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No Ordinary Love: A Second Chance Romance (A Modern Vintage Romance) Kindle Edition

by Maya Alden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,822 ratings
I broke her heart, but I will win her back.
Because mine is...No Ordinary Love.

Lucas Covington had everything: Charleston's old money, a successful family business, and Amara—the strong, brilliant professor who turned his world upside down.

One careless conversation destroys it all.

When Amara overhears Lucas admitting he's still torn about his recently single ex and not sure if he loves her, she walks out, leaving behind the life they were building and the man too blind to see what he had.

As Lucas tumbles back into a toxic relationship with his high school sweetheart, he realizes just how badly he screwed up. Amara was the woman he needed, the one who made him feel alive. The one he loves.

Unable to heal her broken heart, Amara decides to leave Charleston. When Lucas finds out, he pulls every string he can, forcing her to stay in the city under the guise of a high-profile consultancy gig.

Now, with Amara back in his orbit but not in his arms, Lucas has to fight harder than ever to win her back. But with his ex-girlfriend digging her claws in and his own mother backing her, it's a battle he might not survive.

It's going to take a hell of a lot of groveling and facing his darkest truths to prove to Amara that his love is no ordinary thing.

No Ordinary Love is A Modern Vintage Romance. Get a dose of classic Mills & Boon and Harlequin romance novels with a contemporary dual POV and a sexy touch. Indulge in your favorite tropes:

✔️Second Chance
✔️Other Woman Drama
✔️Strong Heroine vs. Alpha Male
✔️Forced Proximity
✔️Betrayal & Grovel
✔️Billionaire Romance
✔️Overheard
✔️Christmas/Thanksgiving
✔️No Cheating
✔️Complete Standalone
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  1. "There's nothing between us to fix. You obliterated us when you said you didn't love me. You destroyed us when you started dating Kath right after you ended us. You ruined us when you hid from me that you loved another woman. Goodbye, Lucas. Be well."
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  2. "Let me rephrase that. She heard your doubts and made up your mind for you. She's intelligent, kind, and wonderful—and she knows she deserves a man who truly loves her, not someone still hung up on a spoiled girl he fell for when they were both kids. I thought you'd grown up, since Miss Kath certainly hasn't, but it seems you're still not mature enough for a woman like the Professor."
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  3. "Then we're done, aren't we?" He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It's not that simple, Amara. We've been together for two years. We have a life together." "Had," I corrected, feeling the word like a knife. "We had a life together. You ended that when you told your mother what was in your heart, that you weren't sure about me. The insult of it is that you told her and not me."
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  4. "I think I do, but it's just…. What Amara and I have is different from what I had with Kath. That was all-consuming." All-consuming? "And what's it with Amara?" Patsy asks. "Comfortable." Like a pair of old shoes? "Son, you know what you have to do."
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Maya Alden is a Top 5 Amazon bestselling author. She's known for her angsty contemporary romances—where charmingly infuriating heroes always find a way to redeem themselves and steal your heart.

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Customers find this romance book engaging, with strong character development, particularly noting Amara's strength as a character. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the emotional depth, with one review describing it as a heartbreaking to happy ever after journey. The book receives positive feedback for its beautiful love story and highly relatable narrative.

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41 customers mention "Book content"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content, finding it a great read with a good premise, and one customer mentions it kept their interest throughout.

"...serve as a testament that real love is never simple, but it’s worth every fight." Read more

"...She is an excellent writer and can make the reader feel all the emotions both the MCs are going through...." Read more

"...washy, still recommend this book though, all Maya's books are worth the read" Read more

"The book blurb does a great job of giving an overview of the story. What a book blurb can’t do is convey the true depth of the feelings involved...." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"21 positive4 negative

Customers praise the well-developed characters in the book, particularly noting the strong and lovable heroines, with one customer highlighting the vivid portrayal of Alden's characters.

"...Alden’s characters are vivid, flawed, and incredibly human, making it easy to root for both of them...." Read more

"...It also helps that she is a well respected and liked professor...." Read more

"...I read this book in one sitting and couldn’t put it down! I loved the characters and the growth they went through throughout the story...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed, though if Lucas was more oblivious, I'd swear he was blind...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written, particularly praising Maya's writing style, with one customer noting the author's skill in portraying betrayal and groveling scenes.

"...She is an excellent writer and can make the reader feel all the emotions both the MCs are going through...." Read more

"I enjoy this author but this wasn't a favorite of mine. It was well written but I just really disliked the lack of mindfulness of the MMC, once..." Read more

"...She is the best at writing the betrayal / grovel troupe...." Read more

"...all the characters in this book; even the “semi-villains” were well-written...." Read more

14 customers mention "Emotional depth"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one customer describing it as a heartbreaking to happy ever after journey.

"...This is a story that will pull readers into an emotional roller coaster, as Lucas’s groveling, reflection, and ultimate redemption serve as a..." Read more

"...She is an excellent writer and can make the reader feel all the emotions both the MCs are going through...." Read more

"...This second chance romance gave you all the feels with the perfect amount of drama spice and everything nice. Amara and Lucas earned their HEA. 💞..." Read more

"A “You Don’t Know What You Miss Until It’s Gone” love story that contains sadness, longing, and, at last, happiness...." Read more

14 customers mention "Romance"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a beautiful love story that is highly relatable.

"...Lucas’s toxic spiral with his former flame feels all too real and relatable, showing the complexities of love, regret, and the sharp edge of lost..." Read more

"...If you like emotional, angsty love stories with a sweet, but strong heroine, you should enjoy this newest venture from Maya Alden." Read more

"...in the style of the old Harlequins, which means it's a very easy, fun read. Our main characters are Lucas and Amara...." Read more

"...I always look forward to the next one and the one after that! Great scene setting, absolutely believable dialogue and I like that you get an HEA." Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the female character in the book.

"...If you like emotional, angsty love stories with a sweet, but strong heroine, you should enjoy this newest venture from Maya Alden." Read more

"...I love that he stays strong when pressured to do something he doesn’t want to do and doesn’t completely cave into what others want...." Read more

"Amara is a strong FMC. Lucas is a stupid MMC stuck in his head of the "what if" and his pride. I find him irredeemable IRL...." Read more

"...Love grandma Rena and how she did not mince her words. Amara proved to be strong, Lucas wanted to please everyone, but realised that he was..." Read more

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  • Athina S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartfelt Journey of Redemption, Second Chances, and the Courage to Fight for True Love
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    I received an ARC of No Ordinary Love by Maya Alden, and it’s a book that stays with you long after the final page. This raw and fiercely evocative romance tugs at the heart with its passionate intensity and relentless emotional depth. Lucas Covington, born into Charleston’s old-money legacy, is used to winning—until he meets Amara, the fearless and brilliant professor who makes him question everything. But Lucas’s privileged life has made him blind to the power of true love, and it only takes one overheard, careless confession to send everything spiraling. When Amara overhears Lucas’s ambivalence toward their relationship, his uncertainty shatters her. She walks away, leaving Lucas to fall back into the arms of his high school ex—a choice that only drives home the magnitude of his mistake. Lucas’s toxic spiral with his former flame feels all too real and relatable, showing the complexities of love, regret, and the sharp edge of lost trust. Amara, meanwhile, proves her strength by deciding to leave Charleston to find peace, setting up a clash that’s as much about self-worth as it is about romance. Lucas’s desperate attempts to keep Amara in Charleston, leveraging his influence to pull her back under the guise of a consultancy project, set the stage for a redemptive journey. Lucas must not only win Amara back but fight through his insecurities, family pressures, and his ex-girlfriend’s manipulations. What stands out most in this book is Lucas’s character growth—from someone hesitant about his feelings to a man fighting with every fiber to prove his love is not just real but exceptional. No Ordinary Love is a consuming, powerful romance about second chances, the journey to self-awareness, and the courage it takes to admit you were wrong. Alden’s characters are vivid, flawed, and incredibly human, making it easy to root for both of them. This is a story that will pull readers into an emotional roller coaster, as Lucas’s groveling, reflection, and ultimate redemption serve as a testament that real love is never simple, but it’s worth every fight.
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  • xee74
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
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    ** This review contains spoilers **

    I love a book with a good betrayal scene and Maya Alden always delivers. She is an excellent writer and can make the reader feel all the emotions both the MCs are going through. You could feel the pain and devastation that Amara felt when she overhears Lucas' conversation with his mother. I could feel her heartbreak when she hears Lucas describe his lukewarm feelings for her in contrast to the passionate love he still feels (or thinks he feels) for his recently single ex-girlfriend. The one that left him for his best friend. I was proud of her when she dumps him, not willing to be his second choice.

    Lucas was weak following with whatever his family, especially his mother, wanted him to do. Including allowing them to mistreat Amara throughout their relationship. She was a very educated, independent, kind woman and she didn't deserve any of the horrible treatment nor should she have put up with it. Lucas was very confused throughout a large portion of the book about his feelings towards both women. I did like that Lucas was celibate throughout their separation. I did feel that Amara forgave too easily. Especially when Lucas allowed everyone to believe he was dating the other woman. When the OW announced to everyone in her speech at the banquet that they were together both professionally and personally Lucas should have SHUT IT DOWN right then and there. In the minimum he needed to announce PUBLICLY that that was not true and he was dating Amara. Amara was humiliated in public then he needed to apologize in public. I was happy when Lucas finally put his mother in her place.

    I loved Lucas' grandmother and how she guided him to his true feelings. I would also love to read a story about Jax. I would love to read his HEA.
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  • Lolah
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
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    I enjoy this author but this wasn't a favorite of mine.
    It was well written but I just really disliked the lack of mindfulness of the MMC, once he had things sorted he just got wishy washy, still recommend this book though, all Maya's books are worth the read
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  • Jill Brindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Overheard confession resulting in break up with angst and groveling
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
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    The book blurb does a great job of giving an overview of the story. What a book blurb can’t do is convey the true depth of the feelings involved. Amara’s pain breaks my heart. Sure, we can say move on, but if you love someone with all your heart you can’t just move on. We wouldn’t tell someone who lost their love to death to just get over it and move on. But. what she doesn’t do is stay in a relationship where she seems to be a “placeholder”.

    The hero Lucas is stuck on the feelings one has for their first love. He has built her up to be the right one, and she ( unlike the heroine) has the approval of his family. His life would move along easily enough if he hooked back up with the ex. Plus, he didn’t get to end the relationship on his terms, so you know hurt male ego and all. So, he is confused. His confusion results in sending mixed signals to the heroine and to the ex. Although, the ex was bent on securing the hero, so she really didn’t care that the hero was not making the overtures of a man in love.

    The h overhearing the H tell his mom his thoughts on her and his “true” love was heartrending, and came as a shock to her. He had just convinced the h to move in with him. She has some great supports throughout the story to help her through the heartbreak. It also helps that she is a well respected and liked professor. It doesn’t take long for the hero to realize his mistake in ditching the heroine, and I would like to say he didn’t make any other missteps while pursuing her again, but he does. If you like emotional, angsty love stories with a sweet, but strong heroine, you should enjoy this newest venture from Maya Alden.
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  • Kazr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong characters no cheating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2024
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    Another wonderful story by Maya. I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. As always you feel the heartbreak of the characters, and rage at the characters trying to split them up.
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  • Rhonda Niefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great story!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2024
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    The gut punch and angst in this book really hits you. I love reading about strong woman and Amara is certainly that. Maya Alden sucked me in right from the beginning for this story, I couldn't put it down. If you love overheard betrayal and grovel then make sure you read this book.
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  • Leyendo Forever
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect quick read with extra OW drama
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2025
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    3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I really enjoy these books. They provide what I desire: OW, drama, and a good back story.
    Characters have enough depth to make the tail entertaining, but not so much that you cannot get a closure with them.
    The balance between content and emotion is good and I will keep reading them because of this.
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  • GILEIDE RODRIGUES
    4.0 out of 5 stars So Good!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 17, 2024
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    This book was really good, I couldn't stop reading, it captivated me from beginning to end! Amara proved to be strong and resilient in the right way, and even though Lucas irritated me with his blindness at the beginning of the book, he later redeemed himself.
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  • Paola bello
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from maya
    Reviewed in Germany on November 17, 2024
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    I loved the book congratulations maya you have the gift of making us feel your story's in our hearts 💕
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