Childhood and High School Sweetheart Second-Chance Romance Books
There’s a reason people say you never forget your first love. These second chance romance books are sure to make you remember how earnest and vulnerable you were with your own childhood or high school sweetheart.
Second Chance Romance Books Set in New York City
There’s something about the glittering backdrop of NYC that makes it the perfect place for a second-chance romance. These second-chance romance books will make you feel like you’re right in the thick of all the city’s magic. Saying that Kimba and Ezra go way back is an understatement. As babies, they lived next door to each other and splashed in the bathtub together. In middle school, Ezra give Kimba her first kiss. Unfortunately, the night she found herself weak in the knees is the same night their families feuded, causing Ezra and his parents to abruptly leave Atlanta. But that was ages ago. Now Ezra is back in the city and Kimba finds herself drawn to him again. This time, they aren’t children anymore. She’s a powerhouse in the world of politics and fights on behalf of marginalized people. Coming from a family that was central in the civil rights movement, she feels compelled to continue their legacy in meaningful ways. When she meets Ezra again, he’s an educator, a single father, and fresh out of a complicated relationship. Can the two find their way back together when life is messy and emotions are raw? If you like alpha males that know how to nurture their loved ones and put family first, Ezra is the grown and sexy book boyfriend you need. When they cross paths professionally more than a decade later, Zora doesn’t know what to make of Nick’s reappearance. Suddenly, trying to get tenure in her faculty role isn’t the only thing consuming her thoughts all the time… Years later, Courtney’s back in town to tend to family business, and Maggie’s world turns upside down all over again. If you crave emotional F/F romance, Melissa Brayden can’t be beat. Years later, Tate and Sam bump into each other again on a movie set. He’s all of the wonderful things that drew her to him initially, but Tate doesn’t know if she can trust him again. Should she listen to her heart or her head? Read and find out.
Forbidden Second-Chance Romance
Second-Chance Romance About Married Couples
Even the most adoring of married couples can lose their way. These second chance romances center couples willing to put in the work to save their marriages when things go south. That’s exactly what happened when Matt finally got a glimpse of Grace. Desperate to find her again, he decides to write a “missed connections” post on Craigslist. If you’ve ever met the right person at the wrong time, this book is guaranteed to give you all the feels and break out old albums by Jeff Buckley. If you’re in the mood for a short second-chance romance book, this novella is the perfect read. The off-the-charts chemistry between the romantic leads and the vibrant descriptions of NYC make it impossible to put down. Cole’s explorations of culture and identity add extra layers of richness and complexity to this touching love story. Based on Livvy Kane and Nicholas Chandler’s last names, they should be enemies. The scandal that drove their families apart when they were teens made sure of that. Despite that fact, the two have a deal: every year on the same night, they’re going to have steamy, unforgettable sex. For the 364 days after, they’ll more or less pretend the other person doesn’t exist, until it’s time to get tangled in the sheets once again. But one year, Livvy breaks their agreement and ghosts Nicholas. He’s too engrossed in his business empire to find out why. When she shows up back in town, though, he finds her impossible to ignore. If you want second-chance romance complete with five star sex scenes, look no further.
Second-Chance Romance Books With Children
Historical Second-Chance Romance Books
In the age of Tinder, sometimes it’s hard to imagine two people reuniting when there are so many other options to explore. That’s where historical second chance romance comes in. Quinn and Graham have a deep and enduring love. They’re also flawed and human and know all too well how messy a marriage can get when life gets tough. When infertility takes a toll on their relationship, they fight to win each other back while working through their individual depression and loss. This is an unflinching and realistic look at what it means to love someone through better and worse. Desperate to win Thea back, Gavin decides he’s going to take his cues on how to woo a woman from the pros: romance authors. After joining a secret romance book club comprised solely of other powerful men like him, he begins to find the confidence he needs to get his relationship back on track. The Bromance Book Club is proof that even alpha males have a softer side. Rosa might have walked out on her marriage to Aaron without explanation, but she can’t turn down the invitation to attend his mother’s party. Why? Their mothers met while receiving cancer treatment, and Rosa promised her mother she’d be present for life’s most meaningful moments and celebrations. But there’s no party. The invitation was a way for Aaron’s mother to lure the separated couple into the same room and keep them there until they fixed their problems. When close proximity leads to passion, a baby and a second chance soon follow. (Don’t come at me for spoilers. Your HEA ending is given away by the book’s name, okay? You’ll just have to read to find out what made Rosa walk away and what changed.) Those dreams probably don’t include becoming a nanny for your crush’s kids, but that’s exactly how Eleanor ends up in Greyson’s life again. What makes it worse is that he’s all business. Sure, he’ll acknowledge that he had a past with Eleanor…before telling her that all she is in the present is someone in his employ. There’s absolutely no way she’s going to break though his steely exterior to get to the sweet guy she knew before. Or is she? If you like your second-chance romance with a heaping side of angst, this is the book for you.
I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying
Please excuse me while I run to get my Kleenex. Remembering all of the heart wrenching scenes in these books is doing a number on me. When their love was discovered, Aline made a decision that drove McKenna away. Years later, he’s back, powerful, and has a taste for revenge. He wants to make Aline suffer the way that he did, but to do it, he’ll have to resist their spark. She’d have ignored him forever if she didn’t need his business savvy, despite her memories of their passionate kiss. When she reaches out, it becomes clear that she’s not the only one that hasn’t forgotten their history. If you like historical romance with strong women and witty banter, add this to your TBR. All the same, I have to know. What’s your favorite second-chance romance?
