This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.


I had to buy this second novel since I had books 1 and 3, and I have to say it's probably my favorite of the series (although, it's battling that first place with the third book). I love second chance romance stories and this one did not disappoint at all! I was so eager (picture me jumping up and down) to read Eric 'Thor' Jansen's story. This man was engaged to Becca years ago, but when it came down to choose the military life or her, he chose the military, leaving Becca completely heartbroken. Eric has always loved flying and he thought that was all he wanted to do for life until a tragic accident and a loss causes him to rethink his life choices. This leads him to take a break from the military and go back home, to which he hasn't been to in forever. It may also have to do with the fact that he may encounter Becca, as he did before choosing to go back home.

"How could someone feel like an old friend and a stranger at the same time? Was it my own wishful thinking imagining a connection that no longer existed, or was it possible that even with the time apart, there was still a piece of me that he held in the palm of his hand?"

Becca never forgot Eric. After ten years, Becca still hurts and when they see each other again, she's not prepared for all those feelings to resurface along with anger. She wants him out of her life, but with him being back in their small town, she's bound to see him all the time. She tells him to go back to where he came from and stay, but Eric isn't going to give up so easily. He knows he wants her back. She's the only woman he's ever wanted and he's ready to make things right.

Love was easy; trust was the hard part.

Into the Blue was very different to Fly with Me. In this one, the relationship progressed at a slow and believable pace that had my insides melting every time Eric and Becca would be together. Eric's pursue of Becca was so heartwarming and so sweet. I loved that Becca didn't just accept Eric immediately. She knew she had to guard her heart so she took things very slowly to see if she could learn to trust him again. At the same time, she helped Eric get the help he needed after the loss he suffered in the accident. They were both their for each other in so many ways. Their relationship is probably the most endearing and sweet one of the three stories. I fell hard for both of them. Their characters are so mature, loving, caring. Both are hurting for different things, but they each understand their pain.

Overall, Into the Blue is a magnificent and heartwarming second chance story that's going on my most memorable second chance romance story list for sure.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.

This story started strong for me. I could feel the emotions vividly from both Becca and Eric aka Thor. I was all in on this second-chance romance…until I wasn’t. After a few chapters, the pacing of the story seemed to stall. I would read a chapter at a time but I found I was no longer invested. Quite honestly, if I wasn’t set on reading the next book in this series while also having a completionist mindset I may not have finished. I put this book down for a solid week, not sure if it was my mood or the book that was the problem. I didn’t dislike the book, but I found I was no longer invested. Maybe it was a combination of both.

When I picked the book back up I still wasn’t sure and it was slow going for the next few chapters. Then, about halfway through, everything picked back up and I found myself immersed once more. I feel as though it was a pacing issue. I fully believed in the love and emotions Eric and Becca had for each other. I understood Becca’s doubts and reservations when it came to even being friends with Eric again. Something about how it played out was not working for me.

The last half of this book is great. Especially once Becca resolved to give things a real try. There is a scene when Becca is seeing Eric in his military element for the first time and it is perfect. The author evokes the exact emotions these scenarios bring up for the loved ones of service members and it brought back many fond memories for me.

So while this story wasn’t everything I had hoped it would be, it still gave me what I needed. A HEA for a beautiful second chance at love.

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Definitely not as captivating as the first book (which is why it took me so long to finish it), but still well written and interesting. Can’t wait to read the next one as that one has really piqued my interest!