This second chance romance between country music superstar and bad boy, Cash Sutherland, and journalist, Presley Cole was captivating for me. The blend of music and the two professions for our romantic leads, the fascinating side characters, and the "mystery" of who Sutherland's extremely famous love song, "Lightning" was about just got me. I devoured this book and I will likely return to it again and again because it immediately catapulted its way into my favorites list.

For a little more background, Cash and Presley dated in college and then Cash broke up with Presley to move to Nashville and pursue his music career. Now, Presley needs a big story to get a promotion and so she's off to uncover who "Lightning" is about with the help of Cash's brother. He's in need of some positive PR after getting charged with a DWI (allegedly bogus). As the two come back into one another's orbits, things that they thought were in the past come up again. I definitely recommend.

Full of sass, sizzle and sparkle, Jessica Lemmon’s Second Chance Love Song is an immensely enjoyable contemporary romance readers will love.

Cash Sutherland is one of the brightest stars of country music. Loved, admired and envied in equal measure, bad boy Cash has fans hanging onto his every word. But with scandal threatening to jeopardize his success, his record label hatches a plan that will help revamp his reputation and enable him to continue his reign at the top of the charts. An eager journalist has been hired to write a cover story that will help make their careers, however, there is one small catch: the journalist is none other than Presley Cole, the woman he had walked out on in order to pursue his music career.

Presley has tried her utmost to put her relationship with Cash behind her, however, that has proven to be far easier said than done. Presley’s heart had been broken into a million tiny pieces when he had chosen his career over her and now that they’ve been thrust together again, she is not willing to let bygones be bygones and forgive him for walking out on her. Presley wants to keep things strictly professional between her and Cash – until long-buried feelings come rushing back with a vengeance…

Will Cash and Presley give their relationship another try? Or will they continue to let the past come between them?

A fantastic contemporary romance spiced with passion, seduction and pathos, Jessica Lemmon’s Second Chance Love Song is an absorbing tale about healing from the past, fresh starts and everlasting love with a heroine who takes no prisoners, a hero to die for and plenty of explosive chemistry, delicious wit and sizzling sensuality to keep readers turning the pages.

A terrific romantic read, Jessica Lemmon has written another winner with Second Chance Love Song.

This book is such a good read. Of course because it's a Harlequin Desire it is short but it was such a quick read because I didn't want to put it down.
I just love Cash and Presley's chemistry.

Second Chance Love Song is a perfect title for this book, and it sums it up nicely. Cash is the sexy country music star and Presley is the reporter looking for his secrets. Oh, and they were a couple in the past, back before Cash decided to walk away to chase his stardom. So, when they come face to face after so many years and the attraction is just as strong, it's a second chance for them. I'm a sucker for second chances, and when it's wrapped up in such a fun and engaging story as Presley and Cash's, it's easy to fall into the story. In this case, I fell into the story almost immediately and didn't look up until I'd turned the last page. Cash is a bit of a hard case, and there were times that he needed a good swift kick in the backside, but the more I read, the more I liked him, and he and Presley are just so good together. So, this second in the series is one of my favorite romance tropes, the couple has great chemistry, and the writing is everything I expect from Jessica Lemmon.

I really enjoyed this second chance at romance with a Nashville Country Music Star. In this story we meet Cash and Presley who at one time loved each other and now years later he needs to revamp his rep and his label hires her to write a journalistic article about him.

I loved watching these two get to know each other again and they make mistakes and say the wrong thing at times but I loved how they also learn to move on and forgive each for their bonehead mistakes in the past and the present.

It was a well writen story with characters I grew to love and the supporting cast was also pretty great. If you love country music romances and second chance romances then you will love getting to know Cash and Presely.

Second Chance Love Song is the first book I have reviewed from the series, and the first by Jessica Lemmon.

Jessica Lemmon's writing style is relaxing and gripping at the same time. I adore books with songs in them and the title itself is so uplifting and positive. That itself had me requesting the book when I was sent an invitation from the publisher for Harlequin's Glamour blog tour.

Such a well-crafted story with romance with some hot scenes.

Thanks to Jessica Lemmon and Harlequin for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I definitely want to finish the series.

5 stars.

Terrific second chance love story. Cash and Presley knew each other in college and had a fairly intense relationship. That all ended when he dropped out of school his senior year to pursue his dreams of a Nashville music career. Refusing even to consider a long-distance relationship, Cash turned his back and walked away, leaving Presley brokenhearted.

Years later, Cash is a country music star who made his dreams come true. But he also has thick walls built around his heart, keeping people at a distance. While his success is satisfying, it hasn't made him as happy as he thought it would. Cash finally realizes the price he paid for that success - losing the one woman he truly loved. When a DUI tarnishes his reputation, he and his brothers know he needs some help. His brothers hire Presley to write a story that will return the shine to his star.

After the breakup, Presley concentrated on her journalism studies and tried to consign Cash to her past. Years later, she works for a worldwide magazine but is still stuck in Florida. If she can impress her boss with this story, Presley can write her own ticket to anywhere in the world. All she has to do is manage the interview without risking her heart.

I enjoyed watching the rekindling of the relationship between Cash and Presley, though there were also a few times I wanted to smack them for being blindly stubborn. Cash and Presley's first meeting came as a complete shock to Cash and happened as he had a bit of a freak-out in the service elevator. All of Presley's good intentions went out the window when Cash kissed her, and old feelings came roaring back to the surface. Cash, who still feels guilty over how he broke up with her, is equally affected. To say that he wasn't happy to find out she was there to interview him would be putting it mildly, but his brother Gavin pointed out that they could trust her to be fair. Cash is skeptical, but that doesn't stop him from inviting her to stay with him.

It is clear from the start that the feelings Cash and Presley had for each other in college never faded. Sparks flew whenever they were together. The attraction continues to build until neither can resist giving in, though both insist it's a short-term, no-strings thing to give them closure on their previous relationship. I loved watching them spend time together, from talking about his career to hanging out together. Both of them fight their growing feelings. Cash believes that Presley has never forgiven him for the way he left her and that he wouldn't deserve it anyway. Presley is equally sure that he never really cared for her. The best she can do is write her story and move on with her life.

There are a couple of rough patches caused by Presley's pursuit of the story. One happens when she gives her opinions about why he does the things he does and asks questions about his family. Cash's reaction is less than polite (okay, her timing wasn't the best, either), and they exchange harsh words. I liked Cash's apology, which was sweet and very Cash-like. Later, Presley makes a very boneheaded mistake while trying to discover the inspiration for his signature song. She earned Cash's anger and hurt, and I appreciated what she did about it.

It is the ending that provides a roller coaster of emotions. From Cash's confession to Presley about the origins of his song to Presley's reaction, the pain for both of them leaps off the page. I ached for Cash and his misery while at the same time I wanted to push him into the lake for being such an idiot. I loved seeing Gavin's version of support and how he dragged Cash off. I liked seeing Presley put her hurt behind her to write one of the best stories of her life, then make an important decision about her future. I loved the scene at Luke's bar when Cash finally read Presley's article and his relief and happiness at the surprise waiting for him. I loved watching the last of his walls come crashing down as he finally stops fighting the past. The epilogue was fantastic, and I loved Cash's new version of The Apology Song.

Oh, yeah. I was curious about Cash's car, as I'd never heard of a Bugatti Chiron, so I looked it up. All I can say is WOW!

Solid Harlequin Romance. This is a Harlequin romance of the classic type, though they're trying to get away from the somewhat infamous cover set apparently. :D

For those that love that style - and there is a very clear business reason why the publisher puts out so many books of exactly the same style - know that you're getting exactly what you're after here. Solid romance, a couple of sex scenes, a Hallmarkie type plot and conflict resolution (with a fair amount of angst to boot), etc. This book is perfectly within your comfort zone, and it is a solid, fun, and short-ish book to boot. So go ahead and hand over the money you know you're going to anyway, and have fun. :)

For those that are more hesitant, perhaps *because* of the infamy, know that if you're open to the romance genre at all, this one is going to be pretty well exactly what you expect (see above). It is truly enjoyable, but also very much within the conventional bounds of the genre. Some heartstrings pulled, and a fun (if foreseeable due to genre rules, but still interesting in exact manner) resolution that plays on a bit of a darker moment from earlier in the book.

There really isn't much more to say here. Again, if you're open to the genre at all, you're going to have fun with this book. If you're not, you probably aren't even reading this review. ;) Very much recommended.

More to come soon but I jumped into this head first without reading book one of the series. Jessica Lemmon and Jules Bennett are the perfect writing team. This series and book pulls you right in. While it can definitely be read as a standalone like I did I am now wanting to know more about the first spec and have already gone and purchased it to go back and see what I missed.
Hot cowboy (no horses involved but hello country crooner!) and his first real love. Time apart and lives traveling down different paths, but love and attraction they thought was gone is instantly there. And I mean instantly- but you need to read it to know what I’m talking about. Reviews with spoilers ruin the fun. But if I’m ever in Nashville I’m taking the service elevators every chance I get!

An enjoyable second chance at romance story of lost love and redemption. Cash left Presley long ago and broke her heart to follow his dreams to become a star. He's famous now but fame isn't all he thought it would be. Presley moved on but now she's a well-known journalist tasked with writing a story about Cash and finding out who his most famous love song was written about. They've changed a lot but can they reconnect? Recommended.

4/5 Stars

** I received this as an E-ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review, Thank you!**

I loved this book. I have to say it's one of my favorites. I loved the romance between these two. The Chemistry was on point. The writing was great and kept me invested in the story. I read this in one sitting without even realizing it. I would for sure recommend this book. While it had a steam factor to it, it was also sweet, adorable, and romantic.

I really liked Second Cahnce Love Song. I had fun with it and it was a pleasant read. I did think that the main conflict was a bit weak, but it's nothing that bothered me too much.

Solid 4 stars.