A Second Chance Romance
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Not For Me by Jade Young
ISBN 9798870274720
Publication Date February 9 2024
Genre Romance
Pages 372
Cassandra
Harley Wingrove was my first crush. High school quarterback, the dreamiest eyes I’d ever seen, and such a kind, gentle heart. But he was never interested in anything other than football, so I moved on.
Austin Anderson was my first love, the man I created a life with over the last fourteen years, and we were happy. At least, I thought we were. Until he left a note, ending it all.
Harley
Cassandra Herring has always been the girl for me. I’d known it from the first moment I saw her step out of her father’s truck on the first day of pre-k. Life got in the way of us ever becoming anything. And by life, I mean my love for the game, and my ex-best friend, Austin Anderson. When Cassandra showed up in our hometown looking for a job, and no diamond ring in sight, I knew the universe was finally on my side, giving me a second chance at winning over the only girl I’d ever loved.
Crossing paths for the first time in fourteen years, Harley can’t be just friends with Cassandra, no matter how hard he tries, but she fears it’s too soon to move on to someone new.
When face to face with the inevitable, she’d forced to unravel and confront cold hard truths, no matter how difficult they might be.
Will all be forgiven once everything is said and done?
What is Not For Me by Jade Young?
Not For Me by Jade Young is a debut novel and is a small town, second chance romance.
After a fourteen-year relationship ends, Cassandra goes back to her hometown where Harley sees a second chance with his long-lost love, Cassandra, who returns to their hometown in search of a job without a diamond ring. Despite Harley’s attempts at being just friends, he can’t deny his lingering feelings. Cassandra, however, is hesitant to move on after facing inevitable truths. As they confront their past, the question arises: will forgiveness and a new beginning be possible once all is revealed?After a fourteen-year relationship ends, Cassandra goes back to her hometown where she runs into her high school crush Harley when she is looking for a job at his business.
My thoughts on Not For Me
I discovered Jade on Booktok and Bookstagram and was very lucky to receive an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; it was a delightful experience, particularly in witnessing the relationship between Harley and Cassandra unfold. High school crushes are something everyone can relate to, often kept silent. Witnessing these two characters find their happily ever after 14 years later was incredibly enjoyable. The fact that the characters were portrayed as older added a nice change to the story. Harley, in particular, has become a book boyfriend for the ages. Surprisingly, I even found myself tearing up at the end, which is a rare occurrence for me.
Jade Young, the debut author, captivated me right from the beginning. I’m eager to continue with this series and look forward to reading Jenna’s book.
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