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Start Over: A Second Chance Romance (Start Again Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 661 ratings

One decision changed his entire life. And he's been paying for it ever since.

Seattle felt like the perfect place for Luke Walker to hide.
A reformed hacker who now fights for the other side, he’s a country onto himself.
Especially since his past is never far behind.
But when he sees Ivy Green again, the woman he was never able to forget, he wants her. For so much more than the one-night stand they had ten years ago.
It doesn't matter that his dark past and dangerous present mean he can't keep her.
That his secrets would destroy any shot at a real future.
After all, she's leaving in a month.
What’s the worst that can happen?

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"Wonderfully written, thoroughly engaging and completely romantic, sometimes love rocks you when you least expect it!"- ★★★★★ TomeTender

"This is just a
wonderful story. Ms Saman puts you in the story, she tells the story from both main characters point of view so you know what's going onin both characters minds and I really like that. The first chapter sparks your interest and she holds you tight right to the last page. She leaves you wanting more."★★★★★ Debbie, GoodreadsReviewer

"From the opening chapter, this book
had me hooked. I thought it was hilarious and I seriously wanted to befriend some of these people. The twists and turns kept me guessing and the lead is amazing. Great read for any occasion."★★★★★ G.M.Whit, Goodreads Reviewer
"I'm happy to say, I
loved START OVER from start to finish. From the very first page, J Saman grabs your mind as well as your heart and she never lets you go. Hand on to your seat because it is a crazy and wildride. She will also leave you screaming for more." ★★★★★ Susan Loves Books

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M5INGJS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 849 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Start Again Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 661 ratings

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J. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 10 bestselling author who writes sassy, swoony, and scorching contemporary romances. She is addicted to Diet Coke, sour candy, and indie rock. She swears way too much (especially after a glass of wine) and has a penchant for sarcasm (or so her husband and children like to tell her).

J. is an admitted lover of second chance romances, enemies to lovers, and the perfect amount of angst. She is best known for writing funny and emotional romances filled with smart, strong women, and sexy alphas who have a softer side - especially for their women.

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Customers love the heart-wrenching story of this romance novel, with one review highlighting its fast-paced narrative. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability and pacing, with one customer noting how the characters' grit kept them together. Additionally, customers appreciate the likeable characters, and one review specifically mentions the steamy love scenes.

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15 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive3 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as heart wrenching and emotional, with one customer noting its fast-paced narrative.

"...I loved ivy and Luke’s story. Sheer determination and grit kept these two together and he helped her with Jason in the end...." Read more

"...Like the other characters, Luke and Ivy are well developed, emotional and deep. Their journey is tumultuous and dramatic...." Read more

"This story was amazing. We met Luke in the first book and now he's getting his own love story...." Read more

"...Loved this story so much...this will probably be a re-read for me!!" Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful and part of an awesome series, with one customer noting the well-developed characters and another mentioning the likeable main characters.

"Love these books! Even though they are supposed to be stand alone HEAs they are intertwined. I loved ivy and Luke’s story...." Read more

"...Like the other characters, Luke and Ivy are well developed, emotional and deep. Their journey is tumultuous and dramatic...." Read more

"...Another wonderful book from J. Saman." Read more

"The story started good. Both the MC were likeable..but then around 20% it got repetitive and just page fillers absolutely nothing happens until last..." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning how the characters' grit kept them together, while another notes how everything fits together really well.

"...I loved ivy and Luke’s story. Sheer determination and grit kept these two together and he helped her with Jason in the end...." Read more

"...Luke and Ivy just seem to belong together, even if there are lots of plot twists keeping them apart...." Read more

"Ivy and Luke's story was great. It was sweet and serious and funny and cute and definitely romantic. I want more!" Read more

"Another good story by this talented author about believable and likeable characters...." Read more

5 customers mention "Romance"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, finding it oh-so-sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the steamy love scenes.

"...Their journey is tumultuous and dramatic. It’s forgiving and loving and patient. An amazing story as part of an even more amazing series." Read more

"Another sweet and sexy story from the Seattle crew, with crossover characters including Kate & Ryan...." Read more

"...I loved the steamy love scenes and oh-so-sweet times Luke demonstrates his love in simple gestures, like when Ivy is so sick!..." Read more

"Ivy and Luke's story was great. It was sweet and serious and funny and cute and definitely romantic. I want more!" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the characters in the book, with one mentioning that their chemistry was plausible and another noting that their personalities meshed well.

"...I LOVED these characters and their chemistry together. Super excited for the next book in the series!..." Read more

"Another sweet and sexy story from the Seattle crew, with crossover characters including Kate & Ryan...." Read more

"...The chemistry between the characters was plausible and drew my interest. Their personalities meshed well, without being overblown...." Read more

"Another good story by this talented author about believable and likeable characters...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
    Love these books! Even though they are supposed to be stand alone HEAs they are intertwined. I loved ivy and Luke’s story. Sheer determination and grit kept these two together and he helped her with Jason in the end. So it all worked out for them. On to the next one!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
    Start Over is Ivy and Luke’s story. We get a glimpse of Luke in Start AgAin. First, I love that we get to see characters from the other books in this series and they actually play a decent role in this book, not just cameos.
    Like the other characters, Luke and Ivy are well developed, emotional and deep. Their journey is tumultuous and dramatic. It’s forgiving and loving and patient. An amazing story as part of an even more amazing series.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    I always say the last book in a series was my favorite, but I think this one is my favorite. Luke and Ivy just seem to belong together, even if there are lots of plot twists keeping them apart. I LOVED these characters and their chemistry together. Super excited for the next book in the series! Hoping for a few mentions in the new book about Luke and Ivy. Couldn’t put this one down, but also didn’t want it to end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Another sweet and sexy story from the Seattle crew, with crossover characters including Kate & Ryan. Drama and uncertainty make an appearance, along with Ivy’s stalker. We finally learn Luke’s secrets, and that his love with Ivy can handle it all. Set aside a day and dive in!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
    This story was amazing. We met Luke in the first book and now he's getting his own love story. Ivy is the woman he can stop thinking about even if it was just a one night stand ten years ago. Now that they're together again, what could possibly go wrong? But after another year apart and more misunderstandings, they are finally getting their happy ending and it's so well deserved. Another wonderful book from J. Saman.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
    I really enjoyed this tale, and I’m glad I read it. The characters were well created and introduced. The chemistry between the characters was plausible and drew my interest. Their personalities meshed well, without being overblown. I loved the occasional shout outs to some of my favorite books and movies, such as Princess Bride. The ‘mysterious past’ bit got a little annoying, but I’m glad it was strung out because it worked. The Australian accent was nicely subtle, just a few phrases here and there to remind the reader where the main character was from. I loved the end note about the different versions of the story, especially as one critique would have been for Jason to have a deeper menace in the story. But it seems the author already explored that option and it was too dark. I recommend this book who like romances with lots of tangles and happy endings. The biggest quibble I have is that the paragraphs had big chunks that weren’t indented. That inconsistent formatting made it difficult to read and keep track of the paragraphs, but the overall editing was good.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
    After reading LOVE TO HATE HER and HATE TO LOVE HER, J. Saman is another of my favorite adult romance authors! The chemistry between Luke and Ivy in START OVER is undeniable, even when life circumstances seem to be working against their happiness-separately and together. I loved the steamy love scenes and oh-so-sweet times Luke demonstrates his love in simple gestures, like when Ivy is so sick! Loved this story so much...this will probably be a re-read for me!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
    Ivy and Luke's story was great.
    It was sweet and serious and funny and cute and definitely romantic.
    I want more!

Top reviews from other countries

  • mhebert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2017
    I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book and her style of writing. This book kept me engaged every second of reading it, I couldn't put it down? I enjoyed the storyline, the depth of the characters and the flow of the book. You will not be disappointed. It's a must read. This is my first book from this author but it won't be the last. Another new favorite!!
  • Manda
    2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
    Reviewed in Australia on February 5, 2023
    I love this author but this book was a real let down. It seemed to drag on a lot, and didn’t have any decent steamy scenes. This is the first time I’ve ever skipped or skim read this author. Also a lot of issues with the “Australian” terms. Like “righto” does not mean okay/right/yes, and we don’t use C U * T for everyday language. It would’ve been good to been edited by an Aussie.
  • Nic N
    4.0 out of 5 stars just a tad too long
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2025
    Enjoyed the story and the writing but felt it dragged a little in places. A few chapters too much but otherwise a good read.
  • Sharron
    4.0 out of 5 stars yikes
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2024
    Loved the story was so touching and emotional. MC and FC made an amazing couple who had me tearing up and then smiling. It lacked nothing I couldn’t put it down. Drama, romance, not much as far as moments of passion and I think the HEA could have been extended a bit. Highly recommend .
  • Gabrielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much love
    Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2019
    I felt ever words! I hated Ivy the. Like and then I loved them alone, together, separated, together again. So much love, so many feelings! It was just amazing.

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