REVIEW: Seduced by Second Chances by Reese Ryan

Seduced by Second Chances by Reese Ryan is a sexy and enjoyable romance about a couple for whom the passing of time and the decisions of the past have led to the opportunity to try again. It also features the romance of another couple for whom family drama continues to find ways to interfere with their HEA.

Two years after her sister Geneva ended a relationship with Gideon Johns, Jessie Humphrey decided to show Gideon her true feelings for him but her ego was crushed when he soundly rejected her. Having not known of her interest in him and wanting nothing to do with the Humphrey family anymore after the breakup with Geneva, Gideon reacted on instinct and only later, wondered if he’d made a mistake.

It’s been a few years, but the heartbreak of that time compelled Jessie to stardom as she used her unrequited feelings to write and sing a string of soulful bestselling songs. When hired to sing at a Napa Valley winery event with some major music producers bound to be in attendance, Jessie can’t say no, even knowing that Gideon, now a wealthy and successful real estate tycoon will be there too due to his friendship with the organizers. Time has healed the wounds and they can both look at each other in a new light. Is fate giving them a second chance?

This is a lovely romance, a little different from the usual second chance theme as Jessie’s initial attempt to show her interest in Gideon never got far and it’s only with the passing of time that they can appreciate that things worked out for the best this way. Jessie’s heartbreak led to her musical success, and Gideon’s distance from the Humphrey family led him to a successful career too, so they are able to see each other now as equals. Their attraction leads to a slow burn romance as they have lots to discuss before they can trust each other enough to lead to intimacy. Jessie worries that Gideon still has feelings for her sister so she wants to be sure that his interest in her is genuine before moving forward.

While Jessie and Gideon are exploring their feelings for each other, another couple, Teresa and Liam are finding themselves also in second chance territory. Their story is one taking place over a few of the books in the series. Teresa is the event planner who hires Jessie and she was involved with Liam, a friend of the man hosting the event before Liam’s father died and sordid rumours surfaced that separated them. While at the winery event, she and Liam reconnect but once again things take surprising turns that will make them have to figure things out in the next in the series. No happy ending for them here, but Jessie and Gideon’s romance is the main story and they do get a happy conclusion to their tale. Reese Ryan has written another enjoyable character driven romance and I’ll be looking for the next on her release list!

Book Info:

Publication: Jul 01 2019 | Harlequin Desire | Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List #3

He’s the one man she’s always wanted…

Her sister’s ex!

Gideon Johns inspired singer Jessie Humphrey to write her first hit about unrequited love. So when a star-studded event brings Jessie face-to-face with her former crush, sparks fly. But the handsome-as-ever real estate billionaire is still her sister’s ex. Still off-limits. Still impossible to resist. Is she setting herself up for more heartache, or for her wildest fantasy come true?