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Start Again: A Second Chance Standalone Romance (Start Again Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J. Saman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,341 ratings
One night. One accident. And her life was forever changed.

Kate Taylor is searching for a way out.
A fresh start to finally put her haunting past to rest.
Out of options and willing to try just about anything, she sets off on a road trip across the country.
Her destination? Unknown.
That is until she encounters Ryan Grant, the irresistibly sexy and mysterious stranger with a past of his own.
One kiss, one touch, and she’s giving into everything she swore she wouldn’t.
Rules are broken.
Attraction is turning to love.
And Kate’s heart is once again on the line.
But when what she’s been running from catches up with her, will Ryan be able to forgive her for the choices she makes?

Fans of second chance, friends-to-lovers, and billionaires will fall in love with this steamy and emotional series. Scroll up and one click to start reading this unforgettable STANDALONE new adult contemporary romance today!
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Start Again Series
  2. Print length
    290 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 24, 2016
  5. File size
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"Saman's would-be lovers keep the story going brilliantly. Kate's love of shots and colorful language makes her particularly intriguing, and Ryan's mysterious background and bad-boy past make him an excellent counterpart for her. Start Again, Start Again Series, #1 is highly recommended." - ★★★★★ Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite

"Prepare yourself to be frustrated, happy and completely engaged in a story of love that grew over thousands of miles..." ★★★★★ Dianne for Tome Tender

"This was such a fast paced, GREAT, unique, romantic and hot story and I'm so glad I read this book!!..." ★★★★★ Luv My Books

"J. Saman has written a beautiful yet painful story about love and loss and all of the crazy emotions combined within ourselves. Her writing style is so simple and easy to read but it perfectly captures what the characters and thinking and feeling, making it unavoidable to experience those emotions right along with them as you read..." ★★★★★ Jennifer for Dandelion Inspired

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01I5WBIRI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Start Again Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,341 ratings

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J. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 10 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.

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one review describing it as a beautiful love story about finding love after loss. Moreover, the book delivers an emotional punch from page one, with customers noting it deals with bereavement, and they appreciate the likeable characters, particularly Ryan's understanding nature. Additionally, the writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the beautiful way with words.

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40 customers mention "Story quality"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story sweet and emotional, with one customer describing it as a beautiful love story about finding love after loss, while another notes its intense roller coaster of events.

"...A HAPPY ENDING! phew, finally, I found a good book with a happy ending, I almost lost hope of finding one; there was something so satisfying about..." Read more

"...This is a really good book and I highly recommend it. Wonderful ending!!" Read more

"...But all that just makes the story readable, what made it good was the real, deep characters, their highly believable interactions, their stories of..." Read more

"...This is where the story heats up and becomes a steamy romance including an over-protective alpha-male who doesn't mind rescuing her and being the..." Read more

30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a beautiful book with an HEA.

"...to be this clingy to it, but I am, I just can’t get over this beautiful book. My summary:..." Read more

"...This is a really good book and I highly recommend it. Wonderful ending!!" Read more

"...Regardless, it was certainly fun to read with plenty of wish-fulfillment moments...." Read more

"...and learning to live again, Start Again is sweet and sad, with an overall HEA." Read more

24 customers mention "Emotion level"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartwarming with an emotional punch from the first page, and noting how it deals with bereavement.

"...So this book includes traveling, music, love, lust, laughter, sadness. It has everything I was looking for, and it’s perfect. “ “..." Read more

"...deep characters, their highly believable interactions, their stories of loss, and the privilege of watching them overcome their pasts...." Read more

"...about forgiveness and learning to live again, Start Again is sweet and sad, with an overall HEA." Read more

"...'s demeanor, relationships, fluctuating mental state and ability/ desire to find happiness...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them likeable, with one customer noting the sizzling hot chemistry between the main characters.

"...I had the opportunity to talk to the author; she’s one of the friendliest persons that I’ve come across...." Read more

"...just makes the story readable, what made it good was the real, deep characters, their highly believable interactions, their stories of loss, and the..." Read more

"...Ryan is patient and understanding, but Kate struggles with letting go of what she lost. Can Ryan help her understand it’s ok to love again." Read more

"...This story drew my in from the start. Great story, characters, moments of laughter & tears...." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's beautiful use of words.

"...J. SAMAN has a beautiful way with words. She makes every city magical; I felt as I was like in the back seat with Kate and Ryan...." Read more

"...were nearly perfect. But all that just makes the story readable, what made it good was the real, deep characters, their highly believable..." Read more

"...It was sweet and easy to read." Read more

"...This one had me laughing & crying & falling in love. Talented author, great characters!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • nada hosny
    5.0 out of 5 stars a heart-warming, beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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    Such a masterpiece!
    This book got me at the word “a road trip”; as I always have a weak spot for books that include traveling, so yeah, I knew that I’m gonna love it even before starting it
    So basically, I don’t think that this synopsis did the book its justice; it makes it look like a cliché kind of book, but GUYS, it’s so much more than that.
    I adored this book, I didn’t expect to be this clingy to it, but I am, I just can’t get over this beautiful book.

    My summary:
    Kate had everything she ever wished for; she was always happy with her life, and honestly, how can she not be? Her life was literally perfect. But then an awful accident took everything good in her life. It left her lost, lonely, and a walking mess. After two years, of just barely living, she decided to take matters into her own hands, and drive across the country until she finds a new city, where she can build a new life. But nothing ever goes as planned, right? She has to take a family friend with her(Ryan Grant). Trapped between her past life and her new feelings that are growing rather fast to Ryan, Kate is fighting to break the hold that the past has on her, she wants to be free, she needs to be free!
    On the other hand, Ryan, tries his best to keep his distance from kate and her tangled past, and focus on his work; that's what he's supposed to do right? just get a ride to seattle. But maybe it's more than just a road trip.
    So this book includes traveling, music, love, lust, laughter, sadness. It has everything I was looking for, and it’s perfect.
    “ “Honestly, I don’t know if I have a favorite,” he emphasizes the word. “I like a lot of different music, and find myself listening to different things depending on my mood or where I’m at in my life.” I secretly love that answer. A lot actually. “
    And I love that it also includes the two perspectives, Kate’s and Ryan’s. So it felt so good knowing what these two think about.
    Ryan, humm, what can I say? Is there anything better than reading about a sexy, rich nerd? Like seriously, I fell in love with him from the very beginning
    “Dammit, I’ve missed her lips, her taste, her smell, her touch. I’m dizzy. I’m lost. I’m never coming up for air again. Everything I need to survive is in my arms right now, and I’m never letting go. Ever. “Katie,”I breathe, and she shudders.”
    I loved going with Kate, from being emotionally drained, to hopelessly in love, the stages she went through was so moving and sentimental.
    “We run in silence, enjoying the sunrise over the ocean and I swear there are few things more beautiful than this. Pinks and purples and yellows fill the sky, bathing us in light. The salty breeze brushes my skin, sticking to my moistened flesh.”
    A HAPPY ENDING! phew, finally, I found a good book with a happy ending, I almost lost hope of finding one; there was something so satisfying about reading this ending :)

    J. SAMAN has a beautiful way with words. She makes every city magical; I felt as I was like in the back seat with Kate and Ryan.
    It’s my first book for her, and honestly, it won’t be the last ;)
    And I had the opportunity to talk to the author; she’s one of the friendliest persons that I’ve come across. So thank you, it was a real pleasure talking and knowing you xxo
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  • AMD
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Beautifully Emotional ♥️🪦✈️💙
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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    This is a beautiful story about finding love after loss. Katie suffered a huge loss that she’s still coming to terms with, when she decides to take a cross country trip.

    Ryan re-enters her life when he decides to travel with her across the country. It was fun to see how their past reconnects them, building their present, and leads to a future together.

    It was fun to watch them experience their travels as they go around the country, and build a relationship that starts with a friendship and turns into so much more.

    I like how this story did not gloss over the pain of her loss. She really had to work through her past in order to accept that she had a future with Ryan. This is a really good book and I highly recommend it.

    Wonderful ending!!
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  • M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romance with Depth
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    Let me start by admitting that I’m not normally a fan of romance, but the touch of depth and emotion in this story kept me engaged and turning the pages. First of all, from a technical perspective, this is a very clean piece – something hard to find among indy work. I did notice a couple typos, but overall sentence structure, pacing, grammar etc. were nearly perfect. But all that just makes the story readable, what made it good was the real, deep characters, their highly believable interactions, their stories of loss, and the privilege of watching them overcome their pasts.

    The reasons I gave 4 stars instead of 5: For me, 5 stars is book that makes me forget I’m reading and that stays with me even after I put it away. This story, although fantastic, didn’t quite cross the bar (few books do). A few of the loss reactions just didn’t feel completely real to me and the romance itself was a little immature and lusty for my tastes. But new romances are often immature and I could easily see how that would be what someone would need to overcome the loss Katie suffered. Regardless, it was certainly fun to read with plenty of wish-fulfillment moments. I imagine for any true fan of romance, this book would easily pass the 5-star mark.
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  • NW_Prof
    5.0 out of 5 stars First of a Sweet Series About Love & Complications
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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    Katie and Ryan met as children and he never forgot her. Years later, she’s a young widow and decides to take a road trip to find a new home. Her mom talks her into taking a rider to stay safe, and we meet Ryan, and although she’s forgotten their early meet, they get along well. A story about forgiveness and learning to live again, Start Again is sweet and sad, with an overall HEA.
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  • Reading4Therapy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get your tissues and settle down for a steamy read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
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    This book dealt with bereavement and the long-term effects of significant loss. The main character must learn to live without her beloved husband and precious daughter. The author encompasses the realities of the effects death and mental turmoil has on a person's demeanor, relationships, fluctuating mental state and ability/ desire to find happiness. After suffering a life-altering tragedy, Katie struggles to be. Two years pass and she is still reeling from her loss on a daily basis. Saman takes the reader on a journey as Katie accidentally falls in love, but is unable to be happy as she is eaten by the guilt of moving on, the pain of memories regrets and everyday interactions and outings. Once she begins to let go, she yo-yos back and forth between living in the moment, and denying herself happiness. This is where the story heats up and becomes a steamy romance including an over-protective alpha-male who doesn't mind rescuing her and being the support she needs.
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  • Kayla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet story!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
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    Julie does it again! Such an emotional fun journey. Ryan is the best!! I love that they had history! What a great second chance at love for Katie 🥲
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  • Tray23
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful story
    Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2023
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    Wow what a journey in more ways than one.
    Fantastic story, wonderfully written.
    I would totally recommend this book
    ***** 5 Stars *****
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  • Sharron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2024
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    I read a book a day, so lots of different preferences but once in a while I come across a story of such depth I immediately cannot stop reading. I was as involved with Ryan and Katie’s life as they were with each other. The sadness brought tears, the car trip wow what fun and so uplifting. Of course great HEA.Must Read
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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Angsty
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2025
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    The first book of J Saman I read was Irresistibly Broken and loved it so much I decided I had to read all of her back catalogue.
    Start Again is a beautifully written angsty book - a road trip with near strangers - what can possibly happen other than them to fall in love. 🥰 Ryan is a strong man emotionally and needs to be as Katie is a challenge!
    It definitely lived up to my expectations and I look forward to all the rest of her books xx
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  • Gabrielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a book.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2019
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    I. Loved. It.

    Don’t get me wrong it was an emotional ride but I loved every moment of it. If you’ve never read J.Saman before, it’s a good starting point. Seriously amazing story, the characters are super well developed and it’s as cute as heartbreaking.
    Just dive! It’s worth it!
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  • Nic N
    4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2025
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    The first J Saman book I have read and loved it. Not as spicy as I usually read but the story is beautiful and perfectly timed for me. As someone in the first year of losing my best friend this book has helped me with that journey, my loss is of a different kind to Kate’s but it has helped to work through the guilt of living that is part of grieving.
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