Didn’t like this one at all. ( )

A Brand New Ending is the second book in the Stay series by Jennifer Probst. I've reviewed her before on the blog so it's no secret that I love her and everything she writes. As expected, I loved this one too. While this is a series, I think the books can standalone as she will give some background info on who the supporting characters are but most of the focus is on the main couple. Book Two focuses on Kyle and Ophelia. Kyle is Ethan's best friend (Ethan and Mia were book one) and Ophelia is his sister.

The love story of Kyle and Ophelia was lovely. They ran off to California together as teenagers and then all of a sudden, Ophelia came back alone and mad. For over 10 years no one knew why, including Kyle. That story gets its resolution along with some very lovely romantic scenes.

Interestingly enough, it was the b-story of Kyle's alcoholic father that really made the book for me. I found this plot to be realistic, heartbreaking and then heartwarming all at the same time. I love a good redemption story and I really liked that it was with a supporting character that then had an influence on the main character. It was very well done.

All in all, the book lived up to my Probst love. It had everything I want in a romance and then a surprise sub-plot to really push its way from 3 stars to 4. And Harper's story is next and I am ready!!!

*I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a review. Many thanks for allowing me to continue to review a favorite author*

*Crossposted to my blog: https://thesebooksaremyfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/01/a-brand-new-ending-by-je... ( )

First love equals heartache for two star -crossed dreamers. Will fate give them the chance to finally get it right? Kyle and Ophelia were a love song interrupted. Life had other plans. Kyle made his dream a reality. Ophelia lost hers somewhere along the way. Haunted by the love that was, Kyle wants a second chance. Can Ophelia open her heart to the possibility that happily ever after still exists? A Brand New Ending is a tale of two lost hearts trying to make their way home. Probst brings the allure of romance to an emotional story. How do you heal a broken heart? Pick up a Probst novel and let the healing began. ( )

This is a second chance romance. Ophelia and Kyle have a long history. They were young and in love, running away to start a new life together and live their dreams until those dreams didn’t quite match up leaving Ophelia to come back to her family’s B&B and Kyle to continue living in Hollywood.

Kyle comes home with writers block and knows that the story he has to tell is his and the love of his life’s. Ophelia is the love of his life. From the minute that she opens the door of the B&B there can be no doubt that these two still belong together. But can they move past the history that still haunts both of them, figure out how to open their hearts, and find love again? I was so excited at the first interaction in the present time between them. I could feel the heat, feel the excitement at seeing each other again, but I could also feel the fear they both had in opening their hearts to each other.

A Brand New Beginning is the perfect romance story. It is sweet, it is moving, and it is beautiful. There is two amazing people who loved/love each other as no one else can. There is amazing friends and family that stand by the two of them pushing them to find each other while giving them the space needed to be true to themselves too.

Pick up your own copy of A Brand New Ending ASAP. ( )

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) This is the second book in this series and i feel like I am on a cycle of books that I am not crazy about.. I was excited to get this book after reading the first book about Ethan and Mia, I loved that one or more I loved them so that was my highlight of this book was hearing about how they were doing or getting glimpses of them in story, hoping we get more from them, maybe even a wedding..Ok to this book, this was Ophelia's book, and what happened between her and him. We find out how they got married and how he changed and left her heartbroken. He comes back claiming to want a second chance and wanting his muse returned. I was proud of her how she dealt with him in the beginning and she put her foot down, but then after she finally agrees to let him stay she crumbled yes she was a little strong but he didn't deserve her. Ryan was a selfish man thru out the whole story, yes he helped her when she was sick, but mostly all his thoughts were on him and what he wanted and what he could get.. I kind of wish he had grown thru out story, but I didn't feel he did. All in all can't wait for Harper's story. ( )