Second Chance Romance Books
Everyone deserves a second chance at love. Whether it’s rekindling old flames or redeeming past mistakes, Second Chance Romance Books are a popular subgenre. Who doesn’t love a little bit of drama, mistakes, and reconciliation? From high school sweethearts to former lovers to enemies to lovers, second-chance romance books capture the essence of love. Here’s our carefully curated list of some of the best second-chance books.
Books On The List
- Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
- After the Night by Linda Howard
- November 9 by Colleen Hoover
- After We Fall by Melanie Harlow
- Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
- The Lucky Heart by Devney Perry
- The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
- Wicked Heart by Leisa Rayven
- When It Rains by Lisa De Jong
- Could Have Been Us by Corinne Michaels
Second Chance Romance Books
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
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| Pages | 336 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Sounmated, Second Chances, Fate, Separation, Healing |
| Tropes | Unexpected Love, Strangers To Lovers, Second Chance Book |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Death, Infidelity, Sexual Content, Illness |
Hope Anderson, a thirty-six-year-old female, is on Sunset Beach, North Carolina, to prepare her family’s cottage for sale. Her father is sick, and her long-term boyfriend still hasn’t proposed, so she needs to make some important decisions. Tru Walls is a safari guide who is on the Sunset Beach to meet his estranged father for the first time. There is an instantaneous spark between Tru and Hope, but the circumstances tear them apart. Years later, they get a second chance at love. They have a chance at love and hope.
After the Night by Linda Howard
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| Pages | 352 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Small Town Romance, Redemption, Revenge, Forgiveness, Secrets, Suspense |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Content |
Faith Devlin was an outcast in the town of Prescott, Louisiana. Her mother ran away with a wealthy man named Guy Rouillard. This led to the family’s isolation. Although Faith has always admired Guy’s son Gray Rouillard but after the disappearance of her mother and Guy, Gray hates her. He insulted her and called her trash.
Faith should hate Gray but she doesn’t. Gray hates her and wants to ruin her life.
Years later, Faith returns to town. She is now a strong woman. Gray is suspicious of her intentions but as the truth about the past starts to emerge, their bond starts to heal. Their story is filled with conflict, love, tension, and redemption.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
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| Pages | 320 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Healing, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Past Trauma, Unexpected Meeting |
| Tropes | Time-Span Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Burns, Injuries, Infidelity, Sexual Content, Death, Mental Health Issues |
Fallon; an aspiring actress meets Ben on the day of her departure to New York. From the moment they met, there was an intense chemistry between them. But Fallon needs to go to pursue her career. So they decided to meet each other again on the same day, which is November 9th, every year for the next five years.
They have a no-contact rule and will only interact once a year. As the arrangement begins, they meet each other the same day and unravel their lives. Their lives take unexpected twists and turns, and Fallon starts to question Ben’s words. Are they truthful or another hoax?
After We Fall by Melanie Harlow
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| Pages | 354 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Loss, Healing, Redemption, Country Life, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn, Emotional Scars, Workplace Romance |
| Tropes | Grumpy X Sunshine, Second Chance Novel |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Grief, Mental Health Issues, Death |
Jack Valentini lost his wife and now lives a guilt-ridden life. He has become solitary, rugged, and uptight. He was an army veteran and now works at his family’s farm.
Margot Lewiston is a PR executive and is assigned to work with Jack’s family to improve their business. Margot believes that Jack isn’t his type; he glares; he is uptight and isolated. But she also understands him and sees beneath his hard exterior.
She wants him to live and love again. Jack’s reluctance to love and Margot’s insistence makeup a beautiful story.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
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| Pages | 479 |
| Age-Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Prostitution, Trauma, Healing, Redemption, Emotional Scars, Slow Burn, Religious Themes |
| Tropes | Rescue Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation, Trauma, PTSD |
The story is set during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Angel was sold into prostitution as a child. She was abused and damaged. She believes she is unworthy and deserves suffering. She absolutely despises men. Michael Hosea, a Christian farmer, decides to marry Angel on God’s guidance.
He rescues her and gives her a new life. But Angel is unfamiliar with love and runs away several times. Michael brings her back and is persistent to heal her. He will give her as many chances as she wants. He will never let her go.
The Lucky Heart by Devney Perry
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| Pages | 376 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Farms, Ranch, Redemption, Forgiveness, Healing |
| Tropes | Small-Town Romance, Childhood Crush |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Emotional Trauma, Grief, Loss, Sexual Content |
Felicity fell in love with her drug-addict boyfriend’s best friend. After a night of passion, her life gets tangled up, so she flees the scene. Now, after sixteen years, she is back in Montana to rebuild her relationships. Silas is a handsome rancher who has owned Felicity’s heart for years.
Silas has a peaceful life in Montana, but one thing has always been missing. Now that Felicity is back in town, the old feelings are resurfacing. They rebuild their friendship and decide to keep their attraction aside. But can these high school sweethearts remain just friends?
The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
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| Pages | 528 |
| Age-Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Redemption, Fame, Rockstar Romance, Love Triangle, Public Scrutiny, Bad Boy Reputation |
| Tropes | Childhood Sweethearts, Friends To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Infidelity, Sexual Content, Emotional Trauma, Substance Abuse |
Tru Bennett was abandoned and left heartbroken by her best friend and first love, Jake Wethers. Twelve years have passed by, and now Jake is a world-renowned rock star. The lead singer of a band and an infamous womaniser.
But Tru has moved on in life; she is a music journalist.
When she is assigned to interview Jake, she decides to keep it professional. But when she offered the opportunity to join the band on tour for exclusive content, she couldn’t say no. Now she needs to keep her guards up and not fall for Jake again as they travel the world.
Wicked Heart by Leisa Rayven
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| Pages | 320 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Hollywood Romance, Unrequited Love, Media Scrutiny, Redemption, Betrayal |
| Tropes | Love Triangle, Forbidden Love |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Infidelity, Sexual Content, Emotional Intensity, Betrayal |
Elissa Holt loved Liam Quinn with all her heart. But he shattered her feelings and moved on. Now he is a famous movie star. Elissa is managing a Broadway show, and the lead actors are Liam and his fiancé. One wrong step, and Elissa will be broken by the same man again.
But the forced proximity and late-night rehearsals blur the lines. Elissa knows she shouldn’t, but seeing the man after six years is bringing up all the buried feelings.
When It Rains by Lisa De Jong
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| Pages | 336 |
| Age-Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Friendship, Trauma, Healing, Secrets |
| Tropes | Friends To Lovers, Second Chance Book |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Assault, Illness, Grief, Loss, Mental Health Issues |
Kate is a loner. She only ever communicates with her best friend, Beau Bennett. He has been with Kate through ups and downs, and now he wishes to be more than friends. But Kate has secrets buried within her that scare her. She pushes away Beau. When Beau leaves for college, she is all alone.
That’s when Asher Hunt enters her life. He is a cocky man with a tainted reputation; Kate should stay away from him. But he has the power to soothe her wounds. Is this her second chance at love? Or just another mistake?
Could Have Been Us by Corinne Michaels
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| Pages | 342 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Redemption, Secrets, Forgiveness, Small Town Romance |
| Tropes | Brother’s Best Friend Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Infidelity, Emotional trauma, Loss, Grief, Sexual Content |
Jack O’Donnell was Stella’s brother’s best friend and her first love. On her eighteenth birthday, they kissed for the first time. That night changed their whole life. But circumstances force them away; they bury secrets within and move on.
But what happens when, years later, Jack kisses her again? Can they stand the test of time? Will their relationship fail again, or can they fight against the odds to save their love?
Conclusion
These were our top second chance romance books that you definitely shouldn’t miss on. Each of them has a perfect blend of different elements. Whether it’s family drama, love triangles, or childhood sweethearts. Second Chance romance books have a way of connecting because everyone deserves a second chance. So make sure to add one of these to your reading list and commence your journey of second chance romance books.
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