The Problem with Second Chances

Piper Rayne

May 2023 · Lake Starlight Book 1 · Piper Rayne Incorporated · Narrated by Joe Arden and Erin Mallon

About this audiobook

For Rylan Greene and me, it was simple. Love only got us so far.

I’ve known him since we were six, long before he became the professional soccer star he is now. We’ve weaved in and out of one another’s lives as rivals, teammates, friends, and lovers. Until three years ago, when my life took a hit and I ran back to my small Alaskan town, Lake Starlight, away from anything or anyone that could hurt me.

He’s never far from my mind, a constant pining ache in my heart, but I’ve convinced myself I’m better off. But now, my best friend announces her engagement and that means Rylan will return home to stand as best man to her fiancé.

He’ll be back in my orbit for three whole weeks... but I can easily keep my distance. Sure, we’ll have to walk arm in arm down the aisle together, he’ll hold me close during the bridal party dance and we’ll stand for pictures next to each other. Nothing I can’t handle.

I’m so naïve though because he’s not in town for more than twenty-four hours before he knocks on my door. I should know by now, that the two of us will never be finished business.

This second chance romance spans sixteen years of a true love match that proves these two will only ever belong to one another.

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely loved Rylan and Calista's story. There are LOL moments along with swoony and fanning myself moments. This is a wonderful start to a new series with two of my favorite families, the Bailey's and Greene's. Thanks to the ultimate planning, our H/h never stood a chance of not finding their way back to each other and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of it. The duet narration was great too. Erin Mallon and Joe Arden definitely added to my love of the book.

Full of sizzling heat, lots of humor, so many emotions and a lot of love, The Problem With Second Chances delivers a passionate story full of feelings and a small town that you will long to revisit again and again. Calista and Rylan are perfectly matched and I loved watching them grow and change and realize the importance of their relationship in each other’s lives. Joe Arden and Erin Mallon narrate the audio in duet style and they are superb.

I have fallen in love with Piper Rayne's books. Such a great writing team. They write well with excellent storylines and likable characters. I love a small town, childhood friends to lovers, second-chance romance. This was perfection. It was a slow burn...70-ish percent if you don't count flash backs...and had the best HEA. The whole time I was immersed in the story, feeling the emotions. I laughed, got frustrated, teared up, smiled, laughed some more. GREAT NARRATORS!