The Problem with Second Chances

Lake Starlight, Book 1

By: Piper Rayne

Narrated by: Joe Arden, Erin Mallon

For Rylan Greene and me, it was simple. Love only got us so far.

I’ve known him since we were six, long before he became the professional soccer star he is now. We’ve weaved in and out of one another’s lives as rivals, teammates, friends, and lovers. Until three years ago, when my life took a hit, and I ran back to my small Alaskan town, Lake Starlight, away from anything or anyone that could hurt me.

He’s never far from my mind, a constant pining ache in my heart, but I’ve convinced myself I’m better off. But now, my best friend announces her engagement, and that means Rylan will return home to stand as best man to her fiancé.

He’ll be back in my orbit for three whole weeks, but I can easily keep my distance. Sure, we’ll have to walk arm in arm down the aisle together, hold me close during the bridal party dance, and we’ll stand for pictures next to each other. Nothing I can’t handle.

I’m so naïve though, because he’s not in town for more than 24 hours before he knocks on my door. I should know by now that the two of us will never be finished business.

This second-chance romance spans 16 years of a true love match that proves these two will only ever belong to one another.

©2023 Piper Rayne Inc. (P)2023 Piper Rayne Inc.

Full gambit of emotions

Easy to read , fell In love with the characters. So worthy of wine, bubble bath, book night!

ysyy to Joe and Erin.

Joe and Erin are simply delightful in this heartwarming story about love lost and love won. The two together truly are wonderful!

Amazing! PR Delivers in this long-awaited story!

Oh my goodness! This was the story we've been waiting for and more.

It has nostalgia, with flashbacks to scenes we only got glimpses of in previous books as we watched Rylan and Calista grow up.

It had plenty of new story too. Watching one of them want the second chance and one of them fight it because they thought that'd be best.

It had so many moments of heartache and tears, but also so much laughter! It was also so great to see and hear from so many of the other Bailey and Greene family members. Hank and Marla have always been the compass for their kids, that didn't stop with Rylan. And Rome, Calista's dad was my favorite Bailey, so I love watching him as a dad with his grown children. ❤️

Narration was spot on. Erin and Joe do wonderful, both showing the depth of three characters emotion and love for each other.

Lovely from the beginning

This story has been building for some time. We have seen glimpses of it over the years through other books. Finally being able to read/listen to their story is so satisfying and so sweet.

Recommended

I enjoyed the premise of this story. It did, however seem to go on and on. Calista was stuck & it seemed the story was with her. She lost her future & couldn't get beyond that. I felt the story could have been told much quicker without so much drama that didn't really progress the story.

The narration was wonderful. I have heard both before. Erin Mallon has such a distictive voice & way of talking, I kept remembering other characters she played.