Second Chance Romance

A Harlot's Bay Novel

By: Olivia Dade

Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Joy Nash

In the second installment of USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade’s Harlot’s Bay series, a mistaken obituary leads to the reunion of two former high school crushes. Sparks fly in this hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, packed with Dade’s signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice.

Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers…but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot’s Bay and bought a bakery.

The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: Now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away.

Still, Molly hasn’t totally left Harlot’s Bay behind. When she hears that Karl’s obituary has run in the local paper, unexpected grief prompts her to hop on the next flight to Maryland…where she finds Karl very much alive, the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary.

As the pair reunite, they finally hash out their missed connection. True, Molly isn’t quite ready to trust again, but Karl is determined to prove himself worthy of her faith and devotion. And as her remaining time in Harlot’s Bay ticks down, Molly, the habitual cynic, just might find that Karl, the cranky town curmudgeon, is impossible to leave behind a second time.

Great! Again and again!

I love these books and especially this one. The narrators were great! I could listen to both of them for hours and hours.

I love that Ms. Dade tackles topics that are realistic and heartwarming. I relate to each character and their story arcs. Please keep writing and keep the voice talent! I am a fan for life!

Language

The story was okay. You are introduced to the MMC in book 1 and its nice to see a continuation of his story. The narrators did a good job with their voices and bringing the characters personalities to life. What I could not get past was the over use of foul language. Now, I am not clutching my pearls here. I am accustomed to language in books but the use of GD in every sentence the MMC spoke was a bit much IMO. I get that he's cranky and I guess that was the point to author was trying to get across but use a thesaurus or something because in the 1st 3 chapters alone, I dare to say it was used 50+ times. So much so that I about DNF the book based on that alone.

Great fun

Olivia Dade does not disappoint! Nice continuation of the characters in this series, already looking forward to the next book.