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A Brand New Ending (Stay Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 6,311 ratings

A love story will be rewritten in this heartfelt romance from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.

Ophelia Bishop was a lovestruck teenage girl when she and Kyle Kimpton chased their dreams to Hollywood. Kyle’s dreams came true. Ophelia’s did not. When Kyle chose his career over their relationship, Ophelia returned home to rural New York to run the family’s B & B—wiser, and more guarded against foolish fantasies. Now Kyle has come crashing back into her life, and all her defenses are down.

Kyle can’t think of a better place to write his latest screenplay than his hometown. After all, that was where he met the heart of his inspiration—his first love. He knows the damage he’s caused Ophelia, and he wants a chance to mend their relationship. If anyone can prove to Ophelia that happy ever afters aren’t only for the movies, it should be him.

As much as Ophelia’s changed, she still has feelings for Kyle. But her heart has been broken before, and she knows that Kyle could run back to Hollywood at any time. She gave up her dreams once, but maybe she can dare to change her own love story…one last time.

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“This story is utterly charming, heartwarming, romantic, and swoon worthy. From one of my favorite authors, I would expect nothing less, and Jennifer Probst never disappoints.” Love and Lavender Book Review

“Omg! A Brand New Ending by Jennifer Probst is a love story that makes your heart smile.” Up All Night with Books Blog

“A Brand New Ending was a mega-adorable and moving second-chance romance! I just adored everything about it! Run to your nearest Amazon for your own Kyle—this one is mine!” BJ’s Book Blog

“Entertaining, hot, and emotional…Fans of Jill Shalvis and Kate Meader will love A Brand New Ending.” Harlequin Junkie

“Beautiful, sexy, and so well written! Highly recommend!” —Emma Chase, New York Times bestselling author

“Do you love second-chance romance? Jennifer Probst has you covered!” —Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author

About the Author

Jennifer Probst is the New York Times bestselling author of the Billionaire Builders series, the Searching For series, The Marriage series, the Steele Brothers series, and The Start of Something Good, which is the first book in the Stay series. Like some of her characters, Probst, along with her husband and two sons, calls New York’s Hudson Valley home. When she isn’t traveling to meet readers, she enjoys reading, watching “shameful reality television,” and visiting a local Hudson Valley animal shelter. Follow her at www.jenniferprobst.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jenniferprobst.authorpage, or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jenniferprobst.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CGDN7RH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503959880
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Stay
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Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She holds a masters in English Literature and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Her family keeps her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean. Her passions include horse racing, Scrabble, rescue dogs, Italian food, and wine—not necessarily in that order.

She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance fiction. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the New York Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a “romance phenom” by Kirkus Reviews. She has over fifty books published.

She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases at www.jenniferprobst.com.

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Customers find this book to be a beautiful love story about second chances, with well-developed characters whose emotions bring the narrative to life. Moreover, the story is breathtakingly real, with meaningful details throughout, and customers describe it as a must-read that grips them from the beginning. Additionally, they appreciate the writing quality, humor, and heartwarming themes of forgiveness and the power of love.

101 customers mention "Story quality"101 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as wonderful and beautiful, with one customer noting it's a great middle of the series book.

"...This is a really good redemption story ten years later, as Kyle finally tries to rectify the mistakes he thinks he made...." Read more

"...I particularly liked the story-in-story approach used to convey the entire story and history of the protagonists. Good ending!" Read more

"...I love that there were multiple storylines: Ophelia and Kyle’s former dreams, Kyle’s novel and screenplay, and Kyle’s estranged relationship with..." Read more

"...In the end all and all It was s good read. You got the backstory and the current story. I look forward to Harper because she is the quiet one." Read more

72 customers mention "Romance"68 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a beautiful story about second chances and finding true love, with pure emotions that can be heart-wrenching at times.

"...The bonus epilogue is a really poignant happy tearjerker. Sweet Scale: 5/5 Spicy Scale: 3.5/5" Read more

"...Good ending!" Read more

"...A Brand New Ending is filled with the poignant and bittersweet moments in the story as well as the plot twists, that I have come to love and expect..." Read more

"I love a great second chance romance - I love it, even more, when its written by one of my favorite authors...." Read more

35 customers mention "Character development"35 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating how their emotions bring the story to life, with one customer noting the beautiful love story and another highlighting the main male character's authorial background.

"...I love the cast of characters in A Brand New Ending and I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series...." Read more

"...No doubt about it. The protagonists are simply wonderful. The plot is honest and real...." Read more

"...The main male character is an author and his efforts to write their love story allows us to follow them growing up to the present time." Read more

"I loved the story within the story. Kyle was a wonderful character- human, with all his strengths and flaws...." Read more

29 customers mention "Heartwarming story"29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartwarming story of forgiveness, with multiple reviews highlighting its beauty and power, and one customer noting it goes beyond the typical happily ever after.

"...A Brand New Ending is filled with the poignant and bittersweet moments in the story as well as the plot twists, that I have come to love and expect..." Read more

"...A great story about 2nd chances, dreams, priorities, forgiveness and happy beginnings!!" Read more

"...The plot is honest and real. The theme of addiction and forgiveness of self first, then others is very powerful. Jennifer did her homework...." Read more

"...major baggage that filled this book with love, hate, sorrow, and forgiveness. The emotions were pure Probst...." Read more

27 customers mention "Reality"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book breathtakingly real, with meaningful details throughout. One customer particularly appreciates the descriptions of the Hudson Valley setting.

"...I love all the descriptions of the Hudson Valley setting that Jennifer Probst details, it makes me want to visit...." Read more

"...A great story about 2nd chances, dreams, priorities, forgiveness and happy beginnings!!" Read more

"...life has been transformed by my higher power. This is a wonderful work of art!..." Read more

"...Ophelia and Kyle's tale is beautiful and real, their growth is commendable and the results are breathtaking. A not to be missed book of 2018!..." Read more

24 customers mention "Writing quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it wonderfully crafted and well-written, with one customer noting how the author's skill makes it work.

"...Kyle is writing is their love story, and I love how while he is writing the story, he finally sees things from Ophelia’s perspective...." Read more

"...I love Jennifer Probst style of writing. She writes in the 3rd person which I find refreshing in this day in agent - so the reader feels like they..." Read more

"...Good writing, although too much 'steamy' for me...." Read more

"This is a great book that speaks of being true to yourself. Hope people read and enjoy it as much as I did." Read more

8 customers mention "Plot"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which grips them from the beginning, with one customer noting it keeps them turning the page.

"...This was such a well written story - no corners cut and no rush to force the story line. Really the heart of the story reflects this as well...." Read more

"A Brand New Ending is an absolute must read. It grips you from the beginning and you won’t want to put it down until you are finished...." Read more

"...I find myself wishing she could write faster. This was so moving and you felt like the characters were part of your family...." Read more

"...It’s one that grabs you and shakes you to the core. Must read." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with some mentioning specific scenes that made them laugh out loud, and one noting the perfectly timed jokes.

"...I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud and the bittersweet moments that cause me to sigh, say aww to myself..." Read more

"...forgiveness, self-discovery, and the power of love, with some perfectly timed humor and sexy times to keep things from getting too heavy...." Read more

"...You will laugh, you will cry and you will LOVE this novel. Possibly one of Jennifer Probst best books yet." Read more

"...She is a good storyteller. The characters are interesting and entertaining. The chicken had me laughing out loud...." Read more

A beautiful, heartwarming, and brilliantly written love story by one of my favorites!
5 out of 5 stars
A beautiful, heartwarming, and brilliantly written love story by one of my favorites!
“Look at me, Ophelia. I need you to look into my eyes when I make you mine again.” A beautiful, heartwarming, and brilliantly written love story by one of my favorites! A Brand New Ending is book two in Jennifer Probst’s Stay series and it can be read as a standalone, but make no mistake, once you dive into Ophelia and Kyle’s journey, you’re going to want to grab Ethan and Mia’s as well (The Start of Something Good). I know I did! This is a charming and emotional second chance romance that mostly takes place in a small town, but it reaches to the glitz, glamour, and struggles of the Hollywood scene. When you’re young and in love you think you can get through anything. You think you can conquer the world and not suffer the consequences. Ophelia and Kyle thought they were strong enough…thought their love could withstand any obstacles. They were so wrong. Fast forward almost a decade, and Kyle returns to claim what he’d lost all those years ago. Ophelia isn’t having it. She wants nothing to do with the boy she once loved with all of her heart. But when certain circumstances pushes them together again, the love that she thought was buried, comes rushing back in full force. The dreams they had aren’t as important anymore. A new dream blossoms between them…the dream of undeniable and unconditional love. I loved these two characters so damn much! Together and separately, they held their own in this story. I admired how Ophelia stood her ground in the beginning. But I loved how Kyle was able to knock down some of her defenses, giving her the opportunity to trust again. I loved how when Kyle was writing his story, he learned so much from Ophelia’s POV, softening him even more. I managed to make it through this story without a single tear, but when the epilogue came about, I was a goner. Happy tears though…nothing but happy tears in the end. *ARC provided by the publisher*
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Ethan's sister Ophelia and his best friend Kyle fell in love as teens. Ophelia was happy helping her mother at the inn, but also had dreams of being a well-known singer. Kyle was raised by a mean, drunk, alcoholic father who never offered anything resembling love to his son. So when Kyle asked Ophelia to run away with him to LA after graduation so they could chase their dreams, she agreed. But Kyle's upbringing left him a little overly focused on his own happiness, his own career as a screenwriter, and he failed to recognize that Ophelia's real passion was for making others happy, even if it cost her her own. Until she was so unhappy, she couldn't stay any longer.

    This is a really good redemption story ten years later, as Kyle finally tries to rectify the mistakes he thinks he made. A little communication with the only woman he's ever loved, and he learns even more about the real issues they had that drove her away. The bonus epilogue is a really poignant happy tearjerker.

    Sweet Scale: 5/5
    Spicy Scale: 3.5/5
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I very much enjoyed this second book in the series. It didn’t really require a reading of book one, but it’s more enjoyable to start with that book and story line. I particularly liked the story-in-story approach used to convey the entire story and history of the protagonists. Good ending!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I absolutely loved A Brand New Ending by Jennifer Probst, it is an incredible love story, and is the second book in her Stay series. I loved the book that I am looking forward to reading the last book in the Stay series. I have read other books by Jennifer Probst and really enjoy her wonderfully written stories. Jennifer Probst has once again shown that she is an amazing storyteller. I could not put it down. I loved every page. I really enjoy how the book is told from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting the insight and feelings from the different characters. A Brand New Ending is wonderful love story and is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud and the bittersweet moments that cause me to sigh, say aww to myself with tears filling my eyes. A Brand New Ending is filled with such moments, and with so much emotion. It is filled with all those things that we have come to love and expect in a love story, especially the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. One of my favorite parts is how Jennifer Probst incorporated the title of the book into the love story. Who doesn’t love a story that is about second chances, especially a second chance at first love? A Brand New Ending is the story of Ophelia Bishop, owner of the Robin’s Nest B & B and Kyle Kimpton, Hollywood screenwriter. Growing up together, Ophelia, Ethan and Kyle were known as the Three Musketeers. After high school graduation, Ophelia and Kyle’s runaway to California to seeking to fulfill their dreams of stardom, Kyle as a screenwriter and Ophelia as a singer. Things don’t work out between them and Ophelia returns home. Kyle is returns home to Gardiner, NY in the Hudson Valley to try and overcome his current writer’s block. He is trying to write his own screenplay in hopes of getting it made into a movie. Initially, Ophelia does not want Kyle to stay at her B & B, and he stays with Ethan, but she finally relents and gives Kyle a room. Kyle reveals to Ophelia that they are still married. The attorney they hired to handle their divorce never filed the paperwork. Kyle wants them to use his time there to work on their marriage together. As Ophelia spends more time with Kyle, they share secrets that they haven’t shared with each other before, and realize they may have something worth saving. They both admit that they had hoped the other would return and fight for their marriage. The story that Kyle is writing is their love story, and I love how while he is writing the story, he finally sees things from Ophelia’s perspective. I love how in the end, art imitated life. I love that both Kyle and Ophelia were both so vulnerable and that each of them changed because of their love for one another and how they both fought to save their marriage. I love how the plot twist forces Kyle to make a decision in order to honor a promise he made to Ophelia I loved that A Brand New Ending is a more than just a romance, there are dilemmas that both Ophelia and Kyle are facing that need to be resolved. I love that there were multiple storylines: Ophelia and Kyle’s former dreams, Kyle’s novel and screenplay, and Kyle’s estranged relationship with his father, but most importantly Ophelia and Kyle’s story. I love how all the storylines get resolved so incredibly. I love all the descriptions of the Hudson Valley setting that Jennifer Probst details, it makes me want to visit. My favorite part of the book is the epilogue, I truly love how it goes above and beyond the happily ever after. A Brand New Ending is filled with the poignant and bittersweet moments in the story as well as the plot twists, that I have come to love and expect in Jennifer Probst's stories. I love the cast of characters in A Brand New Ending and I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series. Who doesn’t love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I thoroughly enjoyed A Brand New Ending, who doesn’t love a second chance at first love story?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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    I love a great second chance romance - I love it, even more, when its written by one of my favorite authors. So in the case of A Brand New Ending, I get the best of both!

    Ophelia Bishop is happy - she is doing what she loves in running her families B&B. She doesnt often think about what might have been or how much she misses Kyle and singing, but when she ran off to LA with Kyle as kids she knew that wasnt the life she wanted so coming back home wasnt a hardship other than leaving Kyle. Now Kyle is on her front doorstep after 10 and wants to write his new screenplay at her B&B. Ophelia knows this is not a good idea in so many ways but mostly she knows she cant risk her heart on Kyle again.

    Kyle Kimpton has been gone for 10 years living the life he has always dreamed about, but he is beginning to realize the glitzy LA life is not all that's cracked up to be and he has made way to many compromises with his work and ultimately with his heart. He has never stopped loving Ophelia and has come home to write but more importantly to win her back. Kyle also has a secret that could cause Ophelia to run away from him again - but he hopes to show her why they belong together first.

    I love Jennifer Probst style of writing. She writes in the 3rd person which I find refreshing in this day in agent - so the reader feels like they are watching the story unfold while getting in the minds of her characters. In this case, both Ophelia and Kyle are so well developed that I felt for both of them - especially Ophelia. We also get to see Mia and Ethan again which I loved and there is also a great cameo from another one of Ms Probst books that I dont want to give away. That being said this is a standalone so I promise if you are new to the Stay series you wont feel lost at all.
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  • kelz31
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This story was great, all about second chances and forgiveness. I'm glad things worked out the way they did for them both. I wonder where their story goes next?
  • D & D Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story of love, loss and redemption .
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2023
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    This book is written mainly from the prospective of Kyle the main male character. He is a screen writer who has essential burned out from writing scripts that are sucking the soul from him. Although he's achieved fame, wealth and success, he's lost himself and the woman that he loved. He returns to his hometown to write the greatest love story he can think of, which just happens to be the one between him and his estranged wife Ophelia. The only problem is that he has to do a lot of soul searching to discover what that story really was, and is and how to change the ending and for that he needs Ophelia's help more than ever. There are a few twists and turns along the way but he event achieves redemption.
    I love the way that Jennifer Probst blends the story that Kyle is writing into her book as a way to tell the back story and how it shows how writing it changes his perception of the past and helps him reevaluate his priorities which allows him a second chance at love with Ophelia.
    I think the passage on page 267 sum up the book perfectly
    "It was the type of love story stripped to its bare bones: sex, youth, passion, ambition, and what happens to two innocent people caught in the storm. "
    I would recommend this book.👍👍
  • NicShef❤️Reading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pain and Hope...
    Reviewed in Australia on October 23, 2018
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    ‘A Brand New Ending’ had me hooked from the very beginning which is expected as Jennifer Probst always delivers. This is such a wonderful story of forgiveness and second chances In the second book of the ‘Stay’ series.

    Ophelia and Kyle are high school sweethearts who ran away to fulfil their dreams at 18. He was going to be a screenwriter in Hollywood and she was going to sing. They get married in Vegas on the way. Kyle's dreams came true yet their relationship and love got lost... She went home and took over the family bed and breakfast. Eight years later, Kyle shows up at the door and wants a room for a few months. She resists until she feels guilty and lets him stay.

    Kyle never forgot Ophelia and he wants her back. Ophelia isn't going to let him get to her again. She has a life she loves and he's a pain. But he's still so handsome and the sparks they felt are still there in fireworks...

    Ophelia and Kyle's romance is full of pain and hope.  I loved the secondary characters, and the beauty of the story.  I fell in love with every animal I've met in this series so far which is an added bonus in a Jennifer Probst novel. All in All I thought this was a great book and I read it in one sitting.
  • Alison
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second chance
    Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2019
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    This was a beautiful story of second chance & going back over where they went wrong as Kyle was a script writer and found out he was stilled married to Ophelia. This was his chance to win back his wife and write there happy ever after
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read i loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I didn't want to put this book down and I can't wait for the next one. Hope it isn't long in coming.

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