The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson brings us back to the small town of Blossom Glen. With the conclusion of another wonderful small town series, book three centers around the youngest Montgomery sister, Vivienne.

When Vivienne left town to chase after her dreams, she not only left her family but also her best friend Logan Matthews. In particular, the night before, something happened that changed their lives for what seemed like forever, burdening a lifetime friendship broken, moving their lives on without each other.

Now, twelve years later, Viv is back in Blossom Glen, working at a local shop, feeling unsure of her future, trying to get her life in order, gets an unexpected visitor that brings the past crashing down in the present. In disbelief, a familiar voice unsettles her emotions when no other than Logan comes into the shop. No longer that young boy she last saw but a man all grown up and unlike her who is living out his dreams, has become a famous author.

In attempt to softened his image, a pr moment goes in the wrong direction and Viv steps in to help her old friend. On a whim offers her his services and to her surprised he hires her bringing them back as if no time left between them. As they work on his image and spend more time together, they find their friendship blossoming into more than just friends. Only one problem, Logan must share a secret that might ruin his chance at a happily ever after. Will they stand a chance second time around?

The Sweetheart Crush wraps up the series on a beautiful note. It's always sweet seeing the friends to lovers theme but what made this series wonderful was seeing both of them being able to reconnect and get a second chance to fix the past. I loved how we see how much Vivienne grew as a person and really found herself and where she's meant to be. And Logan, allowing himself to surrender the walls, especially with the cloud of his father's legacy to find himself brought him to where he needed to be allowing both of them to be the best versions of themselves.

I'm so glad the series concluded with them. Overall, this was a wonderful series about second chances, the friendships and the unbreakable family bonds. If you haven't read the series, go back an start with the first book. Ideally, the general concept of the book can be read as a standalone but I recommend for continuity to read them in order.

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To my sadness, the end of another wonderful series. The Summer of Second Chances by Miranda Liasson concludes our journey with the Seashell Harbor series.

In this book, the focus is on Darla and NIck. With their past history together, they’ve been through a lot of ups and downs. With her cancer behind her, Darla returns to Seashell Harbor to tie up some loose ends before beginning the next chapter in her life starting in the upcoming fall. With a book deadline approaching, a secured teaching position across the country and beginning the process to sell her home, she definitely has her plate full. The last thing she ever expected was for her ex-husband to interfere with the trajectory of her life plan or ignite a spark inspiring unresolved feelings and nostalgia.

Nick isn’t the same person he once was. Once young and immature, he’s changed and wants a better life. He’s taking on more responsibility with his family’s business and going to school to get his education to build a better future. One thing for sure that he’s known for infinity is something that has never changed, his big heart for Darla. Taking on the task to do some repairs on her home, he finds himself spending more time with her trying to show how much he truly cares and how much he’s changed. He foolishly gave up before but is determined to do anything not to make the same mistake twice.

As they say, home is where the heart is and as their summer blossoms a new beginning, will this opportunity of a second chance be enough for Darla to embrace?

Overall, this book with Darla and Nick showed how time can heal old wounds. If you allow your heart to open, love can find its way back stronger for longevity. Darla is a strong, independent woman who deserves to be loved. When you experience the pain she did in her life, it's hard to open your heart again, let alone to the one person who broke it. So, what I loved is how their experiences in life changed them but she allowed him to show her which slowly opened her heart to allow the possibility of a second chance. Sometimes we find the right people at the wrong time. If we’re lucky, the right time will be on time.

Also, the book wrapped up the series wonderfully with some amazing exciting news happening with Hadley and Kit. Their beautiful friendship and love for each other warmed the pages and the joy of strolling through this small town just was a joy to escape into. Their journey of friendship, love and second chances made this another wonderful series.

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