Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg is a heartwarming and engaging romance that blends second chances, personal growth, and the beauty of new beginnings. The story follows two characters who reunite after a period of separation, facing the challenges of rebuilding their relationship while navigating their own individual journeys. Blumberg's writing is warm and inviting, with well-developed characters and a compelling plot that keeps readers invested in the couple’s emotional and romantic evolution. Themes of forgiveness, healing, and rediscovering love make this book an uplifting and memorable read, perfect for fans of sweet and heartfelt romance.

I grew up on the ocean so I’m no stranger to sharks. This book was slow to get going but the characters are nice.

This was a fun and quirky love story filled with hilarious mishaps, witty banter, and swoon-worthy moments. It takes the reader on an adventure into the world of shark research, blending in humor, adventure, and second chance romance.
Hope is a marine biologist and has just gotten the perfect opportunity to spend the summer on a shark research boat. But the clincher is that the boat is owned by her ex-boyfriend, Adrian. She has never gotten over him and has done her best to avoid him since their break-up, but now that they'll be working side-by-side together on something they both love, she doesn't think her heart will survive. But maybe, this will be her chance to get closure once and for all.
Adrian has never gotten over Hope. He's been quite successful in the launch of his YouTube channel educating viewers about sharks, but there has always been something missing. He still loves Hope and is afraid this current situation will just result in more heartbreak. Neither can deny how strong their chemistry is, and their shared passion for marine life adds a unique dimension to their connection.
The story is well-written and caught my interest from the beginning. I enjoyed the author’s vivid descriptions of the oceanic setting and the fascinating details about shark conservation added richness to the story, making it as informative as it is entertaining.
An entertaining and enjoyable read!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Unfortunately i did not enjoy reading this book. The writing style was just not for it. I couldn't care less about these characters as hard as i tried. Their back and forth about their breakup gave me a whiplash. On top of that these two did not even have one drop of chemistry.

Overall the story felt boring and repetitive.

Thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

This book was cute. A positive 2nd chance romance about the that got away. The pacing was good and even though it was a closed door romance I still enjoyed my reading.

Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy.

I think this is by far my favorite book by Chandra. Hope and Adrian's relationship is perfect. The way they talk through their issues they previously had in their relationship means they've both grown as people. I like that throughout the course of the book you see how they complement each others' personalities. I also appreciate that their family members want them together. I like that the author also puts in a theme of conservation and research/science being important. It's nice to see themes of STEM without it being computer science.

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This was such a fun time! What a fun and easy read, I picked it for the cover (ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE) and stayed for the dynamic between the main characters

This is for the romance readers that love a second chance romance.

Blumberg’s writing is warm and inviting, making you feel right at home with the characters. The protagonist’s journey of rediscovery and growth was both relatable and inspiring, and I loved the way she navigates her past while embracing new opportunities.

Overall, Second Tide's the Charm is a delightful tale about love, community, and the beauty of starting anew. If you’re looking for a feel-good read that warms your heart, this one is definitely worth checking out!

While I loved the theme of getting people aware of sharks and science, there seemed to be something missing. I had a hard time staying interested but was able to push through. I think this is a great young adult book for those needing motivation to see if they’re on the right path. I’m not sure if this would be entertaining enough for adults as there’s not a lot of intimacy.

This book was ok. I do usually enjoy a second chance romance, but this one struggled to hold my attention. The chemistry between Adrian and Hope didn’t seem as strong as I would have expected, and overall I got bored of the book.

This my first time reading a book by Chandra Blumberg. I am head over heels for second chance romance tropes. It the couple to see where they went wrong and a chance to get it right. The main characters Hope and Adrian are marine biologists and photographers. I not a fan of sharks but the insight that was given was very interesting. At times Hope and Adrian grated on my nerves. The two were meant to be together as time went on they did realize it as it took them some time.

I received an ARC via NetGalley Harlequin Trade Publishing and Carnary Press; I am leaving my review voluntarily.

The best way to describe this second chance romance is cozy and sweet. Hope and Adrian are both shark enthusiasts whose lives are thrown back together as Hope re-enters the shark research scene. It’s a fun dual POV, where both characters are so drawn to each other, but both are a little scared to jump into the deep end.

I’m glad that neither of them did anything super terrible to each other, and the tension between them was so great! I’m not always into a second chance romance, but Hope and Adrian have won me over! I feel like both characters are fantastic AND I even loved the side characters. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-ARC! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Where do I start???!! This was actually very boring and took me three weeks to read. Adrian and hope had no chemistry what’s so ever. They were better off as friends instead of lovers. The book book definitely had potential but fail flat for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to ARC read Second tides the charm!

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would going into this read. The second chance trope with forced proximity was the perfect way to end summer with.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I felt like we were too in the leads heads here. The beginning was interesting and I was hoping for this book where they would reconnect over this excursion and instead we got a lot of back and forth about why they should've never broken up and the constant longing for each other. I didn't find the book particularly humors or the couple to have any type of chemistry together nor did I get enough water facts to be interested so it just dragged aimlessly.

This was my first time reading this author, and I can definitely see myself picking up another one of their books. The story centers on two marine biologists, Hope and Adrian, but the side characters play a significant role in the plot. The story, characters, and situations felt relatable and realistic. I loved the theme of found family, which adds depth to the romance, and the slow-burn element was perfect. Overall, it was a fantastic read!

I have been reading too many second-chance romances because Second Tide's the Charm was just ok to me. I did really enjoy it looking back but while reading it I felt myself losing interest. I did enjoy the banter between our main characters and thought it was a solid romance. I should have waited to read this one instead of pushing myself to finish it.

This was cute! I def found the chemistry of these two palpable. I loved the representation of two black marine biologists. But for me it was just cute. I do prefer my adult romance to contain spice and more passion. And that’s no negative thing for the author, it’s hard to find romances with no sex. I will definitely recommend this on my platform for those whom do not like spice.