A Small Town, Second Chance, Enemies to Lovers, standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Chase
She walked away and spent years wondering what could have been.
He’s hated her from the moment she walked away from their future.
They thought they needed closure. But maybe what they need is a second chance.
Billie Donovan was so close to having it all. But years ago, she was forced to walk away from Marcus Calloway, choosing her family over their shared future. Since then, she’s accepted that she’s just not meant to have the happy ending she’s seen all her siblings find. Her family is happy and that’s all that’s ever mattered. But when Marcus walks back into her life, Billie is forced to finally face the choices she made all those years ago.
But not before she smashes a muffin in his face when he unexpectedly walks into her bakery.
Marcus has spent years hating the woman he once vowed to love forever, and he felt righteous in that anger because she tore their world apart. When he’s forced to return to Sweetbriar Ridge to help care for his ailing father, he’s shocked to find Billie running the local bakery. They had been a financial dynamic duo all those years ago—building an empire that would guarantee them a life of luxury. So why was she just a lowly baker?
A question that earned him a face full of muffin.
They both swore they needed closure, but what should have been a simple conversation awakened old passions. Suddenly, Marcus isn’t as eager to leave Sweetbriar Ridge, and Billie must decide if she’s prepared to give her heart to a man who doesn’t always see who she really is.
MY REVIEW
Seeing You is the fourth book in The Donovans series, but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. However, after reading this book, I can’t wait to dive into the previous books in this series.
From the moment I picked up this book I was instantly hooked. You see, Marcus Calloway is the kind of guy you hate, but can’t help but love. He’s stubborn, career-driven, and lives a life of regret. His biggest regret is losing Billie Donovan. Billie loved Marcus fiercely and only walked away because she felt as though she had no choice. Now, when Billie’s life is finally in a good place, Marcus comes storming back into her world and turns everything upside down.
Despite the 10 years that separated them, the chemistry and love burned hotter than ever between Marcus and Billie. If only they didn’t share a history full of hurt and complications. Marcus and Billie’s story is definitely one filled with angst and frustration, but their journey to happily ever after is worth each obstacle standing in their way.
Seeing You took me by surprise in the best possible and Marcus and Billie’s story definitely hits the marks! If you’re a fan of second-chance romances with hate-to-love vibes, small-town goodness, and steam, you won’t want to miss Seeing You.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
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