Wow. Some major family drama going on in this story. So Bradley, aka Hawk, and Ali are friends. Close friends since high school. She's always had a crush on him but he ended up marrying her sister. I know! Then he and her sister get divorced but Ali and Hawk are still close friends even though she's still secretly in love with him. Then it gets even more complicated when he starts having feelings for her but Ali's family drama  could possibly put a stop to their growing relationship. Eek! So that's the gist. I don't want to give anything else away but you’ll have to read the story to get all the details and goings-on in their lives. I loved Hawk. He was hot. Ali was a real sweetheart but she was way too nice for my taste. I guess I'm just not as good a person as she was in the story. There were some emotional moments in the story and some frustrating ones when it came to how nice Ali was to her sister and family, but in the end it all worked out so I enjoyed the story very much.

* I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book*

Ali is a strong, caring and confident woman. She makes the art she loves and is starting to get the recognition she deserves for it. She also has a neighbor, who is a friend that she just loves to fight with. He is also her former brother-in-law. But, Ali and Hawk have more in common than the fact he used to be married to her sister.
Hawk thought he had met the love of his life, until she the day she tore that all away from him and filed for divorce. Whenever he thinks he has moved on, she comes roaring back into town and shattering the peace he has established. But this time is different, and when Ali looks to protect him in an uncomfortable situation he starts to see what moving on can really look like.

Once again, Marina Adair has written a fantastic book. I loved Ali and Hawk's personalities and their interactions. With a story line that includes a 'fake relationship' which has of course been done, the author makes it fresh and enjoyable. The only part of this book I didn't enjoy... Ali's mother and her sister... ugh. Just ugh.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.

I am a huge fan of Marina Adair so when I saw the ARC for this second book in the Destiny Bay series on Netgalley, I just had to request it and I am very thankful to have been given the opportunity to read it early. 
I really enjoyed this not so typical second chance romance. Hawk & Ali certainly have a very interesting past, namely his ex-wife is her sister and they have known each other for many years. He has had a very difficult time getting over Bridget. Having to retire from hockey basically ended the two major things in his life, his career and his marriage. Now living back home in Destiny Bay he is neighbors with Ali and they are friends and he is also still close with her dad. Ali has never been his type though or so he thought. I am very happy Hawk gets a second chance at love with Ali. They have incredible chemistry. Neither of them expected for what happened between them to happen but it is clearly right for them to be together. Of course it is not an easy path to go down given the circumstances in their lives and they definitely face some challenges, but love true love prevails. He says some seriously swoon-worthy things to her that would be impossible for anyone to resist.
I enjoyed this love story very much as it is more than just the love of these two people but of family too.
I look forward to more from Destiny Bay and Marina Adair.
I will post on Amazon & B&N on release day.

Hawk sure could be a smarty pants, "he was hungry, but he was also touched. “Wow, sunshine, did you bring me lunch?” He opened the bag and took in a deep breath, then met her gaze. “That’s a very girlfriend-like thing, you know. Some might call it a sweet gesture.” I loved Hawk he was such a great guy, really caring.

Bradley Hawk had everything, a wife he loved and would do anything for and a hockey career. Until he was injured, and his wife walked out. In the divorce he got the only thing truly mattered, his home town and his sister-in-law. Ali has always loved Hawk, even if she had to push her feelings aside as she watched him love her sister, watched them share their lives together. Now that he's back and those feelings that never went away came back in full force, she will need to learn to navigate through her friendship that is about to become a messy fauxmance, because her sister is back and marrying someone else. Will Hawk and Ali finally be able to find their way? Or with Bridget get in the way?

I absolutely adore Marina's books. They are so full of characters that burrow themselves right in to your heart. I have to say, this was the first book by Marina that had me in tears. I went from swooning to crying and back so many times. Feels Like The First Time is without a doubt Marina's best book yet. I fell so hard and fast for these two. I kind of hate Bridget a little, but in the end, I want to see her find her own happiness. If you love books the fill your heart with so much love and happiness, a book that keeps you sucked in until the very end, and a book that will have sighing in happiness by the end, then this is the boom for you. Fall in love with Hawk and Alibi promise it Feels Like The First Time with these too.