* * * 5 Amazing Stars * * * 
 My first read by this highly reviewed author and in total agreement as to the praise - hands down the best second chance romance book I've ever read - and they're quite many and varied. 
 Mia Bennett [26] and Jensen Reynolds [29] have known each other for most of their lives and loved each other almost the same length of time - but when he left California for New York to attend college, all that changed. Fast forward 5 years and he's now a successful freelance writer and she's a photographer building her portfolio and about to start a temp assignment for an NYC magazine feature on second chance romances. And guess whose writing the accompanying interview portion of the segment ??? But Mia's convinced herself [in an annoying, much too significant segment of the story] that she's over Jensen even as regards their former life-long BFF friendship. His actions and their consequences are not something she can ever forget let alone forgive. 
 I absolutely LOVED this story and the amazing cast of characters penned by this uber-talented author - but in particular the character of Jensen Reynolds who IMHO has pretty much taken over the coveted spot of The Perfect Book Boyfriend !!! " . . . You planted a seed inside of me and it's spread like ivy over my heart. There's no room for anybody else." The banter between Mia, Jensen, her twin bro and their close-knit group of friends is HILARIOUS. Also a fan of the dual POV writing style and the author's 'Jensen Talks' slice of life segments and their Dear Abby relationship advice feel. But it's the second chance romance that's front and center in this story - sad, sweet, heartbreaking and steamy. And be prepared for major waterworks once you hit 95% on your e-reader. 
 * 5 Amazing Stars *