For this penultimate stop on our Slide Into Summer Romance Blog Tour Series, we’re looking at a solid second chance Harlequin romance. For this blog tour, we’re looking at Second Chance Love Song by Jessica Lemmon.
Here’s what I had to say about it on Goodreads:
Solid Harlequin Romance. This is a Harlequin romance of the classic type, though they’re trying to get away from the somewhat infamous cover set apparently. đ
For those that love that style – and there is a very clear business reason why the publisher puts out so many books of exactly the same style – know that you’re getting exactly what you’re after here. Solid romance, a couple of sex scenes, a Hallmarkie type plot and conflict resolution (with a fair amount of angst to boot), etc. This book is perfectly within your comfort zone, and it is a solid, fun, and short-ish book to boot. So go ahead and hand over the money you know you’re going to anyway, and have fun. đ
For those that are more hesitant, perhaps *because* of the infamy, know that if you’re open to the romance genre at all, this one is going to be pretty well exactly what you expect (see above). It is truly enjoyable, but also very much within the conventional bounds of the genre. Some heartstrings pulled, and a fun (if foreseeable due to genre rules, but still interesting in exact manner) resolution that plays on a bit of a darker moment from earlier in the book.
There really isn’t much more to say here. Again, if you’re open to the genre at all, you’re going to have fun with this book. If you’re not, you probably aren’t even reading this review. đ Very much recommended.
After the jump, an excerpt and the publisher details. đ
The smile sheâd glued into place was starting to shake at the edges, so she coughed into her hand to give her mouth a rest. When her boss, Delilah, looked up at her again, Presley grinned anew.
Say yes. All I need is a yes.
Presley had longed to escape Florida for as long as she could remember. Sheâd always wanted to travel the world, visit other countries, meet new and interesting people. But traveling cost money, which had been in short supply. Instead sheâd been stuck in Tallahassee as if an invisible force field was keeping her here.
When her boss announced a âfriendlyâ competition for their branch of Viral Pop a month ago, Presleyâs ears had perked. All she had to do was write an article that would go viral and grab lots of new eyeballs. The winner earned a pay-and-title bumpâhello, Senior Staff Writer!âand a transfer to any of Viral Popâs offices in the world.
Pres had practically foamed at the mouth from excitement. Sheâd been trying to come up with a winning idea over the last week and a half but nothing came. Until her drive home from work last night, when her ex-boyfriendâs song had come on the radio.
Cash Sutherland had left Florida a football star, and was now a country music superstar. Upon hearing his most popular song, a fresh idea had hit her like the title, âLightning.â Out of nowhere and with enough force to split her in two.
Admittedly, she was a tad torn. She didnât relish the idea of revisiting the painful breakup sheâd swept under the rug years ago, but on the other hand she really wanted to win. Like, really, really wanted to win.
So sheâd sat up until 2:00 a.m. last night writing the proposal Delilah was reviewing this very second.
âThis would require you to be out of the office,â her boss stated, her eyes traveling to Presley. Delilahâs usual brand of curiosity-slash-interrogation never failed to intimidate, but winning this promotion and the opportunity to escape Florida was Presleyâs lifelong dream. She could handle a little intimidation.
âIâve worked remotely before,â Presley replied. At home, but still. âI am very good at time management. Especially when itâs my own time. Or the time here at the office,â she was quick to add. âI value your time, as well. More than mine. More than anyoneâs.â She pressed her lips together to keep from sounding desperate, the sticky gloss sheâd swiped on this morning helping with that endeavor.
Delilah hummed, set her tablet aside and narrowed her eyelids. Then she dipped her chin. âWhat makes you so sure Cash Sutherland is going to tell you his biggest songwriting secret when heâs dodged that question from every reporter whoâs spoken with him?â
Nervously, Presley licked her lips. She wasnât at all sure Cash Sutherland was going to confess his biggest songwriting secret. Ever since âLightningâ hit the Billboard Top 100, scads of press had been trying to solve the mystery of whom the song was written about. Rumors were rampant. Article after article had named this starlet or that, this singer or the other, and really, given his copious dating history, it could be any or all of them.
âWeâre old friends.â
Book Description
Thereâs no place like Nashville for discovering all the secrets your ex has been keepingâa Dynasties: Beaumont Bay novel by Jessica Lemmon.
He chose country music over the one who got away.
Well, now sheâs backâŚ
Country music star Cash Sutherland is too successful for his own good. Seen as a bad boy in need of redeeming, he and his label are doing all they can to revamp his reputation. Theyâve even hired eager journalist Presley Cole, whoâs ready and willing to print the cover story that will make both their careers. The only problem? Sheâs the woman he left behind, and sheâs not ready to forgive him for breaking her heartâŚ
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About the Author
A former job-hopper, Jessica Lemmon resides in Ohio with her husband and rescue dog. When sheâs not writing super-sexy heroes, she can be found cooking, drawing, drinking coffee (okay, wine), and eating potato chips. She firmly believes God gifts us with talents for a purpose, and with His help, you can create the life you want. Learn more about her books at jessicalemmon.com.
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6551749.Jessica_Lemmon
