Second Chances Series by Heather D'Agostino

Melanie Andrews thought she had the perfect life. A job she loved, a beautiful daughter she adored, and a loving husband. Everything around her seemed to be falling into place until that fateful day… September 11th changed everything… Melanie’s husband, Sean, was on a plane heading to Washington, D.C. for a medical conference. She had no idea that when she said goodbye to him that morning, that it would be the last time she saw him alive... moreMelanie Andrews thought she had the perfect life. A job she loved, a beautiful daughter she adored, and a loving husband. Everything around her seemed to be falling into place until that fateful day… September 11th changed everything… Melanie’s husband, Sean, was on a plane heading to Washington, D.C. for a medical conference. She had no idea that when she said goodbye to him that morning, that it would be the last time she saw him alive. Eleven years later and still reeling from the aftermath, Melanie and her daughter move back to her hometown of Boston to try and put their lives back together. She had all but given up on ever feeling whole again. Austin Montgomery, a self-made millionaire and single father, had long ago given up on finding love again. Working constantly and providing his daughter with anything she could ever want was his top priority until fate stepped in… When his daughter introduced him to her new best friend, he instantly felt a connection to her mother. Deciding that he must know more about her, he begins trying to forge a friendship. Too afraid of hurting again, Melanie keeps Austin at arms length. She knows her heart can’t take another fracture like the one she’s trying to heal. What will it take for her to give him a chance? Can two people who were once deeply in love and then broken, find love with each other? less

For Katie Lewis, Patrick McKinley had always been the cocky boy next door. He’d moved in and befriended her at a time when she was trying to mend her broken heart. Zach Lawson had left her shattered after he moved across the country to pursue his dream of attending art school. While trying to move on, like Zach had asked her to, Katie met Patrick. At fourteen, she had no idea how much Patrick would end up meaning to her... moreFor Katie Lewis, Patrick McKinley had always been the cocky boy next door. He’d moved in and befriended her at a time when she was trying to mend her broken heart. Zach Lawson had left her shattered after he moved across the country to pursue his dream of attending art school. While trying to move on, like Zach had asked her to, Katie met Patrick. At fourteen, she had no idea how much Patrick would end up meaning to her. Three years later on graduation day, Patrick decides to take a chance and change their friendship forever when he kisses Katie. Now, he just needs to sort out what it all means and if he can turn this friendship into something more. Katie finally got what she wanted most, for Patrick to see her as more than a friend. But, moving from friends to lovers isn’t as easy as it seems. Trust, desire, and need begin to battle for dominance. As the summer goes by, both secretly wonder if they’ll make it. Attending different colleges in different states, a crazy roommate, and past relationships deciding that they don’t want to stay in the past but become part of the present are only some of the hurdles that they will face. The Boy Next Door is Book Two in the Second Chances series. less

Ever feel like your life is perfect? That nothing could break the bond you have with another? Hannah Montgomery thought that she shared an unbreakable bond with Matt Mills. That is until someone from his past with a secret, came back to rip them apart. As her world begins to crash down around her, Hannah decides to run. She wants to be as far away from Matt and his secret as possible... moreEver feel like your life is perfect? That nothing could break the bond you have with another? Hannah Montgomery thought that she shared an unbreakable bond with Matt Mills. That is until someone from his past with a secret, came back to rip them apart. As her world begins to crash down around her, Hannah decides to run. She wants to be as far away from Matt and his secret as possible. Only we can’t run from fate… When Hannah agrees to be Katie’s maid of honor, she’s forced to deal with Patrick’s best man… her ex-boyfriend. Realizing that Hannah was his one true love, Matt begins to try and win her back. Knowing that things will never be like they once were, Hannah pushes to create distance between them and keep her heart hidden. How long can she deny the feelings that never really went away? Can she ever really trust Matt not to hurt her again? What does Matt need to do to keep her from running? Will he let her slip through his fingers like he did before? The One That Got Away is the third book in the Second Chances series. This book is intended for mature audiences (17+). It contains adult language and sexual situations. less

At what point in our lives do we lose our innocent outlook on the world? Is it at the end of childhood? After adolescence? Somewhere at the beginning of adulthood? At what point do we stop seeing it through rose colored glasses, and become jaded with reality? If we knew it was coming, could we stop it? Graceleynn Matthews saw the good in everyone. She was beautiful inside and out, a born leader, and everyone’s best friend... moreAt what point in our lives do we lose our innocent outlook on the world? Is it at the end of childhood? After adolescence? Somewhere at the beginning of adulthood? At what point do we stop seeing it through rose colored glasses, and become jaded with reality? If we knew it was coming, could we stop it? Graceleynn Matthews saw the good in everyone. She was beautiful inside and out, a born leader, and everyone’s best friend. For years she crushed on, Greg Neely, the star soccer player of the NYU Men’s team. Greg was everything Grace wasn’t, rich, entitled, and spoiled. When he wanted something, he made sure he got it. When he finally noticed Grace, she was thrilled. The one man who she thought would never notice her, was showing interest. But Greg wasn’t who he seemed. There was a side to him that would change Grace forever, a side that would turn her word upside down and send it spinning out of control. Fallen From Grace is book four of the Second Chances series. This book contains profanity, sexual situations, and other adult content. It may not be appropriate for readers under the age of 17. less

Does happily ever after truly exist, or is it some fantasy that we choose to believe in? In The Boy Next Door we met Katie and Patrick, a couple who seemed like they were meant for each other. A couple who seemed to be perfect... moreDoes happily ever after truly exist, or is it some fantasy that we choose to believe in? In The Boy Next Door we met Katie and Patrick, a couple who seemed like they were meant for each other. A couple who seemed to be perfect. But looks can be deceiving… What happens when true love is put to the test? When secrets are formed, and the bonds of marriage are tested? Can happily ever after survive, or will it wither away? Katie and Patrick’s story continues in The Family Next Door- book 5 in the Second Chances series. This book is intended for audiences over the age of 17. It contains graphic sexual encounters and profanity. less