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Love's Second Chance #1
Reprieve
Blush sensuality level: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic in frequency or type).
It’s been a year since Sophie lost her husband and daughter in a car wreck but time hasn’t healed her wounds. A desperate choice leads her to Trevor, the handsome stranger who saves her life and leaves her wanting more than just a few steamy kisses.
Trevor is content living the fast-paced life of a successful NYC entrepreneur. The last kind of complication he needs is a troubled woman like Sophie. But he’s immediately drawn to her even if his bachelor instincts scream for him to run.
As Sophie struggles to fight her growing feelings for Trevor, she’s torn between her past and the future. Somehow, she has to find the strength to finally let go and move on with a man who is everything she never thought she wanted.
It’s been a year since Sophie lost her husband and daughter in a car wreck but time hasn’t healed her wounds. A desperate choice leads her to Trevor, the handsome stranger who saves her life and leaves her wanting more than just a few steamy kisses.
Trevor is content living the fast-paced life of a successful NYC entrepreneur. The last kind of complication he needs is a troubled woman like Sophie. But he’s immediately drawn to her even if his bachelor instincts scream for him to run.
As Sophie struggles to fight her growing feelings for Trevor, she’s torn between her past and the future. Somehow, she has to find the strength to finally let go and move on with a man who is everything she never thought she wanted.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2011
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Scarlett Scott
121 books1,561 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author Scarlett Scott writes steamy Victorian and Regency historical romances with strong, intelligent heroines and sexy alpha heroes. She lives in Pennsylvania and Maryland with her Canadian husband, their adorable identical twins, a demanding diva dog, and one zany cat.
For Scarlett's latest releases, exclusive excerpts, contests and more, visit her website, http://www.scarlettscottauthor.com
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May 12, 2020
Sophie is a women who is struggling with the loss of her husband and daughter, two years ago, when she is saved by Trevor he seems to be able to see her torment in a away her own family cannot. He knows he should keep away but there's something about the fragile Sophie that draws him in.
There is some push and pull in this, and when Sophie really tries to pull away from Trevor he is pretty harsh in what he says, also when they spilt
I do think the
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There is some push and pull in this, and when Sophie really tries to pull away from Trevor he is pretty harsh in what he says, also when they spilt
I do think the
Potential Triggers:
Acquired via KU.
July 26, 2013
Cover notes / Warnings: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic in frequency or type).
Review: It’s such a wonderful thing when you find a great author you’ve never read before. This book was terrific. I love recovery stories, and this novel had well-written characters with the perfect combination of emotion and sorrow with passion and romance. We’re introduced to Sophie as she’s released from the hospital after a horrible crash and brought home to an unwanted party. Standing alone in a room full of her friends and family simply wanting to be alone to mourn broken life, she is shocked and guilty when she feels a spark for Trevor.
Her family and friends mean well, but Trevor can see right through her carefully built façade of “I’m fine”. Trevor encourages her to paint again. When her paintings start selling at his art gallery, she starts to feel alive again. She still feels guilty about her growing feelings and physical attraction towards Trevor, and Trevor is hurt deeply to see she hasn’t let go of her dead husband. This romance book shows how Sophie is able to let go and find love and a family again.
One thing I’m disappointed in… her characters were well-written. So well-written, I want to know what happens with her sister Claire and Trevor’s partner Marcus. I liked both of them, and wish there had been more wrap-up with Claire’s story. I hope Scarlett Scott writes Marcus a book next.
Review by EmmaRae
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Review Originally Posted @ Romancing the Book.
Review: It’s such a wonderful thing when you find a great author you’ve never read before. This book was terrific. I love recovery stories, and this novel had well-written characters with the perfect combination of emotion and sorrow with passion and romance. We’re introduced to Sophie as she’s released from the hospital after a horrible crash and brought home to an unwanted party. Standing alone in a room full of her friends and family simply wanting to be alone to mourn broken life, she is shocked and guilty when she feels a spark for Trevor.
Her family and friends mean well, but Trevor can see right through her carefully built façade of “I’m fine”. Trevor encourages her to paint again. When her paintings start selling at his art gallery, she starts to feel alive again. She still feels guilty about her growing feelings and physical attraction towards Trevor, and Trevor is hurt deeply to see she hasn’t let go of her dead husband. This romance book shows how Sophie is able to let go and find love and a family again.
One thing I’m disappointed in… her characters were well-written. So well-written, I want to know what happens with her sister Claire and Trevor’s partner Marcus. I liked both of them, and wish there had been more wrap-up with Claire’s story. I hope Scarlett Scott writes Marcus a book next.
Review by EmmaRae
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Review Originally Posted @ Romancing the Book.
March 13, 2013
She's a woman suffering a double tragedy, losing two people she loves. As time moves forward, Sophie still has a hard time letting go. She can't seem to move on. She makes a very rash choice which then leads her to Trevor.
Trevor can't seem to forget about the woman he saved. He and Sophie end up working together and that leads to so much more.
Sophie's anguished emotions really show in the book. Reprieve is the story of Sophie coming to terms with what she lost and learning how to go forward.
I enjoyed this story for the most part. Through about half of the book, I really disliked Trevor's character. I know he was hurt by something, but that was no excuse for him to be so blatantly cold and rude to Sophie. Some of the things he said were harsh and horrible, and Sophie shouldn't have taken that. That's the only downfall I felt in this book.
If you enjoy heart wrenching emotional stories, then don't miss Scarlett Scott's Reprieve. Prepare yourselves, readers, for your emotions might get the best of you throughout this story
Trevor can't seem to forget about the woman he saved. He and Sophie end up working together and that leads to so much more.
Sophie's anguished emotions really show in the book. Reprieve is the story of Sophie coming to terms with what she lost and learning how to go forward.
I enjoyed this story for the most part. Through about half of the book, I really disliked Trevor's character. I know he was hurt by something, but that was no excuse for him to be so blatantly cold and rude to Sophie. Some of the things he said were harsh and horrible, and Sophie shouldn't have taken that. That's the only downfall I felt in this book.
If you enjoy heart wrenching emotional stories, then don't miss Scarlett Scott's Reprieve. Prepare yourselves, readers, for your emotions might get the best of you throughout this story
November 26, 2022
🖤
Not her typical romance novel, but..
This book was absolutely AH-MAZING! Typically, when I cannot put a book down, I get aggravated when I have to; however, as I waited to finish this book, I just became more and more hooked! Now, I don't normally recommend books from sites such as goodnovel, for I feel like an individual end up paying more in coins then the book is actually worth; BUT for this story and the way it draws you in, I will make an exception!! 😍😍
Not her typical romance novel, but..
This book was absolutely AH-MAZING! Typically, when I cannot put a book down, I get aggravated when I have to; however, as I waited to finish this book, I just became more and more hooked! Now, I don't normally recommend books from sites such as goodnovel, for I feel like an individual end up paying more in coins then the book is actually worth; BUT for this story and the way it draws you in, I will make an exception!! 😍😍
May 15, 2020
Kinda disappointed
I love most everything by Scarlett Scott, but I just couldn’t get into this series. I guess because I know what it’s like to experience loss and I feel like her family downplayed it in this book. It just didn’t seem like a real scenario. Very good writing tho even tho the storyline doesn’t fit my tastes.
I love most everything by Scarlett Scott, but I just couldn’t get into this series. I guess because I know what it’s like to experience loss and I feel like her family downplayed it in this book. It just didn’t seem like a real scenario. Very good writing tho even tho the storyline doesn’t fit my tastes.
January 1, 2019
Heartfelt
Sophie lost her husband and daughter 2 years before and she was living day by day. But one day it got to be much and she got into her own accident. Trevor saved her. He tried being her friend and then offered to sell her art. But something connected between them.
Sophie lost her husband and daughter 2 years before and she was living day by day. But one day it got to be much and she got into her own accident. Trevor saved her. He tried being her friend and then offered to sell her art. But something connected between them.
January 7, 2019
Love this book!
Scarlett Scott is mt all time favorite author!! I have read every one of her historical novels and this was my first modern one and it did not disappoint!! Her characters are written wonderfully, along with the plots! I loved Sophie and Trevor's story!
Scarlett Scott is mt all time favorite author!! I have read every one of her historical novels and this was my first modern one and it did not disappoint!! Her characters are written wonderfully, along with the plots! I loved Sophie and Trevor's story!
August 13, 2022
The first 70% was great until he got back with his previous fling😒.
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September 26, 2023
I found the story very compelling, and enticing. Quite different from regency romances, and with a nice plot supoorting it. Highly recommended
June 4, 2012
An exquisite read."
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