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Links: A Second Chance Sports Romance Kindle Edition

by Lisa Becker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

A former ugly duckling has a chance encounter with her unrequited high school crush, now a pro golfer. Will their past thwart a second chance at love?

Charlotte Windham went through a typical ugly duckling phase in high school while harboring a crush on Garrett Stephens, the school's athletic heartthrob. Today she’s a bestselling novelist and no longer “Glasses,” the humiliating nickname Garrett gave her.

Garrett transformed from teen heartbreaker to adult lothario and is now a successful professional golfer suffering from a possible career-ending injury.

Fifteen years after high school, Charlotte and Garrett have a chance encounter at a Los Angeles restaurant, and he can’t remember who she is. But as both hearts flutter with unfulfilled desires, awkward teenage memories might not be the only thing standing in the way of forever.

Can Charlotte forgive Garrett for his past ways, and more recent Don Juan lifestyle? Can Garrett change his ways for a second chance with Charlotte, who may just be perfect for him?

If you love second chance romances, swoon worthy pro athletes, smart and witty female leads and happily ever afters, scroll up now to buy or read for free with Kindle Unlimited.

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"Witty, heartfelt and emotionally satisfying. Once Ipicked it up I couldn't put it down!" NYTimes bestseller Rachel VanDyken

"A fabulously light-hearted read that was low on dramaand high on humour it was positively brimming from start to finish with heartand soul. This book had a fabulous start; fantastic middle and an ending thatmade my heart want to burst! I am officially in book love." Zubscovered

"A fantastic story that I devoured in one day. I enjoyedwatching their story unfold, and watching them develop as people. A trulyheartwarming story of friendship, love, and forgiveness." Books on theBookshelf

"I loved the story, I loved the characters, I just lovedeverything about it so much. I can't remember the last time a book left mewith such a sense of content satisfaction. It's the perfect little lovestory." Little Miss Drama Queen

"There is a lot of depth in this book besides just aromance, and Becker has a clever way with words that kept me turning the pagesand becoming more and more invested in the characters." Chick Lit Plus

"Links by Lisa Becker is the perfect summerread....light and quick." Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews

"This was a feel good read, one that had me smiling fromear to ear and one that left me with the warm and fuzzies." Romance CoverReview

"Links is a fun, delightful story that I devouredon my vacation. It is the perfect get-away book that leaves you with a goodfeeling." The Book Bag Review

"The writing was stellar with witty banter, clever humor, andsmirk-a-minute teasing exchanges. Lisa Becker is a comedic genius and my newfavorite author." Books and Bindings

"Links is a relatively quick and light read. Iloved some of the comedic moments, and the t-shirts that Charlotte wears withquirky sayings. If there was a sequel or spin off to this book I would nothesitate to read it." Much Loved Book Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HCSF7G9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 18, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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Lisa Becker is an award-winning romance writer who spends her time like she spends her money - on books and margaritas. As Lisa’s grandmother used to say, “For every chair, there’s a tush.” Lisa is now happily married to a wonderful man she met online and lives in Manhattan Beach, California with him and their two daughters. So, if it happened for her, there’s hope for anyone! You can share your love stories with her at www.lisawbecker.com.

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Customers find this book to be a perfect summer read, describing it as a fun second chance romance with charming story and love. The book features witty banter between characters that had customers smiling from ear to ear, and one review notes how well the author handles the dialogue. Customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting how the author captures all the characters' emotions.

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28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, describing it as a perfect summer read that is must-read material.

"...entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen...." Read more

"...Yes! Finally!” As I said above, this was a real feel good read, one that had me smiling from ear to ear and one that left me with the..." Read more

"An enjoyable read about a young woman who meets up with her high school crush ten years later. They both have were able to achieve their goals...." Read more

"The book was good .The plot was pretty good and I liked the development of Garrett...." Read more

20 customers mention "Romance"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a fun second chance romance that is a romantic page turner.

"...This fabulous second chance romance features a pro-golfer and an author, the story is well written with interesting storylines that are captivating..." Read more

"...They always leave me with a smile. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Garrett and Charlotte...." Read more

"The book was good .The plot was pretty good and I liked the development of Garrett...." Read more

"...He ends up getting her trust. Love the story and her overcoming shaming growing up." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its witty banter that had them smiling from ear to ear, with one customer mentioning they laughed out loud in many parts.

"...it is a wonderfully plotted story with the perfect balance of drama, humor, charm, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn romance...." Read more

"...As I said above, this was a real feel good read, one that had me smiling from ear to ear and one that left me with the warm and fuzzies...." Read more

"...I absolutely love Lisa’s books! They always leave me with a smile. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Garrett and Charlotte...." Read more

"...'s heart and the journey their friendship and budding romance takes is sweet and romantic and a pleasure to read. Enjoy!" Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one review noting how well the author captures their emotions and another mentioning how believable they are in their roles.

"...narration, Connor Crais and Stella Hunter do an amazing job bringing these characters to life, and do so with a complete understanding of each of..." Read more

"...to expect but it was full of fun and witty banter between two very likable characters. It was also a touch naughty!..." Read more

"...The simplicity of the format (short chapters...different character perspectives)..." Read more

"What a refreshing story! Loved the characters and the overall feel of the book...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with its wonderful narration keeping readers engaged.

"...🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Connor Crais and Stella Hunter do an amazing job bringing these characters to life, and do so with a complete..." Read more

"...Connor and Stella did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life...." Read more

"...Lisa Becker's writing keeps you engaged...." Read more

"...I just spent the entire day reading it... what a romantic, well written tale. Hoping it will be a romantic comedy on the screen one day...." Read more

3 customers mention "Friendship"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship in the book, with one mentioning the wonderful joining of two people and another noting the great banter between them.

"...The story is a slow burn towards a wonderful joining of two people who will win your heart...." Read more

"...The banter between the two was great and I really love how hard Garrett had to work to impress Charlotte. ⁣" Read more

"...It is such a charming story and love and friendship, told with wit and humor. I could totally see this chick-lit turning into a chick-flick...." Read more

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I am not usually a romance reader, but when I do read it, I always choose a rom-com (to lighten things up between my darker reads!) 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 is a second-chance romance with a bit of unrequited love thrown in… my favorite romance troupe! The story moves quickly and provides a really enjoyable short listen. I enjoyed the storyline and the conversation! I also liked both of the main characters, especially Charlotte. I was able to finish this one in an afternoon! The author does a good job developing both main characters through their back stories which led them to where they are today. Lovers of romance stories (with a little spice) looking for a quick read with an entertaining storyline will certainly enjoy this one! Thank you @letstalkbookspromo @authorlisabecker for my gifted audiobook! My thoughts are my own.
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  • Bette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Story & Audible Listen🎧 Charming & Heartfelt!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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    Links
    By: Lisa Becker
    Narrated by: Connor Crais, Stella Hunter

    This fabulous second chance romance features a pro-golfer and an author, the story is well written with interesting storylines that are captivating from start to end. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are easy to care about too. Charlotte ”Charlie” Windham and Garrett Stephens have history, she crushed on him in high school, but he never gave her a second glance, he did not even pay much attention when she tutored him and his twin brother. She saw how he acted with the girls and knew she did not stand a chance with him, besides she was only a nerd and he was part of the popular crowd, she was not sure if he even knew her name. Fast forward to fifteen years later, Charlie is a published author with a best seller under her belt and Garrett is a professional golf player who is recovering from an injury. When they run into each other again, he does not recognize her and when reminded of who she is, he mentions the name he used to call her “Glasses”. Garrett is very interested in getting to know Charlie a little better, but she won’t give him the time of day, she knows he is a player and he is all about the challenge of the chase. Though a man like him never really has to chase but she is worried once she gives in he will lose interest in her. Garrett is determined and won’t give up on her, though she is not the only challenge in his life at the moment, he has his career to worry about too. I loved how everything played out in this book, it is a wonderfully plotted story with the perfect balance of drama, humor, charm, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn romance. Lisa Becker, thank you for another enjoyable and wonderfully entertaining story.

    🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Connor Crais and Stella Hunter do an amazing job bringing these characters to life, and do so with a complete understanding of each of their character’s personas and are believable in every role they play. Connor Crais’ Garrett is spot on, swoon worthy and all. Stella Hunter is a natural in Charlie’s role, grasps her all sides of her personality, including her strength and determination and her insecurities. Both were great performing the roles of the secondary characters too. They set the perfect tone for the story, handle the charming and witty dialogue with ease and landing the humor effortlessly. You could hear how much heart they put into their work as they captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into their performance, having you feel every single one. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen.
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  • DonnaC
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 warm and fuzzies stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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    4 stars!!!

    “If only he would see her as anything but a brain in oversized black frames.”

    Lisa Becker is a new to me author and this was definitely a book that called to me because of the synopsis. I have two passions in life, reading…obviously and golf. Give me a book that is about the both of them and I am immediately sold. I also have a passion for geeks…seeing as I was one myself, so this book had a lot going for it even before I had turned the first page. This was a quick, easy read for me that gave me many a laugh, a lot of smiles, a few frowns but most of all that all-encompassing happy feeling at the end, a definite feel good read.

    Charlotte Windham was a geek in school, especially when it came to English Literature. Her best friends twin brothers needed all the help they could get, one to get the grade for medical school, and the other to keep his place on the golf team. As a favour to her bestie, Charlotte tutors the both of them, which is extremely hard for her seeing as she has been crushing on one of the twins for a very long time. Charlotte was your stereotypical geek, nerdy clothes, braces and thick-rimmed glasses…damn this could have been me!

    Garrett Stephens was your typical all-star athlete, drop dead gorgeous, all the girls flocked to him and he ran through them like a dose of salts, the typical love ‘em and leave ‘em type. Garrett was young and he made the most of his good lucks and “charming” personality. Tutoring was a chore for him and all he could see was glasses when it came to Charlotte. Garrett never saw the person, the girl, the one that made moony eyes at him whenever they were in each other’s company. Garrett broke Charlotte’s heart without even realising it.

    “Yeah. You know me. Love the chase; hate the commitment.”

    Fast forward fifteen years, Garrett is an extremely successful professional golfer and Charlotte hit pay dirt with her first novel, both successful in their own right. When they have a chance meeting all those feelings come rushing back for Charlotte, shame Garrett doesn’t remember who she is.

    “Oh yeah, because there are a host of smart and handsome men lined up around the corner fighting over me.”

    “There probably are. You just aren’t willing to walk down the street…”

    Charlotte is like the elephant that never forgets, she hasn’t forgotten Garrett and she certainly has forgotten how she didn’t exist as far as he was concerned. Even fifteen years later every relationship she has had has failed, all because they were no match her first and only love, Garrett. Knowing that she couldn’t suffer that rejection and heart break a second time Charlotte steers clear of Garrett. Charlotte didn’t see what everyone else saw when she looked in the mirror, her self-esteem wasn’t great and she was always down-playing herself. Charley need to find her self-confidence.

    This was one of the best “chase’s” I have read in quite a while, Garrett goes all out to prove to Charley that he is a changed man. From establishing a friendship to months of pursuit, Lisa Becker regales the reader with a man desperate to catch the only woman that has made him want more. As much as Garrett irked me in the first instance, he was a hormonal teen but the adult Garrett was a man that will have many women swooning. I loved that Charlotte stuck to her guns even though it was emotionally painful for her, but when these two finally let those lines blur I was jumping up and down.

    “Yes! Finally!”

    As I said above, this was a real feel good read, one that had me smiling from ear to ear and one that left me with the warm and fuzzies. You cannot ask more from a romance. Loved it and I will definitely be checking out other books by this author.
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  • DAA
    3.0 out of 5 stars Links
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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    An enjoyable read about a young woman who meets up with her high school crush ten years later. They both have were able to achieve their goals. Her as an author he as a professional golfer. Their courtship has its ups and downs. He is still a notorious player. She remembers his motto from school. Will he ever get her to believe that he wants her for more? Have to say no cheating involved.
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  • shedevilreads Bookstagram
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second Chance Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
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    Links by Lisa Becker is a second chance romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Connor Crais and Stella Hunter.

    I absolutely love Lisa’s books! They always leave me with a smile. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Garrett and Charlotte. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

    Connor and Stella did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

    I would recommend this book if you like second chance romances or contemporary romances.
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  • Lizbeth Torres
    4.0 out of 5 stars It was not bad
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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    The book was good .The plot was pretty good and I liked the development of Garrett. It was great to see his point of view as well as his thoughts and feeling for Charlotte. Though charlotte was a bit cringey at the end, I still liked her character and how she didn’t want to rush into things. There is still some steamy scene in the book if anyone was wondering but they are not as detailed so if anyone likes that there you go. The book was a light read which was great and I fairly enjoyed it.
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  • C Halstead
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sports Romance
    Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2023
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    Ok I read way to much dark romance cause when I read sweet romance I feel like walking on eggshells waiting for something sinister to happen lol

    Plot was fantastic, and the writing was great. Little bit slow for my liking, and a bit obsessive but all in all good:)
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    Sports Romance

    Reviewed in Australia on August 16, 2023
    Ok I read way to much dark romance cause when I read sweet romance I feel like walking on eggshells waiting for something sinister to happen lol

    Plot was fantastic, and the writing was great. Little bit slow for my liking, and a bit obsessive but all in all good:)
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