Life is all about second chances, giving them and taking them as well. Isabella had made (driven to either works here) the difficult decision to give her baby up for adoption when she was younger. She wasn't married and who wouldn't want a better life for their child. I have to say in my personal opinion, it's a very selfless thing to do, as I can't imagine carrying my kids, and not having them be a part of my life. That's just my personal thoughts. Destiny has sought out contact with her birth mother after she turned 21. A second chance to know a mother who loved her but didn't keep her. This was an emotional read for sure, but in a good way.
I hadn't had the pleasure of reading Ms. Vale before, but she is someone I would recommend to others to read. 4/5 cross posting to My Reading Reality
Ian stole my heart and I couldn't put the book down. This is a great book . It is a love story between Owen and Faith and Owen's son Ian.
Kate Vale's stories are completely out of my wheel house but give my mind a fresh new look at the world.
I enjoy her writing and really get into each story. This one really tugged at my heart being a teen mom once myself. I would definitely recommend reading this book.
Trish and Denis met over twenty years ago and fell in love, but a tragic event ripped them apart until recently.
Much has happened during the last twenty years and when they finally meet again, it's both shocking and amazing! Will they renew their love for one another, or will the past slip away again?
I enjoyed reading the first book in this series and enjoyed reading this one even more! What makes it especially enjoyable is that it takes place in or near my home town!
A mother who gave up her child at birth longs for a lost relationship, but finds herself combining love for child with love for a new man in her life when she receives Destiny's contact information. Meanwhile the mother who loved Destiny from birth to adulthood is afraid to lose a relationship that's already floundering on the rocks of adulthood. Combining regular romance with serious questions of love, life and belonging, Destiny’s Second Chance invites readers into the world of this adult adopted child, the mother who gave birth to her, and the mother who loved her from birth to adulthood.
Destiny, the daughter in this triangle, might not be the only one getting a second chance as the novel progresses. The three flawed women at the center of the story all need to forgive themselves and others before they progress. And author Kate Vale makes the process compelling and believable as readers follow mother Bella’s first steps in reaching out and learning to trust again.
Bella’s romance is pleasing, enticing, and believable in this tale. The characters feel real, in their lives and their problems with life. And the story has an enjoyable depth, family drama combined with romance, combined with some serious snippets of good motherly advice. It’s an enjoyable mix.
I've read several of Kate Vale's books and this one was no different, I loved them all!
This the story of young girl named Bella who becomes pregnant and her parent's do not allow her to keep the baby. The anguish that she goes through is very disheartening, and I'm so amazed that so many young girls go through this misery. In Bella's case though, she puts a clause in the adoption that she be allowed to contact her child when she comes of age.
Bella named her little girl Destiny and when she is finally given permission to contact her she finds her adoptive parents had not changed it.
This story renewed my faith that a child can find happiness an all situations; the one she was taken from and the new family she was about to join.
Such a wonderful story, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I had the privilege to win Destiny’s Second Chance by Kate Vale through Goodreads recently. This author is truly refreshing and I have enjoyed reading this book. From the beginning of this book the characters draw you into their world and you feel as if you truly know them on a personal level.
Bella is a young lady whose parents make her give her baby girl up for adoption. The adoptive parents keep Bella informed for a short period of time then decide to no longer continue the relationship. As years go by Bella is constantly wondering about her girl they named Destiny. Till one day when she gets a call saying she can communicate with Destiny who is now twenty one.
The decisions one makes are never black and white but filled with a mixture of emotions. As you read this book you will feel everything from satisfaction she made the right choice to despair as the year’s show the turmoil the decision has caused.
Wow! What a great book! A must read for anybody who enjoys fictional stories about family relationships.
Wonderful story,really enjoyed the characters and their stories,we all need a second chance sometime,beautifully written
Teen-aged Bella was forced to give up her newborn daughter to an adoptive couple. Bella has grown up, made a life for herself, and is now a librarian in Evergreen, Washington. When she receives a letter from the adoptive father of her child, Bella’s both nervous and anxious to contact her daughter, Destiny, but she does take the first steps. I can’t imagine having to give away a child and DESTINY’S SECOND CHANCE treats this subject with delicacy and finesse. DESTINY’S SECOND CHANCE is emotionally hard-hitting with realistic characters who truly touch your soul. DESTINY’S SECOND CHANCE is an inspiring and touching novel about new beginnings.
I really enjoyed this story. Love happy endings.