Review: I loved this forbidden romance! Stella Jo and Van are a great combination!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2014
Everyone enjoys a well written forbidden romance and Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn is a brilliant example of why. The constant fear mixed with excitement of getting caught. Risking it all to be together. Emotions run extremely high in these situations because you never know when someone might be watching…"All that nonsense about getting back on the horse? Bulls@#t as far as Stella Jo was concerned."Stella Jo Chandler is the type of heroine I am consistently searching novels for. She doesn’t let much truly affect her yet she spends her entire life trying to please others. I appreciate her feisty personality with hints of insecurity. Stella feels misunderstood by people, which is definitely something we can all sympathize with. She has never felt a real connection with another person and this has always left her feeling isolated.Van Ransom is ready to get this stint is rehab over with so he can get back on tour with his band. He’s the ultimate bad boy we all love to hate with a reckless attitude and a larger than life ego. One simple collision with a beautiful stranger has him questioning everything. It has been far too long since he has felt alive and worth living but this woman instantly brought him back to life."He’s never had his mind blown before. Not by a woman. Any woman. But this one… Christ almighty, this one was another animal entirely."I loved their immediate connection. It was so special to me and executed to perfection. I could feel their bond forming and shaping as soon as their eyes landed on each other. The author did an amazing job describing their unique encounter and I applaud her for that. What they share really radiates off the page.“Can you trust, Van? Could you ever trust me?”It is obvious Van and Stella belong to one another but the strict policy at Second Chance Ranch has them hiding their feelings. The link they share cannot be stopped though and soon enough this pair is engaging in an affair that could get them both into trouble. Is it really worth the risk for a relationship with an expiration date? Clearly these opposites can’t make it work beyond the walls of SCR.The amount of change both Van and Stella make during this journey was inspirational. The genuinely positive effect they have on each other was beautiful to read. The weight of carrying secrets and past experiences alone becomes too heavy to handle so their paths crossing must be meant to be.“I don’t want you alone in your corner.”I loved so many things about this novel. Even though they played a small role, I always appreciate the presence of horses. The theme of a second chance was so well spread throughout. Second chances are very important in this story and I enjoy how the meaning was used in several scenes. This was the first novel I have read from Caisey Quinn so I wasn’t previously aware of how amazing her writing style is. I plan to read many more of her novels very soon. This is an outstanding read so add it to your list today!