This Time Around

· The Bennett's Bastards Series Book 2 · Wooden Key Press
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What would you do for a second chance at love?


Jane Melville has done some very stupid things in her life. Having an open sexual relationship with someone who turned out to be a thieving con man and left her standing at the altar—pregnant and penniless—was one of the worst.

 

With her dreams of owning her own catering business down the drain, and the prospect of working at her family's patisserie for the rest of her life looking more and more likely, Jane is determined to make the most of her misfortunes. After all, things could be worse. Her baby daddy might have turned out to be the con man instead of the tall, brooding lawyer, Rafael Bennett. But just because she's willing to have a baby with the man doesn't mean she has to like him.

 

Rafe Bennett's life has been one of responsibility and heartache. A long time ago, he was forced to give up the girl of his dreams, then made to bear the brunt of her anger for his trouble. In the years since, he has shared his bed with Jane Melville more times than he can count, snatching moments of erotic bliss whenever he can, but when she chose to marry someone else, Rafe walked away for good. Or so he thought.

 

When fate thrusts Jane back into his life—complete with baby on board—Rafe seizes the opportunity with both hands. He lost her once and never truly got her back, but he's determined to change their fate. He knows in his heart that with a little persuasion and a whole lot of cake, everything will be different this time around!


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4.5
26 reviews
Biddy G
February 3, 2025
Sixteen years is a long time to be in love with someone and not be satisfied in the relationship. Rafe and Jane are in an open relationship, but on her terms. She has other men but comes back when it doesn't work out. Rafe is like a hungry puppy waiting for scraps and it doesn't suit his professional personality. Jane's self absorbed, self serving and a totally independent woman of means, until she isn't. Left at the altar, by the man who has stolen all her money and skedaddled leaving her pregnant. Is Rafe or Sam the father? Love and relationships are complicated, but this couple are mired in it. Controversy hangs over them like a cloud and their past history has a lot to add, especially as they haven't talked about it...you learn about it three quarters through the book. Hurt comes in different sizes and some come quicker than others. A roller coaster ride that they are both clinging on tightly. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily lea
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Jane Litherland
February 2, 2025
Rafael Bennett ,tall brooding lawyer and Jane Melville get their second chance dance in this great book ,it’s hot as… go take a look. She’s been used and abused by a conman left pregnant and penniless at the altar. Rafe isn’t willing to let her go when fate lands her in his lap. He knows he has to eat craw but he’s determined to win her o’er . Oh now give over you will start me off ,it’s so sweet,but she’s had enough of being beat. She might agree to have her baby with him but that’s as far as
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Mary S
February 2, 2025
This is the second in the "Bennett's" series and it is emotional and steamy. It is a second chance and a long time coming story about Jane and Rafe. The characters are combustible and I love the antics in their story. They were childhood friends and more but both have tiptoed around what might be more. I so enjoyed every bit of their story.
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