Review: Wonderful Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2014
I have read several of Victoria James' books in the past and really enjoyed them, so when I had the opportunity to read The Rancher's Second Chance, I couldn't wait to see what kind of story Victoria James would write that included a cowboy.  Needless to say, she didn't disappoint and has written a romantic and entertaining story that readers will love.Melanie Simms is a wedding planner and she just happens to be planning her best friend's wedding, which is being held at the family's ranch, a ranch which her friend's brother Cole Forrester runs.  As fate would have it, when her friend falls ill while out of town, Melanie must handle things on her behalf, which includes going to the ranch for some final preparations.  This also means she will be seeing Cole, who has always made her heart flutter.  Cole lost his wife several years prior and has been alone ever since, just the way he wants it.  In his mind, no one could ever replace her and he has no intentions of getting into a relationship now or ever, but there is something about Mel that causes a stirring inside he hasn't felt in a long time.  Melanie has her own secrets centered around a painful past.  When circumstances thrust these two together, the attraction they feel cannot be denied and the sparks begin to fly, but will the past and the hurts that still remain threaten to destroy any hope of a future for them before it even begins.I loved the characters in the story.  Cole is one super hot cowboy, and when he loosens up, he is a really fun guy to  He also has a very protective side, and he's determined to get what he wants.  Melanie is a city girl, but she's also very strong-willed, and strong as person.  She can be a lot of fun to.  One of my favorite characters in the book was Cole's friend Gage.  I absolutely loved him and I really hope he is getting his own book.Overall, The Rancher's Second Chance is romantic and has just the right amount of sizzle.  I loved the story itself and found it to be romantic, sexy, and though it had its serious moments, it was also fun and enjoyable to read.  Victoria James has done an excellent job with this contemporary romance - it's most definitely something contemporary romance fans will enjoy.