A satisfying and sweet pick-me-up
5 stars

This is the second book in the Serendipity series. Lissa first appeared in the previous book, also called Serendipity but just briefly and, well, she was wasn’t that nice in that book. So this is a fresh start for her as she gets her own story - and it completely stands alone. This story was previously published as Suddenly Love.

Sometimes I’m just in the mood for a short and sweet story - which at 101 pages is exactly what this is. And better is that Lissa and Trevor have a history together so we don’t need to spend pages of the pair getting to know each other. We jump right into our story and the re-acquaintance of our childhood sweethearts.

Lissa was introduced to me in the last book and, as I mentioned, she wasn’t very nice. But I was happy for her to redeem herself and it took no time at all for me to like, respect and root for her. She’s a single mother but much of the story takes place away from home so we get to know her well as an individual rather than just as a mum. I liked that Lissa was equally reserved and feisty and while she might have been the one more in the wrong back in high school - it was never about continually berating her for her mistake.

As a hero, Trevor really runs the gamut of emotions on the way to his happily ever after. He starts off with a visceral reaction to Lissa, before deciding to “get her out of his system”, then it’s onto forever, then back to “this was just a fling” before finally coming to his senses. It was amusing to watch him panic under his feelings for Lissa. But he was also very honest and a really likeable guy.

There was a definite chemistry between Lissa and Trevor, even when they’re just reunited. And when they get closer, it’s electric. There’s enough sex to keep things exciting but, for me, it’s the sweetness of our pair as they discuss their past and their potential future together that made me happiest. Those statements of yearning just made my heart sigh and made me even more convinced that Trevor and Lissa were meant to be together.

I admit that I did want this to end with the fairytale of this being a secret baby story. Completely unrealistic (and not actually necessary) but I do love my fanciful notions. But as it was, this was a completely satisfying romance - even more so since it’s a nice, short story. Trevor and Lissa were the perfect pairing and it was nice to see some more residents of Serendipity that I hope will be getting their own stories in the future. This is the perfect pick-me-up and another winner from the always wonderful Carly Phillips. ( )

Another great read from the Serendipity series by Carly Phillips. This is a second chance story between journalist/barista Lissa and her teen love Trevor. Neither has ever forgotten the other and they both need to set the record straight about the past. Nice quick fun read....grab it and enjoy!! ( )

Such a sweet story. ( )

Such a sweet story. ( )

Cute novella about second chances. ( )