Second Chance Series by Rhonda Lee Carver

After the loss of a child tears her marriage apart, Carly vows she’ll never speak to her soon-to-be ex-husband Chance again. On the eve of their divorce, however, Carly takes a stroll down memory lane and calls Chance.A passionate one night stand between the two is shattered by cruel light of morning. With reality having set back in, Carly admits to Chance she made a mistake, forcing him to come to grips that there is no hope left for their marriage. Fate has other plans for them... moreAfter the loss of a child tears her marriage apart, Carly vows she’ll never speak to her soon-to-be ex-husband Chance again. On the eve of their divorce, however, Carly takes a stroll down memory lane and calls Chance.A passionate one night stand between the two is shattered by cruel light of morning. With reality having set back in, Carly admits to Chance she made a mistake, forcing him to come to grips that there is no hope left for their marriage. Fate has other plans for them. Carly’s fall down some stairs leaves her with amnesia…but that’s only the start of it. Can deception bring a second chance at love or will it forever destroy an already broken marriage? less

Riding is nice. But riding with a partner is much more fun… Duke McGraw learned the hard way that life can change in the blink of an eye. Waking up from a coma, he wants nothing more than to ride back into his life—but nothing is the same, not even Lila Sinclair. With pride the size of Texas, Duke builds a wall of anger. Bent, not broken, he climbs back into the saddle to see where the rocky trail leads him... moreRiding is nice. But riding with a partner is much more fun… Duke McGraw learned the hard way that life can change in the blink of an eye. Waking up from a coma, he wants nothing more than to ride back into his life—but nothing is the same, not even Lila Sinclair. With pride the size of Texas, Duke builds a wall of anger. Bent, not broken, he climbs back into the saddle to see where the rocky trail leads him. Lila loves Duke—always had, always will—but the wounds of tragedy run deeper than physical. Confused by Duke’s emotional barriers, Lila is at the end of her rope but refuses to lose hope. Tough and determined, Lila’s out to lasso her cowboy. But will her nurturing heart be broken again? A man like Duke comes with risks. When playing with fire someone is bound to get scorched. Some flames never die, and Duke and Lila’s connection is hotter than hell. Temperatures rise on the ranch and horses aren’t the only thing being ridden. When the future is at stake, choices must be made. Beyond the scars and tragedy, will love rise again or will the second chance be the last? less

Sometimes the burn is better the second time around… Second Chance Series, Book 3 Stryker Mason gets a call that no one wants to get. His sister has been in a bad car accident. She dies and leaves her daughter in Stryker’s care. Heartbroken and terrified, he has no clue how to raise a child. He needs help and the only person he can think of he hasn’t seen in six years... moreSometimes the burn is better the second time around… Second Chance Series, Book 3 Stryker Mason gets a call that no one wants to get. His sister has been in a bad car accident. She dies and leaves her daughter in Stryker’s care. Heartbroken and terrified, he has no clue how to raise a child. He needs help and the only person he can think of he hasn’t seen in six years. Leslie Bakerfield is independent, carefree and a workaholic, but when the past shows up on her doorstep wearing cowboy hat and worn boots, she takes an unexpected trip down memory lane. Time had passed but the physical chemistry between them hadn’t diminished. They’d always shared poetry in bed, he’d been her inspiration and she’d almost married him. But Leslie had issues. That’s why she walked away from him days before their wedding. Stryker needed a mother for his niece, but when it came to emotions, could he trust Leslie? Would she run again? She was different, but did a person ever really change? He’d wrangled bulls, lassoed cattle, but was he ready for the biggest fight of his life—to win back the one woman he’d never stopped loving. less

Tucker Bailey wants peace and quiet, but when his ex-wife shows up disturbing his personal breathing space, all hell breaks loose. When she has an accident on his property, his protective side, and frustration, kicks in. Hope could think of far worse conditions than being nursed by a cowboy—just too bad it happens to be her ex. Forced to stay together in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, demons of the past awaken, as well as parts of the body... moreTucker Bailey wants peace and quiet, but when his ex-wife shows up disturbing his personal breathing space, all hell breaks loose. When she has an accident on his property, his protective side, and frustration, kicks in. Hope could think of far worse conditions than being nursed by a cowboy—just too bad it happens to be her ex. Forced to stay together in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, demons of the past awaken, as well as parts of the body. A tumble down a hill, a mud fight and a hot shower land them in the best place possible, at least temporarily. Waking up in bed with his ex wasn’t the brightest move for Tucker, but it sure did feel good at the time. How will he let her go again? He comes up with a plan. If she wants the house they shared, she’ll have to live in it for a month, with him. Thirty days could be the death of him, but Tucker plans to walk away with something he was robbed of two years ago—closure. Hope wants the house, but she’ll pay the price when she faces her tragic past. The secret she kept from Tucker could be the very thing that destroys a second chance at love. less

Dakota Childs stood at the cemetery in the rain on an unbelievably cold Texas afternoon. She’d quit her job and used up most of her cash to get here to say farewell to her beloved aunt. The last thing she needed or wanted was anyone’s pity, but when the tall, sexy stranger in worn hat and boots pulled out the umbrella, and offered her a place to stay, she couldn’t think of one good reason not to accept... moreDakota Childs stood at the cemetery in the rain on an unbelievably cold Texas afternoon. She’d quit her job and used up most of her cash to get here to say farewell to her beloved aunt. The last thing she needed or wanted was anyone’s pity, but when the tall, sexy stranger in worn hat and boots pulled out the umbrella, and offered her a place to stay, she couldn’t think of one good reason not to accept. When he steered his pale blue eyes her way, she was mesmerized…and instantly rethought her plans of leaving the small town. Cash Bailey loved his daughter, but being a single father could be trying and downright confusing. He had no clue how young girls dressed, or how to braid hair or the importance of picking out matching shoes. Physically, he missed having someone to hold. Emotionally, he missed having someone to love— what he’d lost when his wife died five years ago. Then in pops Dakota, her expressive eyes and innocent smile triggers something deep and intense in him. She’s giving, beautiful and braids hair like a champ. For the first time in a long time, he has an opportunity for happiness, but why can’t he shake the guilt? When things start to heat up on Havens Ranch, Dakota faces a decision that will change her life forever. Will Cash finally break his internal chains and accept the emotions in his heart, or lose happiness for a second time? less