Second Chance Husband

This has been a fun trilogy. I enjoyed getting to know Greer's brothers (Greer's story can be found in Best Friend Temptation) and their kooky parents. In this final installment of the First Time Series, which follows the Cassidy brothers, we have August Cassidy and Piper Cassidy Renee, who were married years ago but sadly ended in divorce. The question has always been why their marriage ended. No one knew, including Piper. August finally lets the truth of the demise of their marriage come out, as well as the fact that he never stopped loving her even though he's been acting as if he hates her since they reconnected when he moved to Denver, where she is currently living. Piper is what others believe to be a well-put-together businesswoman who is taking on the world. Her business is thriving, and she is a boss for whom employees enjoy working. But there is more to her than meets the eye, and once things start to unravel, my heart truly breaks for her. One thing that can be said about this savvy business woman, when she loves she loves deep and it doesn't matter if your a billionaire or a High School Teacher, she loves the person not the wallet. Carrie Ann Ryan takes readers on a journey as we watch two people come together again after so much pain and heartache and get what they both need: one another. This story will pull at your heartstrings one minute, have you laughing another, and then want to throw your Kindle across the room a few minutes later. I loved the ride and didn't want it to end. I listened to the audiobook version, and the narrators, Gregory Salinas and Jo Raylan did a fabulous job bringing August and Piper's story to life. If you listen to audiobooks, I highly recommend this one. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy STEAMY Contemporary Romances, New Adult Romances, second-chance-at-first-love Romances, Family Saga Romances, or Billionaire Romances. Happy Reading!!!

I always know I’m going to have a big smile on my face and a happy heart after reading a Carrie Ann Ryan. And Second Chance Husband did just that for me. They didn’t get it right the first time around. Will number two be their lucky number? This story was sweet and sexy, emotionally and romantic. I adored Paisley and August. Paisley is smart and successful. She’s beautiful and lacks for nothing. But when it comes to love she’s very unlucky. August is a sweetheart. He absolutely loves his job. Which made him that just more lovable. I don’t care that these two divorced I believe that they never truly stopped loving each other. I could feel the passion that is between them. But both are weary when it comes to love. But fate has plans for them. They find themselves always around one another. And they can’t resist the pull and chemistry that is there. I loved seeing them start to rekindle their special bond and love. This book is beautiful written and the characters are just wonderful. It’s emotional and sexy. Just a delightful read that left me feeling all the fuzzies.

4 1/2 STARS! Angsty goodness! All of the drama that has been festering from the minute they stepped on the page in the beginning of the series is EVERYTHING when August and Paisley reconnect and set the finale of the First Time series on fire! If you've been reading along and seeing her friendship with his brother's significant others grow, you've just been waiting for them to lock horns and go at it right? I loved their story and their happily ever after. Paisley was a really endearing character and maybe even my favorite of the three heroines of the series. She was accomplished and a go getter, but beneath the facade she was filled with hurt and uncertainty that made her really easy to connect with because we've all been there right? I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys watching a close knit group of siblings love and support each other as each finds "the one" that changes their life.

This book brought on all of the feels. Honestly, I had tears in my eyes within the first chapter of the book. So that definitely tells me that it was going to be a great book. It was a quick read and such a great conclusion to this three book series. I'm loving that the family members of those connected to the Montgomerys get their own books. I also love a good second chance romance and the one with Paisley and August was top notch. I just wish the book had been longer.

Second Chance Husband is the third and final book in The First Time series. It follows Paisley and August as they reconnect with each other and give love a second chance. They were young when they married the first time. They never thought they would reconnect, let alone have one of her employees marry his twin brother. They have been thrown together on a regular basis due to her friends, and employees, being married to his brothers. Paisley married once for love. Although she was young, she knew what love was. So she was heartbroken when he left, and filed for divorce. This was not what she wanted. Paisley married a second time. But she realized that she did not love Jacob. She thought she did when she married him, but circumstances revealed her true feelings. When she filed for divorce from Jacob, she knew it was the right decision. This core group of family and friends have planned a vacation together. Even though she is now divorced, Paisley still goes on vacation with her friends. She can still have a good time, even if she is the only single one. What she does not plan for is August as a lone wolf as well. And we all know what happens with these Cassidy boys when they are alone and single with an alone and single woman. Needless to say Paisley and August agree to one night. But neither of them have forgotten or stopped loving the other. His brothers give him a hard time about hooking up with Paisley. They remind him that both of their wives work for her. "So don't screw it up." So will this hookup evolve in to something more? Or will they realize they are better off separate? Will either choice affect the group dynamic? Jo Raylan is a new to me narrator. She is the perfect pick for Paisley. She has the professional, mature, calm, cool and collected voice that I imagine Paisley has. Gregory Salinas is a good fit for August. He has the alpha protector voice with the quiet sorrow of what was done and what could have been.

August and Paisley try to navigate their new normal. When she hired Addison and Devney, she had no idea they were related to her ex husband. She’s a very successful business owner. She is going through her own personal situation that she didn’t want to talk about. Now that the news is out there, she can’t hide from it. August has never stopped loving Paisley. He thought he was doing the right thing when he previously walked away. Now he’s confused on how to move forward. These two have so much to work through as there is no denying the attraction.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 is the third book in the First Time series by Carrie Ann Ryan, featuring a fantastic enemies to lovers romance for ex-spouses Paisley and August. Her first husband walked away with no explanation and shattered her heart. When she tried again with husband number two, she walked away, when she discovered his cheating. Feeling alone with only work to focus on, Paisley leans on her friends. The problem is her friends are related to the first man who crushed her. August is everywhere, all the time! When she went on vacation with her friends, he ended up in her bed. They definitely can’t resist each other, but is it safe to risk her heart again? What a fun premise! When you read as many books as I do, it becomes difficult to find truly original storylines sometimes with all the common tropes. I enjoyed every moment of Paisley and August’s roller coaster ride full of compelling characters, emotional drama, witty banter, and plenty of spicy chemistry. My heart went out to both of them over their subpar parents, especially Paisley! That poor woman deserved an HEA. While I may have yelled at August a bit, I understood him as well. Communication is key, people!🤦🏼‍♀️ When Paisley’s strength powered to the surface, I cheered for her! I was surprised by how emotional I got at times reading this. I even teared up at one point! It was a hard-fought HEA, but oh so worth it!!🥰 I haven’t read the first two books, but I loved the couples and all the family and friend bonds. I had no trouble enjoying this book as a standalone, but I still want to go back and read them, when I get a chance! Don’t miss the bonus epilogue!! I loved it so much!!😍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

4.5⭐️’s I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and have so been looking forward to August and Paisley’s journey. What a heart wringer!! Filled with so many emotions, so much angst, so much mental and emotional issues from those that should have loved them unconditionally but somehow, someway, they finally found their way thru all of the garbage to grasp that once in a lifetime love, not only once but twice! ♥️

I really like Paisley & August and really felt for Paisley with what she went through with her second ex Jacob, he definitely is a bully, and I’m thrilled that she doesn’t have to deal with him any longer (wishful thinking). However, when she gets home her horribly evil mother is waiting for her with her disappointment among other things to let her know exactly how disappointed she is with her. Paisley however decides to go out and have a drink or two . . . and who ends up being at the same place, August who just happens to be with a date. Paisley has a few too many drinks and August ends up driving her home. These two still care about each other but they’ve also gone through life since they were together and being together again isn’t a chance or is it. I loved the ladies and how they were trying to cheer up Paisley and then things turned for Paisley and August when they take a trip with the entire family and end up sharing a room and well things happened and when they get home, not sure what to make of that. In addition to these two not sure where they stand or what happens next, we have August’s parents who are wanting to get married again and I have to say they are a little crazy. Also, unfortunately Paisley has had one unexpected visit from Jacob and then a lovely little visit from Jacob and her mother which talk about evil joining forces, I have to admit I was a little concerned about that but hats off to Paisley for handling the situation like a boss. I really did like how everything ended up for Paisley and August and the way this ended perfectly summed up these two. I also can’t believe we’re at the end of this First Time series. Wonderful story!

Welcome back to Colorado…and the Cassidy brothers…and by extension the Montgomerys. Second Chance Husband is the final book in the First Time Series, and is August & Paisley’s story. The title of the book gives one of the tropes of the book: second-chance romance. This is also a semi enemies to lovers story. The reason why I’m saying ‘semi’…is that I felt like August & Paisley didn’t really ‘hate’ each other…there’s just secrets…and miscommunication…and family drama. While August was introduced in Greer’s book (Best Friend Temptation—which is the fourth book in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series), Paisley was introduced in Good Time Boyfriend (which was Heath’s & Denvey’s book—the first one in this ‘trilogy’). It was a shock for Paisley & the Cassidy brothers to realize that they were again living in the same city…and it was a shock for Greer to learn that one of her brothers had been married & then divorced. So…what happens? Over the course of the previous two books—Paisley becomes fast friends with not only Greer, but Heath’s & Luca’s girlfriends (turned wives)…and become part of the Cassidy family again…but on the ‘outside’ looking in. Throw in another not-so great marriage & quick divorce…and we find Paisley trying to be someone different for a night… Cue bumping into a certain someone out on a date…and things become slightly awkward. Then there’s the “family” vacation that she’s been invited to go on…where things…well let’s just say things ‘progress’… Throw in some not so great parents…and really sleazy ex…and the ‘truth’ about why they divorced years ago…and you’ve got some Cassidy family drama that can rival the Montgomery family drama at times. Will Paisley & August get their happily-ever-after? Can they deal with obnoxious parents & sleazy exes? The answers can be found within the pages of Second Chance Husband. While I’m sad that this series is ending…I know that we’ll see these characters popping in briefly within other books within the greater Montgomery Ink world. Because once you’re “adopted” by the Montgomerys—there’s no escape…you become an honorary Montgomery. Second Chance Husband is a five out of five star read, and I highly recommend. Actually—I recommend all of Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink, Montgomery Ink Legacy, and all spin off series. You can jump into the world at any point with any book/series…and then slowly start moving around in the world by reading any of the other series in this extremely large world.