Second Chances

A Romance

De: Albert Swope

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

A clean, emotional second-chance military romance about the love you never forget—and the family you’ll do anything to protect.

Stacey Malone has learned to stand on her own two feet. She’s a widow, a devoted mom, and a woman who turned heartbreak into routine: tend the garden, keep the bills paid, and pretend the past doesn’t ache. Years ago, she was engaged to Brian McCain—until duty, distance, and a single life-changing decision shattered their future. Stacey rebuilt without him…because she had to.

Now her son, Mason, is a brand-new soldier with something to prove. He’s eager to defend his country, chase the kind of undercover missions his father once ran, and make Stacey proud. But when Mason is sent on a dangerous assignment and then goes silent, Stacey’s world tilts. One unanswered call becomes hours. Hours become days. And fear becomes a drumbeat she can’t ignore.

The only person with answers is the man who broke her heart.

Colonel Brian McCain is respected, disciplined, and sworn to secrecy. He’s also haunted by regrets—especially the day he walked away from the woman he loved. When Stacey appears in his office, fierce and shaking, Brian’s hard-won control cracks. He wants to protect her. He wants to tell her everything. And he wants to hold her like he never let her go.

As the search for Mason tightens like a noose, Stacey and Brian are forced into the same orbit: briefings, late-night updates, and quiet moments where truth slips through the armor. Old wounds surface. Unspoken promises burn. And the chemistry between them refuses to stay buried.

But in the military, love isn’t the only thing on the line. One wrong move can destroy careers, compromise a mission, and cost lives. If Stacey and Brian reach for their second chance at love, can they survive the fallout—especially if the worst happens?

Second Chances is perfect for readers who want:
• Clean & wholesome romance (sweet kisses, no explicit scenes)
• Reunion romance / rekindled love with big feelings and real consequences
• Military romance with a protective colonel hero and a brave, grounded heroine
• A single-mom / family-centered love story where a mother’s devotion drives every choice
• A touch of romantic suspense (missing-in-action, rescue, and hard decisions)
• Mature, later-in-life romance—proof that healing and hope aren’t limited by age

If you love clean military romance novels, second chance romance, widow romance, slow-burn emotional romance, and heartwarming romantic fiction with family at its core, you’ll fall for Stacey and Brian’s journey.

Stacey leans on her sharp-tongued best friend, a small circle of neighbors, and the routines that once kept her steady—but nothing can soften the dread of waiting. Brian throws himself into the investigation, pushing past red tape and sleepless nights, determined to bring Mason home. Every update draws Stacey closer, not only to the truth, but to the man behind the uniform: the younger Brian who once made her laugh, and the older Brian who is willing to risk his spotless reputation for one more chance to...

And when a long-awaited knock finally comes, it won’t just change the mission… it will change the shape of Stacey’s heart.

This is a standalone contemporary romance with strong family themes, deep emotional payoff, and the kind of tender, protective hero readers crave.

Ideal for fans of clean romantic suspense, military family drama, women’s romance fiction, and uplifting stories of forgiveness and faith in the future.

Perfect for a weekend read when you want something heartfelt, hopeful, and beautifully simple—and memorable too!

Scroll up and grab Second Chances today—because sometimes the bravest mission is opening your heart again.