Second Chance Mine by M. Robinson

Dramatic, and tension filled, you will not be disappointed with this suspenseful romance. Adrian and Paige have known each other for ages. After all, Paige was Adrian’s brother’s (Cade) best friend growing up. But, by the time Paige gets to college and Cade is living with Adrian causing Paige to see him far more often, things shift between the two. Despite a lot of misgivings, the pull is too much, and a relationship begins. However, things happen, and 10 years later Paige winds up working for Adrian. Not only is the heartache evident from what transpired years before, but Paige also has someone stalking her. This dangerous situation causes one thing after another, and that’s where the story gets really interesting. Will Adrian be able to win back his girl, or is what happened a decade before on top of the current threat wind up being too much?

This is my favorite of the series with all its suspense and drama. Adrian and Paige’s story is truly angst ridden, and I loved all the push and pull. He so wants her back, and I love how all alpha he can get. He seems remorseful but clearly has a hard time showing his true emotions, and I enjoyed how complex he is. His isn’t what I’d consider a sweet character by any means, but he’s exactly the sort of character this narrative needs.

And then there’s Paige, and her story made me a bit emotional. You can sense her hopefulness in her youth, and the way she winds up a decade later makes her the sort of character you have to root for. She has a lot going on in her life, and things haven’t been easy, which is what makes her an even more compelling character.

Then there’s the subplot that pops up throughout the book, and I loved the conflict it causes. There’s always a sense of “what next?,” and it makes for a sort of addictive anticipation. The tension that simmers below the surface is palpable and finding out how it all unfolds helps make this story such a page turner.

Deliciously angsty, Second Chance Mine is an entertaining, dramatic romance. If you’re in the mood for a slow-burn romance with tension, then this book is a must read.