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  SECOND STORY Second Chance School - Book Three by Con Riley Release Date: May 29, 2025 Review Another incredible story. Glynn Harber grants so many second chances - a haven for battered souls. It might feel like it’s a magical place, but really, the magic lies with Headmaster Luke and the rest of the incredibly caring staff and students who have made their home there. Isaac is desperate and lost when he arrives in Cornwall, he needs the job on offer, not just for himself but for his brother too.  They come from a rough area that’s no longer safe.  What he doesn’t expect is to run into the man who broke his heart. But like most situations, what he thinks happened with Joe isn’t the full story. And Joe is searching for something more too. Like all of her stories, Con builds layers upon layers that reveal tender spots and emotional revelations. I’m not going to lie, I bawled at a couple of moments. Con pokes at bruises but heals you, too.  Special shout-out for gettin...

  HIS UNTIL CHRISTMAS Con Riley’s Christmas Collection by Con Riley Release Date: November 20, 2024 Review What a stunningly beautiful story.  I think it may fav of Con’s Christmas stories. There was so much warmth, that even in the moments of big feelings (and misty eyes) I felt like I was wrapped up in a cozy blanket. It made me smile in a tender way. I especially adore Reece, he’s just so…thoughtful and passionate.  Jack of course is also wonderful. I mean, you have to be to make a living wrangling Rex! But he really shines over the course of the story and comes into his own. This is just one big swoony moment! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Welcome back to London for another snow-dusted and super-emotional holiday romance from Con Riley's Christmas collection. "What do you mean I'll be someone else's PA?" I slump, the bell on my Santa hat tinkling. "For how long?" "Just until Christmas," Rex promises. "Don't worry, Ja...

  SECOND SHOT Second Chance School - Book Two by Con Riley Release Date: October 3, 2024 Review This blew me away.  So, so good. Con Riley’s writing is so utterly gorgeous that I often have to remind myself to focus on the story because I’ve started daydreaming about the places she’s described or thinking about the incredibly moving topics she exposes us to. And Second Shot is chockful of reasons to daydream.  Trauma, loss, guilt, shame. There is one scene between Hayden and Mitch, a teacher mentor, that had me bawling. But it was such a cathartic moment - for Hayden and me. Rae and Hayden are just absolutely stunning people tender, caring, selfless and so passionate. And their journey together, to love, to feeling worthy of love was perfect. This book was an honour to read. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Second Shot (Second Chance School #2) Welcome back to Glynn Harber School for another steamy, swoony romance between two bruised souls. Passion always lead...

  SECOND SONG Second Chance School - Book One by Con Riley Release Date: May 8, 2024 Review Con blows me away every time. Her writing is spectacular. It’s the kind of writing that requires you to read every single word because you will miss nuggets of truths that will floor you. Honestly, anytime I read her work, but especially this one, I’m not only drawn into every emotion of the characters, but I also find myself learning so much about myself or about how I wish the world could be.  Liam and Rowan are both incredible people. Compassionate, hurting, and in need of a second chance. Their meeting was dramatic but set the scene for who these men were and the way they would keep finding themselves pulled to each other. What they bring to each other, but also the community was perfect. It felt so good to be back at Glynn Harber where we get to see some of the most impactful members of the team. Charles and Luke were both perfect and necessary additions to this story. But we also ...

  AFTER BEN Seattle Stories - Book One by Con Riley Release Date: Oct 5, 2019 Review This was a powerful story. It was both heartbreaking and absolutely gorgeous. This story is about Theo and his life after losing his partner Ben. It shouldn’t be a shock to discover that Ben is a huge part of this story because without understanding Ben and his love for Theo, you can’t understand Theo and the effects the loss had on his life. But the story is also about hope and new beginnings. It’s about learning to move forward and find space in your heart for another. Not to replace them but to join them.  Part of what makes it such an incredible story, isn’t just that it makes you feel the emotions of the characters, but also that it makes you sit with external emotions. Namely, there are two really great men that help Theo see a life after Ben, but only one will capture his heart. There’s no cheating or malice, but I still hurt a little for him. Con created a stunning character-driven hur...