Wow! This book really elicited the full scope of my emotions. I cannot remember the last time a creative work got me this emotional. I highly recommend this book. The author did a fantastic job with the storyline, really drew you into the storyline, and there was a roller coaster of emotional events throughout. I didn't read the books earlier in the series, yet it made a great stand-alone book. So many times romance books are about people meeting for the first time, but I really love novels like this one that rekindle old lost relationships. This is a book about loss, hope, love.

4.5/5 stars!

This book is about a couple who had never forgot each other even after heartbreak, life, and time has passed after the heroine broke up with the hero without telling him the reason. When they next met, the heroine wants to give themselves closure, but never expecting that the chemistry between them still runs deep. As they learn more about each other in the present time, secrets are unearthed and the two must make a decision about their future.

I was gutted with this story. It didn't help that the previous book before this one that I read (note, not from this series) faced similar situations but faced them with integrity, love, support, and acceptance. It helped that there were supporting parental figures, a close knit group of friends, loving sibling, hilarious neighbors, and the couple's love for each other. Though I hadn't read any of the other books from the series, this book provided enough background information for readers to have a clear image of some of the characters. It also helped that there was a bonus chapter to this story if the reader wanted it. I enjoyed it and look forward to more Jasmin Miller books.

**Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.**

This was a touching second chance story. Chloe and Noah were in love as teenagers, until something happened and Chloe left. Leaving Noah in the dark. Years later Chloe returns. Noah has a lot of resentment towards Chloe. And she feels bad for the past. But they still have. Strong connection with each other. The story was an emotional heartwarming one.

This was my first experience reading Ms. Miller's work but it won't be the last because I intend on reading the first two books in this series as well as some of her other books if I can get my hands on them. This is a second-chance standalone but from my experience I think characters from the previous two books making appearances didn't detract from my enjoyment of Second Dive. Having said all that, I have to say this book really had an emotional impact on me--maybe because I've personally experienced some of the life events that occur in this book. I don't want to give anything away because I went into this book with no preconceived notions and thoroughly enjoyed it. Chloe is such a brave, strong woman and I admire her so much. There were times when I was frustrated with Noah, but then I put myself in his shoes and forgave him for his actions. This book touches on grief, loss and some sensitive subjects, but it's done in a very effective and powerful way. If you're looking for a deep, touching, heartbreaking and heartwarming read, I definitely recommend Second Dive. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

When I learned that this book was part of a series I binge read the first two books in the Kings of the Water Series before reading this one and all I can say is Holy Mother of Romance, these books are FIRE! I will admit, I'm an absolute sucker for a good romance, especially a second chance romance such as this one, but this whole series is amazing. Second Dive is a second chance romance that focuses on Noah and Chloe, who loved each other as teenagers, were torn apart, then brought back together by chance as adults. I don't want to give anymore information away but READ THIS BOOK. The characters are amazing, the romance is hot. The plot and the story that evolves as we learn why they were torn apart as teenagers and the reason that they were brought back together and the feelings they experience trying to deal with their emotions were amazing. You feel every feeling with them. This was my favorite book, by far, of the series. It will give you all the feelings. Have you craving more all until the very end and leave you so satisfied all at the same time. As stated before, I read all 3 books in this series, which I totally recommend because they are all amazing, but all 3 of them can be read as stand alone novels and are just as amazing that way. Jasmin Miller has won my heart in the Athletic romance department. Solid romance novel. Loved it.

I’m very sad I didn’t enjoy this one. And I barely finished it - I had to start skipping around to get through it. I absolutely loved the first two stories in this series. I’m not sure why I didn’t like this one.
I liked Chloe. I’m guessing I didn’t enjoy this one because I could not get myself to like Noah.

A new author for me, I will be going back to read more. Ten years is a long time, and many things can and will happen in that time. Chloe and Noah were together until she broke their hearts. At the time she believed she was doing the right thing. Now they are reunited, and she needs to make it right. Fate has a lot to do with this reunion. Trust is a hard thing to rebuild once shattered, but thanks to the wise people around them support is plentiful. I love the Uncles, the meddling sister, and the kids! This is the third book in the series, but I never felt out of the loop.

Will they get forever this time? Does the universe have other plans?

Thank you to NetGalley and NetGalley Connect for the free copy for my voluntary review.

I'm a die hard second chance romance girl and this book sounds right up my blog.
It's the first novel that i've read by the author and it was interesting to read a new contemporary romance after so many thrillers.
It's well written, fast paced with flawed characters that have to overcome their past mistakes and some other insecurities as well as accepting their life the way it is now and looking for a future together. There are many moments when i wanted to shout at them to be honest and open up and be honest about the past and what their feelings are because their insecurities and fears are reliable as well as understandable but so frustrating at times. It touches a few topics that i haven't read in many romance stories and that's a plus for me because i love how the resolution come in here.
An enjoyable contemporary romance, angsty and with a well deserved happily ever after.

The story is really good, and the two characters are great, i felt they were a good match. The story was well researched

I thought it could have had more pace but I liked it a lot. The wider cast were intriguing.

I am struggling to write this review, because I liked a good portion of the book, but overall it was just an okay read for me. The overall story was really intriguing, deep and engaging - however, I felt like there were way too many internal monologues, and too much “telling” and not enough “showing” in terms of the chemistry and relationship building between Noah and Chloe. I also wanted to have sympathy for Chloe but really the timeline/time that passed and her continuing to hold back the truth just made me dislike her. She said she apologized at the beginning but truly she gave no information, Noah had to figure it out on his own, and ultimately she still didn’t tell the whole story. However overall I am intrigued by the author and I will probably read the others in this series, though this can be read as a standalone.

SO CONFLICTED.

I got into this book so hard. I loved the hint of dark secrets and soul mate past.

The series of coincidences that kept bringing Chloe and Noah together felt natural and were often funny, making me smile at the wry comments and observations.

I liked Chloe, she was a tough nut and her emotions and reactions were quite mature and well-thought out.

Strap in, this is where the conflict begins.

I just could not warm to Noah. I thought he was immature and grumpy and I just couldn't find him attractive. I felt sympathetic towards Chloe but nothing for Noah. I can understand some of his reactions because he had to deal with some shocks. Take some time, deal with it. But Noah came across as sulky and a bit petulant.

I also prefer way more spark, sass and banter in my romances, but that was missing. There was lots of eye clashing and soul mate speeches but none of the flirting and chemistry. In my opinion there were parts which felt completely flat and were very tell don't feel. Our eyes clashed and I felt our connection. Good for you, but I need more than that. Does your heart rate go up? Does it make you breathless? Do you sway into him?
There was chemistry at certain points but not consistently through the book.

It also felt a bit nice and twee at times.

I felt that the dialogue needed to be read through and bulked up a bit. During some of the conversations, which covered some pretty big events and secrets, it felt like information was missing, as though it was a rough outline of what would be said and not the full conversation.

I don't want to spoiler but the meal at the restaurant was a conversation where nothing was said. Chloe wanted to apologise and explain but she didn't explain a thing and then it was over. There was absolutely no substance.

Further, the biggie in the closet, this was all inferred but not explicit. I didn't feel that Chloe properly explained her decision once, I reread it three times to see what had actually been said and again, it was very little. Everything was half thoughts or implications.

Overall, if this had been a bit punchier in terms of spark and banter and if Noah had been more appealing than adolescent I would have been totally into it. Instead, it was a quick and semi enjoyable read but just needed something a bit more to really draw me in.

I read this via Netgalley!

First, I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. On a request of the author this review is going to be spoilers free.

This book I first saw on a Instagram of my dear friend, she posted a Cover reveal, so when I saw this on Netgalley and just needed to request it.

This is my first book from this author , and I must say than I am not disappointed. I love the story line about second chance love. The characters are Noah and Chloe are loveable. And so lovely portrayed.

Chloe is a portrayed as a beautiful, smart and such a strong person, that I am in awe in her. She is a true heroine of this story. And Noah is such a sweetheart. I wonder, where can I find a guy like that.

I know this is a third book in the King of the Water series, but I didn’t have a problem just diving in.

This book can easily be read as a standalone. This is a read than you will read in one sitting, because You won’t want to put it down until you read THE END. I must say that I have a little aversion to hot – shirtless-flex- muscles- guy covers. Because they tend to be a fluffy read. Yes I know, don’t judge a book by it’s cover and all that, and now I am doing that exact thing, but I read a ton of books with a similar cover, and they are overly erotic.

Yes, this book has some hot, hot scenes, but in this case I was wrong. This book has a much deeper story, one you need to read to find out. But let me tell you, you won’t be sorry.

This was a 4.5 stars for me.

ARC received for review

Hi! It's me again, the one who hasn't read the first two books. This is a standalone and nothing was confusing or missing by not reading the first two.

Noah and Chloe were high school sweethearts and had their lives mapped out, but then she disappears. Now ten years later she back and wins a date with him in a bachelor auction, but he doesn't know who won him. She apologizes and they start running into each other around town. He finds out why she left and they fall in love again. Then there's another bomb from the past, but they work through that too. There is some help from the previous peeps.

At the end, the author gives a link to a bonus chapter set 8 years in the future...my favorite kind of epilogue.

First time reading one of this author’s books but this had second chance romance trope in it so I give a try and I liked it. The characters were likable and the writing was good.
I really liked Noah and Chloe together, despite the circumstances they try to make their situation work, and in the end, they succeed.
In the end, it's a cute, at times emotional,quick read.

*𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸

Years ago Noah and Chloe were each other's everything, but suddenly she pulled a disappearing act breaking their hearts in the process. A decade later she's back in town and ready to make amends with her past... if only Noah would give her a chance to explain herself, but he's still too hurt to face her. Too bad that fate continues to throw them together.

So, I have read the other two installments in this series and although I enjoyed them, it was a light and entertaining read, BUT THIS in a word: emotional. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes heartwarming. It was still easy and quick to read, but it still had everything you expect in a second chance romance: the little glimpses into the past when they were happy, the breakup, how that shaped them into who they are now, the trust issues and the longing to be with that other person again and a (realistic) happy ending. I totally recommend it!

It was also refreshing that for once it wasn't the man who left the girl moping around, and although they both tried to get on with their lives since the break up they both needed closure due to the uncertain way in which they ended. And the reason why they break up ...painful. There are no miscommunication issues and you can understand the reasoning behind the decisions both of them make in this story, so points for that too.

In general, "Second Dive" is the third installment in the Kings Of The Water series, but I think it can be read as standalone without problems. It's a emotional second chance romance that touches very sensitive topics such as loss, grief and second chances not only romantically speaking, but in life and has trigger warnings at the beginning that you should be aware of before enjoying this book.