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Second Chances #3
Falling Hard for her Ride-or-Die
Some things never change. Others never stay the same.
Laura thought post-divorce life would be simple. What a rude awakening to realize that after years as a wife and mother, she’s stuck in a rut so deep she’s forgotten how to have fun. Determined that this year will be different, she sets a New Year’s goal to rediscover the woman she used to be—the one who loved to dance, to laugh, to kiss.
When Bryan spots his best friend, his ride-or-die, from high school, he wonders how the hell he failed to notice Laura’s beauty all those years ago. Her confession that she wants to experience missed opportunities prompts him to issue a sexy invitation to explore domination and submission with him. Together, they make up for lost time…in and out of the bedroom.
But there’s one area in which Laura has no plans to change the status quo—her heart. Bryan has his work cut out convincing her to take another chance. On him. On forever.
Previously titled Just You.
Laura thought post-divorce life would be simple. What a rude awakening to realize that after years as a wife and mother, she’s stuck in a rut so deep she’s forgotten how to have fun. Determined that this year will be different, she sets a New Year’s goal to rediscover the woman she used to be—the one who loved to dance, to laugh, to kiss.
When Bryan spots his best friend, his ride-or-die, from high school, he wonders how the hell he failed to notice Laura’s beauty all those years ago. Her confession that she wants to experience missed opportunities prompts him to issue a sexy invitation to explore domination and submission with him. Together, they make up for lost time…in and out of the bedroom.
But there’s one area in which Laura has no plans to change the status quo—her heart. Bryan has his work cut out convincing her to take another chance. On him. On forever.
Previously titled Just You.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2013
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March 5, 2016
Quick review
The third book in the series is about Laura, who wishes to rediscover who she used to be before her failed marriage. When she meets Brian, her old friend from high school, they soon act on their feelings toward each other. While Laura might be happier than she's been in a long time, her daughter can't wrap her head around Laura's behavior, a behavior that she feels is embarrassing and strange.
This book wasn't as good as the previous, mainly because the side plots are weaker and the sex reads like a repeat of the first two books. It's predictable and slow, without adding much new to this series. Laura and Brian's characters aren't as well developed as the previous main characters.
The third book in the series is about Laura, who wishes to rediscover who she used to be before her failed marriage. When she meets Brian, her old friend from high school, they soon act on their feelings toward each other. While Laura might be happier than she's been in a long time, her daughter can't wrap her head around Laura's behavior, a behavior that she feels is embarrassing and strange.
This book wasn't as good as the previous, mainly because the side plots are weaker and the sex reads like a repeat of the first two books. It's predictable and slow, without adding much new to this series. Laura and Brian's characters aren't as well developed as the previous main characters.
November 3, 2013
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5 STARS
Mari Carr never fails at grabbing onto me and holding on until the end. With this one though, it was extra special. I absolutely adored both of these characters. I sat here neglecting everything I was supposed to be doing. It is truly my favorite of this series so far.
Laura Sanders and her friends have made New Year’s resolutions, and hers is to get a life that changes her Facebook status. Post-divorce she is still stuck in that role that was suffocating her while married. So her friends suggest starting with a hair and wardrobe change. Time to get rid of the mom jeans, and start dressing like the sexy woman she is. They even get her to hit the Blue Moon bar, and that puts her on the path to reconnecting with her high school best friend.
Bryan Sinclair never expected to run into his best friend from high school, and certainly didn’t expect to be so attracted to her. Was she always this hot?? Why hadn’t he noticed that in high school?? When he learns of Laura’s quest to experience lost opportunities, he jumps head first into doing it with her. Their journey is full of experiences both in and out of the bedroom that leave your e-reader smoking. (READ THIS ONE WITH ICE WATER AND A FAN CLOSE BY!!! Smoking hot sexiness is an understatement!!!)
I absolutely loved the journey these two go one. They are both broken a bit by their past since seeing each other last, and they kind of heal each other. Their journey isn’t all smiles and roses, but it is beyond beautiful!! I can’t wait for the rest of this series!!! I want to see what is in store for the other gals!!! :)
Review copy provided for an honest review
5 STARS
Mari Carr never fails at grabbing onto me and holding on until the end. With this one though, it was extra special. I absolutely adored both of these characters. I sat here neglecting everything I was supposed to be doing. It is truly my favorite of this series so far.
Laura Sanders and her friends have made New Year’s resolutions, and hers is to get a life that changes her Facebook status. Post-divorce she is still stuck in that role that was suffocating her while married. So her friends suggest starting with a hair and wardrobe change. Time to get rid of the mom jeans, and start dressing like the sexy woman she is. They even get her to hit the Blue Moon bar, and that puts her on the path to reconnecting with her high school best friend.
Bryan Sinclair never expected to run into his best friend from high school, and certainly didn’t expect to be so attracted to her. Was she always this hot?? Why hadn’t he noticed that in high school?? When he learns of Laura’s quest to experience lost opportunities, he jumps head first into doing it with her. Their journey is full of experiences both in and out of the bedroom that leave your e-reader smoking. (READ THIS ONE WITH ICE WATER AND A FAN CLOSE BY!!! Smoking hot sexiness is an understatement!!!)
I absolutely loved the journey these two go one. They are both broken a bit by their past since seeing each other last, and they kind of heal each other. Their journey isn’t all smiles and roses, but it is beyond beautiful!! I can’t wait for the rest of this series!!! I want to see what is in store for the other gals!!! :)
April 22, 2014
It's a good book, I like that Mari Carr writes about middle-age people finally finding their happiness proving it's never too late for love and a HEA, but sadly - it's forgetable, I barely remember a thing :(
May 10, 2017
Lovely mid-life romance.
Laura's divorced after over twenty years of marriage, and she's excited to rediscover the person she really is, not who she's been masquerading as for the last decade or so. When she runs into her best friend from high school, Bryan, it feels like perfect timing as they rediscover a strong connection that hasn't really changed despite the intervening years.
Mari Carr's third novel in the Second Chances series feels very true to life, as Laura struggles with balancing her feelings and desires with those of her family, and finding the strength to break free of ruts and routines, even as the stability can seem the better choice. Laura and Bryan are a compelling couple, and their story flew by.
Can't wait to read the rest of this excellent series!
Laura's divorced after over twenty years of marriage, and she's excited to rediscover the person she really is, not who she's been masquerading as for the last decade or so. When she runs into her best friend from high school, Bryan, it feels like perfect timing as they rediscover a strong connection that hasn't really changed despite the intervening years.
Mari Carr's third novel in the Second Chances series feels very true to life, as Laura struggles with balancing her feelings and desires with those of her family, and finding the strength to break free of ruts and routines, even as the stability can seem the better choice. Laura and Bryan are a compelling couple, and their story flew by.
Can't wait to read the rest of this excellent series!
January 11, 2015
Mari Carr always writes such feel-good stories. Sure, there might be (usually are -- can't have a good story without conflict) issues during the story, the story ends with me feeling somehow better.
This story was really cute. Laura divorced her husband after decades of marriage, because once the kids left, she realized they had nothing left and really hadn't had anything for quite a while. She's been trying to get her footing ever since, and the New Year's resolution with the wine girls has her trying to rediscover Laura. Not married Laura or mom Laura, but Laura the woman.
One night, she and her friends go to a local bar, but it happens to be college night. Rather than pack it in, they decide to hang out, even though it was completely outside Laura's comfort zone. But it turned out to be fortuitous, as she became reacquainted with Bryan, a boy she'd been best friends with throughout most of her childhood into high school. They'd been platonic but extremely close, and sparks flew during their reunion. They began a renewed friendship that quickly turned into more. Of course, that's not all there is to the story. There were external and internal barriers to an HEA, but they got there. Very sweet.
This story was really cute. Laura divorced her husband after decades of marriage, because once the kids left, she realized they had nothing left and really hadn't had anything for quite a while. She's been trying to get her footing ever since, and the New Year's resolution with the wine girls has her trying to rediscover Laura. Not married Laura or mom Laura, but Laura the woman.
One night, she and her friends go to a local bar, but it happens to be college night. Rather than pack it in, they decide to hang out, even though it was completely outside Laura's comfort zone. But it turned out to be fortuitous, as she became reacquainted with Bryan, a boy she'd been best friends with throughout most of her childhood into high school. They'd been platonic but extremely close, and sparks flew during their reunion. They began a renewed friendship that quickly turned into more. Of course, that's not all there is to the story. There were external and internal barriers to an HEA, but they got there. Very sweet.
June 5, 2016
3 stars. This book was just ok for me. This was the story of Laura, recently divorced after being married over 20 years, who is trying to rediscover who she is. She meets Bryan, who was her best friend in high school. They begin a relationship. They have to deal with their grown kid's feelings and Laura's feelings of guilt and fear of starting another relationship after a bad marriage. But it turns out ok for them in the end.
The book was pretty short and the characters were pretty flat and bland without much personality. Laura was 43, but came off as 53 or 63. She didn't even have a Facebook account until she began trying to get her "groove back". I didn't like this book as much as the first one in the series. The story was interesting, but I wish it had more depth and the characters were more fleshed out. I am also a tough sell on books with a widow/er and this was one of those that missed the mark on that for me. But that is my own personal bias. Overall, I just didn't love this book.
The book was pretty short and the characters were pretty flat and bland without much personality. Laura was 43, but came off as 53 or 63. She didn't even have a Facebook account until she began trying to get her "groove back". I didn't like this book as much as the first one in the series. The story was interesting, but I wish it had more depth and the characters were more fleshed out. I am also a tough sell on books with a widow/er and this was one of those that missed the mark on that for me. But that is my own personal bias. Overall, I just didn't love this book.
October 29, 2013
Another simple, steamy Mari Carr book. Actually, this one started out kind of slowly. And then boom, the H told the h he liked to dominate in the bedroom and the steam started to get so thick you hardly see the story. But it was a good read.
The H/h knew each other in high school as good friends. Years later his wife has died and she's now divorced with grown children and wants to jump start her life at 43. She goes to a bar with her friends and meets him by accident. Sparks fly (wow, do they fly after awhile) but she's unsure and her daughter doesn't really want Mom to move on from Dad. The requisite bumps in the road ensue, a small angsty separation and then back we go, and I MEAN back we go and we're all in. WOW!
A nice, short, erotic read.
The H/h knew each other in high school as good friends. Years later his wife has died and she's now divorced with grown children and wants to jump start her life at 43. She goes to a bar with her friends and meets him by accident. Sparks fly (wow, do they fly after awhile) but she's unsure and her daughter doesn't really want Mom to move on from Dad. The requisite bumps in the road ensue, a small angsty separation and then back we go, and I MEAN back we go and we're all in. WOW!
A nice, short, erotic read.
November 2, 2013
When I was close to finishing the book I realized two things. 1) There might not be another book in the series as emoniotal as Fix you and 2) These women might be you and me. So I stopped waiting for another Fix you and realized that the book was better than I thought it would be. I liked it.
December 27, 2021
This book was good I m really enjoyin this series the story's r great an the wine girls r so funny an care 4 each other so much but I luvd this story Laura is great I luv that is tryin 2 find herself after her divorce an the hot Bryan is there 2 help a great luv story short an sweet xxx
September 3, 2014
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 23, 2017
Laura has lived her life as a wife and mother. Now she's divorced and looking for her second chance at finding herself again. She allows her friends to take her out to the Blue Moon bar. A chance encounter puts her in the path of her childhood best friend, Bryan. Neither one of them is quite sure how they managed to stay in the friend zone in high school instead of moving into the lover category. Now they've decided to make up for lost time. The only problem is Laura has decided she can never love another man because she's feeling such extreme guilt for walking out on her husband and her adult twin son and daughter. Bryan needs to find a way to get through to her and show her that they have what it takes to grab their own happily ever after. I completely related to Laura and trying to find herself again after divorce. I loved this book.
May 16, 2017
This series just keeps getting better and better. I loved everything about this story. There is no doubt that many of us that read this can relate to more than a few of the struggles that Laura and Bryan finds out about themselves. Some of us have taken the same path to find themselves again; others dig in their heels and either come out on the other side unscathed or with wounds but still whole.
I love when a book can enclose you and gives you insight into how you would react to being placed in the same situations and how passionate you are about those situations.
I love when a book can enclose you and gives you insight into how you would react to being placed in the same situations and how passionate you are about those situations.
August 21, 2021
Repeat read…second chance romance.
Having been divorced for only a year, Laura still had a tough time adjusting living on her own, coming home to an empty house that was always exactly as she left it. No dirty dishes, stray toys or laundry lying around. No tripping over her son’s tennis shoes as she walked in the front door. She’d gone from being a wife and mother in a chaotic, loud house to a single lady, living alone. Regardless of how often she’d wished for her own space and a bit of peace and quiet, the transition wasn’t as easy as she’d expected.
She’d walked away from twenty-three years of marriage after waking up one morning and realising she was miserable. Laura had foolishly admitted to her friends that she wanted to rediscover the girl she’d been before marriage, the one who loved to dance, to laugh, to kiss. The one before motherhood took her from fun loving complaisant.
That was probably the reason her readjustment had been difficult She’d forgotten how to have fun. She knew her girlfriends considered her the mother hen of their group. Laura was sick of being the predictable old woman.
They all lived in a townhouse complex on Lovett’s Lane, but Kristen had decided early on in their friendship that the other name fit better. For whatever reason, life had pretty much dumped all of them here after their first attempts at happily ever after failed.
Her daughter, Katie, clearly wasn’t on board with Laura’s desire to reinvent herself, instead she finds fault and acts like a petulant brat. Her daughter had criticised her new clothing, remarking that it looked “a little young” for her.
Posturing in disapproval of her mother’s relationship, Katie creates drama, causing Laura to retreat from Bryan after he confesses his love for her.
Kevin her twin chastises her reminding her of his visits home during the summers while they were in college. He moved back home while she remained at school. He said things changed after they graduated from high school. Mason became more and more withdrawn with each subsequent year, rarely saying more than a few words a day to her or Kevin.
“He said he was glad you left. That Dad was mean to you. Kevin said he thought you stayed longer than you should have.”
For two years, she’d carried the weight of her failed marriage on her own shoulders. To hear that Kevin understood, that he recognised some of the blame was Mason’s as well, caught her unaware.
“I blamed you for the way Dad’s been since the divorce. He’s been miserable, bitter, angry all the time. Kevin said he was that way before you left. Then he reminded me of some things from when”
“I wrapped my life around you and your brother. The two of you were my world. When you left, I realized Mason and I had grown apart, let too much distance come between us.”
“It was more than that.”
Laura swallowed, trying to dislodge the lump in her throat, then she nodded. “I couldn’t make him happy, Katie. No matter what I did.”
Katie took a deep breath. “I take Dad dinner a couple times a week. I try to get him to go to the movies with me. I even offered to join his gym thinking it would encourage him to start exercising. I’ve been beating my head against a wall to try to find something that will make him happy, but he’d rather sit in his recliner and b*tch about everything—work, you, how dirty the house is.
We’re only responsible for one person’s happiness. Our own. You can’t force another person to feel anything. Either they find a way to make themselves happy or they don’t.
“She got tired of feeling lonely in a house where she wasn’t alone. She left because she wanted to be with someone who wanted to be with her, who would love her and miss her when they were away, who looked at her like she was the most precious thing on earth.
Bryan Sinclair had been Laura’s best friend for four years. An Army brat, he and his family had been stationed at the base near Harrisburg when they were both in seventh grade. One of the saddest days of Laura’s life had been the day Bryan told her his dad was being transferred. They were halfway through their junior year in high school and Laura had felt his absence in her life profoundly. They’d tried to stay in touch, writing letters and calling occasionally, but eventually, they simply lost touch.
When Bryan spots his best friend from high school, he wonders how he failed to notice her beauty all those years ago.
Laura was amazed at how at ease she was with Bryan even after all the years apart. While they’d never been anything more than friends, Laura had felt closer to Bryan than anyone. Shortly after Bryan left, Mason asked her out for a date. Mason had come along at a time when she was lonely, missing her best friend, and she’d hopped at the chance to go out with the hottest, richest guy in high school. She wasn’t so sure her answer would have been the same if Bryan had still been around.
Katie’s churlish behaviour sent her into a panic, and she made rather wild accusations to Bryan, making him her scapegoat. She told him she needed time on her own to figure out who her life. It was all a sham, a lame reason to push him away because she was angry with her daughter.
It’s an easy thing to do. Especially with people that we love.
Love.
Bryan had told her he loved her. And she’d shoved him away. Refused to acknowledge his feelings.
She later comes to her senses and they make up for lost time.
This contains a fair amount of kink in the bedroom.
Having been divorced for only a year, Laura still had a tough time adjusting living on her own, coming home to an empty house that was always exactly as she left it. No dirty dishes, stray toys or laundry lying around. No tripping over her son’s tennis shoes as she walked in the front door. She’d gone from being a wife and mother in a chaotic, loud house to a single lady, living alone. Regardless of how often she’d wished for her own space and a bit of peace and quiet, the transition wasn’t as easy as she’d expected.
She’d walked away from twenty-three years of marriage after waking up one morning and realising she was miserable. Laura had foolishly admitted to her friends that she wanted to rediscover the girl she’d been before marriage, the one who loved to dance, to laugh, to kiss. The one before motherhood took her from fun loving complaisant.
That was probably the reason her readjustment had been difficult She’d forgotten how to have fun. She knew her girlfriends considered her the mother hen of their group. Laura was sick of being the predictable old woman.
They all lived in a townhouse complex on Lovett’s Lane, but Kristen had decided early on in their friendship that the other name fit better. For whatever reason, life had pretty much dumped all of them here after their first attempts at happily ever after failed.
Her daughter, Katie, clearly wasn’t on board with Laura’s desire to reinvent herself, instead she finds fault and acts like a petulant brat. Her daughter had criticised her new clothing, remarking that it looked “a little young” for her.
Posturing in disapproval of her mother’s relationship, Katie creates drama, causing Laura to retreat from Bryan after he confesses his love for her.
Kevin her twin chastises her reminding her of his visits home during the summers while they were in college. He moved back home while she remained at school. He said things changed after they graduated from high school. Mason became more and more withdrawn with each subsequent year, rarely saying more than a few words a day to her or Kevin.
“He said he was glad you left. That Dad was mean to you. Kevin said he thought you stayed longer than you should have.”
For two years, she’d carried the weight of her failed marriage on her own shoulders. To hear that Kevin understood, that he recognised some of the blame was Mason’s as well, caught her unaware.
“I blamed you for the way Dad’s been since the divorce. He’s been miserable, bitter, angry all the time. Kevin said he was that way before you left. Then he reminded me of some things from when”
“I wrapped my life around you and your brother. The two of you were my world. When you left, I realized Mason and I had grown apart, let too much distance come between us.”
“It was more than that.”
Laura swallowed, trying to dislodge the lump in her throat, then she nodded. “I couldn’t make him happy, Katie. No matter what I did.”
Katie took a deep breath. “I take Dad dinner a couple times a week. I try to get him to go to the movies with me. I even offered to join his gym thinking it would encourage him to start exercising. I’ve been beating my head against a wall to try to find something that will make him happy, but he’d rather sit in his recliner and b*tch about everything—work, you, how dirty the house is.
We’re only responsible for one person’s happiness. Our own. You can’t force another person to feel anything. Either they find a way to make themselves happy or they don’t.
“She got tired of feeling lonely in a house where she wasn’t alone. She left because she wanted to be with someone who wanted to be with her, who would love her and miss her when they were away, who looked at her like she was the most precious thing on earth.
Bryan Sinclair had been Laura’s best friend for four years. An Army brat, he and his family had been stationed at the base near Harrisburg when they were both in seventh grade. One of the saddest days of Laura’s life had been the day Bryan told her his dad was being transferred. They were halfway through their junior year in high school and Laura had felt his absence in her life profoundly. They’d tried to stay in touch, writing letters and calling occasionally, but eventually, they simply lost touch.
When Bryan spots his best friend from high school, he wonders how he failed to notice her beauty all those years ago.
Laura was amazed at how at ease she was with Bryan even after all the years apart. While they’d never been anything more than friends, Laura had felt closer to Bryan than anyone. Shortly after Bryan left, Mason asked her out for a date. Mason had come along at a time when she was lonely, missing her best friend, and she’d hopped at the chance to go out with the hottest, richest guy in high school. She wasn’t so sure her answer would have been the same if Bryan had still been around.
Katie’s churlish behaviour sent her into a panic, and she made rather wild accusations to Bryan, making him her scapegoat. She told him she needed time on her own to figure out who her life. It was all a sham, a lame reason to push him away because she was angry with her daughter.
It’s an easy thing to do. Especially with people that we love.
Love.
Bryan had told her he loved her. And she’d shoved him away. Refused to acknowledge his feelings.
She later comes to her senses and they make up for lost time.
This contains a fair amount of kink in the bedroom.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 18, 2017
The next book in this series is for Laura. I found this to be a beautiful story of growing and learning to be yourself even when your all grown up. Things go wrong in life but sometimes those things lead us to the best things we have and cherish. I absolutely loved this story and appreciated the emotional side. There was plenty of great sex with Bryan, the old best friend. Each new book in this series becomes my favorite. On to the next!
April 22, 2020
Double second chance
This was a double second chance story. Each of the two main characters had been previously married, so this was their second chance in that respect, but it was also their second chance with each other. I liked that while they may have jumped right into an adult relationship, it wasn't instalove.
This was a double second chance story. Each of the two main characters had been previously married, so this was their second chance in that respect, but it was also their second chance with each other. I liked that while they may have jumped right into an adult relationship, it wasn't instalove.
January 10, 2024
Bryan and Laura
I love this friends from school that reconnected after years and were able to pick up and get reacquainted and fall in love with each other. Having a guilty conscience because of the things she has gone through but finally she realized that she didn’t need to feel guilty. Great book on this series!
I love this friends from school that reconnected after years and were able to pick up and get reacquainted and fall in love with each other. Having a guilty conscience because of the things she has gone through but finally she realized that she didn’t need to feel guilty. Great book on this series!
December 5, 2017
Sometimes old friends with new benefits are exactly what the divorced girl asked for.
A story that reminds us all that just coz there's a divorce and kids too our name doesn't mean that we can't still have love and that we totally deserve it. And the amazing sex should so be apart of it.
A story that reminds us all that just coz there's a divorce and kids too our name doesn't mean that we can't still have love and that we totally deserve it. And the amazing sex should so be apart of it.
January 7, 2024
Nice
Nice read, but not my favourite of the series. Didn't seem as heartfelt or interesting. Brian and Laura just seemed a bit blah.
I am also concerned that there is no 'going down' on the women in the last 2 books. Well, continue with the next book though
Nice read, but not my favourite of the series. Didn't seem as heartfelt or interesting. Brian and Laura just seemed a bit blah.
I am also concerned that there is no 'going down' on the women in the last 2 books. Well, continue with the next book though
November 28, 2013
Laura Sanders is finding life post divorce rather anti climatic, the divorce was supposed to be the hard part not life afterwards. Still stuck in ruts she created whilst she was married Laura is determined to rediscover her fun side and start enjoying herself. When she meets Bryan Sinclair, her best friend in high school, her fun starts to heat up, but can Laura risk her heart again and begin a new relationship when she has struggled so hard to get over her last one?
I really enjoy this series, it is a great mixture of sexy romance and a tale of giving yourself a second chance after life has battered you about. At this point in the series we are reading about Laura who's life after divorce wasn't quite as liberating as she expected, it was a great ride watching Laura, reluctantly sometimes, throw off the shackles and expectations others have placed on her and start to enjoy herself.
A lot of this enjoyment did come from a very sexy old friend Bryan who not only challenged her in the bedroom but encouraged her to start having fun. They were a great couple, they had sexual chemistry from the moment they were reunited and for those of you who enjoy a little domination in your men than Bryan will definitely tickle your fancy.
This was a short read and although Status Update isn't my favourite in the series that didn't stop me from devouring every page and eagerly waiting for the next book.
I really enjoy this series, it is a great mixture of sexy romance and a tale of giving yourself a second chance after life has battered you about. At this point in the series we are reading about Laura who's life after divorce wasn't quite as liberating as she expected, it was a great ride watching Laura, reluctantly sometimes, throw off the shackles and expectations others have placed on her and start to enjoy herself.
A lot of this enjoyment did come from a very sexy old friend Bryan who not only challenged her in the bedroom but encouraged her to start having fun. They were a great couple, they had sexual chemistry from the moment they were reunited and for those of you who enjoy a little domination in your men than Bryan will definitely tickle your fancy.
This was a short read and although Status Update isn't my favourite in the series that didn't stop me from devouring every page and eagerly waiting for the next book.
November 19, 2013
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She was exhausted from her failed escape, worried about Bryan’s intentions and more turned on than she’d ever been in her life.
Laura Sanders, with the encouragement of her friends, begins to get out of a rut she’s been in for far too long by doing a lifestyle makeover. She changes her hair, makeup, how she dresses, who she hangs out with, what she does on Saturday night, and lo and behold, she runs into someone who should have been in her life all along.
Bryan Sinclair was the typical he-doesn’t-even-know-I’m-alive boy in high school when Laura first noticed him. Well, now he notices! Big time, and he’s ready for her to notice him, too. Bryan likes to dominate in the bedroom and Laura, who is hesitant to take up this kind of kink, finds it appeals to her to be dominated by him.
I liked watching both Bryan and Laura change who they are, not for each other, but for themselves, and thereby become a stronger couple. Another great story by Marie Carr.
She was exhausted from her failed escape, worried about Bryan’s intentions and more turned on than she’d ever been in her life.
Laura Sanders, with the encouragement of her friends, begins to get out of a rut she’s been in for far too long by doing a lifestyle makeover. She changes her hair, makeup, how she dresses, who she hangs out with, what she does on Saturday night, and lo and behold, she runs into someone who should have been in her life all along.
Bryan Sinclair was the typical he-doesn’t-even-know-I’m-alive boy in high school when Laura first noticed him. Well, now he notices! Big time, and he’s ready for her to notice him, too. Bryan likes to dominate in the bedroom and Laura, who is hesitant to take up this kind of kink, finds it appeals to her to be dominated by him.
I liked watching both Bryan and Laura change who they are, not for each other, but for themselves, and thereby become a stronger couple. Another great story by Marie Carr.
March 19, 2014
So sweet! I loved this second chance story! After leaving a miserable marriage, Laura meets her high school best friend while out 'trying to get her groove back'. They were never more than friends, but that all changes! I loved Laura and Bryan together! It worked for me on all levels and I was so glad when they got there HEA! I can't wait to see what it is in store for the rest of the wine girls!
August 3, 2014
I didn't like it as much as the previous ones in the series. The storyline was developed somewhat in a haste and until the part of the personal problems between two important characters, I thought, this book is rather lack of new ideas.
The abovementioned part 'saved' it for me. After it, it turned to be better, but as not as much as to deserve four stars.
The abovementioned part 'saved' it for me. After it, it turned to be better, but as not as much as to deserve four stars.
July 31, 2014
Mari Carr just keeps getting better. Her writing shows how important it is to have close friends and self confidence. This is a feel good story about finding love....again .
Mari Carr is a must read!
Mari Carr is a must read!
February 24, 2014
3.5 stars
September 1, 2014
Another GREAT book in this series ! !
October 30, 2013
I am so in love with this series. It is nice to see the late thirties early forties set portrayed in such a positive light and showing that love isn't only for the young.
November 4, 2013
good story but felt there were bits missing. things said but never followed up on. I like this series and look forward to the other stories.
November 24, 2013
Totally loving this series, they are short and sweet, and leave you feeling good. Perfect.
September 11, 2016
enjoyable, but not my favorite in the series
March 30, 2014
I laughed. I cried. Excellent.
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