Release Blitz + Review: "Spring's Second Chance" by J. Sterling

I'm excited to take part in the release blitz celebrating "Spring's Second Chance" by J. Sterling, book #4 of the Fun for the Holidays series of standalones.

Five weeks before her scheduled wedding to high school sweetheart Mitchell, bakery owner Spring Monroe realizes that she made a mistake when she said yes to his proposal and calls off their engagement. Mitchell's a good man and she doesn't want to hurt him, but she feels trapped by their relationship and the thought of spending the rest of her life in their small California town. Fortunately, Mitchell accepts her decision with grace and even insists that Spring go on what would have been their honeymoon trip to Hawaii by herself, knowing that it's always been her dream to visit the islands. Upon arriving at the resort, Spring meets retired professional surfer Diego Peleke and is immediately intrigued by him. Diego is equally drawn to Spring, but he fights the attraction because he's still getting over the end of his own engagement. It's not long before he gives into his feelings, but is his relationship with Spring destined to be nothing more than a vacation fling?

I enjoyed this short, sweet, and steamy story, which featured likeable characters, low angst, and a fun tropical setting. I'm not generally a fan of the insta-love trope, but Spring and Diego seemed to make a good couple, and they were certainly cute together. That said, I was a bit bothered by how much they seemed to dwell on their respective exes. Diego in particular spent a lot of time talking and thinking about his ex, Kaylee, and I really had to wonder if he was actually over her or still on the rebound.

At any rate, I'd recommend this story for romantic comedy fans looking for a quick read and will plan to pick up the next book in the series.

*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

About "Spring's Second Chance"

What happens when you call off your engagement, but go on the honeymoon alone anyway? You're going to love this fun and flirty story about finding romance when you least expect it.

I was engaged to my high school boyfriend, about to get married and live a life I no longer wanted. I only had one option: to call off the wedding. When my ex insisted that I go on our planned honeymoon (alone) anyway, I wasn't about to say no.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd meet someone there. I wasn't looking for love, but it sure seemed to be looking for me- in the shape of a six-foot tall, tanned, professional surfer named Diego. Our time together was filled with passion unlike anything I'd known back in my small town.

I went to the North Shore one kind of woman... but I came back completely changed.

Now what am I going to do about it?