Our Second Chance by C.D. Taylor
(Come Back to Me #1)
Published by: Booktrope Publishing
Publication date: February 16th 2013
Genres: Erotica, Romance
Our Second Chance by Author C.D. Taylor is a tale of forgiveness, redemption, and love. It demonstrates how the power of healing can strengthen the bond between family, friends, and lovers.
Emily Mills lives a life of opulence and luxury in Los Angeles but can’t shake the feeling that there is something more out there for her. It isn’t the picture perfect life her social circles expect and she knows something is missing. Unwilling to let happiness be a distant wish, she boards a plane to chase her dreams of becoming a lawyer in New York City. It doesn’t take long for her past to reappear with her former best friend from college, Jake Bradford. Knowing the feelings she’s held for Jake all these years, she still tries to convince herself that she isn’t worthy of any sort of love from him. Conceding to a fraction of her desire, Emily strikes a deal with Jake to become steamy friends with benefits. Soon her passionate bond with him turns out to be way more intense than she expects and she finds herself wishing her emotional scars didn’t rear their ugly head and destroy everything she’s worked for.
Emily Mills lives a life of opulence and luxury in Los Angeles but can’t shake the feeling that there is something more out there for her. It isn’t the picture perfect life her social circles expect and she knows something is missing. Unwilling to let happiness be a distant wish, she boards a plane to chase her dreams of becoming a lawyer in New York City. It doesn’t take long for her past to reappear with her former best friend from college, Jake Bradford. Knowing the feelings she’s held for Jake all these years, she still tries to convince herself that she isn’t worthy of any sort of love from him. Conceding to a fraction of her desire, Emily strikes a deal with Jake to become steamy friends with benefits. Soon her passionate bond with him turns out to be way more intense than she expects and she finds herself wishing her emotional scars didn’t rear their ugly head and destroy everything she’s worked for.
Can Emily forgive herself and those who have hurt her in the past to become the person she knows she can be? Or will the roadblocks in front of her cause her to make the decision to run like she’s been doing most of her life? Book 1 of this thrilling new 3-book series will leave you panting for more and cheering for second chances.
EXCERPT
“Emily, if you want to leave, it’s fine.”
My face flamed as he said my name, and Jake turned
around in his chair. I closed my eyes and tried to mentally transport myself
anywhere but where I was sitting.
“Small world.” Jake smiled.
Grant turned around to face Jake, and I saw
something on Jake’s face that looked like aggravation.
“Excuse me, do we
know you?” Grant asked.
“You
don’t, but Emily does.” Jake bit out.
Grant turned to me with a questioning look on his
face. “Yes, I know him. We went to college together.” I tried to keep the
answer simple.
“Well, if you haven’t noticed we’re on a date
here, so why don’t you turn back around and mind your own business.” Grant told
Jake.
“Listen buddy, Emily and I have been friends far
longer then you’ve been around, so I suggest you shut the hell up.” Jake bit
back.
The scene in front of me was unfolding like a take
from a bad soap opera. I wanted to crawl under the table and hide until it was
over. The patrons around us were staring, and Jake’s floozy date was just
sitting across from him smacking her gum between her loud pink lips. Grant
abruptly stood from his chair and faced Jake with anger in his eyes. I didn’t
know what to do. I knew if I didn’t say something, the situation would
escalate, and one or both of them would end up in jail. Jake didn’t need that.
He could ruin his reputation and ultimately his career; I couldn’t let that
happen.
“Grant, please, let’s just go,” I pleaded.
“No. This bastard wants to start shit, then he can
finish it, too.” Grant began to roll up his sleeves.
Jake stood from his seat at the invitation.
“Emily, you sure have found a winner here. Pretty boy likes to solve things
with fighting.”
Now, I was pissed. First, Jake makes fun of me for
failing the bar exam, and now he has the balls to make fun of my choice in
dates. Screw that.
“What is your problem Jake? Have you just turned
into the world’s biggest asshole or what?” I pushed my chair back and stood.
“Excuse me, but I’m leaving.” I grabbed my purse and started to walk out while
in the background I could still hear the two of them verbally abusing each
other.
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I love the cover!!! thanks for the chance ;)
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