Product Details
- Title: Second Chances 101
- Author: Donna K. Weaver
- Series: Ripple Effect Romance
- Paperback: 132 pages
- Publisher: HEA Publishing (March 7, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1941363040
- FTC, FYI: I received a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Book Description:
Thirty seven year old Francie Davis, a recent widow and empty nester, gets to attend college at last. She’s sure her luck has changed when she also lands a job on campus that will pay her tuition, as administrative assistant to a history professor. When her handsome new boss yells at her on the first day of work, Francie worries she will never be good enough. For Professor Alex Diederik, life is going downhill fast. Not only is his bitter ex-wife trying to poison their only daughter against him, but now his one place of solace—his work environment—is being complicated by his attractive new administrative assistant. She drives home his feelings of failure as a husband and father, and Alex wonders if hiring her was the right thing to do. Francie will have to put aside her hurt and insecurities or risk her dreams, while Alex must look outside himself if he’s to mend the breach with his daughter. And, perhaps, find someone who can help heal his pain
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EXCERPT
The
door burst open and a pretty girl with long strawberry blond hair
stomped out. Her headlong rush drove her right at Francie, who squeezed
against the wall, almost out of the way. Their shoulders hit, and they
both stumbled. As Francie steadied herself, she could see tears in the
girl’s heavily made up eyes. Staggering for a couple of paces, she
managed to stay on her feet and then ran down the hallway.
“Come
back here,” a man yelled from inside. He dashed out the door and
halfway down the hall before it was obvious the student had made her
escape.
Yelling at a student and chasing her down the hallway? That can't be my new boss.Francie
couldn’t help staring at the compact but solidly built—almost buff—man
who stood with his back to her. The angry energy came off him in waves,
and she had to fight a primal instinct to run and hide. Giving a quick
glance over her shoulder, Francie began to edge away. Maybe she could
pretend she hadn’t seen. Suddenly the man swore and spun around, seeming
to see Francie for the first time.
“What are you doing there?” he growled. “Eavesdropping?”
My Review:
I was so happy to see a story in this series dealing with a couple that was a little older. I embraced the main character, Francie instantly. She is a recent widow who's only child has left home for college. I loved her sweet disposition and bravery to go back to college herself after many years. I also liked the male main character Alex. He is a divorced man who is STILL dealing with an ex-wife who makes his life miserable. He also has a college age daughter who is dealing with problems. This storyline is so good and the characters were terrific. I only wish that this story had been a full length novel. There was so much storyline to work with that I felt so sad when it ended. I wish Donna could go back and write the long story version of this wonderful couple. Donna truly knows how to write memorable characters that you grow attached to quickly. I just didn't want this story to end. I can't wait to read the next novel by this author. I recommend this book and series to those who love romance and great characters.
Meet Author Donna K. Weaver
Donna K. Weaver has always loved reading and creating stories, thus she’s been ever entertained. An avid cruiser, she’s sailed the Pacific five times. Wife-mother-grandmother-Army veteran-karate black belt-Harry Potter nerd. You can learn more about Donna here...
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Thank you for your kind words. I wanted it to go longer too. :D
ReplyDeleteDid you catch the cameo appearance from a character from A Change of Plans?