kellie is a fighter and she has her sites set on Jaxson, hoping to be the one to finally bring down his walls, to open him up to the possibilities of a forever. I really enjoyed this book and are looking forward to reading more about the Brentwood Boys.