Romance readers are in for a sweet treat! Authors Denise Hunter, Melissa Ferguson, and Kathleen Fuller have joined forces for a novella collection all about second chances, making the most of them when they’re right in front of you, and fighting for them with everything you’ve got when necessary. Come for this trio of talented storytellers and stay for the humor, heart, and confident hope that there will be a happily ever after, This Time Around.

Short and sweet novellas that can each be read in just a couple of hours. The first 2 are second-chance romances and of the three, Denise Hunter’s and that racoon have to be my favorite. 🦝

*Warnings*#1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want substantial information. So I will not skimp on the details. Which may mean some spoilers, so watch out. Stars: 3.5Synopsis: This collection is comprised of three novellas about rekindling lost love and gaining a second chance at romance!All in all, this is a sweet and clean collection of romantic novellas. The settings are all unique and all the premises have...

Cute collection of stories. All short sweet romances with some humor and fun elements thrown in. Denise's story was my favorite of the trio. Quick easy read.

This book has three short romantic stories by three different authors. The stories are clean and sweet and I could picture them all being a Hallmark movie. I enjoy books like this because it gives someone who has never read a particular author a glimpse into their writing. The authors are Denise Hunter, Melissa Fersuson and Kathleen Fuller. *I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers and this is my honest opinion.

Three couples get a second chance at finding a lasting love.A Summer Detour by Denise HunterAllie struggles to be taken seriously by her family, so when the opportunity comes up for her deliver her grandparents vintage Chevy as an anniversary surprise she takes it. But she can't drive stick, she she asks her former high school flame for help. A sweet story about reconnecting high school sweethearts, and the road trip that brings them back together. My heart went out to Allie who was trying her b...

This group of three Christian romance novellas is a fun, quick read of second chances and late starts to dating. I have read Denise Hunter's books and always enjoy them. This was a mini visit back to North Georgia and the town of Copper Creek in A Summer Detour. A trip to Pennsylvania for Allie's grandparents' 50th anniversary gives Allie and Luke a chance to spend time together and maybe heal their broken relationship. I liked Luke and wanted to shake Allie at times although her parents were pa...

This Time Around is a fun collection of second chance stories. If you are looking for a quick, clean contemporary romance novella, any of these three stories could be a good choice. I enjoyed all three of them.The first two novellas were stories where the main characters received the chance to right the wrongs of years earlier, forgive each other, and find love together again. The third novella involves two people who knew each other all through school, yet were never in a romantic relationship....

This is a sweet collection of engaging stories. The first two were enjoyable, but my favorite of them all was He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not. It's set in the small town of Maple Falls and is connected to her Maple Falls series which each feature a character from a group of friends who have businesses that are working to revitalize their community. In this novella, Sophie runs the flower shop (which is my fantasy job) and is looking to date one of the slim pickings of single men in the area. She ha...

What I Loved: From start to finish, these three stories were the perfect fit for my weary little mind. I cannot praise this one enough. It had all the elements I look for in a relaxing, summer read. Location: Smalltown USA. More specifically, mountains! I loved the cozy mountain settings. Lots of trees and a bit of wildlife. From the setting, to the people of the setting, I felt right at home and welcomed in their story world. Romance: Each novella contained a perfectly seasoned romance, all of

What a delightful trio of novellas this way! I thoroughly enjoyed each story. I have long been a fan of Denise Hunter's work, so I pretty much knew hers would be good. I've read the second author a time or two and the third none at all. I really enjoyed their contributions. This would make a great vacation read. Neither are very long and all are satisfying.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing through Net Galley. Opinions expressed in this review are complete...

This Time Around is a great collection of romances! All three stories are so romantic and perfect for romance readers.A Summer Detour by Denise Hunter is probably my favorite out of the stories. It centered around Allie who is enlisted to drive her grandparent's 57' Chevy to her parent's house for her grandparent's anniversary party. She is the youngest in the family and a free spirit so her mother always makes her feel incapable of completing everyday tasks. She wants to prove to her family tha...

This Time Around is a collection of three novellas that feature second chance romances. From best friends to old flames, Denise Hunter, Melissa Ferguson and Kathleen Fuller give their characters a second shot at love. Notes, despite the Christian publisher and authors, these novellas do not reference faith, God or Christianity.A Summer Detour is the first and my favourite in the collection. Probably not surprising as it’s by Denise Hunter and I love her writing style. In A Summer Detour Allie be...

This is a sweet collection of second chance romances. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. In 'A Summer Detour', the story is about neighbors that had a secret romance when they were young. They have avoided each other until Allie reaches out for help to Luke to help deliver a surprise for her grandparents’ 50th anniversary. I didn't care much for this story. I found most of the characters were immature and the...

If you’re looking for a light and short summer read, this book has it for you! Composed of three shorter novellas within, this is the perfect book for when you don’t have time to immerse yourself into a full story. With a group of three different authors, it also means you can try stories from new authors without having to commit to something the length of an entire novel. So it’s a win-win!Thank you to Thomas Nelson publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an electronic copy of this book

A Summer Detour by Denise Hunter - This was a sweet second chance romance. Allie and Luke are both wonderful people. Allie is trying so hard to prove herself to her family. Luke wants to be loved. These two work well together and really get each other. I enjoyed this sweet romance. Pining for you by Melissa Ferguson - Another sweet second chance romance. Poor guys fall in love, then go off to college and make idiots of themselves. Skye has a reason to be hurt. I love her forgiving spirit, even i...