I didn't realize this was a short story until I browsed through the reviews on Goodreads. Most of the time I end up wanting more from short stories, but not with this one! I really like THEIR SECOND CHANCE :). Although it starts on a sad note for the main characters, it really is a sweet story at heart, and I loved that about this short book.

One locked door and plenty of time to hash out their problems will either leave them broken forever or might just be the glue that holds them together.

I didn't really know how Nick and Ariana's love story will end until the very last chapter of the book. April Angel did a remarkable job conveying a lot of emotions, angst, and delivering a solid plot considering that THEIR SECOND CHANCE is only a 200-page novel. The story has the makings of a longer-length novel, actually! Congrats to her, and hopefully she'll pen a longer novel next time. :)

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1. “I did want kids. Just not at the expense of losing you.” – What woman wouldn’t want to hear that she is more important to her man than anything else?


2. His head lowered, tentatively, almost as if he were afraid she’d reject him, until their faces were mere millimeters from each other. She held her breath and waited…and wanted. – This first kiss between them. It was magical.


3. “I didn’t come here to make love with you. As much as I want you, I think tonight should be about us reconnecting in the area we had issues with: Communication.” – A man after my heart. 


4. She gulped, and another sob racked her. She slapped a hand over her mouth, trying to hold back the pain of old wounds being torn open all over again. How could she survive the past? – I know this was one of the hardest parts to write. I could feel her pain.


5. Struggling to hold back the tears that wouldn’t stay in his eyes, he choked while grasping her warm hand to his face. Breathing hurt. Watching his family fight to survive hurt. – And this is my Nick moment. The pain he felt was real. I knew then that this man was special.

1. He'd wanted her since the first time he'd seen her, waiting to tutor him at the college library. He may have failed the class, but he'd gained the only woman to touch his heart. – Only two sentences, but I learned so much about their history and Nick's feelings for Ari. Plus it's sweet!


2. "You don't have to be lonely anymore. I'm here with you." – One of the numerous "awwww" moments!


3. "Fall, sweetheart, I'll catch you."  – I'm normally not one for cheesy lines, but this was spoken at just the right moment. <3


4. "If you ever find one of those understanding mother-in-laws with a single son, send me in that direction."  – This was such an ice-breaker, I loved that this line appeared when it did!


5. "A lot of people will tell you that it hurts to be without the person you love, but the truth is that it's like living with no purpose. Without her... I can't imagine my life without her. She's my soul."  – Okay, I know this is more than one line =D but I can't help it. Nick says the sweetest things. Kudos again to the author for not making this sound too cheesy! Love how sincere it sounds.