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The Regret Series #1
Living With Regret
Sometimes the simplest choice has the power to change your life.
Chase
Ten years ago, I turned a hard decision into a simple one. I allowed others to decide my future . . . then I lost the best thing that ever happened to me. I let go of the girl I loved in exchange for a life I was told I wanted.
Then one day I woke up with no recollection of my reality and instead I believed my life had turned out how I had once dared to imagine. Now everyone is waiting for me to remember the day I ruined my future as I struggle to recall a life without the person I so carelessly tossed away.
Somehow, I was gifted a second chance with the woman I love, and I’m going to fight like hell to keep her.
Jordan
Your brain has a funny way of convincing you what is real and what is not; even if your heart never lets you forget the truth. After Chase Adams broke my heart, my life moved forward, even though the light I once felt had extinguished. Then I received an unexpected phone call that changed everything.
Every day we make choices, but most of the time they don’t affect the rest of our lives. I wanted to love again. I wanted to trust the gift I was given, but every choice has consequences. Now I have to decide to let go of the past for the sake of my future. . . or risk living with regret.
Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Chase
Ten years ago, I turned a hard decision into a simple one. I allowed others to decide my future . . . then I lost the best thing that ever happened to me. I let go of the girl I loved in exchange for a life I was told I wanted.
Then one day I woke up with no recollection of my reality and instead I believed my life had turned out how I had once dared to imagine. Now everyone is waiting for me to remember the day I ruined my future as I struggle to recall a life without the person I so carelessly tossed away.
Somehow, I was gifted a second chance with the woman I love, and I’m going to fight like hell to keep her.
Jordan
Your brain has a funny way of convincing you what is real and what is not; even if your heart never lets you forget the truth. After Chase Adams broke my heart, my life moved forward, even though the light I once felt had extinguished. Then I received an unexpected phone call that changed everything.
Every day we make choices, but most of the time they don’t affect the rest of our lives. I wanted to love again. I wanted to trust the gift I was given, but every choice has consequences. Now I have to decide to let go of the past for the sake of my future. . . or risk living with regret.
Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
225 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 2016
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Riann C. Miller
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June 2, 2016
I'm fucking pissed well stupid me I fucking knew that it wasn't going to be safe but I tried to give it a chance well excuse my language. (FUCK ME)
The fucking H broke up with her when they were 18 because his father told him this man if you can call him that listened to his asshole of a father 10 years goes by both of them were not celibate he gets hurt he has amnesia and thinks the bitch is his wife his mother calls her asking for help if that were me I wouldn't be helping this asshole she goes and doesn't tell him the truth he's sorry for whatever he did they go to Hawaii and have sex when they get home his father is there he insults the h and he tells the H that he's not married that he dumped her oh and before that there's another woman sexting him sending pictures of her naked tits well this woman is there when they get home and told him that she's his girlfriend kisses the H and presses her tits and hugs him he doesn't removed her and he lest her kissed him the only one who defended this bitch was her friend.
Like I said before excuse my language but I'm pissed. And I fucking DNFed this garbage. And no it doesn't deserved not even 1 star
The fucking H broke up with her when they were 18 because his father told him this man if you can call him that listened to his asshole of a father 10 years goes by both of them were not celibate he gets hurt he has amnesia and thinks the bitch is his wife his mother calls her asking for help if that were me I wouldn't be helping this asshole she goes and doesn't tell him the truth he's sorry for whatever he did they go to Hawaii and have sex when they get home his father is there he insults the h and he tells the H that he's not married that he dumped her oh and before that there's another woman sexting him sending pictures of her naked tits well this woman is there when they get home and told him that she's his girlfriend kisses the H and presses her tits and hugs him he doesn't removed her and he lest her kissed him the only one who defended this bitch was her friend.
Like I said before excuse my language but I'm pissed. And I fucking DNFed this garbage. And no it doesn't deserved not even 1 star
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2017
That book gave me a feeling of euphoria, which I feel when I discover a book that I immediately fall in love with... This is a book that I would tell my friends to drop everything else and read ! I really really loved it...
Think of a girl and a boy madly in love and very very happy...
And now imagine that the boy has a horrible father...
He does everything to separate them and the boy lets it...
He goes and breaks up with the love of his life, thinking that he is doing the right thing.
She is devastated...
He is ruined...
Their lives turn into misery for quite a long time.
They never find a love close to what they have lost in the years that they are apart.
He knows he has done the biggest mistake of his life...
He can’t forgive himself.
He hates his life.
She cannot forgive him for not fighting for her, or their love.
She tries to forget him.
10 years pass....
One day, after a concussion, he wakes up in a hospital bed...
He is suffering from a very interesting case of amnesia!
He wakes up to an altered state of mind.
He doesn’t remember breaking up with Jordan, the love of his life.
On the contrary, Chase believes that he has married her!
And he gives everyone a hell of a time asking where his wife is!!!!
So, his mother feels that she has to seek Jordan’s help...
And she calls her...
There it begins again...
While trying to help Chase recover his memory, will Jordan lose her heart to him again?
Will he break it once more when he remembers everything or will he try to fix his mistake?
The man who wants to keep her with him now left her once.
What should she believe now?
Can she risk it?
What if.. what if this time he chooses her?
WOW, just wow... That was a story that affected me deeply.
How guilty can a subconscious feel or how unhappy and hopeless can you feel and bury it deep down that when you have a concussion, your brain creates a fantasy world for you which should have been your reality indeed?
This new memory is what he wants to have created but failed to do so because of giving in to his father... Now, his brain and his subconscious play a strange game...
“Have you ever seen on the news when a person turns themselves in decades after committing a crime? That’s because they can’t handle the guilt of what they did. Their crime is stuck in their brain and their conscience won’t allow them to forget.”
But, the situation is complicated because he starts to feel that things are wrong as Jordan acts a little bit cold and a little bit hurt. So he thinks he must have upset her in some way but cannot remember how...
Chase’s dilemma made me cry, his longing for the love he has lost made my heart sick and his regret for whatever he did but couldn’t remember made me feel so sorry for him. My feelings were all over the place...
“I don’t want to be a fool, but I know something’s not right, even if I’m not sure I want to know what’s wrong.” Answers might make my fear a reality and that’s Jordan disappearing from my life.”
***
“I know it’s a shitty thing to do ...to ask forgiveness when I’m not sure what I’m asking you to forgive me for, but I love you. I always have. I always will. But I need to be honest with you about something . . .”
My heart feels like it’s about to pound out of my chest. “I’m scared.” My voice shakes. “I’m scared when I figure out what I’m asking you to forgive that I won’t be able to forgive myself and I can only hope whatever I’ve burdened you with is something I can atone for.”
Jordan’s character was awesome. She was a girl with a character I respected and adored; she was everything I look for in a heroine.
In novels, where heroes hurt the heroine are sometimes easily forgiven and that makes me furious. When the hero doesn’t feel sorry enough or doesn’t regret enough and when he doesn’t beg for forgiveness enough but no matter what, the heroine forgives him easily, I get frustrated. In this book, everything happened in a way I could forgive the hero’s mistakes and pray for his happy end as much as I prayed for the heroine’s happy end.
This is how I imagined Chase, with brown hair and brown eyes...
And this is my beautiful Jordan, with her dark hair and blue eyes...
Bravo and thank you Riann C. Miller for this beautiful love story...
I have highlighted nearly the half of this book... Here are some parts that made me feel a lot of things... For the rest, read the book :)
"How can you promise me your future when you don’t remember your past?”
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“I think sometimes you don’t know how much you love someone until they’re only a memory. Then you’re stuck. Stuck wishing and thinking about a time where love was the only thing that mattered. Where memories of a better time are the only thing you have left of a person, and sometimes even that’s not enough to make it through the day.”
***
"You don’t walk over the people you love, you walk with them, remember that, Chase.”
***
“I want to meet a man who after one look at me knows ...I’m all he wants.”
***
"I might not feel I deserve you but you’re worth fighting for. And if I have to spend the rest of my life alone then I want to know I did everything in my power to win you back first.”
***
“I know why I woke up thinking you were my wife because that’s what I’ve been wishing was the truth for years.”
As of 11. 04. 2017, I am rereading this book, which is one of my favorite reads of 2016 and falling in love with the book all over again...
Shelved as 'dnf'
March 11, 2018DNF @ 74%
I'm done. I started skimming after 60ish%, and I couldn't go in any longer. Here are my main reasons and I apologize in advance if this is too ranty...
I didn't really like either of the main characters.
The H: He was a coward who let his Dad dictate his life even at 28 years old! He claimed he recognized he made a mistake right away in their past, but instead waits until she shows up for him to make any effort at reconciliation -- AND this is 10 years later!!
The h: She was totally wishy-washy. One moment she would be saying internally that she needs to be strong, and then the next she is basically forgiving him and sleeping with him! She didn't even last a week without being put under his spell and sleeping with him!
The drama was too OTT for my tastes.
The reason for their reunion: . I'm not an expert and I don't claim to be -- but I felt like it was way too far fetched. I know the mind can be a fascinating thing and sometimes we do things subconsciously to avoid trauma, but still! I kept with it though, because I wanted some good angst and was hoping this would work out.
The H's dad and the best-friends: What horrible characters! I felt like the Dad was just too much of a jerk, and I wondered why the H and his mom put up with him for so long. I get that it was to give us our villain, but why so OTT?! Both of the best-friends were really unlikable too! The H's friend was a douche that said the stupidest stuff at the most awkward times. The h's friend was a major B! She would yell at the h and be nasty to her, but then turn around and encourage the h to be slutty while being slutty herself!
Carrie/Caleb: The H has a f-buddy, Carrie, before reunited with h that comes around and causes drama. . The h also has a pursuer, Caleb, that she goes on a couple dates with after being separated from the H the second time. She goes kind of crazy about the fact that Caleb went on a date with another woman but they weren't exclusive. She behaves really bitter and immature about it all...but isn't she supposed to be in love with the H?! 🤔
The college years: Both of the mcs had claimed to go over the edge in their hurt for breaking up. When the H confessed how much he really went over the edge it was my final tipping point and made me call it quits. . When the h hears the H's confession, she is completely sympathetic and doesn't find anything wrong with it all -- which cemented my reason for quitting.
What a mess once I put it all to words! Definitely not my cuppa...but, hey! Other readers seemed to really enjoy it, so it could just be me 🤷🏻♀️
I'm done. I started skimming after 60ish%, and I couldn't go in any longer. Here are my main reasons and I apologize in advance if this is too ranty...
I didn't really like either of the main characters.
The H: He was a coward who let his Dad dictate his life even at 28 years old! He claimed he recognized he made a mistake right away in their past, but instead waits until she shows up for him to make any effort at reconciliation -- AND this is 10 years later!!
The h: She was totally wishy-washy. One moment she would be saying internally that she needs to be strong, and then the next she is basically forgiving him and sleeping with him! She didn't even last a week without being put under his spell and sleeping with him!
The drama was too OTT for my tastes.
The reason for their reunion: . I'm not an expert and I don't claim to be -- but I felt like it was way too far fetched. I know the mind can be a fascinating thing and sometimes we do things subconsciously to avoid trauma, but still! I kept with it though, because I wanted some good angst and was hoping this would work out.
The H's dad and the best-friends: What horrible characters! I felt like the Dad was just too much of a jerk, and I wondered why the H and his mom put up with him for so long. I get that it was to give us our villain, but why so OTT?! Both of the best-friends were really unlikable too! The H's friend was a douche that said the stupidest stuff at the most awkward times. The h's friend was a major B! She would yell at the h and be nasty to her, but then turn around and encourage the h to be slutty while being slutty herself!
Carrie/Caleb: The H has a f-buddy, Carrie, before reunited with h that comes around and causes drama. . The h also has a pursuer, Caleb, that she goes on a couple dates with after being separated from the H the second time. She goes kind of crazy about the fact that Caleb went on a date with another woman but they weren't exclusive. She behaves really bitter and immature about it all...but isn't she supposed to be in love with the H?! 🤔
The college years: Both of the mcs had claimed to go over the edge in their hurt for breaking up. When the H confessed how much he really went over the edge it was my final tipping point and made me call it quits. . When the h hears the H's confession, she is completely sympathetic and doesn't find anything wrong with it all -- which cemented my reason for quitting.
What a mess once I put it all to words! Definitely not my cuppa...but, hey! Other readers seemed to really enjoy it, so it could just be me 🤷🏻♀️
November 12, 2016
2 stars
How is a book which started out so good end up so badly?!
So, basically this story is about Jordan (h) and Chase (H). Jordan and Chase were high school sweethearts before Chase let's his father pressure him into ending things with Jordan. 10 years pass, and they haven't been happy. Chase gets a concussion and wakes up believing that Jordan is his wife.
I think second chance romances are hard for me to rate well because it's maybe only 1/200 books where the H properly grovels for his mistakes and is redeemable and left for a good reason.
Now, I wasn't even that upset at Chase for leaving Jordan when he was 18. I knew that in the blurb. But also, at 18 years old, your parents play a massive influence on a child so I understood why he did what he did. I had three major issues.
1. If Chase loved her so much, why didn't he go after her within those 10 years ?! This question was NEVER answered or even asked by the heroine. So it makes us wonder, if he didn't get into the accident, would he have gone to find her at all or continued his womanising ways? (In terms of safety, both were with multiple people during their separation). I understand why since realistically it's 10 years and so. But again, why didn't he ever go after her if he knows she's it for him? He ended things to not hold each other back ... So once they were both established, why didn't he fight for her?
Now let's talk about Chase's fight for his woman.... Was that even a fight? For me Jordan was the one fighting for them to work by forgiving chase over and over again. This leads me to --->
2. Can this girl ever say no to him? When she visits him in the hospital she plays the role of his wife. But don't get it wrong, Chase realised something is off and thinks that he's messed up recently and that he's gonna try to fix things. They travel together and on the second day they're left alone... They have sex. I'm sorry but after he dumped you 10 years ago, I wanted him to grovel. But at this point, he was extremely romantic and I loved how possessive and naturally fearful he was every time she left his side. I thought it was quick and was hoping for a grovel potentially when he finds out the truth. But when he does? He messes up again by again not defending her relationship with Jordan to his father. And this girl never once gets angry at him!!!!! She leaves and when he comes after her, he asks to go for coffee and she immediately says yes and then they hang out for a bit he asks to be more and she says yes.
I went crazy at this point... She NEVER says no to him! I wanted her to finally let her anger out and tell him he left her twice and it hurt and to fu** off! Instead she talks about building trust and it needs to be built bla bla bla while falling for his "forever lines" again.
3. By the time the 88% point came and he leaves her again........ I just knew what kind of man Chase was. The type to leave when things get tough. I would've LOVED and actually expected the climax point to be where they face a hurdle and Chase chooses Jordan about anything else and therefore proving that Chase is a changed man. But no.... Of course not. And a spoiler coming up be warned. When he goes to ask for forgiveness.... He doesn't even need to. He asks her to walk on the beach and she doesn't even debate saying no get out of my life. She goes! I want for once for her to say no and for Chase to say screw thay I'll try any ways. He just proposes and HEA.
Chase wasn't fighting for redemption, nor was he fighting for his woman. There was no fight was so ever cause she let him get away with leaving her not once not twice but three times. And not ONE time throughout the course of the book when Chase ran back and asked her for a date or a walk or a coffee, did she say no. Whereas I would've slapped his ass.
Where was this girls backbone ?! In the end I no longer felt the love Chase felt towards her, and thought she could do better. It would've been a definite 4 star if there was proof anywhere in the book that Chase would fight through everything to be with his girl. Unfortunately, there was none of that. I couldn't get passed the 88% I was so over it. And for her to be so forgiving .... Jesus Christ woman make him fight for you!! Know your worth!!
I was so thankful for Jordan's BFF because she was so smart and telling the idiot heroine to be stronger with the H and the heroine kept thinking "she can't be like this if I wanna give us another shot". Umm, I'm sorry lady but if you were my best friend you bet your ass I'd be telling you to dump the loser who keeps dumping you.
There wasn't a moment where I felt Chase truly fought for her. He got everything he wanted from her when they reunite, and chose when they're together and not. And when he moves in next door he's confident they'll get back together. That's how easy our h was, even the H knew he had her where he wanted her.
Shout out to anyone reading my review and have read books with strong heroines. Gimme some! Because I haven't read a strong heroine in months. Months because authors nowadays think it's cool to have assholes heroes who treat the heroines poorly while they take it over and over
The 2 stars go to the originality of the story, I liked the premise and just thought it was poorly executed. Also, I loved how sweet Chase could be at times.. But after they got back from Honolulu I never felt that good about him again.
Rant over... Hahaha
How is a book which started out so good end up so badly?!
So, basically this story is about Jordan (h) and Chase (H). Jordan and Chase were high school sweethearts before Chase let's his father pressure him into ending things with Jordan. 10 years pass, and they haven't been happy. Chase gets a concussion and wakes up believing that Jordan is his wife.
I think second chance romances are hard for me to rate well because it's maybe only 1/200 books where the H properly grovels for his mistakes and is redeemable and left for a good reason.
Now, I wasn't even that upset at Chase for leaving Jordan when he was 18. I knew that in the blurb. But also, at 18 years old, your parents play a massive influence on a child so I understood why he did what he did. I had three major issues.
1. If Chase loved her so much, why didn't he go after her within those 10 years ?! This question was NEVER answered or even asked by the heroine. So it makes us wonder, if he didn't get into the accident, would he have gone to find her at all or continued his womanising ways? (In terms of safety, both were with multiple people during their separation). I understand why since realistically it's 10 years and so. But again, why didn't he ever go after her if he knows she's it for him? He ended things to not hold each other back ... So once they were both established, why didn't he fight for her?
Now let's talk about Chase's fight for his woman.... Was that even a fight? For me Jordan was the one fighting for them to work by forgiving chase over and over again. This leads me to --->
2. Can this girl ever say no to him? When she visits him in the hospital she plays the role of his wife. But don't get it wrong, Chase realised something is off and thinks that he's messed up recently and that he's gonna try to fix things. They travel together and on the second day they're left alone... They have sex. I'm sorry but after he dumped you 10 years ago, I wanted him to grovel. But at this point, he was extremely romantic and I loved how possessive and naturally fearful he was every time she left his side. I thought it was quick and was hoping for a grovel potentially when he finds out the truth. But when he does? He messes up again by again not defending her relationship with Jordan to his father. And this girl never once gets angry at him!!!!! She leaves and when he comes after her, he asks to go for coffee and she immediately says yes and then they hang out for a bit he asks to be more and she says yes.
I went crazy at this point... She NEVER says no to him! I wanted her to finally let her anger out and tell him he left her twice and it hurt and to fu** off! Instead she talks about building trust and it needs to be built bla bla bla while falling for his "forever lines" again.
3. By the time the 88% point came and he leaves her again........ I just knew what kind of man Chase was. The type to leave when things get tough. I would've LOVED and actually expected the climax point to be where they face a hurdle and Chase chooses Jordan about anything else and therefore proving that Chase is a changed man. But no.... Of course not. And a spoiler coming up be warned. When he goes to ask for forgiveness.... He doesn't even need to. He asks her to walk on the beach and she doesn't even debate saying no get out of my life. She goes! I want for once for her to say no and for Chase to say screw thay I'll try any ways. He just proposes and HEA.
Chase wasn't fighting for redemption, nor was he fighting for his woman. There was no fight was so ever cause she let him get away with leaving her not once not twice but three times. And not ONE time throughout the course of the book when Chase ran back and asked her for a date or a walk or a coffee, did she say no. Whereas I would've slapped his ass.
Where was this girls backbone ?! In the end I no longer felt the love Chase felt towards her, and thought she could do better. It would've been a definite 4 star if there was proof anywhere in the book that Chase would fight through everything to be with his girl. Unfortunately, there was none of that. I couldn't get passed the 88% I was so over it. And for her to be so forgiving .... Jesus Christ woman make him fight for you!! Know your worth!!
I was so thankful for Jordan's BFF because she was so smart and telling the idiot heroine to be stronger with the H and the heroine kept thinking "she can't be like this if I wanna give us another shot". Umm, I'm sorry lady but if you were my best friend you bet your ass I'd be telling you to dump the loser who keeps dumping you.
There wasn't a moment where I felt Chase truly fought for her. He got everything he wanted from her when they reunite, and chose when they're together and not. And when he moves in next door he's confident they'll get back together. That's how easy our h was, even the H knew he had her where he wanted her.
Shout out to anyone reading my review and have read books with strong heroines. Gimme some! Because I haven't read a strong heroine in months. Months because authors nowadays think it's cool to have assholes heroes who treat the heroines poorly while they take it over and over
The 2 stars go to the originality of the story, I liked the premise and just thought it was poorly executed. Also, I loved how sweet Chase could be at times.. But after they got back from Honolulu I never felt that good about him again.
Rant over... Hahaha
May 28, 2019
Oh man I loved it soooo much. I really did but the H pissed the shit out of me at times.
April 8, 2016
4 STARS
This was my first novel from this author and I really liked it. While the blurb intrigued me, I really had no expectations but glad I got to read it.
You could say this is a second chances story as Jordan and Chase meet in high school, dream of a future together and then Chase makes a decision that rips them apart. Until ten years later, an accident brings them together in a rather unconventional way, which is very emotional and pure torture for Jordan. But despite it all, she stays the course and is fully there for Chase.
But it's not only about second chances and forgiveness but also about love that endures the hard and messy stuff that life throws at you. The external influences that chip away at an individual and can be a strain on relationships. There was one particular jerk that had me wanting to wring his neck in frustration for all his meddling and nasty ways.
Both Jordan and Chase have scars from their first break up and the years apart, this story is their journey of healing and finding their way back together.
I also liked the secondary characters and hope the author has plans for a story about their best friends. I look forward to more from this author.
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This was my first novel from this author and I really liked it. While the blurb intrigued me, I really had no expectations but glad I got to read it.
You could say this is a second chances story as Jordan and Chase meet in high school, dream of a future together and then Chase makes a decision that rips them apart. Until ten years later, an accident brings them together in a rather unconventional way, which is very emotional and pure torture for Jordan. But despite it all, she stays the course and is fully there for Chase.
But it's not only about second chances and forgiveness but also about love that endures the hard and messy stuff that life throws at you. The external influences that chip away at an individual and can be a strain on relationships. There was one particular jerk that had me wanting to wring his neck in frustration for all his meddling and nasty ways.
Both Jordan and Chase have scars from their first break up and the years apart, this story is their journey of healing and finding their way back together.
I also liked the secondary characters and hope the author has plans for a story about their best friends. I look forward to more from this author.
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
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April 1, 2016
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April 16, 2016
4.25 Second Chance Stars
"I think ...I think sometimes you don’t know how much you love someone until they’re only a memory. Then you’re stuck. Stuck wishing and thinking about a time where love was the only thing that mattered. Where memories of a better time are the only thing you have left of a person, and sometimes even that’s not enough to make it through the day.”
I love a good second chance romance and it's my go to trope when I need a good mixture of angst and sweet. Luckily Chase and Jordan's story did not disappoint.
From the moment he first caught a glimpse of the new girl in school, Chase was a goner. Jordan had her doubts, of course, but as the cool, good looking jocks are known to do, he wore her down. Through the remainder of high school these two were inseparable and plans for the future were quick to follow. So what the hell went wrong? And why, ten years later and after a severe concussion, does Chase believe he's married to the love of his life, Jordan?
There's so much to love about this book. We're dealing with some big stuff and a whole lot of mistakes and jackass-like behavior to answer for, and for once I feel like those issues were addressed and dealt with accordingly.
I'm exhausted by books that set up a character that deserves a good proverbial beat down and that ass kicking never materializes. There's just nothing worse. Thank you, sweet baby Jesus, but Ms. Miller delivered that for me. Not in an over the top way, but in a believable one.
This is the second book I've read by this author and as much as I enjoyed my first foray into her work, Riann Miller has come into her own as a writer and she's done it in a big way.
The only reason this didn't get a solid 5 star rating is because I felt the last conflict between Chase and Jordan was a disappointing way to almost end their story. A little more growth at that point would've been awesome and solidified things for me a wee bit more
Overall this was a satisfying and fun read for me. If I can make a request for a Lacey book, I feel I've done my job as a reviewer.
“In the year and half that I’ve been practicing law, I’ve worked on five murder cases. Despicable, horrible things you couldn’t even begin to imagine, I read about in detail. I’ve also read how some of these murderers got off free and clear. I’ll take that knowledge and use it to kill you and get rid of your body without anyone ever knowing who wacked you if you ever hurt my girl again.”
"I think ...I think sometimes you don’t know how much you love someone until they’re only a memory. Then you’re stuck. Stuck wishing and thinking about a time where love was the only thing that mattered. Where memories of a better time are the only thing you have left of a person, and sometimes even that’s not enough to make it through the day.”
I love a good second chance romance and it's my go to trope when I need a good mixture of angst and sweet. Luckily Chase and Jordan's story did not disappoint.
From the moment he first caught a glimpse of the new girl in school, Chase was a goner. Jordan had her doubts, of course, but as the cool, good looking jocks are known to do, he wore her down. Through the remainder of high school these two were inseparable and plans for the future were quick to follow. So what the hell went wrong? And why, ten years later and after a severe concussion, does Chase believe he's married to the love of his life, Jordan?
There's so much to love about this book. We're dealing with some big stuff and a whole lot of mistakes and jackass-like behavior to answer for, and for once I feel like those issues were addressed and dealt with accordingly.
I'm exhausted by books that set up a character that deserves a good proverbial beat down and that ass kicking never materializes. There's just nothing worse. Thank you, sweet baby Jesus, but Ms. Miller delivered that for me. Not in an over the top way, but in a believable one.
This is the second book I've read by this author and as much as I enjoyed my first foray into her work, Riann Miller has come into her own as a writer and she's done it in a big way.
The only reason this didn't get a solid 5 star rating is because I felt the last conflict between Chase and Jordan was a disappointing way to almost end their story. A little more growth at that point would've been awesome and solidified things for me a wee bit more
Overall this was a satisfying and fun read for me. If I can make a request for a Lacey book, I feel I've done my job as a reviewer.
“In the year and half that I’ve been practicing law, I’ve worked on five murder cases. Despicable, horrible things you couldn’t even begin to imagine, I read about in detail. I’ve also read how some of these murderers got off free and clear. I’ll take that knowledge and use it to kill you and get rid of your body without anyone ever knowing who wacked you if you ever hurt my girl again.”
March 22, 2016
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October 3, 2016
3.5 stars!
ARC kindly provided by the author via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This is the story of Jordan and Chase and their second chance.
The book started amazingly. The first chapters are giving enough back ground of the relationship of Jordan and Chase to understand what happened and where they are today. The writing is great and the plot original! Somewhere in the middle of the book, the story takes a turn that I really didn't like. Chase didn't feel like the good boy that I believed him to be and Jordan felt like she was overacting for someone who is under control. Another part that I didn't like in this book is that the heroes have lots of layers but each layer is far away from the other. Unfortunately I didn't like their friends either! I cannot understand how a lawyer can speak in such a way and how a "funny" guy can make so insensitive comments.
On the good side, the plot is really original and heartbreaking! The writing of Ms. Miller is great! And the end of the book was also fantastic! I am happy to say that nothing was solved magically with the power of love but both, Jordan and Chase, had to work for it! The epilogue was really nice!
ARC kindly provided by the author via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This is the story of Jordan and Chase and their second chance.
The book started amazingly. The first chapters are giving enough back ground of the relationship of Jordan and Chase to understand what happened and where they are today. The writing is great and the plot original! Somewhere in the middle of the book, the story takes a turn that I really didn't like. Chase didn't feel like the good boy that I believed him to be and Jordan felt like she was overacting for someone who is under control. Another part that I didn't like in this book is that the heroes have lots of layers but each layer is far away from the other. Unfortunately I didn't like their friends either! I cannot understand how a lawyer can speak in such a way and how a "funny" guy can make so insensitive comments.
On the good side, the plot is really original and heartbreaking! The writing of Ms. Miller is great! And the end of the book was also fantastic! I am happy to say that nothing was solved magically with the power of love but both, Jordan and Chase, had to work for it! The epilogue was really nice!
June 1, 2016
I love love love second chances !!!!
April 8, 2016
#spoilersabound #sorry
I must have done something horrific in my past life because I have been having the worst luck with books. This is hands down the worst book slump I've ever had. I'm so beyond frustrated right now.
Long story short, Chase dumped his girlfriend, Jordan after being pressured by his parents. Chase was this hotshot football player and apparently his father thought that him dating Jordan would be a huge distraction. He forced him to dump Jordan. So without a fight, he did exactly that.
Fast forward to 10 years later, Chase is a successful football player and Jordan isn't so far of. She's now the CEO of a cosmetic company and up until then, they had zero contacts whatsoever. Expect a little bit scene with OW, guys.
Anyway, after being hospitalized for a concussion, Chase woke up thinking he was married to dear ole Jordan. He was getting erratic and frustrated, asking for her so with the doctor's advice, his mother called Jordan for help.
It took Jordan about 2 seconds in time to agree and flew to see Chase. I was leery about this at first. Like I said in most of my reviews, I hate weak heroines. Weak heroines are the worst. But in this case, I was willing to overlook this whole issue because it involves mental issue. And I was actually kind of interested to know where it might lead.
Chase and Jordan reconnected. I'll spare you the details but then the same thing that happened 10 years ago happened again. I was mad at Chase because he was all talk but literally no walk. Seriously man, talk is cheap. Walk the fucking walk!
Now here's where it angered me. Jordan went back with her life. Went on a few dates with her best friend's colleague, Caleb. She really wanted to move on. But the Chase came back, with a huge resolve. He was determined to win her back.
And Jordan, unfortunately... agreed to give him a second- stratch that. THIRD chance without a fight. Just like that. I'm sorry girl, your man has the weakest grovelling game known to man. Wake up.
What really annoyed me was the fact that Jordan was way bothered with Caleb (whom she dated 3 times but not exclusively) when he was seeing other girl. I understand her bitterness. I would be pissed to. But they never really agreed on being exclusive. And she was really angry and bitter about it too! Way more bitter than she should.
I mean let's face it, Chase dumped her ass. Broke her heart. 10 years later, he did that again. But yet you went easier on him than you were with Caleb??????? HOW??? Are you ok????
Overall this book is a letdown.
I must have done something horrific in my past life because I have been having the worst luck with books. This is hands down the worst book slump I've ever had. I'm so beyond frustrated right now.
Long story short, Chase dumped his girlfriend, Jordan after being pressured by his parents. Chase was this hotshot football player and apparently his father thought that him dating Jordan would be a huge distraction. He forced him to dump Jordan. So without a fight, he did exactly that.
Fast forward to 10 years later, Chase is a successful football player and Jordan isn't so far of. She's now the CEO of a cosmetic company and up until then, they had zero contacts whatsoever. Expect a little bit scene with OW, guys.
Anyway, after being hospitalized for a concussion, Chase woke up thinking he was married to dear ole Jordan. He was getting erratic and frustrated, asking for her so with the doctor's advice, his mother called Jordan for help.
It took Jordan about 2 seconds in time to agree and flew to see Chase. I was leery about this at first. Like I said in most of my reviews, I hate weak heroines. Weak heroines are the worst. But in this case, I was willing to overlook this whole issue because it involves mental issue. And I was actually kind of interested to know where it might lead.
Chase and Jordan reconnected. I'll spare you the details but then the same thing that happened 10 years ago happened again. I was mad at Chase because he was all talk but literally no walk. Seriously man, talk is cheap. Walk the fucking walk!
Now here's where it angered me. Jordan went back with her life. Went on a few dates with her best friend's colleague, Caleb. She really wanted to move on. But the Chase came back, with a huge resolve. He was determined to win her back.
And Jordan, unfortunately... agreed to give him a second- stratch that. THIRD chance without a fight. Just like that. I'm sorry girl, your man has the weakest grovelling game known to man. Wake up.
What really annoyed me was the fact that Jordan was way bothered with Caleb (whom she dated 3 times but not exclusively) when he was seeing other girl. I understand her bitterness. I would be pissed to. But they never really agreed on being exclusive. And she was really angry and bitter about it too! Way more bitter than she should.
I mean let's face it, Chase dumped her ass. Broke her heart. 10 years later, he did that again. But yet you went easier on him than you were with Caleb??????? HOW??? Are you ok????
Overall this book is a letdown.
April 29, 2017
Kind of an original plot. Something we don't see very often, so cuddles to the author. I might say the hero wasn't an alpha one and let his father control his life for over 10 years, even causing him to break up with the h when they graduated high school. She was devastated because she thought he was going to propose. I was so sad for her. But, thankfully she wasn't a blubbering mess begging him to stay. She kind of knew why he was doing it, even if she didn't understand and accept his reasons but she didn't bend to him. She said goodbye and left. I looovved that part. Then, 10 years later they reunited because of a concussion. He wakes up with a "weird amnesia" thinking he was married to the heroine. So his mother begs the heroine to come and help him and of course she falls back in love with him. And for you my friends who like to know, she wasn't pining over him. She had om, relationships and even one night stands. I think she was a very normal, regular, strong enough woman, who wasn't intimidated in a presence of a hot man. This is a big plus for me. There's a minor scene with an annoying cliché groupie, but that didn't bother me. And of course, the cliché bff. I didn't like her at all. There's a fine line between being protective and supportive and being obnoxious, childish, crass and rude. And she was always trying to push the heroine to hit on men or date this guy she actually dated too even if the heroine said million times it wasn't her thing. A good friend would stop pushing it and respect her decision. But , it's just my opinion.
I really liked the 1s and last part of the book. The middle not so much, because hero took too long to "become strong". He wasn't an alpha, and this kind of disappointed me too.
So, for some small set backs this book is not a 5 stars reading
I really liked the 1s and last part of the book. The middle not so much, because hero took too long to "become strong". He wasn't an alpha, and this kind of disappointed me too.
So, for some small set backs this book is not a 5 stars reading
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 25, 2018
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Star Ratings:
Heroine (Jordan): 27yrs old – 5/5
Hero (Chase): 28yrs old – 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: he was such a sweet talker!
Cheating: neither the h or H were celibate during the separation
HEA: yes but I would have loved some babies
Triggers: past drug use, some OW drama
Average score: 4.5/5
Best Line: so many good ones including:
h: “The man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with won’t need a break from me. He’ll know from the moment I enter his life that I’m worth keeping. That’s the type of man I deserve to be with and I’m not going to settle for anything less.”
Worst Line: none!
Personal Review:
This was a great second chance romance between a footballer and a CEO. It was filled with angst, sweet talk, growth and love!
Random Ramblings:
•So proud of the way the h handled the breakup in the prologue
•I liked that this story was about a man with amnesia and not a woman for a change
•I loved how the h stood up to the H’s father!
•Everyone needs a Lacey in their lives
•The H was so clueless at times
Overall Feeling:
This book put me through the wringer…
Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Jordan): 27yrs old – 5/5
Hero (Chase): 28yrs old – 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: he was such a sweet talker!
Cheating: neither the h or H were celibate during the separation
HEA: yes but I would have loved some babies
Triggers: past drug use, some OW drama
Average score: 4.5/5
Best Line: so many good ones including:
h: “The man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with won’t need a break from me. He’ll know from the moment I enter his life that I’m worth keeping. That’s the type of man I deserve to be with and I’m not going to settle for anything less.”
Worst Line: none!
Personal Review:
This was a great second chance romance between a footballer and a CEO. It was filled with angst, sweet talk, growth and love!
Random Ramblings:
•So proud of the way the h handled the breakup in the prologue
•I liked that this story was about a man with amnesia and not a woman for a change
•I loved how the h stood up to the H’s father!
•Everyone needs a Lacey in their lives
•The H was so clueless at times
Overall Feeling:
This book put me through the wringer…
May 24, 2018
I enjoyed this story a lot! I generally do not read second chance romances that have this long of a separation because I figure if you lived without each other for 10 years, just keep doing it. However, the amnesia aspect intrigued me so I gave it a shot, and I wasn't let down.
Spoilers below:
The main reason I gave this book 5 stars is because I loved that in their separation both of them had lives, the heroine didn't just wait around pining. I have decided I am no longer reading any books where the heroine is celibate for years and years while the hero gets to live it up, unless there is a really good reason for that I just don't find it realistic, and also it drives me nuts! In this book both of them acknowledged they had pasts, she got to acknowledge that she was looking for someone to live her life with because it wasn't him due to the way he broke up with her. A passage from the book below is what really got me:
"My heart drops. He's been thinking of me for years? I'm not sure what to say because the same doesn't hold true for me. By the time I graduated college, Chase was a distant memory. He was the boy that broke my heart and nothing more. I had to think that way because I was still set on the idea that the perfect man was out there waiting on me...."
I LOVE THAT! Yes she acknowledged she loved him and he broke her but she also was allowed to acknowledge that meant there still could be someone else for her, and it wasn't going to be a guy who could drop her so easily. This is probably the first book I have ever read that allowed a heroine to frame it that way. Also in this book he has to deal with guys she slept with and the knowledge that she has a past and that included sex. REALISTIC!!! I think sometimes authors don't pick the correct plot points to be realistic with, and when it comes to a separation I think its best to go with realistic, its a balance, they both have pasts, and readers can't get mad at one over the other.
Also, I just really loved the framing of the heros thoughts, he was the one that messed it up so it was on him to prove himself. I know in life the ones who hurt you don't always suffer but in a romance book, especially a second chance romance book, I think its important that there be a degree of being miserable without the other person, and if the hero is the one who effs up then I expect atonement. This plot point is the one you suspend realism with and make the right person be the miserable one. I expect him to be miserable without this person he says he loves, that is what allows me a narrative release for the frustration I feel while reading him effing up. I also loved that he admitted his sex life was lacking, a passage I liked:
"Jordan was the first girl I ever had sex with, therefore my first experience involved emotions. Emotions have not played a part in any physical relationship I've had in the last ten years, which left me feeling like my sex life was lacking.."
I don't like when the men revel in all the sex they are having that isn't the heroine, here it was acknowledged he had it but that it was lacking and that makes a world of difference to me.
All in all I really loved this book, and am so glad I found it. I loved the portrayal of the hero and heroine, I felt for both of them, I loved having both their POVs and it overrode any other plot points I felt were lacking.
For the safety gang, this one is safe with exception, both have been with other people and there is some small ex issues that arise but the whole book is them and only them.
Spoilers below:
The main reason I gave this book 5 stars is because I loved that in their separation both of them had lives, the heroine didn't just wait around pining. I have decided I am no longer reading any books where the heroine is celibate for years and years while the hero gets to live it up, unless there is a really good reason for that I just don't find it realistic, and also it drives me nuts! In this book both of them acknowledged they had pasts, she got to acknowledge that she was looking for someone to live her life with because it wasn't him due to the way he broke up with her. A passage from the book below is what really got me:
"My heart drops. He's been thinking of me for years? I'm not sure what to say because the same doesn't hold true for me. By the time I graduated college, Chase was a distant memory. He was the boy that broke my heart and nothing more. I had to think that way because I was still set on the idea that the perfect man was out there waiting on me...."
I LOVE THAT! Yes she acknowledged she loved him and he broke her but she also was allowed to acknowledge that meant there still could be someone else for her, and it wasn't going to be a guy who could drop her so easily. This is probably the first book I have ever read that allowed a heroine to frame it that way. Also in this book he has to deal with guys she slept with and the knowledge that she has a past and that included sex. REALISTIC!!! I think sometimes authors don't pick the correct plot points to be realistic with, and when it comes to a separation I think its best to go with realistic, its a balance, they both have pasts, and readers can't get mad at one over the other.
Also, I just really loved the framing of the heros thoughts, he was the one that messed it up so it was on him to prove himself. I know in life the ones who hurt you don't always suffer but in a romance book, especially a second chance romance book, I think its important that there be a degree of being miserable without the other person, and if the hero is the one who effs up then I expect atonement. This plot point is the one you suspend realism with and make the right person be the miserable one. I expect him to be miserable without this person he says he loves, that is what allows me a narrative release for the frustration I feel while reading him effing up. I also loved that he admitted his sex life was lacking, a passage I liked:
"Jordan was the first girl I ever had sex with, therefore my first experience involved emotions. Emotions have not played a part in any physical relationship I've had in the last ten years, which left me feeling like my sex life was lacking.."
I don't like when the men revel in all the sex they are having that isn't the heroine, here it was acknowledged he had it but that it was lacking and that makes a world of difference to me.
All in all I really loved this book, and am so glad I found it. I loved the portrayal of the hero and heroine, I felt for both of them, I loved having both their POVs and it overrode any other plot points I felt were lacking.
For the safety gang, this one is safe with exception, both have been with other people and there is some small ex issues that arise but the whole book is them and only them.
October 24, 2021
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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Our hero does everything his dad says and dumps our heroine and pursues his career.
Ten years go by without any contact.
He suffers a head injury and wakes up thinking he is married to our heroine.
His father continues an asshole and dictating all his steps and life.
What annoys me the most about these stories is that the hero only tries to win back the heroine when his career is totally fucked up and he finds himself lost and out of options.
At least our heroine hasn't become celibate and destitute...she has a successful career and regular sex.
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Our hero does everything his dad says and dumps our heroine and pursues his career.
Ten years go by without any contact.
He suffers a head injury and wakes up thinking he is married to our heroine.
His father continues an asshole and dictating all his steps and life.
What annoys me the most about these stories is that the hero only tries to win back the heroine when his career is totally fucked up and he finds himself lost and out of options.
At least our heroine hasn't become celibate and destitute...she has a successful career and regular sex.
“This isn’t going to work. I mean—you and me—being together. I think . . . I think it’s best for both of us if . . . we go our own way.”
“The man I’m going to spend the rest of my life with won’t need a break from me. He’ll know from the moment I enter his life that I’m worth keeping. That’s the type of man I deserve to be with and I’m not going to settle for anything less.”
“Chase, you have two serious concussions documented. This last one was relatively minor, but medically speaking, I don’t think you’ll recover from another severe blow to your head.”
Being the CEO of a large company in New York, I typically date successful men. However, none of them cared enough to make me a priority in their life, and I can’t imagine a lawyer being any different.
“What in the hell are you doing here?” Um . . . what? Steve narrows his eyes. “Do you really think this is what my son needs right now?
We live two separate lives on opposite sides of the country, lives that haven’t once in ten years included each other.
Chase didn’t defend me when his father attacked me and he didn’t push that woman away from him. That’s all the information I need.
This week, however, is different. I’m different. I’m done feeling sorry for myself, and I’m definitely done pining after a man that somehow manages to destroy me every chance he gets.
She’s an alluring version of the girl I once knew, but she’s not mine, and she let me think otherwise. Instead, I’m dating a groupie who will do anything to be with someone that has money and fame.
“You sacrificed love for sport?” he asks with one eyebrow cocked.
“Chase, if you ruined anything, it’s because you let her walk out your door while Carrie was attached to your arm. I may not be a pro at relationships but even I know that wasn’t a smart move.”
“Chase, the day you broke up with me, the day you asked me to meet you in the park, I thought . . . I thought you asked me there to propose. I walked into that park thinking I was going to become Mrs. Chase Adams, and I walked out with a broken heart, one that even ten years later hasn’t completely healed.”
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April 9, 2016
༺**Complimentary Copy**༺ Provided by the author
"Riann C. Miller" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: Living With Regret
AUTHOR: Riann C. Miller
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: April 7th, 2016
MY RATING
This is unbelievably easy to get into, it's believable, believably good, and believably hard to put down!!
LIVING WITH REGRET: Told in dual POV's (Jordan & Chase)A unique second chance romance.
This switches from past to present smoothly so you get a feel for the young version of these two characters to the present time.
Starts off YA, Jordan is very much in love with the legendary Chase who is destined to be an NFL quarterback. The night before Chase leaves for College thinking that he's going to propose to her in their secret spot he does the opposite and breaks up with her.
This isn't going to work. I mean - you and me - being together. I think.. I think it's best for both of us if ... we go our own way. - CHASE
Jordan knows deep down that this isn't the Chase that she loves speaking to her, this is coming from his parents, they have never accepted their relationship, thinking that she would hold him back from being a great quarterback player that he could be if he wasn't tied down. She's a distraction Chase doesn't need.
Chase Adams is just a guy I dated in high school. He's just a faint memory.
You're my first love, and you'll always hold a special place in my heart, but unfortunately, our story is over. - JORDAN
“If you love someone, let them go. If they come back to you, they’re yours forever. If they don’t, then it was never meant to be?”
Then we jump 10 Years Later
At the age of twenty-one, I was a first round draft pick for the NFL. Now, depending on who you talk to, at the age of twenty - eight, my professional football career might very well be over. - CHASE
Two serious concussions
His next concussion has repercussions
The next hard knock to his head has him waking up in the hospital with partial memory loss BUT here's the thing, he wakes up thinking he's married to Jordan..
Ten years later Jordan gets a phone call from Chase's mother begging for her help, help to bring her son back, help to log his memory..
Read as Chase regains his memory, tries to win his first love back, there will be laughs, sighs, pissed off moments with his father, and sigh moments when you fall in love with the older version of Chase.
"Riann C. Miller" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: Living With Regret
AUTHOR: Riann C. Miller
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: April 7th, 2016
MY RATING
This is unbelievably easy to get into, it's believable, believably good, and believably hard to put down!!
LIVING WITH REGRET: Told in dual POV's (Jordan & Chase)A unique second chance romance.
This switches from past to present smoothly so you get a feel for the young version of these two characters to the present time.
Starts off YA, Jordan is very much in love with the legendary Chase who is destined to be an NFL quarterback. The night before Chase leaves for College thinking that he's going to propose to her in their secret spot he does the opposite and breaks up with her.
This isn't going to work. I mean - you and me - being together. I think.. I think it's best for both of us if ... we go our own way. - CHASEJordan knows deep down that this isn't the Chase that she loves speaking to her, this is coming from his parents, they have never accepted their relationship, thinking that she would hold him back from being a great quarterback player that he could be if he wasn't tied down. She's a distraction Chase doesn't need.
Chase Adams is just a guy I dated in high school. He's just a faint memory.
You're my first love, and you'll always hold a special place in my heart, but unfortunately, our story is over. - JORDAN
“If you love someone, let them go. If they come back to you, they’re yours forever. If they don’t, then it was never meant to be?”
Then we jump 10 Years Later
At the age of twenty-one, I was a first round draft pick for the NFL. Now, depending on who you talk to, at the age of twenty - eight, my professional football career might very well be over. - CHASETwo serious concussions
His next concussion has repercussions
The next hard knock to his head has him waking up in the hospital with partial memory loss BUT here's the thing, he wakes up thinking he's married to Jordan..
Ten years later Jordan gets a phone call from Chase's mother begging for her help, help to bring her son back, help to log his memory..
Read as Chase regains his memory, tries to win his first love back, there will be laughs, sighs, pissed off moments with his father, and sigh moments when you fall in love with the older version of Chase.
March 1, 2020
3.5 Stars
I've read a couple of "amnesia 2nd chance" romances, and this one was different in that the pair had not been together for 10 years. Chase and Jordan met when they were 16, and dated for 2 years before he broke up with her before the two headed out for separate colleges. I hated that Chase allowed his parents to manipulate him into the breakup, but loved how Jordan handled the breakup. She totally took the high road and let him know she loved him, but that she deserved more and walked away. It was a very mature reaction from an 18-year old.
Fast forward 10 years, and Jordan is living in NYC and CEO of a cosmetics company, and Chase is a star NFL quarterback living in Arizona. Chase suffers a head injury and wakes up thinking he's married to Jordan. Chase's mother reaches out to her, begging her to fly to AZ because the Dr. thinks if he can see her it will jog his memory. *I thought this was so shitty of the mom*
This sets up the road to a second chance for the couple. The biggest obstacle for me with this story was that I just couldn't buy into their "great love" story. They dated 2 years in high school; they both said they had struggled for the first 6-months, but both moved on, and didn't ever speak to each other again. The author explained why Chase didn't reach out in college, and we're told how they've both lived going through the motions; I just didn't feel it.
There isn't anything major in their way. Their is an OW that meddles some, but her issues are settled fairly quickly. They live in separate states, but that's solved easily. They do this back and forth thing over what I considered immature reasons so I sort of lost patience towards the end. I found Chase a little whimpy, especially when dealing with his parents. Jordan had lady balls which was great; I just like my H's to be bigger:)
Overall, I rounded up the rating, and would recommend to give it a shot. Chase and Jordan are likeable enough. The book is free on KU, and I'm a sucker for a second chance. There is a book 2 in the series, but it follows Jake and Lacey (the couples BF's) so this is a standalone. I'm stopping with this one, my guess is there may be a reason why Lacey acts like such a confrontational bitch....but I hated damn near ever scene with her, and don't have the patience at the moment to deal with that.
I've read a couple of "amnesia 2nd chance" romances, and this one was different in that the pair had not been together for 10 years. Chase and Jordan met when they were 16, and dated for 2 years before he broke up with her before the two headed out for separate colleges. I hated that Chase allowed his parents to manipulate him into the breakup, but loved how Jordan handled the breakup. She totally took the high road and let him know she loved him, but that she deserved more and walked away. It was a very mature reaction from an 18-year old.
Fast forward 10 years, and Jordan is living in NYC and CEO of a cosmetics company, and Chase is a star NFL quarterback living in Arizona. Chase suffers a head injury and wakes up thinking he's married to Jordan. Chase's mother reaches out to her, begging her to fly to AZ because the Dr. thinks if he can see her it will jog his memory. *I thought this was so shitty of the mom*
This sets up the road to a second chance for the couple. The biggest obstacle for me with this story was that I just couldn't buy into their "great love" story. They dated 2 years in high school; they both said they had struggled for the first 6-months, but both moved on, and didn't ever speak to each other again. The author explained why Chase didn't reach out in college, and we're told how they've both lived going through the motions; I just didn't feel it.
There isn't anything major in their way. Their is an OW that meddles some, but her issues are settled fairly quickly. They live in separate states, but that's solved easily. They do this back and forth thing over what I considered immature reasons so I sort of lost patience towards the end. I found Chase a little whimpy, especially when dealing with his parents. Jordan had lady balls which was great; I just like my H's to be bigger:)
Overall, I rounded up the rating, and would recommend to give it a shot. Chase and Jordan are likeable enough. The book is free on KU, and I'm a sucker for a second chance. There is a book 2 in the series, but it follows Jake and Lacey (the couples BF's) so this is a standalone. I'm stopping with this one, my guess is there may be a reason why Lacey acts like such a confrontational bitch....but I hated damn near ever scene with her, and don't have the patience at the moment to deal with that.
April 29, 2016
I really enjoyed that! I went in blind and didn't realise it had two of my favourite tropes - amnesia and second chance. It's Chase's amnesia that brings them back together again, and oh man did he ever have to work to get back into her good graces. I love that there was no quick and easy solution to their problems, nor were any issues just brushed away.
Both Chase and Jordan had to work hard to get to a good place in their relationship, and I totally got why he did what he did to cause the separation and why Jordan was so unsure and insecure and was ready to walk at the drop of a hat.
4 hot and sweet romance stars
Both Chase and Jordan had to work hard to get to a good place in their relationship, and I totally got why he did what he did to cause the separation and why Jordan was so unsure and insecure and was ready to walk at the drop of a hat.
4 hot and sweet romance stars
July 24, 2016
I wish there was a half star - this one is a 3.5 star for me, so I am rounding. There are a few very minor editing issues and a few scenes could have been deleted. The H definitely lived with a lot of regret after dumping h before leaving for college. His dad was a major jerk - I'm glad H's mom left his sorry a$$ toward the end.
April 6, 2016
I really really loved this book! This is my first introduction to the author who is Riann C. Miller and I’ll tell you right now it will not be my last. Her writing was great and the story she told in this book was even better.
You meet Jordan and she is a strong woman with a broken heart from years ago. This broken heart was caused by Chase. He was her high school love that ripped her heart out and walked away. After 10 years and not even a peep from him, he is brought back into her life. Will this be a second chance at love or will this time be the time she keeps her walls up and doesn’t get hurt again? You NEED to read to find out.
If you love second chance romance with a kick of a football hottie then this book is for you! This was an amazing contemporary romance that will get you hot, give you the feels, and will have you wanting more! Top all that with the pre-order price of only $.99! This may be my first Riann book but I can’t wait to read more from this author. Her words a beautiful and her story is very original. You won’t be disappointed in this one. 5 don’t live with any regret stars!!!
Pre-order link:
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Regret-R...
You meet Jordan and she is a strong woman with a broken heart from years ago. This broken heart was caused by Chase. He was her high school love that ripped her heart out and walked away. After 10 years and not even a peep from him, he is brought back into her life. Will this be a second chance at love or will this time be the time she keeps her walls up and doesn’t get hurt again? You NEED to read to find out.
If you love second chance romance with a kick of a football hottie then this book is for you! This was an amazing contemporary romance that will get you hot, give you the feels, and will have you wanting more! Top all that with the pre-order price of only $.99! This may be my first Riann book but I can’t wait to read more from this author. Her words a beautiful and her story is very original. You won’t be disappointed in this one. 5 don’t live with any regret stars!!!
Pre-order link:
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Regret-R...
March 7, 2016
Another Touchdown for Riann C. Miller
Riann C. Miller has done it yet again and written an outstanding book. I was completely enthralled by this book. It has just been added to my fav books of 2016.
The story is about Chase & Jordan and a second chance at love. I loved both characters and this story. As I have found with Riann's book her prologues always get me hooked right from the get go. The pace of her books are just right and her supporting cast are written so well that I always want books about them as well. To say I loved this book is an understatement. It gave me so many feels and I teared up countless times throughout. I may have even hugged my kindle.
Riann C. Miller has just become one of my instant one click Authors. Every book of hers I love they leave me breathless.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Riann C. Miller has done it yet again and written an outstanding book. I was completely enthralled by this book. It has just been added to my fav books of 2016.
The story is about Chase & Jordan and a second chance at love. I loved both characters and this story. As I have found with Riann's book her prologues always get me hooked right from the get go. The pace of her books are just right and her supporting cast are written so well that I always want books about them as well. To say I loved this book is an understatement. It gave me so many feels and I teared up countless times throughout. I may have even hugged my kindle.
Riann C. Miller has just become one of my instant one click Authors. Every book of hers I love they leave me breathless.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 6, 2016
From start I enjoyed this but then story was too much for me..change this change that and I was lost.
Too much waiting,just okay I guess.
ARC provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review
Too much waiting,just okay I guess.
ARC provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review
February 6, 2017
review to come
April 24, 2017
Living with Regret by Riann C. Miller
4 Stars!
This is my first time reading Riann Miller and I decided to try her out because I read the blurb for this book and I thought it sounded absolutely adorable. Chase and Jordan were high school sweethearts, but the fairytale ends when he breaks her heart to pursue his football career. Fast forward 10 years later, Chase suffers a concussion and amnesia. He can’t remember much but thinks he’s married to Jordan after 10 years of no contact. In order to help him remember, Jordan agrees to play wifey. This starts their journey of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances.
Chase and Jordan are adorable. Their high romance is innocent and beautiful. I love getting flashbacks of their time together. Chase, surprisingly, is a character that needs to do a lot of growing. There’s a weakness about him that is understandable, but he does grow throughout the book. The way his dad controlled him is infuriating and he has many moments where I just want to smack him on the head. He overthinks things and creates more drama than needed sometimes. However, his heart was always in the right place. He hurt Jordan, but in his own way he was always trying to do the right thing, to protect her.
“Maybe if you stop trying so damn hard to protect her, you’ll see it’s you that’s destroying her.”
Jordan on the other hand is a steady figure. Her strength is unwavering and she risks her heart again by forgiving Chase. I like that she doesn’t really play games or create too much drama. She knows she loves him and gives him a second chance.
I also enjoyed the side characters of Lacey and Jake. I’m a sucker for bromance so I really enjoyed seeing Chase have Jake to turn to. I’m also excited to read Lacey and Jake’s story.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I will be reading more of Riann Miller’s books. This is a sweet second chance romance that made my afternoon go by much quicker. Happy Reading!!
“That’s all I ever wanted. A lifetime with you.”
4 Stars!
This is my first time reading Riann Miller and I decided to try her out because I read the blurb for this book and I thought it sounded absolutely adorable. Chase and Jordan were high school sweethearts, but the fairytale ends when he breaks her heart to pursue his football career. Fast forward 10 years later, Chase suffers a concussion and amnesia. He can’t remember much but thinks he’s married to Jordan after 10 years of no contact. In order to help him remember, Jordan agrees to play wifey. This starts their journey of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances.
Chase and Jordan are adorable. Their high romance is innocent and beautiful. I love getting flashbacks of their time together. Chase, surprisingly, is a character that needs to do a lot of growing. There’s a weakness about him that is understandable, but he does grow throughout the book. The way his dad controlled him is infuriating and he has many moments where I just want to smack him on the head. He overthinks things and creates more drama than needed sometimes. However, his heart was always in the right place. He hurt Jordan, but in his own way he was always trying to do the right thing, to protect her.
“Maybe if you stop trying so damn hard to protect her, you’ll see it’s you that’s destroying her.”
Jordan on the other hand is a steady figure. Her strength is unwavering and she risks her heart again by forgiving Chase. I like that she doesn’t really play games or create too much drama. She knows she loves him and gives him a second chance.
I also enjoyed the side characters of Lacey and Jake. I’m a sucker for bromance so I really enjoyed seeing Chase have Jake to turn to. I’m also excited to read Lacey and Jake’s story.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I will be reading more of Riann Miller’s books. This is a sweet second chance romance that made my afternoon go by much quicker. Happy Reading!!
“That’s all I ever wanted. A lifetime with you.”
August 14, 2019
Whiny and weak NFL quarterback -- hey he certainly had some difficulties growing up, but he never matured. Even in the end, I'm not sure he has. And our cosmetic CEO heroine -- well, she's not much better. The plot had lots of avenues to travel, and I would have been happy taking the trip, but there just wasn't much depth or cause to make me cheer for either one.
I'm an avid sports-related romance reader, but I don't think I'll continue with this series.
I'm an avid sports-related romance reader, but I don't think I'll continue with this series.
December 23, 2017
Enjoyed this story. It had one of my favorite tropes, amnesia ... plus it had a stalkerish hero and a grovel.
April 2, 2020
LMFAO
This book sucked so bad. Holy crap.
What a fucking doormat h. How could a book that started off this promising take such a thorough and repeated nosedive, over and over?
I couldn’t possibly list all the things wrong here, but we can start by acknowledging that this h was a complete, spineless wimp. It seemed like she was going to be so strong and dignified in the beginning. Lol no.
Also the idea that the H’s doctor during his amnesia would recommend to the family that they play along with his delusion that the h is his wife until he figures it out himself is so insultingly unrealistic and over-the-top, I can’t even put it into words. I could only laugh. And I literally did. Reading this unfold had me at a loss for words; was so utterly absurd, I was completely unable to do anything but actually laugh incredulously..
And the idea that the h, after not seeing or speaking to him for 10 years, would just go along with pretending to be his wife because the doctor and his mother asked him to? LMFAO
Lord. At around 65%, I had to do major skimming. This was awful and unrealistic and I was completely, 100% unable to suspend disbelief for this book. Even for a second.
This book fools you in the beginning into thinking you’re going to be dealing with a heroine with self-respect and a backbone. Do not be fooled. At each and every available opportunity, she goes belly up for this guy every, single, time without hesitating. No matter how many times he wrongs her.
I will never understand the appeal to protagonists like that. How disappointing.
This book sucked so bad. Holy crap.
What a fucking doormat h. How could a book that started off this promising take such a thorough and repeated nosedive, over and over?
I couldn’t possibly list all the things wrong here, but we can start by acknowledging that this h was a complete, spineless wimp. It seemed like she was going to be so strong and dignified in the beginning. Lol no.
Also the idea that the H’s doctor during his amnesia would recommend to the family that they play along with his delusion that the h is his wife until he figures it out himself is so insultingly unrealistic and over-the-top, I can’t even put it into words. I could only laugh. And I literally did. Reading this unfold had me at a loss for words; was so utterly absurd, I was completely unable to do anything but actually laugh incredulously..
And the idea that the h, after not seeing or speaking to him for 10 years, would just go along with pretending to be his wife because the doctor and his mother asked him to? LMFAO
Lord. At around 65%, I had to do major skimming. This was awful and unrealistic and I was completely, 100% unable to suspend disbelief for this book. Even for a second.
This book fools you in the beginning into thinking you’re going to be dealing with a heroine with self-respect and a backbone. Do not be fooled. At each and every available opportunity, she goes belly up for this guy every, single, time without hesitating. No matter how many times he wrongs her.
I will never understand the appeal to protagonists like that. How disappointing.
November 23, 2016
The premise of this book pulled me in, as did the cover and the title. This is a heart-tugging, second-chance romance that moves from high school to ten years later. Both have moved on - sort of - until a tragedy brings them together again. The title says it all, especially from Chase's perspective. I was engrossed by this book and felt adequate dues were paid by the end. In fact, Chase was so determined to get Jordan back that his tenacity bordered on creepy stalker behavior. Author Miller tells a good story, but sometimes I wished she would have used a few descriptors for Jordan besides "beautiful, shy smile." There was also the issue of this feeling a little like two books bridged together, with a few too many personal crises, and a somewhat clumsy ending. Since there are a lot of reviews of this book, I won't linger, but I do plan on reading the sequel since Ms. Miller totally managed to get me hooked on the teaser stories for the best friends. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.
Here are some favorite quotes:
*From Chase's buddy, directed at Chase: "I've gotta go, but give me a call when you pull your head out of your a**. I'm sure it's been up there long enough that even you have to smell it by now."
* "I'm ready to serve up a happily ever after but only to one person, and I'm willing to wait however long that takes."
*"Goodbye to the sweet boy I remember and hello to the shameless man that just promised me dirty pleasure."
Here are some favorite quotes:
*From Chase's buddy, directed at Chase: "I've gotta go, but give me a call when you pull your head out of your a**. I'm sure it's been up there long enough that even you have to smell it by now."
* "I'm ready to serve up a happily ever after but only to one person, and I'm willing to wait however long that takes."
*"Goodbye to the sweet boy I remember and hello to the shameless man that just promised me dirty pleasure."
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