For People Who Love Second Chances

These three short stories manage to do what whole books manage not to do, give you a complete story. I was drawn to this book by Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi, one of my favorite authors and narrators. But all three stories were heartwarming a little exasperating and charming. In Suzanne Enoch's Take Two, MacCafferty was a bit of a door mat for 4 years but I liked it when he finally stood up for himself, better late than never. Eleanor was kinda of a b until MacCafferty forced her to be a grown-up. In Molly Haper's Pasties and Poor Decisions, the roosters came home to roost as the saying goes. Ana lost herself and everything else after she decided that she was the only person who mattered in her life. Leaving behind all the people who truly cared about her. Ned was a great guy but hard of hearing and only hurt himself when he didn't listen or pay attention when Ana told him her plans and he just brushed her wishes aside. But coming home again everything is worked out by listening. I wish their were more consequences for Ana's daughters and her ex-husband but all's well that ends well and Ana got everything she needed and more. In Karen Hawkins' Last Chance Motel a husband learns his lesson and two other wordly's give him a push in the right direction. To be fair it wasn't all Evan's fault. Jessica stopped speaking up for herself and their marriage and no matter what your face telegraphy's no one can read your mind so you must tell them what you're feeling and thinking. If you don't you can't then blame them for your life ending up in a place you never intended for it to go. With a little help they got back on track.

These were great stories and Amanda Ronconi was excellent in her narration. I love second chance stories. It's always nice to read when people get a do-over because there are so few of those in real life.

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Three stories about first love and second chances.

Three stories of first love and second chances. I really enjoy all three stories. In Take Two, Eleanor and Brian had called it quits, but he is still working for her. He makes her life so much easier and when a scandal breaks, he saves her career. Can he convince her that she belongs with him?
In Pasties and Poor Decisions, Ana ran away from her life on Espoir Island and left Ned with a broken heart. Now she is coming home after a failed marriage and her reception isn't very warm. Is she just there to sell the home her ex bought her or will she stay. Ned needs to know.
In Last Chance Motel, Jess still loves Evan, but she won't be second in his life. He is so caught up in business, that he neglected everything else, including Jess. Evan wants her back and is willing to do anything to get her to change her mind. He gets a little help from an old guy who has been through the same thing. Can Evan step up and change things?

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Shorts stories

These are short stories that Molly Harper started . As a fan this is let me down. The stories are good what little there of them.

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Cute Stories with they were longer

Amanda Ronconi is one of my favorite narrators, and she knows how to make the characters come alive. You can never go wrong with her if it's a small town story that has quirky characters. Now that is out of the way, time to dive into the stories.
Take Two by Suzanne Enoch

We have Eleanor Ross and Brian MacCafferty in this story. They use to have a relationship, and now they have a working one. Okay, not really. This story was adorable, and a quick listen. They had a lot to work on to repair all aspects of their lives. It's nice little pick me up story.

Pasties and Poor Decisions by Molly Harper

We have Anastasia Villers and Ned Fitzroy. In this story Anastasia hits rock bottom, and needs to come crawling home. She never thought that her coming would be a welcoming one, but it wasn't what she expected. Ned and Anastasia use to have a relationship until she ghosted him. Need some patching up with these. Honestly, this story could have been a full on novel, because there's potential to make it longer. However, it was a cute listen.

Last Chance Motel by Karen Hawkins

This was a super cute story. We have Evan and Jessica Graham. They have an extremely rocky relationship. It was so bad that Jessica left Evan and sent him divorce papers. Evan tries to win back Jessica, but has an uphill battle. Overall, it was a cute story.

Overall, these stories were cute. They all could have been made the stories a full fledge novels, but it was good to have something quick to listen. Also, they were heart-warming, and gave fuzzy feelings at the end.

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3 Great Stories

I really enjoyed this anthology. Each of the stories were very well done. Amanda Ronconi's narration was excellent, as always.

Take Two by Suzanne Enoch:
Suzanne Enoch is a new author to me. I enjoyed her story. The setting was beautiful. The characters were interesting, but a little frustrating. It was a well rounded tale.

Pasties and Poor Decisions by Molly Harper
Molly Harper is a favorite of mine. I loved this story. The place was interesting and welcoming. The characters were multi-faceted, believable, funny and lovable. And of course, a little snarky. There were surprises. I would definitely recommend this story.

The Last Chance Motel by Karen Hawkins
Karen Hawkins is also a new author to me. I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting and really held my attention. I felt for the main characters and rooted for them. The supporting characters were also excellent. And I love a good twist.

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I loved you first

Loved the story, funny , romantic, great characters. great narrates and awesome 👻ghost ! 😊

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Love, ancestors and romance

What an amazing set of stories bringing second chances, lost loves and eating crow to the next level. As always Amanda Ronconi’s gift as a narrator compliments and lifts the author’s stories to another level. You are a gifted actor!

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Surprisingly great

This review may be a little long the performance was excellent as anything I’ve heard with Amanda Ronconi. No I don’t tend to buy anthologies very often unless they have an author in them that I already really enjoy then I am usually happy with the story done by the author I already know and very rarely buy one of the other authors but this was amazing I actually really enjoyed the stories by all three authors they were excellent even though they were separate stories the theme tied in well And I love the idea of redemption in love I hope you enjoy it as much as I did I do not believe you work at this purchase

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Awesome

Absolutely nothing negative to say about these sweet stories! Well written and easy to listen to!

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HEAs Aplenty

Firstly, Amanda Ronconi I find to be a wonderful upbeat narrator, whom I have only listened narrating Molly Harpers books, so it was nice to hear her read different material. She injects the same energy into all her readings and this led to continuity in these three short stories. They are all based on finding your authentic self as most of the characters seemed to have got very lost in their minds/fears and their hearts are now speaking up.

1) First book was fine but I did not get very involved. Kept reminding me a bit of Julia Roberts in Notting Hill. (2 stars)

2) I enjoyed Molly Harpers story a lot. A new setting and great cast. Not one sasquatch reference! Lots of Harper humour and an enjoyable tale. It's a little hard to bond with Anna at the beginning, however, you have to remember what she has just been through and this is her at her worst so the stories arc is great at seeing her grow. (4 stars)

3) This is sweet tale, there is a little twist you may see coming but it adds to the story. I enjoyed the main and the side characters. (3 stars)

If you want easy uplifting stories this is enjoyable, not too emotive and left me smiling.