{"id":22289,"date":"2018-08-30T10:42:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T14:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=22289"},"modified":"2022-10-12T05:43:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T05:43:17","slug":"review-second-chance-at-two-love-lane-by-kieran-kramer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/30\/review-second-chance-at-two-love-lane-by-kieran-kramer\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f Second Chance at Two Love Lane by Kieran Kramer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sometimes love is waiting in the second act…<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>

In her professional career, Ella Mancini plays matchmaker at Two Love Lane but, in her personal life,\u00a0she<\/i>\u00a0takes the stage at the Dock Street Theatre. Now she has a chance at a new role in a Hollywood movie that happens to be filming in Charleston\u2014one that features a big-name actress, Samantha Drake. Long ago, Ella passed up a major audition while awaiting a marriage proposal. Not only didn\u2019t she get the role; she never got the ring, either. Instead, her boyfriend Hank went on to become a huge film star\u2026leaving her, and all her dreams, behind.<\/span><\/p>

But now Hank\u2019s back in Charleston, cast as the male lead in the same movie Ella\u2019s in. In spite of the dramatic tension off-screen, he and Ella try to stay cool onset. But when their old feelings start to heat up\u2014at the same time leading-lady Samantha tries to play cupid\u2014all bets are off. How can Hank convince Ella, after all this time, that she\u2019s the one he really wants to be with in\u00a0real\u00a0<\/i>life\u2014and that some happy, rom-com endings really can come true?<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Aug 28, 2018
Series:<\/strong>\u00a0Two Love Lane
<\/em>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>3
Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Macmillan
Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Martin’s Press
Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$7.99<\/p>

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The last book in the Two Love Lane series from Kramer gives readers a sweet wrap up.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

Ella<\/strong> is the last lady from Two Love Lane in need of a true love of her own. But, what if she already had hers? That\u2019s what Ella believes. She experienced love at an early age, right after college. Then her boyfriend left her to pursue his career, while Ella went a different path. Without that breakup she wouldn\u2019t be who she is now, wouldn\u2019t have Two Love Lane. So, when that love from her past is suddenly back in her life it\u2019s not a sign of potential, it\u2019s a chance for her to prove she\u2019s moved on.<\/p>

This sweet heroine is probably one of the nicest people I\u2019ve ever met, at least the nicest book character. She\u2019s kind, considerate, cares about her clients, friends, and family, and is scared to put her heart back in the hands of the guy who broke it. I would be too. Add in a family scandal, a supporting role assignment in a big screen movie with an A list actress, and a client who\u2019s cursed. This sounds like the beginnings of a wild tale… and it was.<\/p>

Did I mention the ex has become a big-screen movie star? Yep, dear hero, Hank<\/strong>, is on his way to being named Sexiest Man Alive. But, recently he\u2019s come to realize that all this money and fame he\u2019s acquired really means nothing. He\u2019s wandering aimlessly in a sea of accomplishment and wants more from life. So why not try to win the girl back? The one he\u2019s always loved. Too bad everything is trying to keep them apart or\u2014is it trying put them together?<\/p>

Kramer gives a sweet story with lots of side-roads. There\u2019s plenty of humor, heartwarming moments, and a good healthy reminder to never give up on love. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, though do believe readers will be more invested if they\u2019ve read the other books in the Two Love Lane series.<\/p>

My challenge with this story is that the conflict levels weren\u2019t even on medium levels. I have been in a mood lately where I enjoy stories light on the angst. External conflict is not the main driver in this story, nor do the hero and heroine have a big-time villain\/antagonist. Though, I would have liked a little more drive to keeping them apart, another hurdle. This is a personal opinion, of course.<\/p>

Overall, if you\u2019re looking for a feel-good read with second chance romance, with an extra smattering of love this might be the book for you.<\/p>

~ Landra<\/em><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How can Hank convince Ella, after all this time, that she\u2019s the one he really wants to be with in\u00a0<i>real\u00a0<\/i>life\u2014and that some happy, rom-com endings really can come true?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3-hearts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Aug 28, 2018<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Two Love Lane<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>3<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Macmillan<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Martin's Press<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$7.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>The last book in the Two Love Lane series from Kramer gives readers a sweet wrap up.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ella<\/strong> is the last lady from Two Love Lane in need of a true love of her own. But, what if she already had hers? That\u2019s what Ella believes. She experienced love at an early age, right after college. Then her boyfriend left her to pursue his career, while Ella went a different path. Without that breakup she wouldn\u2019t be who she is now, wouldn\u2019t have Two Love Lane. So, when that love from her past is suddenly back in her life it\u2019s not a sign of potential, it\u2019s a chance for her to prove she\u2019s moved on.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This sweet heroine is probably one of the nicest people I\u2019ve ever met, at least the nicest book character. She\u2019s kind, considerate, cares about her clients, friends, and family, and is scared to put her heart back in the hands of the guy who broke it. I would be too. Add in a family scandal, a supporting role assignment in a big screen movie with an A list actress, and a client who\u2019s cursed. This sounds like the beginnings of a wild tale... and it was.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Did I mention the ex has become a big-screen movie star? Yep, dear hero, <strong>Hank<\/strong>, is on his way to being named Sexiest Man Alive. But, recently he\u2019s come to realize that all this money and fame he\u2019s acquired really means nothing. He\u2019s wandering aimlessly in a sea of accomplishment and wants more from life. So why not try to win the girl back? The one he\u2019s always loved. Too bad everything is trying to keep them apart or\u2014is it trying put them together?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kramer gives a sweet story with lots of side-roads. There\u2019s plenty of humor, heartwarming moments, and a good healthy reminder to never give up on love. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, though do believe readers will be more invested if they\u2019ve read the other books in the Two Love Lane series.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My challenge with this story is that the conflict levels weren\u2019t even on medium levels. I have been in a mood lately where I enjoy stories light on the angst. External conflict is not the main driver in this story, nor do the hero and heroine have a big-time villain\/antagonist. Though, I would have liked a little more drive to keeping them apart, another hurdle. This is a personal opinion, of course.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, if you\u2019re looking for a feel-good read with second chance romance, with an extra smattering of love this might be the book for you.<\/p><p><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2N4eUG3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/second-chance-at-two-love-lane\/id1348364381?mt=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/second-chance-at-two-love-lane-kieran-kramer\/1126245448?ean=9781250111098#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/ca\/en\/ebook\/second-chance-at-two-love-lane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Kieran_Kramer_Second_Chance_At_Two_Love_Lane?id=_Y9JDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22289\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}