Falling for the Fling: A Small Town Second Chance Romance

Lili Valente

Aug 2020 · Bliss River Book 1 · Jessie Evans · Narrated by Lili Valente and Jason Clarke

About this audiobook

The day of my best friend’s wedding, I’m the one rocking the strapless red taffeta and chef’s apron ensemble, running on zero sleep. Being both the event caterer and a bridesmaid is crazy, I know. But, I’m a pro. This is my seventh wedding after all—as bridesmaid, that is. Pretty sure that’s some kind of town record.

Still, no amount of my trademark meticulous planning could’ve possibly prepared me to see him again. The prodigal Doctor Dreamy himself, Mason Stewart. My first (and only) love who disappeared without a word literally the day after proposing to me.

What the heck is he doing back in Bliss River? And how is it at all fair that he looks this good? Also, holy crap, why is he coming this way?

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There she is. Somehow even more beautiful than I remember. This overdue apology is one I’ve rehearsed since the day I left, pulverized by my own family, positive I'd never be good enough for the only girl I've ever loved. Took a lot of both time and therapy, but I finally managed to fix what they broke. And now I’m here to repair what I broke.

I know Lark. She’ll see this second chance I’m hoping for as a no-strings fling so we can each get closure and move on. Right. Like it’s just that easy. You don’t move on from a woman like Lark. And I’m pretty sure a clothing-optional arrangement will make that feat infinitely more impossible.

Still, it’s a start—a way for Lark to see the man I’ve become. A man who isn’t looking for a fling, but rather, matching rings, kids, the whole nine yards.

Ratings and reviews

I absolutely loved everything about this story!! It is sweet, funny and full of so many emotions, with the perfect side of heat. Mason and Lark are both such likable and lovable characters, and rooting for their second chance at love to work out was simply a pleasure! I was praying Lark would give Mason another chance because he sure seemed to deserve it. He did not exactly leave her in a way that would be easy for anyone to be forgiving though. They had some difficult emotional bridges to cross but love isn’t always neat and easy, sometimes it is messy and difficult and needs to be worked at. It was perfectly clear how much they still loved each other and their chemistry was undeniable. Lark has a great support system with her two sisters, Aria and Melody, but sometimes that can have a negative effect as we end up seeing. Looks like the start of another amazing series for Lili Valente!! Besides reading, I also listened to the audiobook. I enjoy doing that when I can. It brings the book to life for me even more than my imagination can do when I read. The narration is on point with Jason Clarke as Mason-he could read me the specials at a dumpy roadside diner and I would honestly swoon! The man has one of the best voices for audiobooks. And Lili Valente as Lark is amazing as always. She also has a great voice for audio. I love that with both of them, you feel their emotions in how and what they are saying and it is almost like listening to a movie from the other room. I honestly can’t wait for the next book! I knew we were not seeing the last of Nash after those sparks with Aria! I hope Jason and Lili narrate that one too!