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    Second Chance at Love by Alexa Verde

    May 11, 2020 in sump'n speshul

    Get ALL three stories for JUST 99 cents!

    Three fun, feel-good, uplifting romances where childhood or teen sweethearts encounter each other and second chances when they least expect it! Be prepared to be swept up by these heartfelt stories into the world where past wounds can heal, humor is abound, and love is found again. This set includes a reunion romance, a single dad and best friends romance (previously published), as well as a never published before fairy-tale retelling.

    SEASON OF JOY. A successful travel reporter returns home for the holidays, and sparks fly between her and her first crush, now a single father. When his youngest son writes a letter to God asking for a Mom for Christmas, she agrees to help him find the right woman. But can this reunion be a second chance for these best friends?

    HOLD ME. Can she win the heart she shattered?
    Divorcee Aileen McKenzie only wants to have a fresh start in her hometown with her son and their pets and to see her fledgling pastry store thrive. When she nearly drowns in a flood and her house and store are damaged, her first love-and the man she’d left over two decades ago-Roman Vela comes to the rescue. Old feelings resurface.
    Over the next days, Aileen and Roman grow close until she might have to leave town-and Roman-again. Will a once-shy, risk-averse girl choose a safe life with guaranteed income or risk it all for love?

    NOT YOUR CINDERELLA TYPE. Run away or claim her prince… what will she choose?
    Once heartbroken and abandoned, Allie Reyes watches her former childhood sweetheart and the head of the corporation, Rodrigo Garza, from the shadows of cleaning the offices. Blackmailed to go to a masked ball, she meets him incognito and has the best evening of her life… until she leaves in haste. When she is later accused of a theft she didn’t commit, will she have the courage to stay and claim the love she didn’t hope for?

    I adored all these stories, and the bonus is a fairy tale retelling of Cinderella – beautifully done by Alexa! Honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything Alexa has written, but the chance to get three entire books for only 99 cents is a Sump’n Speshul indeed!!

    About Alexa Verde           

    Alexa Verde writes feel-good small-town romances with a smile. She’d love it if you subscribed to her newsletter http://www.alexaverde.com/contact.html#newsletter (every subscriber gets a free Christian romance after confirming the subscription as a thank-you gift). She penned her first literary masterpiece, a rhymed poem, at the ripe age of eight, and since has had twenty books and 200 short stories, articles, and poems published in the five languages that she speaks. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Spanish, a master’s in Russian, and enjoys writing about characters with diverse cultures. She’s worn the hats of reporter, teacher, translator, model (even one day counts!), caretaker, and secretary, but thinks that the writer’s hat suits her the best. After traveling the world and living in both hemispheres, she calls a small town in south Texas home. The latter is an inspiration for the fictional setting of her popular series Rios Azules Christmas and Secrets of Rios Azules. She hopes and prays that her stories will bring joy to her readers. Heartfelt thanks for interest in her books!
    Alexa is being so incredibly generous as to offering this ebookfor FREE, but she also giving away a $5.00 Amazon gift card!! Please comment on this post and tell us what your favorite fairy tale is to enter!
    This contest will run through 6pm EST 05/25/2020 and winner will be notified via email!

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    1. AvatarRobin in NC says

      May 11, 2020 at 8:43 am

      I love all fairy tales. I hate to admit this, but until this quarentine, I had never seen Beauty & the Beast. I watched it yesterday, I loved it! Belle’s heart was amazing! Thank you for sharing!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Robin, it’s such a beloved fairytale! And there are so many important lessons there. Glad you loved watching it. Thank you very much for stopping by!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:03 am

        Hi, Robin! I can understand completely – as I have still never seen Beauty and the Beast!!

        • AvatarRobin in NC says

          May 14, 2020 at 2:08 pm

          ☺

    2. AvatarSharon Bianchi says

      May 11, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Cinderella is probably my favorite cause I have seen it done so many clever ways. We can all use some real life fairytales.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Sharon, Cinderella is one of favorite, too! I’ve seen so many versions that I absolutely loved! I even rewatch them, lol. And I couldn’t agree more. I think we can all use some real life fairytales. Thank you so much for commenting!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Totally agree with you, Sharon, we definitely need some fairy tales right now!

    3. AvatarLorel Kline says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:38 am

      I enjoy most all fairy tales. I do love the retelling of the Cinderella story as it as been done so many fun ways. This one is no exception. A delightful story by one of my favorite authors.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Lorel, you just made my day! So grateful to be one of your favorite authors!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Thanks for weighing in, Lorel, I agree this was a great Cinderella retelling!!

    4. AvatarMehmet Ozata says

      May 11, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      As a child, fairy tales were how I made sense of the world. Alice in Wonderland was my favorite.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Good one, Mehmet, I still enjoy Alice!

    5. AvatarAlexa Verde says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Alice in Wonderland is awesome! Thank you so much for commenting!

    6. AvatarAutumn Macarthur says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Lovely stories in this set!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        Autumn, thank you so much! You’re so sweet!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Me too, Autumn!!

    7. AvatarConnie Porter Saunders says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      I think most little girls love Cinderella! Thanks for this giveaway!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:06 am

        That is so true, Connie! It’s the first one I can remember ever seeing / reading!

    8. AvatarAlexa Verde says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Connie, I think Cinderella is wonderful! And my pleasure about the giveaway!

    9. AvatarBrenda Murphree says

      May 11, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      I like several but my favorite as a kid was Rapunzel

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Oooh, Rapunzel is such a great fairytale! And I watched it many times, too. Thank you very much for stopping by!

    10. AvatarNatalya Lakhno says

      May 11, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      These are great stories <3
      I love Beauty and the Beast and Tangled 🙂

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:35 pm

        Natalya, thank you very much for your kind words! Such a beloved fairytale! And I have to admit I watched Tangled so many times.

    11. AvatarTrudy says

      May 11, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      I have this set!! My favorite stays Beauty and the Beast, but it’s the TV show with Ron Perlman as the Beast. My next favorite would be Cinderella, the TV movie with Stuart Damon as the Prince, followed by Ever After.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:36 pm

        Trudy, thank you so much for all your support! I need to look up those TV shows.

    12. AvatarSusan Bates says

      May 11, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      I never pondered this before. My daughter loves Beauty and the Beast and even uses the nickname Belle for her Facebook name. I have seen a number of movie versions of this classic. I like how the Belle is a catalyst for Beast to overcome his selfish character and replace it with a selfless attitude that is willing to give up his own happiness for that of another.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        Susan, awww about your daughter. Belle is a beautiful name and a great character! And I loved what you said!

    13. AvatarTina Watkins says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      I love fairy tales, but my favorites are more unknown tales. I think my all-time favorite is still “Snow White and Rose Red”! It’s followed closely by “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”, “The Tinderbox”, and “The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep”!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Tina, I love fairytales, but I know only two from the ones that you mentioned. I’m intrigued. Thank you very much for commenting!

    14. AvatarJudy says

      May 11, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      My favorite fairy tale has to be Beauty and the Beast. Thank you for the giveaway.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:07 am

        I really think I need to see Beauty, Judy, so many people have mentioned it!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Hello, Judy! Such a beloved fairytale! My pleasure about the giveaway.

    15. AvatarDenise says

      May 12, 2020 at 3:57 am

      Cinderella & Snow White have always been my favourites. Thanks for the giveaway.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:08 am

        AH, finally, Denise! Someone chose my favorite – Snow White!! LOL, I think it was because all the others were so….blond, hahaha, and here I was this little Italian black haired girl wondering what’s wrong with me, hehehe

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:42 pm

        Cinderella is one of my favorites, too! Thank you very much for stopping by, Denise!

    16. AvatarPaty Hinojosa Gómez says

      May 12, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Definitely Beauty and the Beast!
      I love stories that center around the inner beauty and heart of a person!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:09 am

        I must make a point of watching this, Paty! Thank you for sharing!

        • AvatarAlexa Verde says

          May 15, 2020 at 10:45 pm

          That was supposed to be Paty. Sorry! I will blame it on autocorrect.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:43 pm

        Part, yay to inner beauty! Such a great fairytale! Thank you very much for stopping by.

    17. AvatarSARAH TAYLOR says

      May 12, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      I always Loved Cinderella Thank You for the amazing giveaway!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Thank you, Sarah! Alexa is generous!!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:46 pm

        Sarah, I looove Cinderella, too! Truly my pleasure, and thank you for all your support!

    18. AvatarNancy says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      My favorite fairy tale has always been Sleeping Beauty. I guess I’ve always (even as a child) been a bit of a romantic.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Oh yes, Nancy, I enjoyed Sleeping beauty as well! We all need to keep romance in our lives!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:47 pm

        Nancy, Sleeping Beauty is such a romantic fairytale indeed! Thank you for sharing!

    19. AvatarJanet McGee says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you so much for writing such wonderful Christian fiction romances! I’ve loved every book I’ve read that you have written and am really looking forward to reading this set. Thank you also for the give away! My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella. I also love Peter Pan, The Nutcracker and The Frog Prince.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:11 am

        Hello, Janet! You are so right, Alexa is a wonderful writer! I liked Peter Pan as well, nice for the boys to have a fairy tale too, lol!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:51 pm

        Janet, you’re so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words! You truly made my heart sing. I loved Nutcracker and Peter Pan, But I read The Frog Princess when I was a child. Heartfelt thanks for your wonderful support!

    20. AvatarShelly says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      My favorite fairy tale is Beauty and the Beast–seeing the real deal inside behind an external facade of ugliness. On a side note–I love the 2nd Chance Protector Series. Face-paced, real feelings, great endings–what more can you ask for?! Keep the stories coming. My job is stressful, painful and exhausting–I need feel-good times–even if they are fiction. Reminds that God is in control and we belong to Him.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Oh Shelly, you are so right! I must get a chance to watch Beauty, you all are making me want to see it now!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:53 pm

        Shelly, I am so sorry to hear about stressful and painful job! Praying for you! And thank you very much for you kind words about mine and Autumn Macarthur’s series!

    21. AvatarKim says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      I like Cinderella, so Alexa’s latest book was perfect for me. I loved the story.
      Kim

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:13 am

        I am so glad you liked it, Kim!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:54 pm

        Yay! I’m so glad you liked it, Kim!

    22. AvatarAmelia says

      May 12, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      While I like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast well enough, I have always preferred Robin Hood and Peter Pan! 🙂

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Hi, Amelia! Yes, Robin Hood was always a good one too!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:56 pm

        Amelia, thank you for reminding us about Robin Hood! So much fun!

    23. AvatarElizabeth Robinson says

      May 12, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella. Thanks for the giveaway.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Thank you for visiting, Elizabeth!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:56 pm

        Glad to hear it, Elizabeth, and my pleasure about the giveaway!

    24. AvatarAnn Stewart says

      May 12, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      I love Beauty and the Beast. Love conquers all! I think all little girls love Cinderella. We want to find our Prince Charming!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:15 am

        AH, yes, Ann – the elusive Prince Charming, lol! Thank you for stopping by!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

        Hello, Ann Stewart! So true! We all dream of a Prince Charming!

    25. AvatarShirley Strait says

      May 12, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:16 am

        Appreciate you visiting with us, Shirley! One can never go wrong with Cinderella!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        Thank you, Shirley! Cinderella is one of my favorites fairytales, too!

    26. AvatarJoye I says

      May 12, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Rapunzel is my favorite

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:16 am

        Oh wow, yes! I always wanted that HAIR, hahaha! Thank you Joye!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:00 pm

        Joye, thank you very much! I love Rapunzel and the cinematic version of it!

    27. AvatarLinda Dreher says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      My favorite fairytale is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Great one, Linda! Thank you for sharing!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:01 pm

        Thank you, Linda! This is one of few fairytales I have never read. I appreciate you stopping by!

    28. AvatarLori R says

      May 14, 2020 at 11:07 am

      I have always loved Cinderella.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:18 am

        Thank you, Lori! Sometimes I can identify with Cinderella’s chores, lol!!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:02 pm

        Me, too, Lori! Thank you very much for commenting!

    29. AvatarSharon Meier says

      May 14, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      Of course has to be Cinderella love that girl!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        LOL, Sharon, yes, always a favorite!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:03 pm

        Sharon, thank you! Gotta love that girl!

    30. AvatarSherall Cornwell says

      May 14, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      I agree with Trudy! I love the tv series “Beauty and the Beast”! Love the original animated series by Disney, though the other isn’t bad.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 14, 2020 at 3:27 pm

        Thank you, Sherall! I must get to watch this!!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:04 pm

        Thank you, Sherall! Now I am curious about that series, too!

    31. AvatarVicki Johnson says

      May 15, 2020 at 12:50 am

      I have watched so many versions of Beauty and the Beast And Cinder-ella on the tele! Amazing how they can be so different, yet be the same! I have to love the Disney animated the best, hiwever! 😍

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:05 pm

        Thank you, Vicki! And I love it, too, how they are based on the same fairytales but at the same time have their own twists!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 20, 2020 at 9:51 am

        Yes, Vicki, such timeless tales!

    32. AvatarCheryl Arcemont says

      May 16, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      I love almost every fairy tale. My favorite may be Sleeping Beauty as this was the first one seen with my father. I also had a 45 of the same when he bought me my first record player! I was raised by his mother so I rarely saw him and now that he has passed (1996) I will always keep Sleeping Beauty as my fave!
      Alexa, you have such a gentle way of posing words. I love your books. Have a magically, Blessed Sunday!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 17, 2020 at 5:11 pm

        Cheryl, thank you for sharing your beautiful memories and for your kind words about my books! So sorry about your father passing away. Please accept my sincere condolences. Thank you very much for all your support!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 20, 2020 at 10:07 am

        That is such a beautiful memory, Cheryl! How precious!!

    33. AvatarLouise Pledge says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      Cinderella is my favorite one for retelling, There are so many different options for that and for Beauty and the Beast. But, for some quirky reason, I think my favorite is Rumpelstiltskin; it just appealed to me as a child.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 20, 2020 at 10:07 am

        Ah, Louise, I liked the little dude too!!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Louise, those are interesting choices! Thank you for stopping by!

    34. AvatarTerri Echols says

      May 19, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      I think Sleeping Beauty is my favorite

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 20, 2020 at 10:08 am

        Very sweet, Terri!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Terri, that is such a sweet fairytale! Thank you for commenting!

    35. AvatarAlison V. says

      May 24, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      My favorite fairytale is Cinderella, I love many of the different variations out there.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        Alison, that is such a beloved fairytale! And I love different variations and how they bring something special!

    36. AvatarShannon says

      May 24, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      I really like Beauty and the Beast. An independent girl and a misunderstood hero, who learns and grows…

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        Shannon, so true! I am sure it’s one of the most favorite fairytales out there, if not the most favorite. Thank you for commenting!

    37. AvatarBetty Vander Wier says

      May 24, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Alexa, you know how I can relate to Cinderella but this sounds like an amazing story that has been added to my TBR list.
      As always, thank you for your awesome generosity to your readers.
      Love you my friend💜💜💜

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        Betty, awww! Truly my pleasure, and I love you, too!

    38. AvatarPaula Shreckhise says

      May 24, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      My favorite fairy tale is The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        Paula, oooh, that is a beautiful fairytale! Thank you for commenting!

    39. AvatarPatty Duplechin says

      May 24, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      My favorite fairytale is Ariel and Cinderella.

    40. AvatarJennifer Hibdon says

      May 24, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      I enjoy fairy tales. Such a dream of new beginnings and better lives!

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        Jennifer, very well said! That’s what I love about fairytales, too!

    41. AvatarTerresa Mountain says

      May 24, 2020 at 11:00 pm

      Fairy Tales… not something I grew up with… so I’m not sure what would be my favorite one…

      • AvatarAlexa Verde says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:59 pm

        Terresa, it’s okay. I appreciate you stopping by!

    42. AvatarAlexa Verde says

      May 26, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      The giveaway is now closed. Many thanks to all who commented! The winner will be announced soon.

    43. AvatarAlexa Verde says

      May 26, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      The randomly chosen winner for this giveaway is Ann Stewart. $5 Amazon gift card will be on the way to the winner’s inbox soon. Congratulations!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 27, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Thank you so much, Alexa! Congratulations to Ann Stewart and thanks to everyone that entered!

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