Title: Only You (A Second Chance Novel)
Author: Stephanie Rose
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 14, 2015
Synopsis
Only You is a STANDALONE novel in the Second Chances Series.
I spent my life searching for love, but Evan was right there all along. As gorgeous on the inside as he was on the outside, I never had to wonder if he loved me. He showed me with every glance, every sweet touch, every scorching kiss.
I wanted nothing more than to give him my forever—until I found out I may not have one.
Paige was the girl of my dreams. So beautiful in every way; no one would ever compare. I feared she would never be mine, and then she became my everything. I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life.
I wanted her to be my forever. But love may not be enough.
Why do I have to say good-bye to the love of my life? How can I let you go—when it’s always been only you?
PLEASE NOTE: Only You is a Contemporary Romance with intense language and sexual situations meant for readers 18 and up.
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My Review
“Love is pretty rare. Real love, anyway. When you find the one, you hold on, for however long you’re allowed.”
Only You is the second book in the A Second Chances Novel series and boy does it not disappoint. I fell in love with Stephanie Rose’s writing in Always You and was beyond excited to see that she was writing another book. The bar was set high, hoping that she would once again deliver another amazing read, and let me tell you, she did not let me down. She blew my expectations out of the water and took me on one amazing journey.
Only You is beautifully written and is told from dual points of view. This story starts off with one heck of a bang, leaving me with an aching heart and a desperate need to find out what happened with Paisley and Evan. What I didn’t know and was no way prepared for was just how their story would affect me. Their story grabbed a hold of my heart and refused to let me go. This is one of those reads that demands to be read. It begs you to read and devour every word. The characters bury themselves so deep, that they become apart of you; making you feel as though their emotions are your own and that you are apart of this story.
Only You was such an amazing read. I not only fell in love with Evan and Paisley, but I also fell in love with the side characters. They really added so much to the story and one in particular really stood out and just devastated my heart. This book really touched my heart and soul so deeply. It made me think about and feel so many things. I feel as though I’ve been put through an emotional wringer and I mean that in the best way possible.
Only You is not just a story about romance, and there was plenty of that. This is a story about second chances, falling in love, loss, strength and hope. Only You tackled quiet a few very difficult subjects and Stephanie Rose did a stand up job tackling them. She really shed light on so many things for me and really sent the message home that life is too short and when you have true love, fight for it. Don’t give you fears and insecurities the power to make you miss out on things. Life is just too short.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
Excerpt
“So, are you . . . interested in anyone now?” Evan leaned forward, his voice low and husky.
“Actually, yes I am.” Oh God, I was really doing this! “He’s a friend of mine, so it’s a little weird . . . but he’s sweet and sexy . . . and it annoys me that I never noticed how amazing he was. I think he might be interested, too—but like I said, my instincts are shit so who knows.” I shrugged and took a sip of my coffee, pretending to focus my attention on my computer screen.
I had never been so forward with a man in my entire life. How could I play this off that I was talking about someone else if I read him wrong?
“Maybe not.” Evan scooted his chair closer to the table and slammed my laptop shut. I had nowhere to look but into his hay-colored eyes that, at the moment, seemed to burn right through me.
“Maybe he’s noticed you for years, but never thought he had a shot. Maybe he’s sick of watching you waste your time with guys who don’t deserve you. Maybe if you ask, you’ll find out he’s very, very interested.” The intense expression on Evan’s face as he fixed his gaze on me made my pulse race.
“Maybe he figured out who I was talking about?” I crinkled my nose and gave Evan a playful grin.
He lowered his eyes and chuckled. “I need to work this weekend; the diner job starts on Saturday morning, but I’m free Thursday night. There is an awesome restaurant I know in Brooklyn if you wouldn’t mind making the drive with me.”
“I would love that. But, if you’re busy, it can wait. I know you guys are trying to get as much work as you can. We can always go out when things aren’t so crazy—”
“If things go the way I hope they will, business will always be busy and crazy.” Evan rose from his seat and threw away his empty cup. He sauntered over to where I sat and leaned over, one hand on my chair and one on the table—completely closing me in.
He pressed a soft kiss right below my ear and whispered, “I’ve waited for this date since I was fifteen years old, and I’m not waiting anymore.” I stiffened as his wet and warm lips lingered on my skin. My breath hitched, and I was sure Evan noticed as he stood with a sweet and satisfied smile.
“See you Thursday, Daisy.” I watched him stroll out the door, too tongue-tied to say anything in reply. Sweet, butter-doesn’t-melt-in-his-mouth Evan was hot as hell, and had a little alpha streak.
I had a lot to learn about nice boys, and couldn’t wait for Evan to teach me.
About The Author
Stephanie is the author of the Second Chances series, stories based in New York City about second chances at love. She lives in the Bronx, New York with her superhero-obsessed husband and son.
Her day job is marketing, but she always has a story in her head. This lifelong New Yorker lives for Starbucks, book boyfriends, and 80s rock. Her voice often gets mistaken for a Mob Wives trailer.
After making up stories her entire life in various journals, she took her fingers to the keyboard on a dare from a friend and wrote her first novel in 2015.
She’s excited to finally bring the characters she’s been dreaming about to life!
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