Unfortunately I don’t think this one is for me. I don’t LOVE second chance romances but I figured I’d give this one a chance.


That being said the reason for them breaking up was a deal breaker for me. <spoiler> because how are you guys in your 30s as grown adults but just let your relationship end because you DIDNT TALK. After dating for 6 years and planning to move in together and being so integrated into each others lives?? I just can’t. This is the miscommunication/lack of communication trope on steroids and I just can’t. <spoiler/>

That being said if that doesn’t bother you then I would give it a shot because it seemed to have potential.

i think this was a light and cute book! i didn't find myself majorly invested in the characters but as a science girlie i loved every second of the marine biology ! i was rooting for them to get back together!!! overall was a cute read.

thank you netgalley for proving me with an arc!

This is a cute second chance romance with the added bonus of sharks! I really enjoyed the marine biology in this book along with our two MC's Hope and Adrian. I fully admit that second chance romance is not typically a trope I love but I think the author did a great job here and I enjoyed the story. The last place I would want to be with my ex is at work but Hope and Adrian work through it and the character development was great.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press and Chandra Blumberg for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was cuuuttteeeee! Second chance romance with an interesting marine biologist backdrop.

I felt this second chance romance was done well witha good amount of character building and backstory. I liked both the female and male main character and rooted for them throughout the book.

As a science girly myself I also enjoyed the shark facts lol

Thanks to NetGallery for a digital copy of the book in exchange for my own opinion.

AHHHH!! This one had me kicking and screaming b I loved it so much! I want to reread it over and over again! I’ve found my new favorite author!!

3 Stars! Thank you, to the publisher, for this eARC via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion!

This was a cute read, and I enjoyed reading about Hope and Adrian’s love story. I honestly did not know what to expect when I started the novel but the description and cover art drew me in. This was an entertaining second-chance romance about Hope Evans a marine biologist and her ex Adrian Hollis-Parker also a researcher who specifically has made a name for himself on the internet for his study of sharks. I also learned a bit of information about marine biology and shark research as I was reading, which I did not know before. Honestly a cute read!


Thank you, Harlequin Trade Publishing, for this eARC via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion! If you are into second-chance romance tropes, I recommend this to you.

Loved having Black characters who were marine biology educators - and learned a lot more than expected about sharks.

This was cute, light and refreshing read. I'm a sucker for a second chance romance so I really enjoyed this and the force proximity was a great addition. I love reading a black love stories about black people in unique career paths so seeing them work together as marine biologist was fun

I'm not usually one for a second chance romance plot, but this one threw in sharks, a little forced proximity and BIPOC rep (in a marginalized field) so I had to give it a try! The main characters Hope and Adrian are likable and easy to read, and their romance is sweet. While I personally might have loved a tiny bit more drama in their separation and reunion, I respect that this isn't that type of book! No tears need be shed, instead the experience of reading the book was sort of like watching a hallmark movie - sweet romance with bits of personal backstory, a fun, interesting occupation and setting, and of course, a happily ever after.

This is a charming dual pov romance that any second chance romance lover would enjoy. I loved reading how Hope and Adrian tried to navigate being coworkers, rekindling a friendship to both realizing that they are better together than apart. I loved the honesty and vulnerability of both characters. I also really enjoyed learning about sharks along the way! This was light and fun with two characters rediscovering themselves and redefining what love means.

Second chance romance full of angst and longing. Loved when the main characters finally resolved their issues and finally got together. Also loved the scientific elements of the story.

I reqlly enjoyed this book, and learning more about marine biology and it have two black main characters inna profession that I have never seen was so much fun. This has got me back into second chance fomance and I honestly love them together

A sweet and fluffy second-chance romance about two marine biologists who study sharks?? Obviously I was going to enjoy this! Also, the fact that the first time this couple dated, their breakup was more due to circumstances made them getting back together very realistic, because they clearly never stopped caring about each other. Honestly just a lovely read!

The beginning took me a bit to get into and I did not immediately click with the FMC, but I am so thankful I persisted because I absolutely loved how the story unfolded. The fact the initial separation of Hope and Adrian was less of a break and more of two people drifting away (especially after so much time together) felt relatable and devastating in another way.
Having the two come together after three years allowed the two to grow and develop as individuals, and although Hope initially didn't like how "different" Adrian became, I think it was important for both of them to have that time away and I appreciate the author creating that for them. And on top of all the excellent character development, how could I forget the excellence that was marine biology? It was was initially drew me to the book and absolutely loved the integration of the subject matter.

I really loved this book! Not only was it a cute second chance romance, but I also loved the storyline following her journey back into the field of shark biology. The author did a good job of factchecking information about the field and making the plot believable. Overall, this was a cute quick romance that was also a fun dive into the world of shark biology! I gave this 3.5 out of five stars, rounded up to 4 here because there are no half stars.

The perfect rec for those who welcome a sweet, low-angst love story. I particularly enjoyed seeing Hope and Aiden at work: they are both supreme nerds and coming alongside as they researched and shared the love for their sharks was a joy.

I'm normally not a fan of second chance romance but this book was super cute! I liked the execution of their second-chance as cheating wasn't involved in their relationship rather it was just two people growing apart due to distance. I enjoyed all of the shark references and the couple's dynamic.

Second chance romance for our Marien Biologists.

Hope and Aiden are exes & what is a better way to spend time with your ex then working together on a boat … surrounded by sharks … what could go wrong lol

This was such a fun contemporary romance that explored life after a breakup when you’re still faced with life with that person.

I really enjoyed watching hope and Aiden’s relationship grow and transform throughout their summer together.

I also LOVED how cool and smart they are !!! I love nerdy main characters and who doesn’t geek out about sharks!

Truly now I wanna go to the aquarium and study sharks.

Thankyou to Net Galley for the opportunity to read this as an arc.

3.5 I really enjoyed this book. Second-chance romances can be hard to read because you don't always want to root for the couple to get back together, but this was not the case in The Second Tides the Charm. I really wanted Hope and Adrian to end up together and was mad that they kept standing in their own way. I thought the tension and 'will they, won't they' added a lot of extra fun, as well as Marissa and Gabe's characters. I did feel parts of the book went on too long, and the author spent too much time setting the scene by going into details about things we didn't need. However, it did not take away from the overall joy of the book. I did not enjoy the third-act breakup. I felt it was somewhat frustrating that they were doing the exact same thing that caused them to break up. It felt like they did not learn their lesson; it discredited their progress. Finally, I wish we had more discussion and conversation with them when they decided to get back together. It kind of seemed like 70% of the book was them apart and avoiding each other, then 10% they were back together, and then they were apart again until the last 5% of the book. The memories are the only reasons the readers believe they could work. I wish this story had front-loaded some of the memories to remove some from every single scene and allowed for us to spend more time with Adrian and Hope as a couple.

I really tried to finish this book, but it's just not working. I have been reading this book dor almost 4 weeks and I just don't see an end to their story. They keep going back to the beginning making everything so repetitive. So much repetition where we could have been getting to the end.
Their story could have been so good if written properly.