New on Amazon: Unwell
$0.00 with 100 percent savings
Digital List Price: $0.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Marie Lavender
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Second Chance Heart (Eternal Hearts Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marie Lavender (Author), Jennifer B. Gaubert (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
After a wild storm forces her to take shelter in a small town inn, Dana Nelson thinks that all she has to worry about is a brief stay before she heads back to the city. She gets far more than she bargained for…

The last thing she expects is to run into an old flame, and even worse, the man who broke her heart twelve years ago. She’s sure that the only thing remaining between them is a strong attraction for one another. She can’t be more wrong…

The more time she spends with Vince Reynolds, the more she begins to believe she can trust him again. But, can she put her faith in the one man who captivates her, body and soul, or are some wounds too deep to heal?
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 1
    Eternal Hearts Series
  2. Print length
    35 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 19, 2015
  5. Reading age
    17 - 18 years
  6. File size
    1.2 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  22. Love and Joy (Otter Bluff)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
Next page
Loading...

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01593TDO6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marie Lavender
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 35 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ Eternal Hearts Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 17 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Marie Lavender

Marie Lavender

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Multi-genre author of Victorian maritime romance/family saga, Heiresses in Love, and 18 other books. Listed as one of TOP 5 Authors Who Write Compelling Romance on Wiki Ezvid. UPON YOUR RETURN placed in the TOP 10 on the 2022 P&E Readers' Poll for the Romance Novels category. She made the TOP 10 list for Authors on the 23rd Annual Critters Readers’ Poll. TOP 20 Authors of 2021 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Subsequent 2020 accolades include: Top 10 Book Cover Artwork for UPON YOUR RETURN, Top 10 Romance Novels for CHASING GINGER, Top 10 Romance Short Stories for THE MISSING PIECE, and Top 10 Sci-fi & Fantasy Short Stories for MAGICK & MOONLIGHT for the P&E Critters Readers' Poll. Additionally, the I Love Romance Blog was listed as one of the Top Novel and Books blogs 2020 on Sparpedia. BLUE VISION made the TOP 10 on the Science Fiction and Fantasy category of the 2019 P&E Readers' Poll, and also reached TOP 10 status in the Romance category. Featured interview in the January 2018 issue of Womelle Magazine. DIRECTIONS OF THE HEART reached the semi-finalist round in the 2018 AuthorsDB Book Cover Contest. Voted TOP BLOGGER for 2018 on the Romance Lives Forever Blog. TOP 20 Authors of 2018 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. DIRECTIONS OF THE HEART was nominated and made it past the first round in the 2018 Author Academy Awards. THE MISSING PIECE placed in the TOP 10 on the 2017 P&E Readers' Poll. DIRECTIONS OF THE HEART was nominated for the 2017 Reader's Choice Awards. The I Love Romance Blog became a finalist in StartDating DK's Romance Blog Awards of 2017. ILRB landed on Feedspot’s 2017 TOP 100 Novel Blogs and TOP 100 Romance Blogs. DIRECTIONS OF THE HEART placed in the TOP 10 Books of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. TOP 20 Authors of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013, 2014 and 2016. 2013 and 2014 Amazon Bestseller Ranking for the first edition of UPON YOUR RETURN. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.

Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and cats. She has been writing for twenty-five years, with more works in progress than she can count on two hands. At the tender age of nine, she began writing stories. She majored in Creative Writing in college because that was all she ever wanted - to be a writer. While there, she published two works in a university publication, and was a copy editor on the staff of an online student journal. After graduating from college, she sought out her dream to publish a book.

Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and two cats. She has been writing for twenty-five years, with more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 21 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, romantic comedy, dramatic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. She also dabbles in graphic design. A blogger on the side, she writes adult fiction, published one story for children, and recently started some YA fiction. She also contributed to several anthologies. Though Marie has standalone titles on the market, there are six current published series, with many others planned.

All of Marie’s author links: https://linktr.ee/marielavender1

Fan mail email: author@marielavender.com

Please feel free to join her new exclusive fan club (group) on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/969071697032166

A list of her books are as follows:

Marie Lavender: "Lovers Like Us" (featured poem from the book anthology, Poets & Writers in Action); A Little Magick; Second Chance Heart; Directions of the Heart; Blue Vision; The Missing Piece; Chasing Ginger; Magick & Moonlight; Upon Your Return; Second Nature; Phenomenal Touch series starter boxed set; Blood Instincts

(**AUTHOR'S NOTE -- Upon Your Honor, Upon Your Love, and The Heiresses boxed set are unavailable right now, until I can release them back to the public after getting out from under contracts with two publishers. Also, I used the previous pen names - Erica Sutherhome, Kathryn Layne, and Heather Crouse - for several books, but I am trying to fully revise and republish those works under collections writing as Marie Lavender.)

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
17 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from the United States

  • DD Gott - Donadees Corner
    5.0 out of 5 stars When does the heartache stop and should you give it another chance?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018
    Second Chance Heart - Written by Marie Lavender

    After a wild storm forces her to take shelter in a small town inn, Dana Nelson thinks that all she has to worry about is a brief stay before she heads back to the city. She gets far more than she bargained for… The last thing she expects is to run into an old flame, and even worse, the man who broke her heart twelve years ago. She’s sure that the only thing remaining between them is a strong attraction for another. She can’t be more wrong… The more time she spends with Vince Reynolds, the more she begins to believe she can trust him again. But, can she put her faith in the one man who captivates her, body and soul, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

    What did I like? This was a cute read that kept my interest from the first page. I liked the characters and especially Vince. He did wrong but everyone deserves to be given a second chance.

    What will you like? Love, heartache, Love, and cuteness! Well written and developed to capture your heart. Awesome characters with the next door appeal. Quick read but does not feel that way. I received this from the Author for an honest review with no other compensation.
    Helpful
     Report
  • DAA
    3.0 out of 5 stars Second Chance Heart
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    This was a very short read. About two people who were in love but after he cheated lost connection with each other for over twelve years. Now he has a chance to ask for forgiveness.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Books r us
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I love second Chance stories, and I enjoyed this one. It's a nice quick read when you don't have a lot of time.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Mindy Bigham (Hines and Bigham's Literary Tryst)
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
    *I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review*

    Dana Nelson is forced into a Inn for the night in shelter of a storm coming through. She is caught off guard when she runs into the one person that broke her heart. This is a very short read about love, betrayal and forgiveness of two people that really never got over each other.

    The author fits so many emotions into this short read. I think this was a very sweet read and would recommend it to anyone that just needs something to read and don’t know what they are looking for. This book makes you believe that maybe someone does deserve a second chance.
    Helpful
     Report
  • ?wazithinkin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second Chance Heart by Marie Lavender
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
    This short story is a quick enjoyable read. Dana Nelson is a lawyer who had her heart broken by her first love, Vince Reynolds, twelve years ago. Vince came from a broken, dysfunctional family. Even as a boy growing up he was withdrawn and anti-social. Vince and his dad moved into town when he was about eleven or twelve. Dana, being a vivacious, outgoing child tried to make friends with him quickly. They dated in high school but the long distance dating in college hadn’t worked out well for either of them.

    When confronted with Vince during a storm at a small inn in the middle of nowhere, Dana’s broken heart overwhelms her and all the old anger comes crashing back over her. The magnetism between them was palatable, but Dana can’t move past the heartbreak. Logically she tried to figure out why she still carried the hurt twelve years later when she thought she had moved on. I felt for them both, Vince wasn’t a bad guy but he had made a huge mistake, and he knew it. It was interesting watching Dana work through her self-imposed dilemma.

    FYI: Suitable for Young Adult readers. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** January 30, 2016
    Helpful
     Report
  • candleaficionado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for this flawless short story.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
    Dana Nelson still loves Vince Reynolds even after twelve long years. She just can't reconcile that love with the equally strong feelings of bitterness and betrayal that well up in her every time she sees him nowadays.

    Dana's dilemma stems from a brief dalliance she caught him at when the two were in college. Of course circumstances for an ongoing relationship were less than ideal. She was in Chapel Hill attending Duke at the time, and he was at NYU, and, well, Vince got caught with a blonde in his bed during a surprise visit by Dana to the Big Apple.

    But, twelve years have gone by and she finds to her dismay that the intervening time has not cooled her ardor for the dark-eyed hunk.

    They meet by chance in a small town during the present day and, in a sudden and unexpected close encounter, his hungry lips cover hers with the same old intensity that so stirred her emotions way back then.

    They break apart after the impulsive embrace and his confession of remorse for his youthful transgression seems sincere.

    But can she trust him once more with her fragile heart? What if she gives in to her feelings, and he hurts her yet again?

    Author Marie Lavender does a masterful job of putting us squarely in the middle of Dana's turbulent thoughts about her future with Vince, and makes us care deeply for the two central characters in the surprisingly brief narrative that is Second Hand Heart.

    Their conflicted feelings ring true as they try to find closure on a once-promising romance.

    Find out what Dana decides to do when the star-crossed pair meet again at the wedding of an old friend.

    Five stars for this flawless short story. It is brilliantly executed and stands as a testament to the powerful emotions that can be wrung from a reader even in the space of a few well-written pages. Bravo, Ms. Lavender.
    Helpful
     Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report