Review: Wonderful New Adult Book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 19, 2013
Second Chance Summer was my introduction to Emma Hart's books. Can I just say... Wow! This book is a perfect blend of all the things I love about the New Adult genre. The angst, love, heat and, of course, my weak spot a southern gentleman :) We meet Kia as she is coming back home from college for summer break. She never wanted to return to the life of a broken home and a neglectful drunk of a mother but, she had no other choice. Kia just wants to keep her head down and get back to school ASAP. But things aren't always as easy as they seem, right? Soon enough she runs into her summer-after-high-school sweetheart and he's not about to let her go again. Reese Pembelton is my hero. I said it. He is. He's charming to the max. Loving to a fault. And completely devoted to Kia. She may have left without a word but, his love for her never wavered.This summer will be the most trying Kia has ever had. Her problems are piling up and she doesn't know who to trust, who to confide in, or what the truth is. At the top of her list is her father. He's back and is toting the family's dirty laundry with him. Meanwhile, Kia is at hew wits end with her mother's addiction and careless lifestyle. Reese, on the other hand, is her rock. She may not have asked for his support, but he's offering it up freely. Kia as so much baggage that she doesn't know what to do with it all. But she starts weeding out the important from the crap and all that's left worth fighting for is Reese. Her family will never be the supportive, caring family she needs them to be. But Reese is willing to take her on, baggage and all. And this time when the summer comes to and end he won't let her walk away so easily.Every girl needs a supportive, "I'm never letting you go again" guy like Reese in their life. He is the epitome of what guys should be. And Kia is a complete hardass. At times I was so frustrated with her standoffish attitude towards Reese. But, I get that she needed to be the one to work through her own drama and she finally stands up for herself. I really felt like standing up and clapping for her. Once Kia laid her family demons to rest, as best she could, it paved the way for her and Reese to finally have their HEA. Only problem? She has to back to school, miles away, and Reese has his life in Harlan Grove... I won't spoil their ending but... I will tell you that this series is going to be continued. This was such a wonderful story. I felt like Kia had a huge journey ahead of her and handled it a maturely as can be in her situation. And Reese... well he's just my favorite! I loved their story, and I definitely hope to see more of it in the future.Happy Reading!*Review copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*