Second Chance in Paradise

De: Jennifer Peel

Narrado por: Stefanie Kay

Doctoral student Holland Reeves may have aced every class she's ever taken, but when it comes to life outside her lab, she's beginning to realize she doesn't have one. In fact, she has more meaningful relationships with test tubes and pipettes than with people. Wishing to change that, she reluctantly agrees to attend an old friend's wedding. The only problem is, it means she has to return to Paradise. The small coastal town that once upon a time lived up to its name, that was, until he—Porter Clairborne—left her without even saying goodbye. It's fine, it's all fine. She has better things to do than be ridiculously happy and in love. Things like finding a cure for heart disease.

But when she returns to Paradise, she gets way more than she bargained for. Porter, the prodigal son, has returned—unbeknownst to her—and he has more on his mind than just helping his family's business, the Clairborne Resort. He's determined to win back the woman who captured his heart several summers ago. Lucky for him, Holland has a little mishap that forces her to stay in Paradise a lot longer than she expected.

Now together, Holland and Porter must decide if first love deserves a second chance. Will Paradise once again live up to its name? Or will it remain a town of broken dreams?

©2018 Jennifer Peel (P)2024 Tantor

ALL the love for this book! 😍

Raise your hand if you're a sucker for a second chance love story. You can't see me, but both of my hands are waving in the air right now. I don't know what it is about them, but I just love them! Maybe it's the message of hope or maybe it's the way fate brings two people who are meant to be together back to each other for that HEA they deserve. What ever it is, it just melts my heart.

Melanie and Declan have the sweetest love story. She's newly divorced, feeling lost and vulnerable. She's sworn off men for good, but that doesn't stop Declan from being there for her, encouraging her, and loving her no matter what. Oh how I loved watching their love rekindle and grow stronger.

One of my favorite things about being engrossed in a good book is feeling all the feels. I found myself getting teary eyed at the sweet moments, giggling out loud at the funny moments, and of course letting out little dreamy sighs at the swoony moments. It's the best feeling in the world!

And can I just say that Ms. Peel has done it again! Her talent completely amazes me and I am in awe every time I read one of her books. They just keep getting better and better. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!

I always love listening to an audiobook when I know Ms. Kay is the narrator. I can always count on her bring the story to life and having me feel all the feels. I love it when that happens!

So Swoonworthy

I absolutely loved this book! The narrator did a phenomenal job bringing these characters to life! I absolutely adore Holland and the way she's always spitting out facts! I love how she can be sweet yet sassy as well. If I could sum Porter up in one word it would be swoonworthy! Holland and Porter have such a fun and sexy chemistry! This story has it all it will make you laugh, cry, scream, smile, and of course swoon! I'm warning you though once you start listening to it, you won't want to stop!

THIS BOOK 10/10!!

This book was such a great read. It was so hard to put down and pause because it sucks you in!!

It was so fun, full of laughter, happy moments, sad moments, and absolutely everything in between. I enjoyed listening to this story be brought to life and full of so much emotions. The narrator did a fantastic job with Jennifer Peel's story and bringing it to life for her audience. I loved Holland and Porter's story so much. I love the love, the history, the chemistry, all of it.

Highly recommend. Love love loved it.

Sweet Second Chance Story!!!

*Audiobook Review within the asterisks*
I just listened to the Audiobook and LOVED it!!!

Stefanie Kay is a favorite narrator. It makes me so happy when I hear her voice narrating books that I love! She did a fantastic job bringing Holland and Porter's story to life! I loved sitting back and listening to her bring the angst and heartache and joy to life between these two! Another win!*

My heart! And eyes!!!! Y'all I cried so much reading this one! But I loved it!

Holland is such a strong heroine. Yet she doesn't realize how strong she is. She's had lots of hard in her life. Holy cow!!!! Crazy hard! And yet, she has dreams and pursues them to their fullest! And when she's down, she just keeps working her way upward. But man, the tears!!!

And Porter! Oh my heavens! I sometimes wanted to just knock some sense in him. But I know his parents and sister did too! So there is that! But then he starts explaining. And that helps. But then some of his choices take me back to wanting to knock some sense in him again! Hahah!!! I'm not a violent person. But something about these clueless heroes makes me want to tell them the what's what!!!

But let's just say that I loved it! I really did. There's sooo much goodness in here. I loved the love stories! You'll have to read it or listen to it to understand!!!

Content: Some innuendos. Kisses (making out) but nothing further.

Happy Listening!!!

very cute and sweet!

loved everything about it! jennifer peel has a perfect balance of sizzle without getting too spicy. i adore her books! another favorite

This is a must read/listen

Mini Review: I think this is my favorite Jennifer Peel book yet. This book gave me all the feels one minute I was smiling the next I had tears in my eyes. So much emotion in this one. You can’t help but love the main character Holland. This is a second chance and there mixed emotions for me when Porter arrives but it doesn’t take long for me to really love his character also. As always I absolutely loved the Narrator. Jennifer Peel audio’s have the best narration.

Things I Loved:
*The growth we see in the characters
*How smart Holland is! Her personality is so fun.
*reciting the period table
*random science facts
*how Porter takes care of her
*natalie, I love her character and she shows so much love to Holland.

Tropes include: second chance, forced proximity, beach romance, opposites attract

Swoony second chance romance

I love second-chance romance! I love watching the couple overcome the issue that split them up the first time they were together. Holland and Porter have quite a bit to work through, and although it had its emotional moments, I loved it!

Holland is a brilliant but socially awkward doctoral student who is forced to confront her past when she returns to Paradise for a friend's wedding. While there she has an unexpected reunion with Porter Clairborne, the boy who left without a word. He's now a man, back in Paradise and determined to win her heart again. Their reunion is filled with tension, unresolved feelings, and plenty of sparks.

I loved Holland so much! She's super-smart and witty, but to say she had a rough life would be an understatement. Trusting and loving others doesn't come easy for her, and seeing Porter kiss another girl didn't help. So, Holland threw everything into school and getting her degree because science wouldn't betray her or let her down.

Porter needed a Gibbs slap now and then. Just when I thought he was doing well, he'd do something stupid, and I wanted to knock some sense into him again. Get. A. Clue. I'm just happy he finally worked things out with Holland. I also loved Porter's mother, and we can thank her for Holland and Porter getting a second chance at love.

If you love second-chance romances with a swoony hero who fights for love, Second Chance in Paradise is a must-read. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by one of my favorite narrators–Stefanie Kay. She does an excellent job not only with the voices but with the emotions of the characters.

Bad narration

The story was ridiculous and boring and the narration was very annoying. This narrator seems like she has to yell everything. There is hardly any inflection in her voice. Not natural at all.