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gothai's review
3.0
A sweet story of Ella and Hank getting their second chance in love. Secondary characters were interesting.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
cheermio's review
2.0
didn't love the characters or the writing. some of the situations (most of them, starting from the beginning) were just ridiculously far fetched and also, sometimes, weird. Her reaction to this slightly crazy woman showing up at her mom's house, admitting she stalked her, and then asking to be friends was completely bizarre (ie, she seemed worried for her mental health but more in a, I'm going to be her new best friend way).
stacyroth's review
2.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
When Ella Mancini and Hank dated 10 years ago, they both promised to put their careers first. However, after Ella turned down a movie in Australia the day before Hank accepted a move in Hawaii, they broke up. Now, Ella runs a matchmaking business with her two best friends, Greer and Macy in Charleston. Hank's new movie is filming in Charleston, and he wants nothing more than a second chance to see Ella again. He has one week to convince her to give him another shot.
As with the first two books in the series, there are some over the top characters in this story. I wasn't a fan of Hank's cousin at all, and I don't feel like the side plot involving the Italian vineyard owner's son added anything to the plot, unless there is going to be another book in the series focused on that. To me, this was the weakest book of the series. It was just OK.
When Ella Mancini and Hank dated 10 years ago, they both promised to put their careers first. However, after Ella turned down a movie in Australia the day before Hank accepted a move in Hawaii, they broke up. Now, Ella runs a matchmaking business with her two best friends, Greer and Macy in Charleston. Hank's new movie is filming in Charleston, and he wants nothing more than a second chance to see Ella again. He has one week to convince her to give him another shot.
As with the first two books in the series, there are some over the top characters in this story. I wasn't a fan of Hank's cousin at all, and I don't feel like the side plot involving the Italian vineyard owner's son added anything to the plot, unless there is going to be another book in the series focused on that. To me, this was the weakest book of the series. It was just OK.
maveldiaz's review
3.0
Solo nos quedaba una de las chicas casamenteras de Two Love Lane por encontrar el amor de su vida. La cosa es, que Ella Mancini ya había encontrado a ese hombre hace 10 años y él prefirió avanzar con su carrera de actor a quedarse con ella.
Hank es un gran actor y ha conseguido el papel principal de una película que se filmará en Charlston, el lugar donde vive Ella porque se arrepiente enormemente de haberla dejado hace 10 años. Quiere recuperarla pero Ella aún está dolida por el abandono y quiere que el trato sea de formalidad entre ellos. Pero claro que eso no sucede. A pesar de no haberse visto en tanto tiempo pronto caen en la familiaridad y siendo que el amor aún está allí, es imposible resistir la atracción.
Tenía un poco de miedo con esta novela porque eso de las segundas oportunidades no me encanta. Sobre todo porque sabía que él simplemente la había dejado y desde el principio eso me cayó mal. Poco a poco Hank se va redimiendo y se entiende que ambos eran jóvenes y cometieron errores.
El libro se sintió diferente a los anteriores porque aquí los personajes no se estaban conociendo, más bien era volver a acostumbrarse uno al otro, lo cual sucedió bastante rápido. También tenían que perdonarse. Ella no tenía un gran resentimiento hacia él porque entendía la importancia de su carrera y en 10 años tuvo tiempo de analizar lo que sucedió. Pero si hay un poco de resentimiento no sólo hacia Hank sino consigo misma porque ella dejó de lado su carrera de actriz por él y cuando Hank la dejó la abandonó completamente. Asó también se trataba de que Ella estuviera en paz con las decisiones que había tomado en el pasado.
Disfruté mucho de la familia de Ella. Los Mancini son una enorme familia con personajes muy interesantes y llenos de color. Hank tiene una prima en Charlston y debo admitir que no me agradó mucho. Se me hacía un personaje sobreactuado y terminó cayéndome un poco mal.
Algo que me confundió fue el tiempo. Se la pasaron mencionando que el rompimiento sucedió hace 10 años y Ella en este momento tiene 29 así que lógicamente terminaron cuando ella tenía 19. Pero ellos comenzaron a salir después de que Ella terminara el College y mencionaron que fueron 4 años. El College por muy jovenes se inicia a los 17 así que ella debería haber salido de 21 años. Las cosas no me cuadran y confieso que pensé demasiado en eso.
En general el libro me gustó pero siento que le faltó algo. La historia de amor no la sentí tan fuerte o atrayente como la de las demás protagonistas. Además, la trama se sintió un poco floja a mi parecer.
Aún así quiero seguir leyendo libros de esta autora por sus personajes diferentes e interesantes.
Hank es un gran actor y ha conseguido el papel principal de una película que se filmará en Charlston, el lugar donde vive Ella porque se arrepiente enormemente de haberla dejado hace 10 años. Quiere recuperarla pero Ella aún está dolida por el abandono y quiere que el trato sea de formalidad entre ellos. Pero claro que eso no sucede. A pesar de no haberse visto en tanto tiempo pronto caen en la familiaridad y siendo que el amor aún está allí, es imposible resistir la atracción.
Tenía un poco de miedo con esta novela porque eso de las segundas oportunidades no me encanta. Sobre todo porque sabía que él simplemente la había dejado y desde el principio eso me cayó mal. Poco a poco Hank se va redimiendo y se entiende que ambos eran jóvenes y cometieron errores.
El libro se sintió diferente a los anteriores porque aquí los personajes no se estaban conociendo, más bien era volver a acostumbrarse uno al otro, lo cual sucedió bastante rápido. También tenían que perdonarse. Ella no tenía un gran resentimiento hacia él porque entendía la importancia de su carrera y en 10 años tuvo tiempo de analizar lo que sucedió. Pero si hay un poco de resentimiento no sólo hacia Hank sino consigo misma porque ella dejó de lado su carrera de actriz por él y cuando Hank la dejó la abandonó completamente. Asó también se trataba de que Ella estuviera en paz con las decisiones que había tomado en el pasado.
Disfruté mucho de la familia de Ella. Los Mancini son una enorme familia con personajes muy interesantes y llenos de color. Hank tiene una prima en Charlston y debo admitir que no me agradó mucho. Se me hacía un personaje sobreactuado y terminó cayéndome un poco mal.
Algo que me confundió fue el tiempo. Se la pasaron mencionando que el rompimiento sucedió hace 10 años y Ella en este momento tiene 29 así que lógicamente terminaron cuando ella tenía 19. Pero ellos comenzaron a salir después de que Ella terminara el College y mencionaron que fueron 4 años. El College por muy jovenes se inicia a los 17 así que ella debería haber salido de 21 años. Las cosas no me cuadran y confieso que pensé demasiado en eso.
En general el libro me gustó pero siento que le faltó algo. La historia de amor no la sentí tan fuerte o atrayente como la de las demás protagonistas. Además, la trama se sintió un poco floja a mi parecer.
Aún así quiero seguir leyendo libros de esta autora por sus personajes diferentes e interesantes.
melissadeemcdaniel's review
3.0
Hank and Ella are ex-lovers, but their relationship is far from over for either of them. Both have lingering regrets about the way their relationship ended, and when the chance comes up to reconnect, they take it, although both have serious doubts. With the encouragement of their friends and family, though, they take up together for a week in Ella’s new home of Charleston, where she has joined up with "Two Love Lane” series veterans to run a matchmaking business.
Filled with Kieran Kramer’s trademark Charleston atmosphere, and a fast paced love story. This is an entertaining read for lovers of contemporary romance.
Filled with Kieran Kramer’s trademark Charleston atmosphere, and a fast paced love story. This is an entertaining read for lovers of contemporary romance.
chymerra's review
4.0
The plot of Second Chance at Two Love Lane was simple. Ella is a matchmaker. She is also an actress who failed to make it big. She turned down the role of a lifetime because she thought her long-term boyfriend was going to propose. Not only did he not propose but he ended up becoming an A-list movie star. Ella is bitter over that. She also has never gotten over Hank. Imagine her surprise when she finds out that he is in Charleston filming and he is the cousin of her new friend, Pammy. Hank is able to get Ella a small part on his movie. Soon, they are reconnecting. Ella wants to keep Hank at arm's length. But it doesn't happen. Can she let go of the past to embrace the future? Or will she be left behind and heartbroken, again?
Ella got on my nerves. I know suddenly ending a relationship sucks, I have been there myself. But to hold onto it for 10 years. A little excessive, if you ask me. I know her heart was broken but still. I kept breaking out (in my head) "Let it go". I did like her, though. Her relationship with her mother, sisters, cousins, and nonnas was amazing. Not to mention her friends. She had a huge heart.
I didn't know what to think of Hank. He didn't like being a superstar. All he wanted was to be left alone....which wouldn't happen because he's famous. But as the book went on, I started to like him. He wanted to make things right with Ella. He didn't know how to make things right with her. Getting her that small part in his movie was part of that. I started liking him by that point. He wanted more from Ella but he wasn't going to push her into anything she didn't want. He knew that she was still dealing with her feelings from 10 years ago. By the end of the book, I was crushing on him hardcore. If I had any doubts about his feelings for Ella, they went away by the ending.
The chemistry and sex scenes with Hank and Ella were lukewarm. I couldn't get into those scenes as much as I wanted to. I didn't get a hint of chemistry between them which reflected in the sex scenes. Don't get me wrong, they were beautifully written. They didn't do it for me.
The secondary characters made this book. Mainly Miss Thing. When I first saw her name, I thought "Maybe its a typo". But no, it isn't. I loved her!!! I also liked Samantha and Pammy. Samantha made me laugh with her not so subtle ways of trying to get Hank and Ella together. That whole dinner that she set up cracked me up. I loved Pammy too. She was refreshingly real. From her telling Ella that she had a nice butt (which cracked me up) to her unlikely romance with the mayor of Charleston, she made me laugh.
I also liked Ella's family. They were large, loud and they love each other. It was the sub-storyline about Ella's mother that made me tear up. I wasn't expecting it. Neither was her mother or Ella.
The end of Second Chance at Two Love Lane was your typical romance novel ending. I did like what Hank did to Ella. Tied in perfectly with the book. The author did a great job of taking all the sub-storylines and tying them into the main storyline. I was not left wondering about anything. Which happens more often than I can count.
What I liked about Second Chance at Two Love Lane:
A) The secondary characters
B) Ella's family
C) The end of the book
What I disliked about Second Chance at Two Love Lane:
A) Ella. She got on my nerves up until she got the part in the movie
B) The chemistry and sex scenes were lukewarm
C) Hank. I was iffish about him most of the book.
I gave Second Chance at Two Love Lane a 4-star rating. This was a cute romance with relatable characters. While I did not like Ella or Hank at the beginning of the book, they did grow on me. My only major complaint is that the sex scenes were lukewarm. As was the chemistry between Hank and Ella. Other than that, I liked the book.
I gave Second Chance at Two Love Lane an Adult rating. There is sex. There is mild violence. There is language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.
I would reread Second Chance at Two Love Lane. I would also recommend this book to family and friends.
I would like to thank St. Martin's Paperbacks and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Second Chance at Two Love Lane.
All opinions stated in this review of Second Chance at Two Love Lane are mine.
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
Ella got on my nerves. I know suddenly ending a relationship sucks, I have been there myself. But to hold onto it for 10 years. A little excessive, if you ask me. I know her heart was broken but still. I kept breaking out (in my head) "Let it go". I did like her, though. Her relationship with her mother, sisters, cousins, and nonnas was amazing. Not to mention her friends. She had a huge heart.
I didn't know what to think of Hank. He didn't like being a superstar. All he wanted was to be left alone....which wouldn't happen because he's famous. But as the book went on, I started to like him. He wanted to make things right with Ella. He didn't know how to make things right with her. Getting her that small part in his movie was part of that. I started liking him by that point. He wanted more from Ella but he wasn't going to push her into anything she didn't want. He knew that she was still dealing with her feelings from 10 years ago. By the end of the book, I was crushing on him hardcore. If I had any doubts about his feelings for Ella, they went away by the ending.
The chemistry and sex scenes with Hank and Ella were lukewarm. I couldn't get into those scenes as much as I wanted to. I didn't get a hint of chemistry between them which reflected in the sex scenes. Don't get me wrong, they were beautifully written. They didn't do it for me.
The secondary characters made this book. Mainly Miss Thing. When I first saw her name, I thought "Maybe its a typo". But no, it isn't. I loved her!!! I also liked Samantha and Pammy. Samantha made me laugh with her not so subtle ways of trying to get Hank and Ella together. That whole dinner that she set up cracked me up. I loved Pammy too. She was refreshingly real. From her telling Ella that she had a nice butt (which cracked me up) to her unlikely romance with the mayor of Charleston, she made me laugh.
I also liked Ella's family. They were large, loud and they love each other. It was the sub-storyline about Ella's mother that made me tear up. I wasn't expecting it. Neither was her mother or Ella.
The end of Second Chance at Two Love Lane was your typical romance novel ending. I did like what Hank did to Ella. Tied in perfectly with the book. The author did a great job of taking all the sub-storylines and tying them into the main storyline. I was not left wondering about anything. Which happens more often than I can count.
What I liked about Second Chance at Two Love Lane:
A) The secondary characters
B) Ella's family
C) The end of the book
What I disliked about Second Chance at Two Love Lane:
A) Ella. She got on my nerves up until she got the part in the movie
B) The chemistry and sex scenes were lukewarm
C) Hank. I was iffish about him most of the book.
I gave Second Chance at Two Love Lane a 4-star rating. This was a cute romance with relatable characters. While I did not like Ella or Hank at the beginning of the book, they did grow on me. My only major complaint is that the sex scenes were lukewarm. As was the chemistry between Hank and Ella. Other than that, I liked the book.
I gave Second Chance at Two Love Lane an Adult rating. There is sex. There is mild violence. There is language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.
I would reread Second Chance at Two Love Lane. I would also recommend this book to family and friends.
I would like to thank St. Martin's Paperbacks and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Second Chance at Two Love Lane.
All opinions stated in this review of Second Chance at Two Love Lane are mine.
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
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