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I Wanna Dance: A Second Chance At Love Novella (A Modern Vintage Romance) Kindle Edition

by Maya Alden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 580 ratings
She Wants To Dance With Somebody Who Loves Her.

Five years after her divorce shattered her world, Leah Stahl is still piecing her life back together. Betrayed by her husband’s affair and estranged from her children, she’s channeled her pain into a new career as a divorce attorney, fighting to help other women get the justice she never received. But even as she builds a new life, her heart feels stuck in the past—until a surprising Christmas gift sets her on an unexpected path.

Marco Cabrera has been a widower for nearly three years, burying himself in his work to avoid the ache of loss. At the urging of his two caring but persistent daughters, he reluctantly agrees to step out of his comfort zone and take salsa classes. He never expects to meet someone like Leah: strong, guarded, and yet brimming with a quiet vulnerability that mirrors his own.

As Leah and Marco begin to find solace in each other—both on and off the dance floor—their connection deepens. But just as Leah starts to believe in the possibility of love again, her ex-husband returns, stirring up trouble. When her doubts tear them apart, it takes courage, honesty, and the support of those who love them to bring them back together.

I Wanna Dance is A Modern Vintage Romance novella that delivers the charm of classic Mills & Boon stories with a fresh, sexy twist and dual POV. It features your favorite tropes:

💃🏻 Second Chance At Love
💃🏻 Later In Life
💃🏻 Other Man/Woman Drama
💃🏻 No Cheating
💃🏻 Complete Standalone
💃🏻 A Novella (Not Available in Paperback)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D8GLSFN9
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ A Modern Vintage Romance
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 580 ratings

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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 enjoy this romance novella, describing it as a sweet and fun read with a lovely heartwarming story about later-in-life love. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the relatable characters and pacing, with one review highlighting the dynamics of Leah reconnecting with her children.

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21 customers mention "Romance"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this romance novella, describing it as sweet and charming, with one customer noting it's a lovely little book-snack.

"Have you ever wanted to dive into a heartwarming, sweet romance featuring two incredible characters who navigate through some challenges? "..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very nice read. Not too much drama so no need for a grovel. A very cute mature couple I like them." Read more

"Sweet, charming, funny story about finding love later in life after a devastating, toxic relationship that makes you doubt yourself and your ability..." Read more

"A sweet novella about finding happiness and love later in life. There are a couple of dark moments that are dealt with fairly quickly!..." Read more

16 customers mention "Heartwarming story"16 positive0 negative

Customers describe this as a lovely heartwarming story about later-in-life love, with just enough drama, and one customer notes how it beautifully portrays two broken souls healing together.

"Have you ever wanted to dive into a heartwarming, sweet romance featuring two incredible characters who navigate through some challenges? "..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very nice read. Not too much drama so no need for a grovel. A very cute mature couple I like them." Read more

"This was a quick, short and sweet story...." Read more

"A sweet novella about finding happiness and love later in life. There are a couple of dark moments that are dealt with fairly quickly!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with individual reviews highlighting the dynamics of Leah reconnecting with her children, how she stands up to her ex, and the relationship between Marco and Leah.

"...essential to read "A Kiss From a Rose" first, it does provide valuable insight into Leah and features another fantastic story you won't want to..." Read more

"...Marco is strong, steady presence for Leah and he carries his sorrow with grace...." Read more

"I enjoyed the story of Marco and Leah. These two characters go through their emotional baggage as they find their way to each other...." Read more

"...Loved how Leah stood up to her ex! I was in my feelings about this book. Marco and Leah complemented each other! A plus! ❤️❤️" Read more

5 customers mention "Relatability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relatable, with one mentioning how it captures intimate moments and another noting how the characters and their issues feel authentic.

"...Once again, Maya has taken characters and given them life so vivid you can feel the heartache and pain while you read...." Read more

"...People you feel like you know because she writes them so well and real. A little bit of angst followed by HEA. Perfecto" Read more

"...my new favorite author.. she creates a good story with relatable people with relatable issues...." Read more

"...Maya is so good at capturing intimate moments and big feelings. This was an incredible story and I loved reading it!" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting how well the older characters are portrayed.

"...to dive into a heartwarming, sweet romance featuring two incredible characters who navigate through some challenges? "..." Read more

"A nice short novella. I love how this author writes such good characters. People you feel like you know because she writes them so well and real...." Read more

"Such a great well written story. Both main characters developed through the story. Their's love story is well worth reading." Read more

"...I appreciated the laughter and spice with these “older” characters. Loved this book and you will too. Add it to your TBR you will not be disappointed." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...you haven’t read anything by her, you are missing out, she is an amazing author)...." Read more

"...People you feel like you know because she writes them so well and real. A little bit of angst followed by HEA. Perfecto" Read more

"Such a great well written story. Both main characters developed through the story. Their's love story is well worth reading." Read more

"...Well-written, great story, loved it!!" Read more

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  • Kindle Customer-J1342
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and Charming!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    Have you ever wanted to dive into a heartwarming, sweet romance featuring two incredible characters who navigate through some challenges? "I Wanna Dance" is the ideal book for you! The romance is beautifully crafted with a hint of drama. We are also fortunate to experience both characters' perspectives throughout the novella, adding significant depth to the story.

    Leah and her ex-husband (Kevin) are first introduced in "A Kiss From a Rose," one of my favorite works by Maya Alden (if you haven’t read anything by her, you are missing out, she is an amazing author). While it's not essential to read "A Kiss From a Rose" first, it does provide valuable insight into Leah and features another fantastic story you won't want to miss.
    Leah and Marco’s story begins with them meeting at a salsa dance class, where they are the only attendees who are not part of a couple. Initially strangers, they end up pairing up since both are single. Marco's daughters had encouraged him to join the class, as he hasn’t dated since his wife passed away three years ago. Meanwhile, Leah's friend has signed her up because she hasn't felt confident enough to date following her divorce five years prior. As they glide through the class, their connection deepens. Just when Leah starts to embrace the idea of love once more, her cheating ex- husband reappears, causing chaos.

    Will her insecurities create distance between them, or will they overcome the obstacles in their path? I’d highly recommend you snuggle up in a soft blanket and explore the journey of Marco and Leah- you won’t regret it!.
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  • CB
    4.0 out of 5 stars I liked
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a very nice read. Not too much drama so no need for a grovel. A very cute mature couple I like them.
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  • Joanna Herrera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, later in life love story...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    Sweet, charming, funny story about finding love later in life after a devastating, toxic relationship that makes you doubt yourself and your ability to be loved. Once again, Maya has taken characters and given them life so vivid you can feel the heartache and pain while you read. I can sympathize with all of Leah's feelings of not knowing how to believe in something so wonderful after being married to someone so horrible. And while you are in the horrible, it's hard to see just how horrible it is because you become so accustomed to the negatives.
    Leah and Marco meet in a dance class and start to date - each having their own "baggage" - Leah - toxic ex who is so bitter he can't stand anything good happening for her and Marco, the death of his first wife - letting go and moving on is something they both need help with - and finding each other accomplishes that!
    It's a sweet, enjoyable romance...minimum drama with each other. I love how Marco's daughters talk to him and help him understand women - specifically Leah!
    The bar showdown...chef's kiss. Beautiful! Loved it!
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  • Carole
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    This was a quick, short and sweet story. Although the main characters have some emotional struggles to wade through, there wasn't a lot of conflict as we've seen in her other books.
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  • Jill Brindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love strikes again!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    A sweet novella about finding happiness and love later in life. There are a couple of dark moments that are dealt with fairly quickly! If you read Kiss from a Rose by Maya(and if you haven’t you should), then you already met the heroine Leah. She was the friend of Rose who was handling the divorce paperwork for her. So we do get to see a little bit of Rose in the story!

    Ok, first let’s go through the blurbs checklist:
    🪭 Second Chance At Love-✅Marco was married for over 20 years and would still be married if his wife hadn’t died from cancer. He isn’t really looking for love, but his two daughters would like to see him move forward. Meanwhile, Leah, is divorced(5years) from her cheating narcissistic husband who for some reason got all the money, friends, and even the grown children in the divorce. He also took some of Leah’s self worth.
    🪭 Later In Life-✅mid/Late 40’s
    🪭 Other Man/Woman Drama✅-Well not your typical drama. Kevin, the ex husband stirs up trouble by making the h doubt herself and therefore makes her think that no one would ever stay with her. He also tries to plant seeds of doubt with Marco, but Marco wasn’t having any of it. Marco meanwhile grapples with the memory of his wife. Sex is one thing. But is it disloyal to build your life with someone new?
    🪭 No Cheating-✅Absolutely no cheating, not even a hint of it! (Except for the fact that Leah’s ex cheated on her years ago.
    🪭 Complete Standalone✅-Short, Sweet, and Complete

    I have stated this before, when I pick up a story where one of the main character’s spouse is deceased, I never want the new love interest to come out as second best. The romance between Marco and Leah is believable. I do not feel that she comes off as 2nd best. I think Leah actually says it best when she says,
    “Marco you don’t have to let Camille go. Love doesn’t work that way. You can love her and still move forward. You don’t have to choose one or the other.”

    It helps that his grown children are in full support of their father moving on. People who read Kiss from a Rose may want to know about Leah’s children, but I am not spoiling their roles in the story here!

    I was lucky enough to get this book as an ARC.
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  • KHave
    5.0 out of 5 stars sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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    A nice short novella. I love how this author writes such good characters. People you feel like you know because she writes them so well and real. A little bit of angst followed by HEA. Perfecto
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  • Chrystal Amos
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
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    Another great story by Maya. I highly recommend this story.
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  • Kiley Cockett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second chance at love
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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    Such a great well written story. Both main characters developed through the story. Their's love story is well worth reading.
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  • Claypot_reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful second chance romance
    Reviewed in Australia on February 26, 2025
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    I already had a soft spot for this heroine from a previous story and was so happy to see her get her much deserved second chance at love. This story felt honest and I loved watching her find her sense of worth. Definitely recommend
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  • Rhonda Niefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second chance love story!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2025
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    We first met Leah in Kiss from a Rose and I was so hoping that Maya Alden would write Leah's story. This novella is about healing and a second chance at love for both Leah and Marco. Marco is a widower who was very much in love with his wife and Leah is divorced from her cheating husband. They meet during dance lessons there were gifted to them for Christmas. We follow their story as Leah learns to survive the trauma of her divorce and Marco learns that he can move on with his life and find love again.
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  • Tandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars short but sweet story
    Reviewed in India on March 6, 2025
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    Loved this story! The characters were real & dealt real mid life problems of loneliness, insecurities & finding love again
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2025
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    Give me a Maya Alden book any day and I’ll read it in one go! Her characters are always complex and full of depth. Leah, could be any of us with her doubts, insecurities and broken by a toxic marriage. When she meets Marco, she can’t believe that a successful, handsome man would want her. It was so satisfying reading how his love brought her back to life and rediscovered the strong woman she had
    always been!
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  • Beth
    4.0 out of 5 stars a must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2025
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    Society is so quick to write off women of a certain age. While men are allowed to age like fine wine, a woman over 40 is made to feel past her prime. It was so impactful and relatable witnessing Leah walk this chapter of life. We all our own baggage and trauma as the years pass and Leah had her own scars to heal and overcome. I loved the steadfast support Marco nurtured Leah with and watching them fall into each other was absolutely beautiful.
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