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Title: SECRET BABY, SECOND CHANCE
Author: Jane Godman
Publisher: Harlequin
Pages: 288
Rating:  4 Stars
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received this book for review from Rock Star Lit and the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".

BOOK BLURB: 

She’s alive! Vincente Delaney has finally found his girlfriend, Beth Wade, who disappeared a year and a half ago, alive. But he’s shocked to discover someone with her: their child, a little girl he never knew about! Once upon a time, lone wolf Vincente never expected forever with Beth, but now he must put everything on the line to protect her and their family.

Beth was forced to leave Vincente to protect everything she held dear. But now the threat to her loved ones’ lives has reared its ugly head again. As danger approaches, she and Vincente must delve into her past to cast out the darkness jeopardizing their future.

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My Thoughts:

Vincente Delaney’s search is finally over.  He’s the one that informs us of a mystery that surrounds the town of Stillwater.  Makes me wonder what I’ve missed by not reading the first two books.  But in no way do you need to read them in order to enjoy this one.

Bethany “Beth” Wade left everything she knew in order to start over.  With her are two possible cutie patooties.  One would be her daughter, Lia, and the other would be her dog, Melon.  They make it tough sometimes to focus on what occurred in Beth’s past that is affecting her future.  You start to want to see more of those two but our author is good about getting us back on track. 

The story revolves around a group of people that have a common love of climbing.  Personally it made me glad that I’m afraid of heights.  I’m happy that there are people that don’t have that phobia but I’ll be one that cheers from the safety of the ground.  Sometimes I like the idea of setting the mood when reading but in this case I want my feet firmly on the ground.

It was a book where you won’t have any trouble putting it down – but not for long.  You’ll want to pick it back up again because you’ll want to see if something gets revealed or if our couple acts on the heat that is being rekindled.  Sometimes we need to power down and get off all the electronics and I found I enjoyed holding a physical copy of this book.  It forces you to sit back and just read.  Plus I got to use one of the many bookmarks that have been collecting in my living room.  If you had the electronic version you could, in a way, go about your business and read the book at the same time.  But I don’t want that here.  This book reminds me why I’d be a lousy detective – I’m never able to figure out the mystery.  But one thing I do know is that this story is a good addition to the Harlequin brand.

Book Excerpt:

As he approached, he sized up the building. Nothing about it made him think of Beth. It had a slightly neglected air, as if the owner didn’t have the time, energy or money to spend on it. He contrasted that with the Stillwater house she had lived in. That had been as neat as wax. Being organized seemed to come effortlessly to Beth, spilling over into how she dressed, her surroundings and how she dealt with other people. Vincente wondered, not for the first time, if the reason she had struggled with their relationship was because she couldn’t neatly package up her feelings for him. When they were together there was no controlling what they felt. It had always been raw, primal…and incredible.

The thought spurred his feet up the front step. His heart was pounding so loud it almost drowned out the sound of his knock on the door. Prepared for disappointment, his nerves—already under intense pressure—were ratcheted up to crisis level when he heard a voice calling out.

“Did you forget something, Detective ?” It wasn’t just any voice. It was Beth’s voice.

He wondered how she would react if she checked who it was through the peephole in the door. Her words indicated she thought Laurie had come back again and he heard a key turn in the lock immediately after she spoke.

The door swung open and the smile on her lips faded. As she gazed at him in shock, Vincente took a moment to drink in her appearance. Her hair was shorter, just reaching her shoulders now instead of the waist-length mass in which he had loved to bury his hands. It was scraped back into an unflattering ponytail. She looked thinner. And tired, definitely tired. Almost to the point of exhaustion.  But maybe the reason for that was sitting on her hip.

The baby wore pink sweatpants and a T shirt with butterflies embroidered all over.  Not quite a toddler, she was a perfect little girl. Her black hair clustered in a halo of curls around her head and she studied Vincente with eyes that were huge, dark and framed by thick, spiky lashes. The hint of olive to her skin and the full ruby lips were additional confirmation of his first suspicion. It was like looking in a mirror .

Vincente almost took a step back in shock as he gazed at his daughter.

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About the Author:

JANE GODMAN worked in a variety of shops, bars, and offices before settling into a career as a teacher. She was born in Scotland and has lived in Germany, Wales, Malta, South Africa, and England.  Home is now the Wirral, a beautiful English peninsula situated between Wales and Liverpool.   

    

Jane still gets the urge to travel, although these days she tends to head for a Spanish beach, or a European city that is steeped in history. Venice, Dubrovnik, and Vienna are among her favorites.  When Jane isn’t reading or writing romance, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She is married to a lovely man, has two grown up children and has recently discovered the joy of becoming a grandparent. 

Jane writes paranormal romance for Harlequin Nocturne and SMP Romance, thrillers for Harlequin Romantic Suspense, and self-publishes her steamy historical and gothic stories.   Her latest book is the romantic suspense, Secret Baby, Second Chance.

                                                                                                    

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