Rekindled Love

Finding Love #5

by Ashley Zakrzewski

Sebastian might have a bad rep from High School, but it’s been ten years, he deserves a pass. A devilishly handsome Pediatrician by day, and a throw you up against the wall type by night.

Camilla moves back to her hometown after becoming a partner at a law firm. She’s never really had time to pursue love, but when she runs into Sebastian, the thought crosses her mind.

A second chance only comes around once, and Sebastian won’t let it go to waste.

Will Camilla hold a grudge for his mistakes a decade ago, or realize he is just the person she’s been waiting for?

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2020

About the author

Ashley Zakrzewski is a Romance Author known for her captivating storytelling, sultry plots, and dynamic protagonists. Hailing from Arkansas, her affinity for the written word began early on, and she has been relentlessly chasing after her dreams ever since.

When she isn't crafting stories, Ashley is either pursuing her business degree, blogging, or being a bookworm. Above all else, she loves spending quality time with her amazing husband and beautiful daughter.

You can find more at www.ashleyzakrzewski.com

Reviews

[Angie Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashley Zakrzewski has written a 5-star book. Camilla and Sebastian were friends up until high school. Something happened and he asked her out and she turned him down and they went different ways. Now 10 years later she is back in Fort Smith and has just gotten a partnership with the law firm Shure and West. Abigail is her best friend and takes her to a party and she sees Sebastian there. She thinks that maybe she made a mistake in not going out with him. He walks up to her and starts talking and asked her to go to lunch with him the next day and she agrees. They start seeing each other Things change between them after Sebastian's motorcycle accident. Camilla takes care of him while he heals and this makes him feel weak. He becomes distant towards her and she gives him space. Abigail tells Camilla that Sebastian has a girlfriend now and he is going to bring her to the christmas party that she is having. Sebastian calls Camilla to get her to help pick out his girlfriends present and she lets him have it but goes with him. At the party his girlfriend doesn't like the present and tells Sebastian that she can't do them anymore. Camilla may not be what Sebastian wants but she is not going to let someone treat him badly so she tell her to leave.
Will Sebastian realize that Camilla is the one that he wants and happy with?
Will Camilla forgive Sebastian for the way he has treated her after they had been together?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥🔥ONE SIZZLING TREAT🔥🔥
High octane! Ashley hit the jackpot full tilt with all the sizzling tingles, spicy touches and smouldering passion, laying out one delicious treat and cranking up the heat, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Cutting loose, laying out the drama, turmoil, desire, intense and electrifying suspense, putting this baby through its paces, weaving it together strand by strand flawlessly. Limitations are exploited and amplified, laying out all the fervent facts, feels and fiascos, shifting this baby into overdrive, breaking it down, blasting it into a frenzy with a life changing culmination. The magnetism, attraction and chemistry collides with such intensity, drawing you deeper until you feel the electrifying hum running rampant through your veins. The characters, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits add diversity, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and vivid descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline explode. Fantastic job Ashley, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.

[Kayla Pocernich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Camilla and Sebastian were friends up until high school. Something happened and he asked her out and she turned him down and they went different ways. Now 10 years later she is back in Fort Smith and has just gotten a partnership with the law firm Shure and West. Abigail is her best friend and takes her to a party and she sees Sebastian there. He asks her to go to lunch with him the next day and she agrees and they start seeing each other and things between them after Sebastian's motorcycle accident. Abigail tells Camilla that Sebastian has a girlfriend now and that she will be at the christmas party that she is having. Sebastian calls Camilla to get her to help pick out his girlfriends present and she lets him have it but goes with him and at the party his girlfriend doesn't like the present and tells Sebastian that she can't be with him anymore. Camilla may not be what Sebastian wants but she is not going to let someone treat him badly so she tell her to leave. This was a great book and a great way to end this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love a good romance novel and on top of that I love characters in strong professions, primarily lawyers and doctors. That's what first hooked me into this book, as it included both.

I quite enjoyed the first third of the book as it was lighthearted and you got to see the characters get to know one another again. I also liked that you got a glimpse into their professional lives as well, as sometimes I feel as though books just focus on the time the main characters spend together.

After the first third to half of the book I got a bit confused and lost in the story line. After about half way through, the book delved into some deeper and darker themes. I think there were some good themes there however I feel they could have been portrayed differently and clearer. At times I felt that there were parts of the story I missed which left me feeling confused.

Overall I think rekindled love was an okay read and perhaps not my cup of tea but better suited to other readers

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast paced but not my favorite from this author

Rekindled Love is the fifth book in the Finding Love series and is an action packed and very entertaining book. The story is about Camilla and Sebastian and is about two friends who seem to have bad timing until it finally looks like the stars have finally aligned 10 years later. That is until things take a major left turn and then end up on a roller-coaster ride. This novella definitely packs a story and then some. But for me I was not a real big fan of some of the book and where the story took the reader. So by the end of this quick read I was thinking it was an okay story but not as good as some of the previous books in the series.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own and I know that some people will love this book. So if you are already a fan of Ashley Zakrzewski then pick it up but if you want to read your first book then I would suggest one of her other books first.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book that i have read by Ashley Zakrzewski but definitly not the last as it was so well written and a brilliant read. Sebastian is a paediatrician and has a bit of a reputation at high school and now ten years later and when he sees Camilla again will he get his second chance with her. Camilla has now moved back to her hometown to become a partner at a law firm but when she sees Sebastian again will she let the past go or will she carry on with her grudge and miss her chance at love. I really enjoyed this book so much as it was well written and you have to keep turning the pages to see what will happen next. i recommend you read this book as it is worth it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sebastian and Camilla went to high school together. They didn’t pursue a relationship and went their separate ways. Now Sebastian is a Pediatrician. Camilla has gone on to become a lawyer and moves back to her hometown when she is made a partner.

Sebastian and Camilla get another chance to be together now that they are both back in their hometown. Each is thinking about the missed opportunity from those high school days when they ignored their feelings. Yet more drama erupts to keep them apart as Sebastian is injured in an accident and Camilla cares for him. Afterward, she hears from her friend Abigail that he is seeing someone. Will they ever get things straightened out between them, or will they let another chance to find their HEA pass them by?

[Jurae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Camilla and Sebastian are given a second chance at love when Camilla moves back to their hometown. They both realize what a missed opportunity it was for them not to have acted on their feelings when they were younger. Now it seems as though the stresses of life will keep them apart.

This was a good book. The story was different. It added the complexities of work and family dynamics. The characters were good, well written and realistic. My one criticism is the story was overly worsy at times and there was no climax. The story was slightly boring.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ronel Olver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Camilla and Sebastian was childhood friends that drifted apart through the year. All grown up Camilla is now a partner in a law firm while Sebastian is a pediatrician. They start dating but life keeps getting in the way and throwing them curve balls. The story line was good and complex with family dynamics, everyday life, insecurities and friendships. The characters were well developed and believable and I liked them all. Only have 1 question that was never answered, was Jonathan having an affair and who was the woman that called his his laving a message, she was waiting for him? I enjoyed the read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Anonymous 5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time reading something by this author and I enjoyed it very much. Sebastian and Camilla went to high school together. They had feelings for each other but were never in a relationship together. Years later, Camilla is back in town and they realize they missed an opportunity back in high school. They want to try at a relationship now, but it seems life and work are creating obstacles. It's up to them to make their love a priority and overcome those obstacles. Great characters who are likable and relatable. This was a good story and I enjoyed reading it very much.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good story. Sebastian and Camilla had a connection from when they were younger and they had good chemistry. For the most part, the storyline was good and kept me interested. Parts of it confused me though as the added plots seemed to make the story longer than it needed to be and were unnecessary (just my two cents). Otherwise, it was nice to see the friendships they had, and that they did get their HEA.

I received a free advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.

[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stories so different that you can not wait to read the next one. Lawyers, CEOs, Billionaires, Chefs, fake fiancées, and more. Fantastic characters with varied backstories that give the stories depth. Surprises, twists, romance and lots of intense feelings to keep the pages turning. Someone Like Lorenzo, The Billionaire's Lie and ReKindled Love are my favorites, but they are all good. I will be looking for more stories by these authors in the future.

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[Sandra Eggleston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second time around

Fascinating, entertaining and action packed. I really loved that the good guys got their girls. Only thing I would have changed is that there was a part of the story left unfinished. Was Jonathan messing around? Who was the woman who called his home? I feel unfinished. Are you going back to that in another book? I would suggest that it be finished or eliminated as it really us'nt needed for the present story. Thanks for an entertaining read.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a story line that is well written and captivating and the characters are amazing you can't help but love this story. You're captivated from the beginning and held within the pages until you read the last page. The characters are relatable and easy to fall in love with. For fans of a good romance, you don't want to miss this one!

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[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a second chance romance with Camellia and Sebastian who knew each other in high school and now ten years later they meet again. They start dating and he ends up injured and she takes care of him only for him to start dating someone else. Will Sebastian see her for the loving caring person she is and will she forgive him for walking away from her?

[Jenny Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Ashley Zakrzewski is a great contemporary romance writer. I like the fact that the book is fast paced. We immediately can relate to these characters who clearly know each other from the past but are both afraid of getting hurt. Her story is real, relatable and well written. I'd highly recommend this book!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from the first page until the very last. It has been a very rare occurrence that I could just pick up a book and read it in one day; but, I was captivated by these characters and their amazing love story instantaneously.

[evieo17 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was good. There parts that dragged but all in al a good read.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Sebastian & Camilla's book. This was a delicious, steamy treat. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.