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Reckless to Love You: Friends to Lovers Second Chance Romance (Wild Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J. Saman (Author), Julie Saman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,975 ratings
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Second chances don't always come easy, even when you're determined to get them.

I let her slip through my fingers— No, that’s a lie. I was reckless and pushed her away.
I was never supposed to fall for her...my tutor, my best friend. My fantasy. I tried to stay away. I failed.
Then we graduated and everything changed.
All I needed was a step back, a moment to breathe. But by the time I came up for air, she was in the arms of another man.
Four years later, everything is different.
And when I see her again, I remember why I should have never let her go in the first place.

It started on day one…
New school. New life. And there he was, the boy I grew up with, walking up the steps of my very first class.
Except now, the boy from my memories was gone, and his place was an Adonis of a man.
Even though I knew we were doomed from the start, it didn’t take much for me to fall for him.
And when you find something that perfect, you don’t second guess it.
Until it ends.
Four years later, he’s back. Steamrolling through my life like he never broke my heart to begin with.
But this time, I’m older, wiser, and know that second chances are only the stuff of fairy tales.

If you're looking for EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY, soul-mate deep love, and tons of feels, this is the friends to lovers, second chance romance for you!
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★★★★★ "Absolute must read page turner, which had me captivated throughout. I cannot wait to read more of this authors' work, and highly recommend or all readers." Wendy's Book Blog

★★★★★ "!0 star read!!!! It was amazing." Kelly's Book Blog

★★★★★ "The writing is perfection, the story of second chance love was one that gave me all the feels imaginable; but the best thing about this book is the characters and how they were written, how they connected with each other." A Book Lover's Emporium Book Blog

★★★★★ "Fabulous, fabulous reading! You may forget the characters can't hear you talking to them!" Tome Tender Book Blog

★★★★★ "I loved this book from start to finish. I highly recommend this book with some Kleenex. And a change of panties for the hot & sexy scenes!" Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this romance." Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "I am absolutely a fan of J. Saman. Her books are all encompassing! Even without the "normal" plots (loss, death, etc), this book still has angst, heartache, passion and love." Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "This book was beautiful, heartwarming and authentic. It told us of what true love was meant to be like." Goodreads Reviewer



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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BQTW8LK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 22, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2786 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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J. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 40 bestselling author who writes sassy, swoony, and scorching contemporary romances. She is addicted to Diet Coke, sour candy, and indie rock. She swears way too much (especially after a glass of wine) and has a penchant for sarcasm (or so her husband and children like to tell her).

J. is an admitted lover of second chance romances, enemies to lovers, and the perfect amount of angst. She is best known for writing funny and emotional romances filled with smart, strong women, and sexy alphas who have a softer side - especially for their women.

Want to learn more about J. Saman? You can check out her website http://jsamanbooks.com

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Second Chance Romances are my jam and Reckless Love is a Phenomenal One!
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Second Chance Romances are my jam and Reckless Love is a Phenomenal One!
second chance Romances are my jam! Reckless Love is a phenomenal one, with characters and storytelling that will stay with you after the last word. Jameson and Lyric are so good together and it’s heartbreaking to see them fall apart and life affirming when you see him get his ish together and get back his woman! I love that Lyric is such a strong, intelligent woman and that she follows her talent and pursues her goals and career. I even liked how Jameson was supportive of her career (in theory) and didn’t make her feel like she had to choose between him and it - but just like a man (🙄), HE couldn’t figure out how to multitask and prioritize her over his career. Reckless Love is smart and sexy and relevant in a way that’s lacking in romance some times. People make mistakes. Some times (most of the time) Love takes sacrifice - and it shouldn’t always be the woman that makes them. That lesson right there is well worth the price of admission. I can’t wait to read more from J Saman!
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MontannaN
5.0 out of 5 stars reckless to love you
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Great book! I loved Jameson and Lyric so much. I loved how this book show that people make mistakes and mess up.
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Gwen Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story, needs some editing
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
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This is 1st book in the series, but I actually read the 2nd one 1st, then started seeking more books by this author. There were occasional typos throughout, but a really great story. It had a full emotional arc: enemies to friends to lovers to second-chance. Conflict was very believable: two young people with amazing professional opportunities incompatible with their romantic hopes. Great 🔥 sexy scenes, good supporting cast. Will definitely look for more by this author.
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Love2Read
5.0 out of 5 stars A one-click must read contemporary romance...
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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"I kiss her mouth and infuse her soul with mine. We become one and for the first time--at a baseball party in my captain's room--I make love to her. I tell her with my body what my mouth can't. I make promises that I wonder if I'll be able to keep..."

Jameson: Long distance relationships are difficult at best but when you're trying to run two different companies and stay connected with your girl, there just isn't enough hours in the day. Best laid plans tend to fall by the wayside and before you know it, time is slipping through your fingers. You begin to feel like you're being pulled in a million different directions and everyone wants a piece of you. But, what choice do I really have?

"I guess that's why I hate time so much. The bitch is unyielding. Can't rewind her. Can't speed her up or slow her down when you really want to. She's an impenetrable force out to get you."

Lyric: The time difference between New York and California was such an inconvenience. When he'd be going into work, I'd still be sleeping. And at night, it would just be a nightmare in reverse. Truthfully, I really didn't have too much time to think about it since I was working twelve to fourteen hour days while working on two different albums. So, out of one hundred and fourteen days, I saw Jameson a total of four. But, what choice do I really have?

Reckless Love is a friend's to lovers, second-chance romance by my favorite contemporary author, J. Saman. Her writing is flawless but her characters are flawed. Which is exactly the reason why I love sinking my teeth into one of her books because they are identifiable! Lyric and Jameson will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Reckless Love is a must read for all you contemporary romance lovers. 18+
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotic, Endearing, Heartfelt & Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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This is a book about second chances. About hopes and dreams and taking the leap. About life getting in the way and fate failing to intervene. About dreams fulfilled and opportunities lost. About choices, plans and regrets. After growing up together and being in the backgrounds of each others' lives, Lyric and Jameson end up at the same university. Throughout a delicious low simmer and undeniable chemistry, they keep their relationship solidly in the friend zone until that’s no longer possible.

A J Saman romance isn’t a typical romance, so I eagerly jumped into an early copy of Reckless Love. Lyric and Jameson's road to forever is full of bumps, potholes, twists and turns. It’s hypnotic, captivating, endearing, heart wrenching, humorous, and best of all, endlessly rewarding. Their story is beautifully penned and carefully edited with just the right mix of tension, humor, angst and tenderness to warm your heart, fill your soul and keep the characters alive long after the last page. With a little heat, a ton of heart, and just enough uncertainty to keep you turning pages long into the night, this beautiful, heartfelt, uplifting book is a phenomenal read and not to be missed!

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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A love story that spans from kindergarten to adult. A bad breakup that last for four years and months of begging for a second chance.
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C Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars I Wanted to Love this One
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022
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SOME SPOILERS: First of all this is a good book. It really is the entire angst package. But I'm not sure why but I found Lyric to be kind of a spoiled brat. She was a good woman, but nothing was ever her fault. Jameson was great. But she and her friends gave him all the blame for a breakup that took 2 to make.

Enough of the reviews give the overview of the plot so I won't do that. But I have to say that Lyric wanted her career as much as Jameson wanted his. Sure she went to see him 3 times in the year they worked far apart and he canceled over and over, but she was producing for a company--not running it at that time. He was running and merging two corporations plus managing his father's bad health. The only really bad cancel was not going to her sister's wedding. Even then it was a flight issue, not his fault really.

So when Jameson wants to simply back off on expectations of him being there so often, Lyric flips out and says he's breaking up and then when he doesn't call her back changes her phone number and instructs her workplace not to accept her calls. He flies out and sees her with another man and despite his jealousy thinks she is happy with someone else and backs off. Later on tells her that to explain why he didn't get back to her and she thinks it is BS. I really didn't like her then.

The bigger issue was all the repeats of Jameson telling her why he didn't get back to her and her repeating all the same lame reasons she won't forgive him. (She could have, she just wouldn't.) This happened on multiple pages throughout the book. I'm happy there is a happy ending. I truly hope it is forever, but with her attitude, it may not last.

Anyway, her attitude plus all the repetition of the same dialog is why I gave this a 3-star rating.
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phyllis k gingold
5.0 out of 5 stars follow your heart
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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I so love the characters and all of the turmoil they experienced, while trying to prioritize their lives and loves. I could never understand how someone could choose their career over their love. This author writes so beautifully and really tabs in to peoples emotions and motives. I absolutely love her work.
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Michelle Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and I'm so excited for more 😍
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2024
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🥹🥹🥹 this book tore me apart before putting me back together again!

Two young adults trying to navigate college and the start of their careers together while wanting to live in different parts of the world! This was never going to be easy.... and sometimes misunderstandings lead to other things....

I love how this book ends ❤️❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2021
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THis is the first J samson book i have read and it did not disappoint. The characters and story is well written. If you like second chance love stories. This one is for you. You will fall in love with Jameson and lyric and their road to love. Put this on your must read list
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D.S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Hurt so Good?
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2022
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I could picture Jameson so clearly in my mind, and I don’t blame Lyric one bit for succumbing to that level of charm. Jameson and Lyric brought all the angst, more than I’d like, and kept me on the edge of my seat until the sweet end. And the sweetness of the ending, and the revelation of the depth of his love for her, was worth the pain. As love always is.
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Sarah Loopy Green
4.0 out of 5 stars Special
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2021
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What a special connection. From the very beginning these two were made. I loved the realness of their troubles, mistakes and the overall journey. Jameson was charming and struggling. Lyric, was strong and so irrevocably in love, it hurt.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Second chance love forever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2024
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Loved this story of second chance love. Jameson really did not know what happened when he broke up with Lyric. It took him 4 years to decide that he just could not live without her. He started wooing her again and finally they found their happily ever after.
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