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Second Chances: A Stand-Alone Enemies To Lovers Romance Kindle Edition

by Lucy Appadoo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

A traumatic history. An unexpected high school reunion. Could love rewrite it all?

At twenty-seven, Angie never expected to face her high school bully again—especially not as her partner on the school reunion planning committee.

Enrico is a policeman with a guilty conscience. He was once part of the crowd that made her teenage years unbearable. She’s the woman who’s never forgiven him. But the boy she remembers has become a man with a badge; a badge that says he’s sworn to protect.

To Angie, the past is unforgivable. To Enrico, it’s his deepest regret.

As tension turns to undeniable chemistry, old wounds resurface—especially when Enrico’s former friend and fellow bully, Jake, returns to stir up trouble.

Can Angie let go of the past long enough to see who Enrico has become… and risk her heart on a man she swore she’d never trust?

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    213 pages
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  3. Publication date
    September 9, 2022
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This High School Reunion Won't Soon Be Forgotten.
Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity Tropes.
Author of Stand-Alone Romance Novels: A Tuscan Dream & Second Chances.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6PBNLH4
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Lucy Appadoo

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Lucy Appadoo is a prolific author who writes contemporary romance novels and romantic suspense novels about strong women who manage adversity with strength and heart. She is the author of the contemporary billionaire romance series alongside the Friends in Crisis and Women of Strength Series in the romantic suspense genre.

After a childhood spent reading and imagining escapist worlds, Lucy has put her imagination into stories. Her work as a rehabilitation counsellor, and former work as a counsellor in private practice, have led to an interest in writing inspirational stories about authentic, driven women who struggle with a new love interest or stalker.

Lucy’s interests include plotting the next love story, travelling for fun and inspiration, researching crime stories and news to inspire her work, watching romance and suspenseful movies, reading, meditating, and spending time with friends and family. She also appreciates her Italian background, which has inspired her to write imaginative stories about her parents’ childhoods that have led to The Italian Family Series novels.

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  • Peggy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
    I have read several from this author and I am yet to be disappointed by her works! This book is good and I'm not all that big on the romance side of things. But this book is well balanced!
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  • Vidals
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting enemies-to-lovers story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
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    Everyone deserves a second chance in life, and I found it interesting that Angie's path crossed with the guy who tormented her at school. Now an adult and a policeman, Enrico is a changed man, but trying to convince Angie is not easy. He discovers that saying "sorry" is not enough, no matter how many times you say it, Enrico has to prove it with consistent action.
    Angie's doubts were understandable, but getting over them slowed down the pace of the story for me. This is the fourth book by this author that I have read, and I loved the relatable characters. While I don't enjoy stories about bullies, this one was well-executed. And I particularly enjoyed how the author weaved the title into the story : )
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  • Brittany F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
    This is a great read for anyone interested in this genre!
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  • I.O. Scheffer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written enemies to lovers romance :)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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    I enjoyed reading this. The writing is engaging and the characters are interesting. I did find some aspects of both main characters annoying (on a personal level, I don't think the traits I'm thinking of would necessarily irk a general audience) but overall I rooted for them both and I like how this novel turned out. I recommend it to people who like the enemies to lovers trope.
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  • Sara
    4.0 out of 5 stars If you like a Bully trope
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
    I have never read the Bully trope before, but thought this one came from a place of true forgiveness. I loved the pining and tension between the two characters. I enjoyed reading anytime they were together on the page. If you like the bully trope, you'll like this book.
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  • Kindle Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice and sweet romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022
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    Angie was the owner of a new, small, and quaint bookstore. If business didn’t pick up soon, she’d be closing the shop—something she didn’t want to have to do.

    Over the years, she’d grown into quite the business woman, but all it took was a blast from the past to remind her of the overweight, shabby, brace-face girl she was in high school. Believe it or not, Enrico felt bad for the way he and his friends bullied Angie. If he could tell Angie he was sorry, it be great. And if she wasn’t such a cold ice-queen to him, it be much easier to say it.

    For Angie, high school was one of the worst times of her life, so when she’s asked by the reunion committee to use her store as the venue, all she could think of was the possibility of bringing in more business. She didn’t realize that Enrico, the jerk, was on the committee as well. And she was even less thrilled when she discovered that she’d be working close with him. Aw fudge!

    Once a bully, always a bully.

    Having to work together brought up all the anger and resentment from the past. There was such awkward tension between Angie and Enrico. Even though he couldn’t really blame her for her bad attitude toward him, Enrico was surely at a loss. How could you work with someone who hated you? How could he prove to her that he wasn’t the same guy anymore?

    For Angie, she had to remember that Enrico was the enemy, and no enemy should look that good.

    Was this a connection out of love…or guilt?

    Story had an easy and engaging narrative that can be long and slow at times. It was nice seeing how the barriers between the characters crumbled and they began to see something more.

    A nice and sweet romance.
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  • Deborah Adele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and easy-to-read romance
    Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023
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    Angie and Enrico's "Second Chance" story is a captivating enemies-to-lovers romance. The novel explores their complicated past, as Enrico used to bully and torment Angie during their school days. Fate brings them together on the school reunion planning committee, and they must confront their past and try to find a way to move forward.
    As they work together, old wounds resurface, and Angie is left questioning whether she can forgive Enrico and give in to her feelings for him. The narrative takes you on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness as Angie and Enrico explore their feelings and try to overcome their past.
    The book's well-developed characters make the story relatable and engaging. The reader is drawn into the two characters' emotional struggles as they navigate their complicated past. Despite their doubts and fears, Angie and Enrico find a way to put their past behind them and embrace the possibility of a future together.
    The story has an engaging narrative that explores the power of forgiveness and the strength of love. It is a heartwarming story with relatable characters, making it a sweet and easy-to-read romance.
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