Review: Sweet story of getting another shot at your true love
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 18, 2014
This book was received as a gift from the author.Second Chance is the third book in the Running Into Love Series by Annalisa Nicole. Although it continues telling us about the Wellington clan, it can be read as a standalone.This is the story of the oldest Wellington sibling, Adrian, and his ex-wife, Shay Bradshaw. As with Ms. Nicole’s other books, the two lead character’s meeting is a literal “run in,” and this time it is meeting-by-crashing as they run into each other while ice skating on the frozen pond at the Wellington vacation home.Adrian and Shay were high school sweethearts. They were also soul mates. Seventeen years have passed without any contact, so what the hell is Shay doing back in town, let alone here? One look at each other and there is no mistaking the pull is still there. But they each also carry years of hurt, anger, and misunderstanding that could be their undoing. Each has their own recollection of what led to their divorce and their own burden to bear. But can they both work through their own issues to find a way back together again for a second chance at the real thing?I appreciate the way that Ms. Nicole dealt with the roller coaster of emotions surrounding Adrian and Shay. At times I wanted to line them both up and slap them silly, and I shouted “GROW UP” at both characters a couple of times. But then I stepped back and thought about what they were going through, and their behavior made much more sense. Hurt is hurt, whether you’re 18 or 35.My one complaint of the story is that it seemed a bit rushed to me towards the later chapters. There were many directions the story was heading, so I’m going to assume we will get further explanation in the next book. I think fewer points might have helped the flow. But the ending did leave me wanting more of the series, so that’s a good thing! I really like this cast of characters. I would give this 4.25/5 stars.