Title: Second Chance Summer (Chance Series, #1)
Release Date: Monday, September 23rd
Cover Design by Emma Hart
Publisher: Self-Published
Synopsis
From the New York Times and USA Today
bestselling author of The Love Game and Playing for Keeps is a story of hope
and the beauty of getting a second chance at the kind of love that comes once
in a lifetime…
“You
don’t get a love like ours and get to leave it behind.”
Kia James was never meant to return to her hometown of Harlan Grove,
Alabama… But she has.
And Reese Pembleton was definitely not supposed to still be in love
with her the way she is him… But he is.
Last summer was the summer to end all summers. It was the summer they
both fell in too deep to get out, and try as she might, Kia can’t deny that
whatever was there between them a year ago is still there. If she’s honest with
herself, there’s so much more there than there ever was, but the way her dad
walked out six years ago has shattered her belief of that fairytale love every
girl craves.
Reese isn’t giving up so easily. His biggest mistake was not chasing
after Kia the way he wanted to when she upped and left him without a word.
Despite what she says, he knows her better than anyone, and he knows she still
wants him the way he wants her. And this time, nothing will stop him from
getting – and keeping – his girl.
But nothing is that easy. When Kia’s dad arrives back in town, family
secrets come tumbling out she never realized existed. Everything her mom has
ever told her about the reason he left is a lie – but how can she trust the man
who, by his own admission, didn’t fight for her as hard as he could have?
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“Shit! Kia!” Reese calls after me. “I didn’t mean it
like that!”
I ignore him and keep walking. Step, step, step. Keep
going, Kia, don’t stop for him. His hand grabs my arm, and I turn, yanking my
arm back as I near where his truck is parked.
“What, Reese? You’ve made it clear last summer was a
mistake. You’re right. It was. It was just a whirlwind mess between two people
who had no idea what they wanted from life.”
“I didn’t mean it like it came out. I just meant I
didn’t want you to hate this place because of me.”
“I don’t hate it because of you.” I look at him and
laugh bitterly. Shadows play across his face in the darkness. “I hate this
place because of what it means to me.”
“What does it mean, Kia? Tell me.” He loosens his grip
on my arm; his thumb gently stroking my skin.
“It means nothing,” I say quietly, stepping back.
“Nothing.”
“You’re lying,” Reese steps closer and holds my other
arm. “If it meant nothin’, you wouldn’t be running from me.”
“I’m not running from you! Why would I be? One summer,
that’s all we had.”
“Is it?” he asks quietly. “One summer? Is that really
all we had? Do you think my feelings disappeared the way you did? Do you think
they upped and went in the middle of the night just like you?”
“I never said that-”
“‘Cause they damn well didn’t!”
“Rumor has it you’re seein’ someone, or have you
forgotten that?” I throw back at him.
“Maybe I don’t care about her. The person I care about
is front of me.”
“After eleven months? Why don’t I believe you?”
“Let me show you. Make you believe me.”
I shake my head. “You’re so fucking funny.” I pull
myself from his grip and move toward my car, passing his truck.
“Am I?” he growls, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward
him. My back hits the door of his truck, and he stops in front of me. He places
his hands either side of my head, his face bent into mine. “Am I funny, Kia? Really?”
My heart is pounding furiously at his nearness, and I
push at his arm. My blood is thundering through my body, my breathing coming
hard and fast. I can feel the warmth emanating from his body. I want more. I
need more. I want to feel his body pressed against mine, even if it’s just for
a second. I need to feel it.
His hazel eyes collide with mine, and I can see he
feels the same. It’s been a year. He still feels it. I still feel it.
“Jokes usually are funny,” I retort, trying to move
away from him in an attempt to regain control of my body.
His mouth crashes into mine, his lips molding to mine.
One of his hands cups the side of my head, the other resting on my waist. I grab
his shirt when he nips my bottom lip. My mouth opens, and his tongue meets mine,
stroking it in a gentle caress. Our bodies push together, and I drink him in,
kissing him greedily.
Now, I remember. I remember why I can’t fight it. Why
I’m powerless. Why, at nineteen, he is all there is.
I open my eyes as our mouths part. His lips are
hovering over mine, close enough they could touch mine again, but they don’t.
In the small gap between us all,I feel is the chilling night air where, just
seconds ago, there was nothing but heat.
“Am I funny now, Kia?” he breathes, still holding my
face.
“Yep,” I whisper, my voice slightly shaky. “You’re
fucking hilarious.”
Reese’s hand leaves my waist and tugs the door open.
“Then you better get in the truck so you can find out exactly how not funny I
am.”
“I’m not...”
“Get in,” he growls, his eyes promising me a fight.
“No,” I say, pushing him back. I shake my head. “No.”
“What?”
I walk around him and away from him, walking backward.
I shake my head, everything warring inside me. “I… No, Reese. I can’t.”
“Kia?” he calls.
“That…” I take a deep breath and stop at my car. “That
shouldn’t have happened.”
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By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies – usually wine – and writes books.
Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with
her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top
Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a
shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a
whole lotta love.
She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes,
but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.
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