Series: Second Chances
Author: Micalea Smeltzer
Genre: Contemporary New Adult Romance
Cover Design: Hang Le
#1 UNRAVELING
Katy Spencer’s life fell apart two years ago. Since then, she’s closed herself off. She’s a shell of the person she used to be. The only person she trusts is her best friend Rollo, but even he can’t keep the nightmares away. Then she meets Jared. He’s the first man she’s been around since the event that she’s not afraid of. He makes her heart race, not in fear, but in a fluttering that could become something meaningful.
Jared can tell that Katy is broken. He sees something in her eyes that he’s often seen reflected in his own.
Pain.
Fear.
Self-loathing.
Jared is determined to get to know her.
He wants to solve the mystery of Katy Spencer.
He will… unravel her.
Jared can tell that Katy is broken. He sees something in her eyes that he’s often seen reflected in his own.
Pain.
Fear.
Self-loathing.
Jared is determined to get to know her.
He wants to solve the mystery of Katy Spencer.
He will… unravel her.
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Katy’s life changed two years ago, and she never looked
back nor got out of the darkness. She erected walls around her. She didn’t like
to be touched, except for her best friends. The nightmares were keeping her
awake at night. Then Jared came into the rescue one night, and her life was
never the same again.
I like how Katy finally started to give life a chance,
and start to live again. Thanks to the persistence of her funny, witty and
amazing best friend Rollo, and her new found friend. And of course the guy who
changed her game – Jared.
Just like Katy, Jared has his own baggage and history to
tell. It was as heartbreaking as Katy. But, he chose to move on and deal with
life in a more productive and physical way. He has the patience of a saint and
an admirable control. He didn’t mind the agony of waiting, he allowed Katy to
set the pace of the relationship.
Somehow I like the plot, and I grew to love the
characters. Nevertheless, I think this was a little bit draggy for me. There
were a lot of slow moments in between – they were sweet, and perhaps necessary
but just a little slow for me. I was
expecting that big, dramatic scene between Katy and some people, it happened
thank goodness. But was it wrong for me to hope for more? Like getting justice
for everyone?
It’s a story about second chances, not just with love –
but with life itself. It’s a story of hope, of faith and of healing.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
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#2 UNDENIABLE
Karlie Reed has been crushing on Holden Marks for as long as she can remember. The problem? He’s eight years older than her and her brother’s best friend.
One night, when things get out of hand, they make a pact. They’ll spend the summer together and when Karlie goes to Joffrey Ballet School, their affair will end.
No emotions, no hearts broken.
But nothing is that easy.
When the unexpected happens, Karlie and Holden are rocked to the core.
Karlie will run.
But will Holden fight for her?
One night, when things get out of hand, they make a pact. They’ll spend the summer together and when Karlie goes to Joffrey Ballet School, their affair will end.
No emotions, no hearts broken.
But nothing is that easy.
When the unexpected happens, Karlie and Holden are rocked to the core.
Karlie will run.
But will Holden fight for her?
Ever since reading Katy and Jared’s story, I was excited
in reading Karlie’s and Holden’s turn for their HEA.
He was eight years older and her brother’s best friend.
He didn’t see her as a woman, but as a young girl, or so she thinks until one
night they crossed that thin line between love and hate. They decided to make a
pact spending the summer together until Karlie goes to New York to study
ballet. It will all end – no hearts broken, no commitment issues.
What they didn’t expect was the fact that as they get to
know more about each other, the harder they fall. But something happened, and
it broke them apart. I thought it would be Jared that would break them apart
first, but the reason was more devastating.
It took some time, a lot of bad decisions and wrong
roads, before they were finally back into each other’s arms. The one who led
them back? I didn’t expect that person to do it. But that person did, thank
God. The person made Holden see some light and pushed him into the right path.
I love this book more than the first one. Perhaps because
I was primarily excited to read Katy’s story, or the fact that they only need a
little push to the right direction because ever since, the both of them were
meant for each other. The pacing was better, it’s a little hotter and less
dramatic. It’s a story of love, forgiveness (most especially forgiving oneself)
and second chances.
Rating: 4 Stars
Micalea Smeltzer is a bestselling Young and New Adult author from Winchester, Virginia. She’s always working on her next book, and when she has spare time she loves to read and spend time with her family.
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