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Great romantic read with low drama. Fast paced novel with a great build world. Perfect read for an afternoon. Arc provided by Netgalley

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This is the second book in the Two Love Lane Series. This is a fun rom-com set in Charleston. When Ella gets a chance to be in a movie, she says" why not?" The only catch is that her former boyfriend is in the movie as the male lead. Can he convince he that she's the one for him?

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I loved the characters and the storyline development of this book. It was absolutely one of my favorites so far and I can't wait to delve in to the next one that this author writes. The storyline was simple, enjoyable, and entertaining.

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Second Chance at Two Love Lane was a delightful, feel-good novel that follows Ella's, a woman who overcame heartbreak and made a name for herself in Charleston, as she reconnects with the man who broke her heart, Hank, who has become a wildly successful Hollywood actor in the 10 years since their breakup. Between the lovable characters (Pammy, Roberta, Miss Thing, Samantha...the list is endless), and the romance, this book was just what I needed to cheer me up.

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Thanks for the opportunity to read this title. It just isn't the right fit for me. I will not post a review online.

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I kind of liked the first book in this series, but by the third book here I'm kind of done. I'm not a fan of second chance romances usually and this story proved again why I should really stay away from them. The romance was bland, the angst was unnecessary, there was too little groveling, the confessions were lackluster, and the passion fizzled.

This was a 2.5 star book for me, but since I didn't intensely dislike it I didn't round down. There were issues for me with the individuals in that they weren't captivating, their relationship didn't have anything special to keep me interested, and the plot just didn't have the zing I expected with the premise provided.

Some side character moments made the story bearable as did the family aspect. That was truly the gem here, so while I can't recommend the book, I wouldn't discount it either.

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Get ready for a sugar rush, because this book is super sweet. This romance is a nice, light confection, perfect for summer reading. The characters are mostly believable, and the story moves at a good pace. My only real problems with this book were some slight annoyances with one of the supporting cast, but overall I found it very enjoyable and recommend it to anyone that likes lighthearted romance with a happy ending.
I received a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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A charming romance laced with humor. You will no doubt enjoy these characters as I am sure you will desperately want them to have their second chance.

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What a wonderful second chance romance. Ella Mancini has helped countless clients find their ultimate love match but a heart break from ten years ago has consistently held her back. She is achieving her dreams through the local theater by acting in plays but there is always that lingering thought in her head about giving up get dreams for the man she loved. Hank is now an A list actor and he has the audacity to ask for a favor. So many years have passed and one opportunity opens the door that was closed so long before. Great ending the the Two Love Lane series.

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I wasn't a fan of this book at the pace was too slow and it felt almost contrived. I know, it's a book. But the idea is that a book makes you FEEL.this book didn't do it for me, sorry.

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In this third installment of Two Love Lane the matchmaking business continues to thrive.

Hank and Ella had big dreams of becoming movie stars, but they also agreed that their passion for acting takes priority over anything else. This how their young love ended and Hank is now a household name in the movie industry, whereas Ella is in the community theatre as well as part owner of the matchmaking business.

Ten years later, Hank is called upon to star in a movie taking place in Charleston, the very place where Ella lives and works. Upon seeing each other again, the past comes back to raise the questions of what ifs? Ella is full of resentment to begin with and Hank is full of guilt. Could this be their second chance at finding their HEA or are Hank's success and future prospects unmovable barriers in their way?

I didn't enjoy reading this part as much as I did the first two. It's a little drawn out and although some of the other developments were interesting, I found some of them to be a little tedious. Hank and Ella are more experienced, but their decision making were a little frustrating, but all is well that ends well.

I was kindly issued with an eARC from Netgalley and the views expressed are my personal opinion.

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I read this book some time ago and do not remember how I felt during reading it. I would not be able to give it a proper review. I did give this book 4 stars on GoodReads.

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this was a great easy book to read with an easy to understand plot and a little bit different story line

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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was the third and final novel in the Two Love Lane romance trilogy. I enjoyed this book almost more than the first two. I found Ella and Hank adorable characters to whom I could relate. Each was dealing with various issues with self-doubt and insecurity but in the end they found the strength to "let go and let love" happen.

I would definitely recommend this novel to any adult looking for a nice - almost clean - romance novel with a nice plot and a good story line behind it.

Happy Reading and Enjoy!

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This is a mature and well-seasoned romance; the prose never feels insipid, cloying or over-sweet, despite the potential of the plot to veer into this direction.

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Thank you for the review copy. This book is part of a series but was completely fine to read as a standalone book. The book however fell a little flat for me. The pacing was a bit on the slow side, the characters seemed underdeveloped, and I did not feel a connection. It was not one of my favorites by the author.

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Haleartfelt and quirky, who would have thought these words could be used to describe one book. This book is filled with characters for sure! I loved all the detail and back story provided in the cute romance.

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Despite not having read the first two books in this series, I found I was still able to follow along easily and really enjoy Ella's story. Second chance love stories are my favorite so I was engaged right away. I also really enjoyed Kieran Kramer's writing style and will definitely be going back to read the first two novels. Overall, I will definitely recommend this series to all romance lovers!

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This story is about getting a second chance at love. It's a well-written sweet romance story with interesting and entertaining characters. It's got some drama and nice emotion. The sub-characters were very enjoyable and added greatly to the story. If you are looking for a sweet second chance romance then I would recommend reading this book.

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I hoped this would be a great beach read, but found my mind drifting in several places. It may have been the location in which I was reading, poolside. Or, it could have been that I didn't have the history with the characters that I would have had if I had read the other two previous novels right before reading this one. It was a basic romance novel, with drama and love. I do love that it was set in Charleston and the Lowcountry but just couldn't get into the story.

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