About the Book:

Cait has finally broken her streak of failed relationships and plans to marry the man of her dreams…if his mom doesn’t break them up first.

Cait

My first serious boyfriend said I wasn’t long-term material. Oh, and cheated on me. So I learned to keep men at arm’s length. Too many jerks saw me as a trophy to collect before moving on to the next. I had to protect my heart.

That is, until I met Bryson Walker–smart, sweet, and superhero-level hot. I lowered my defenses and he proposed.

The last thing I needed was for his mom to drop into town and make me second-guess myself and our relationship.

I’ve found the man of my dreams and I don’t want to let him go, even if his mother is infuriating. I will be Mrs. Walker, won’t I?

Bryson

Between law school and starting my own sports agency, my schedule was hectic. I wasn’t too worried about settling down. Besides, most of the women I dated lacked depth.

For starters, none of them would’ve set foot in the gym without taking an hour to get ready. But Cait? She was different. Even in sweatpants, an oversized tee, and without makeup, she was confident. It’s no surprise she was down to earth, too. When we got engaged, I felt like the puzzle pieces of a championship life were falling into place.

But ever since my mom came to town to help with the wedding, Cait has been crazy stressed and not acting like herself. I’m determined to keep her happy and remind her this all ends with us together…hopefully.

Second Dance is a swoony second chance rom com with heartfelt moments, sassy banter, and no explicit language or scenes. It’s a feel-good love story with a guaranteed happily ever after that fans of Hallmark movies can enjoy.

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My Review:

Second Dance by Emily Maxwell
Rating: 5/5
Pages: 245
Published: January 22, 2025
Series: Always California

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

This story! I don’t read rom-com types stories as often as other genre, so when I started this I knew it sounded fun but wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m also not sure I would have loved it so much if I didn’t fine Cait so relatable, so in that way, this one might be a little biased, I’m sorry!

I’ve found a few character who I relate to, oddly enough it seems to mostly be in historical stories though. So finding one in a contemporary setting was a rare treat, and I loved how the relationship struggles and faith were handled in the story along the way! Cait’s life is average by most standards, yet in both Cait and Bryson’s stories, there’s more than meets the eye. Or perhaps a better way to phrase it, neither are what they first appear to be.

I loved seeing how things work turn out, and work out, as the story goes on, and loved meeting these characters. While I can see why many people don’t like Cait, I can also very much relate to her at the same time. It’s realistic and relatable, and that’s part of what I loved so much about her. The story was also not afraid to touch on some difficult topics and relationship struggles, and takes an interesting approach to start during the engagement phase of their relationship. A stressful, yet exciting time for many, but what happens with things don’t go as planned? The Second Dance tries to shine a light on some of the struggles that can arise, and I loved seeing how the story turns out.

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