The human heart, capable of both profound error and extraordinary transformation, finds its echo in the stories we tell. “Redemption Reads Stories of Second Chances” delves into the powerful narratives where characters confront their past, navigate the treacherous path towards forgiveness, and ultimately strive to rebuild their lives. These are tales that resonate with the universal hope for renewal, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, change is possible.
Once More With You: A second chance at first love, small town contemporary romance (Fable Notch Book 1)
One small town.
Two broken hearts.
And a spark they can’t extinguish…
Theo Hanson has returned to Fable Notch — something he swore he would never do. But when work and family calls, the army veteran reluctantly offers his arson investigation experience to help uncover the culprit behind a series of attacks. Unfortunately, this particular pyromaniac leads Theo straight into the path of an old flame…
Eden Barrett is struggling to find her feet (and her self-esteem) in the debris of a confidence-crushing marriage. Losing her apartment to the local firebug adds to the mess, and then her temporary accommodation is invaded by the man who broke her teenage heart. So much for her fresh start.
As old feelings awaken, Theo and Eden realize it’s impossible to ignore their connection. But as they attempt to navigate the hurts of the past, the pair are forced to confront a question that’s haunted them both for over a decade: Were they right end their relationship?
Even as danger draws near, their growing attraction drowns out the doubts left by their past. Except the last time Theo and Eden were this close, they both got burnt — and catching the arsonist may not be enough to save what they’ve rediscovered.
Because when sparks fly, they either ignite a lasting love or turn everything to ash…
Welcome to the captivating first book in the Fable Notch series where reimagined fairy tales come true in the mountains of New Hampshire. In this ‘Steadfast Tin Soldier’ retelling features a steamy second chance at first love and tons of small-town charm, Once More With You delivers heart-fluttering romance and feel-good flirtation by the armful.
Breathe for Me
At the edge of the raging Colorado River, Robert Jaeger stands ready to end his life. He is in mourning over his dead wife and having a hard time picking up the pieces to care for their four-year-old daughter.
Lilly Radford hasn’t been the same since her baby died. Unable to cope, she drives for days and ends up at the Colorado River and falls in.
Before Robert can execute his heinous act, he is catapulted into rescue mode to save another. In his zealous attempt, he soon realizes this stranger may have saved him.
When he returns to Seattle to face life alone, he is stalked by two inevitable threats. Zachary Butler, a cold and calculated killer, is close on Robert’s heels determined to kill Robert for getting him fired. But the second threat is just as lethal, leaving him to wonder how his heart will survive a second chance at love or the heartbreak sure to follow.
Entangled in a world of selfish ambition, these characters chase something mankind has never been able to capture. Time. And if Robert and Lilly don’t get over their selfishness, they may never experience the beauty lying just below the surface of their pain
… if Zachary Butler has his way.
Amid the anger, madness, darkness, murder, obsession, ambition …
How will it all end?
Bluebonnet Days
In the midst of chaos and loss, will love always find a way?
Sam
At seventeen, the boy I’d been in love with told me felt the same. Then he went to college and shattered my heart by disappearing without a trace. With my soul in pieces, I ran away from all the memories we’d made at home.
But now, five years later, I’m back.
And so is he.
Avoiding him is impossible since our families are close—business wise and personally.
I thought I’d have time to settle in and get back into the swing of things before having to deal with that heartbreak face-to-face.
But things can’t be that simple, can they?
Weston
Samantha Dupont—the love of my life, and the heart that I broke—is finally back home.
Where she belongs.
I never forgave myself for hurting her the way I did, but never once did I stop loving her.
Now I’m determined to refresh her memory of who we are together and win her back—mind, heart, and soul.
But obstacles stand in our way, hell-bent on keeping us apart, and my past comes back to haunt me, reminding me that I’m not the same man she remembers.
I’ve changed. And not for the better, either.
Will she accept me—for all I’ve done then and now—or is it too late for a love like ours to last a lifetime?
Under Pink Skies (Watford Sweethearts Book 1)
Abbie Collins never planned to stay stuck in Watford, Washington—until life had other ideas.
Once set to marry her high school sweetheart and take over her family’s business, her dreams crumbled when her mother passed away and the love of her life vanished without a word. Now, five years later, Abbie pours everything into helping her small town thrive. When she’s asked to organize a festival to boost the local economy, she sees a chance to give Watford—and herself—a fresh start.
Connor Harvey has spent the last five years running—from his past, his pain, and the woman he promised forever.
Now retired from the military, Connor works with a non-profit helping veterans rebuild their lives. But when an opportunity to sponsor Watford’s festival brings him back to town, he’s forced to confront everything he left behind—starting with Abbie, and the demons that drove him from Watford in the first place.
Their reunion is anything but simple. Old wounds, unanswered questions, and undeniable chemistry bubble to the surface. To build a future, Abbie and Connor will have to face their past—and decide if love is worth a second chance.
Rock God
From the author of The Lodge, and Reptile, comes a heartbreaking story of chasing destiny and a journey to become a star.
Annie guards an unshakable faith with humor and hope.
Soaring on wings of sound to the near heights of fame, the dreams almost come true, before everything comes crashing down around him.
Annie is left to sort through the rubble to answer an inevitable question – what’s left?
Can he forge himself anew? Loosely based on actual events.
Delay of Game: A Second Chance Romance Novel
Harper Quinn’s first love: playing hockey. Harper’s second love: Kai Larsen. Friends and teammates, young Harper thought Kai would be in her life forever, until one day, Kai moved on and left her behind without looking back.
NHL player Kai, fresh off an injury, is struggling to get his head back in the game he dedicated his life to. With only one season left on his contract to prove he still has what it takes, he reaches out to the one person who always brought the best out of him both on and off the ice.
Seventeen years after Kai ghosted Harper, now Coach Quinn, he walks back in her rink, asking for her help to rekindle his spark for the game. It was supposed to be one summer. It was supposed to be professional. She didn’t date hockey players. And he didn’t do relationships. The set up was perfect, as long as they both followed the rules.
But the rules of the game can change. Can’t they?
These stories of redemption, though often born from hardship, ultimately offer a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit. “Redemption Reads” invites you to explore these journeys of transformation, to witness the power of forgiveness, and to find inspiration in the unwavering belief that new beginnings are always possible.