Taking a Second Shot by Leslie DeVooght

 Taking a Second Shot

Book Summary

Can he convince her

that he’s playing for keeps?

Struggling professional soccer player Rainey Allen has come to her grandparents’ small town in Georgia to train—certainly not to coach kids. But when a grief-stricken little boy gets excited about playing with her, she can’t refuse. Even if his uncle is Scott Wilcox, the source of Rainey’s worst preteen memory. Once on track to be a professional athlete himself, Scott is grappling with his new life as the high school baseball coach and guardian of his orphaned nephew. But as playing soccer puts the light back in Henry’s eyes, old wounds begin to heal. When Rainey gets her big break, will she give up on her dreams…or leave behind the family who stole her heart?

Book Summary

Taking a Second Shot by Leslie DeVooght is a cute story.  I enjoyed getting to know Rainey, Scott, and Henry.  The chemistry between Rainey and Scott was apparent from the beginning.  Their history was amusing and I like how the author referenced it throughout the book. I enjoyed the banter between Rainey and Scott.  I felt for Henry who is adjusting to living with uncle and dealing with the loss of his parents.  Another delightful character was Rainey’s grandmother.  She is anything but subtle.  The narrative raises an important question: What occurs when one attains a long-pursued goal, only to question whether it remains the desired path forward?  Scott and Rainey will need to think about what they want and make some tough decisions.  I enjoyed the faith element woven throughout and the focus on family.  The epilogue nicely wrapped up the book and left me smiling.  Taking a Second Shot is a sweet story with a field dilemma, a square dance debacle, tasty treats, soccer camp, a dream come true, and a difficult decision.  

Taking a Second Shot is available from Amazon* as well as other major booksellers.  You can find Leslie DeVooght's other novels here.    I will return on Tuesday, January 6 with The Devil in the Details by Vicki Delany. It is the eleventh A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery.  It is downright chilly today, and it is going to get down in the 30s tonight (that is way too cold especially for Florida).  I really had to dig into the recesses of my closet for clothes for this frigid weather.  My mother is staying in her bed and she is not budging (she uses a duck call to get my attention when she needs something--she found it when she cleaned out a drawer last week).  I hope that you have a very Happy New Year.  Take care, stay warm, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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