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Life's Second Chances (The Show Me Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Anne Stone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 41
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Angelina Samuels has lost the only job she’s ever held. A last minute interview lands her a new teaching job just days before the school year is about to begin. It turns out to be the best thing that could have happened when she realizes that her best friend from college, Gabriella Alvarez, is also a member of the teaching staff.

Gabriella’s brother, Alejandro, relocates to his hometown after having lived away from family and friends since he left for college to become a renowned transplant surgeon. He’s settling into a new job, reacquainting himself with family and friends, and is learning to deal ever-so-slowly with the personal loss that forever changed his life.

When Angelina’s sister experiences a health crisis, Alejandro is there to support her and her family. And when Angelina herself experiences a personal tragedy, Alejandro is the only one to guide her through it. As love stares down at them, can Angelina help Alejandro take that second chance on love and marriage?
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    The Show Me Series
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    14 January 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019S9VY9O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anne Stone; 1st edition (14 January 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3415 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 434 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 41

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Anne Stone was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. but now lives in the cold state of Wisconsin with her faithful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She writes heartfelt sweet contemporary romance and is the author of the Show Me and Williams & Company series. She loves to tell a story and that’s what you’ll definitely get in an Anne Stone novel.

Anne’s degree is in education but has worked in the corporate sector managing a large number of staff. Now, she works from home where part of her day is still spent in the corporate world and the other part is dreaming of her heroes and heroines.

Anne loves to share giveaways and free books through her newsletters. Sign-up here to learn more about her new releases: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s9u1f0. Learn more about Anne by visiting www.AnneStoneAuthor.com. You can also connect with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorAnneStone and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnneStoneAuthor/.

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Jennadb
4.0 out of 5 stars romance full of tragedy and second chances
Reviewed in Australia on 7 May 2017
Angelina Samuels is a teacher and after the school she teaches at closes down she is lucky enough to be asked to a last minute interview. Angelina is hired on the spot and finds herself in new teaching job a few days before the year is about to start. As she is being shown around she realises that her best friend, Gabriella Alvarez, from her college days is a teacher at the same school. The two of them are so happy to see each other and reconnect after so long apart. Angelina is settling into her new school as tragedy strikes her family. As one crisis is averted another takes it’s place. As Angelina is trying to recover her constant rock has been Alejandro Alvarez, Gabriella’s brother.

Alejandro is a world renowned transplant surgeon who after suffering a horrifying tragedy, has just moved back home after living away for years. He is trying to put his past behind him and is settling into his new job. Alejandro finds himself growing closer to Angelina but he knows they can only be friends as he learns to deal with the tragedy that changed his life forever. Alejandro ensures he is there as support to both her and her family.

Angelina has a secret he will not share with her family, a secret that only herself and her doctor know. Angelina knows she can never give a man the life he needs. As Angelina and Alejandro spend time together they try to help the other through their crisis they begin to find thing they thought they would never find.

Will Alejandro be able to move on from his past to make a new life? Will Angelina come to grips with her issue to be able to build a life? Will the issues be too much to bear and keep them apart?

There are many characters in this book and each one had their own point of view which at times I found a little confusing as they were all mixed together. All in all though it is a sweet romance full of tragedy and second chances.
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Angela Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars Second Chances
Reviewed in Australia on 9 May 2017
4 Stars

Life’s Second Chances is the first book in The Show Me Series and debut novel by Anne Stone. It is a very sweet contemporary/ second chance romance.
Angelina Samuels values her family, friends and loves being a teacher. She is devastated when the school she was working at closes, leaving her jobless. Luckily she is offered a last minute interview which she grabs and gets offered a new position just as the new school year is about to start. She soon discovers that her best friend from college, Gabriella Alvarez is also teaching at the school. They are excited to see each other again and catch up on each other’s news.
Alejandro Alvarez is a world renowned transplant surgeon who has suffered a devastating loss that has turned his world upside down. He’s also Gabriella’s brother and he has returned to their home town after being away for many years. He’s trying for a fresh start in life- taking each day as it comes and adjusting as best he can to the massive change he has experienced.
Angelina’s sister has a major health crisis and luckily Alejandro is there to offer his expertise and support to her and her family. His input is invaluable and Angelina is very glad to have him there. Then tragedy strikes once more and Alejandro is the person Angelina leans on to help her through this painful experience. As they spend time together as friends, deeper connections begin to develop. Will they both embrace the second chances that life is offering them?
This is a well written, debut novel. The story line was very interesting and thought provoking. There were tragic moments that pulled on my heart strings, but overall this was a heartfelt read.
The author created good, strong, well developed and believable characters. I couldn’t help but be drawn into their story and cheering them on from the sidelines. And who doesn’t love second chances?
If you like a sweet story, a slow burning build up to a romance, a second chance at love, and strong, likeable characters- then this is the book for you.

Thank you Ms. Stone!
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M. Berens
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Second Chance Romance
Reviewed in Australia on 26 November 2016
Life's Second Chances is a sweet second chance romance. It's the first book in The Show Me series but could easily be read as a standalone. Although it's not a holiday book, it would make a great heartwarming read during the holidays.

The characters were complex, believable, and likable. Alejandro is a surgeon with baggage from the past, baggage that has him vowing to never have another long-term relationship. Angelina is a teacher and his sister's best friend. When Angelina's sister Colleen has a health crisis, Alejandro steps in as the attending physician. Soon Alejandro and Angelina are spending more and more time together. Will they choose to be good friends only, or will they take a chance with each other, despite the secrets they are both keeping?

The plot was steady and held my attention for the most part. The romance between Alejandro and Angelina was sweet and tender, but I really wanted to see more intimacy than a few sweet, brief kisses. The story line was unique; I haven't read anything similar. I did like the way the story centered around the two families. The secondary characters were well written, and I hope to see more of them in the rest of the series.

This my second book by Anne Stone, and I look forward to seeing more of her work. In fact, I've already started the second book of The Show Me series! This series reminds me of the movies on the Hallmark channel or a Little Women type book. If you like sweet romances revolving around family, this is a good book for you!

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Laura Furuta
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the love story of Angelina and Alejandro
Reviewed in the United States on 18 April 2017
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Life's Second Chances (The Show Me Series Book 1)
By: Anne Stone
5 out of 5 stars

The story Life's Second Chances (The Show Me Series Book 1) by Anne Stone is a contemporary romance book. This is the love story of Angelina and Alejandro. It begins with Angelina landing a teaching job at the same school as her best friend from college. From there beings a journey that will not only bring these two friends back together but also finds Angelina falling in love with Gabriella’s brother Alejandro.

I absolutely loved this story. I always love a good romance book and this is one that you will not want to miss. Not only is the storyline amazing, I fell in love with the characters. Angelina is a woman who loves to teach and loves children. She gets a double surprise when she is both hired at a new teaching job and finds her best friend from college working at the same school all in one day. Angelina has a kind heart and is always ready to help others. She does live at home and helps her parents with her siblings. She is crushed when her younger sister has a health crisis, however, glad for the help of Gabriella’s brother Alejandro who is a surgeon. Then when she has her own medical crisis Alejandro is there to help her though as well. As her feelings begin to deepen for Alejandro she finds out a tragedy in his past that has him reluctant to love again. Can Angelina show Alejandro that he can take a second chance at love?

Alejandro is a renowned transplant surgeon that has just come back to his hometown after a loss that changed his life. All of his family are very close and are always willing to help each other. Alejandro begins to have feelings for Angelina and as time goes by those feelings get stronger. Both Alejandro and Angelina have challenges in their lives. Will they lean on each other when times get tough or will their relationship fade?

This is the first book I have read by the author and both her writing style and character development are amazing. I really enjoyed each and every character in the story. You got to know a little about each one and the story would not be the same if one of them were missing. This is the first book in The Show Me Series and I can’t wait to read book two. Curl up in a comfortable chair and settle in with a book that you will not want to put down until you finish.
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IzzyISH
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut Author, Great Debut Series!
Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2016
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Life’s Second Chances is Author Anne Stone’s debut novel in her “Show Me” series. Sometimes I just want to read a good story that pulls me in from the beginning and keeps me interested until the very end: Life’s Second Chances is just that book. Ms. Stone has crafted a sweet and engaging story that brings together two strong characters, Alejandro and Angelina, who are only seeking friendship. While they help each other overcome their personal struggles, they find that they really are searching for something more. The secondary characters in Life’s Second Chances are equally likeable, if not lovable, as are the main characters. Alejandro’s sister, Gabriella, and Angelina’s mother long for a match made in heaven for Alejandro and Angelina, but as they are trying to figure out what is going on between the two, they are not too over-the-top with their enthusiasm or commentary (I loved it!). The dialogue flows consistently letting the reader know what the characters are truly thinking and feeling. I find Ms. Stone is very descriptive with her prose which is very important as it not only gives a glimpse into what she was envisioning, but it made me feel as if I was there experiencing it myself (I find many accomplished authors sometimes fall short with being descriptive enough). Life’s Second Chances is a “clean” love story without misplaced profanity or sex; therefore, it appeals to a wide range of individuals looking for that chance to escape into a contemporary romance.

This book is also a great value at over 400+ pages in a physical book and 330 pages in an e-book without promoting advertising or a coming book release. Brava, Ms. Stone on an impressive start with your debut novel; I hope you have a long and successful career. I look forward to the next book in the “Show Me” series. I give this a solid 4 stars. I believe as she hones her craft, Ms.Stone will definitely be writing 5-star novels in no time.

*** I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review that is my own ***
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Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars Life's Second Chances (The Show Me Series Book... Anne Stone
Reviewed in the United States on 1 October 2016
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I have not read this Author before but I have now bought her other books she is a new Author with only three books out so far, and I am now following her on Amazon as I want to know how she does with her books. What a beautiful story about two families and the love they share. Angelina Samuels loses her job as a teacher at one school when it closes and comes to a new school where she reconnects with her best friend from college Gabriella Alvarez. Angelina gets to meet Gabriella’s brother Alejandro Alvarez a renowned transplant surgeon who is trying to run from a tragedy he can not get over. This is a story of pain, joy and second chances . I would say buy this book you will not be sorry you did.
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CINDY F.
3.0 out of 5 stars Second chances
Reviewed in the United States on 19 November 2016
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This story started out a bit too slow for me. I had a really hard time getting into it. The language and dialogue seemed a bit stiff and stilted to me, which leads me to believe this author may be from another country. The first few chapters were sort of fluff chapters. I just wished she would have gotten into the story faster. Once I did get into the story, though, I found it very touching and beautiful. I did sometimes feel a disconnect with some of the characters, but overall I did enjoy the story.
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Juliana Ignácio
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful story of love and overcoming
Reviewed in the United States on 1 August 2017
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This is a beautiful story of love and overcoming.
Angelina is a charming character, who after facing some bad experiences, ends up closing herself bit for her friends and family, and Alejandro seems to be the only one able to get through this barrier she created to defend herself.
The two begin to spend more and more time together and the feeling between them only grows, but the secrets and tragedies they have both faced threaten their happiness.
And when unexpected events happen in their lives, they seem to be the signal for both to finally give real love a chance.
This is a beautiful story, with great characters.
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