I requested this one back in the day as I had every intention of reading it. However, its been years and I still haven't gotten around to it and while I feel guilty at not reviewing a book I think that I need to admit to myself that I won't be reading this one anytime soon....if at all.

This is probably my favorite book from the Dove Cove trilogy. I know I also said that with the other two books but I just love this trilogy so much and I am so sad to see it end. You can read this book as a stand-alone but I do recommend reading the first two books first because I love seeing the development of the characters from the beginning to the end of the series. I also like seeing old characters. I am the kind of reader that thinks about the characters I've read and the possible things that happened to them after the ending, which makes this trilogy perfect for me because I get to see a glimpse of past main characters, such as Caleb and Didi, in this book despite them not being the center of the story.

Furthermore, I like how the main characters, Natasha and Caleb, were so relatable and fascinating to read. By reading Natasha's point of view, I felt her heartache and sorrows despite me having no experience of what she has gone through. She is also a very strong woman but can be vulnerable at the time, which makes her relatable. While Jackson is a very complex character. He is this cool DJ and a Harry Potter geek at the same time, which is attractive for me. I also get why he had to leave without telling anybody. In a way that he had to chase his dream and he was afraid of telling Natasha because she might ask him to stay, which he would do willingly because of his love to her. He avoided the confrontation and left instead, which is a fatal flaw shown throughout the book not just with Jackson but also Natasha. Natasha did not want to talk or see or talk to Jackson after he left her. I guess the value that I have learned from this book is the importance of conversation in a relationship. Whether it might be towards your parents, friends, or your boyfriend/girlfriend; it is important that you talk to one another to avoid confusions that could dampen your relationship with one another.

I also like the dynamics of the characters with one another. I like how Caleb, Didi, Nathan, and Preston were there for Natasha and how they are protective of her. In addition, Nathan never fails to make smile with his little antics throughout the book and I am glad that he has found happiness in the past book. To assert, I do recommend this book and the rest of the Dove Cove trilogy. It is a light and fast-paced read; perfect if you are in a reading slump.

I'm sure that, had I read the other books in this story, and having been already acquainted with some of the characters in this book, I would have been chomping at the bit to read this story.

As it is, this is a book which is read perfectly well as a standalone, but would no doubt be enhanced by reading books 1 and 2 first.

That said, this wasn't a bad story. It felt like a much shorter book than the number of pages imply, given that it was such an easy read.

There was little drama, although I did feel that the characters and their interactions were grounded in reality. The humour and the dialogue all felt very organic.

For me, this is a book to read when you want a light, entertaining distraction.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

I've never had the chance to read a book from this author. I've heard so much about her and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to share this book with you guys. Jackson and Natasha are officially my new OTP. I thought I had a top OTP, but they have taken my top spot by storms! The story is amazing. The characters are lovable; Kate is an amazing writer. Super happy that she is achieving her goal.

No Second Chances is the final companion novel in the Dodge Cove Trilogy. I read No Love Allowed (review here) and No Holding Back (review here) last year, and I was excited to read Natasha's story next.

Natasha and Jackson were inseparable until Jackson left one day without a word to anyone. Jackson thought he could leave Dodge Cove without looking back in order to pursue his dream of becoming a successful DJ. Even though he has achieved his goal and had become a world-famous DJ, he realizes how much he needs Natasha and heads back to Dodge Cove in order to get her back.

Natasha was devastated after Jackson left her. A year later, Natasha's finally starting to get back to her normal self when Jackson pops back into her life. Still angry and not ready to forgive him, Natasha makes the grand statement that Jackson would need to "stop time, defy gravity, and bring down the stars" before she could forgive him. But what she doesn't know is Jackson is willing to do just that—the impossible—in order earn her forgiveness and win her back.

Jackson's grand gestures were fun and creative. I wasn't expecting these grand gestures when I first started reading the book, so I enjoyed seeing how they all played out. Even though these were a fun additions, I think Natasha and Jackson still needed a more serious conversation about their relationship. I hate to say it, but some parts seemed to be just a little too childish. I also enjoyed the cameos of the previous characters from the Dodge Cove Trilogy and glad they were incorporated.

Overall, I didn't enjoy No Second Chances as much as the other two books in the Dodge Cove Trilogy, but it was still a fun read.

I dove into this book knowing only one thing, that it's going to be about Natasha. I trust Kate Evangelista's writing enough that I know I'll end up loving this book, like I did with No Love Allowed and No Holding Back. I saw how this trilogy started and I'm a little sad that it came to a close. That being said, this was a solid conclusion to the trilogy. Although, technically speaking, the books can be read as standalones. Still, I am going to miss Dodge Cove!

Four chapters into the book and I already felt really emotionally invested with the characters and the story. The book started really well. I loved Natasha since the first book, she's my favorite character and I loved her even more as I read this one. Jackson was lovely too! I have to admit that I really didn't pay attention to him from the last book well, since he left Natasha (sisters before misters, yo!) but he definitely surprised me.

I read this book in one sitting, and it's a pretty fast and light read. I wish I could've seen more into the story though. I felt like there could be more depth in terms of Natasha and Jackson's break up. I don't know if it was just me, or almost everyone seemed forgiving towards Jackson. Also, the conflict between Jackson and his family could've been explored further. Honestly, I think this book has a bigger potential, but I'm still glad that it delivered pretty solid.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book. It made me smile for a solid two hours of reading. I definitely recommend this book, and the rest of the trilogy in case you haven't got to them yet! It's a great mix of romance, drama, and friendships!

Natasha is still nursing her broken heart and the reason for her broken heart, Jackson, is struggling as well. Jackson can't make music anymore because he can't get over Natasha so he sets out to win her back.
A fun read that makes me want to read more from Kate Evangelista!