So True

4 Stars Review by Lisa Late Night Support Group Up All Night With Books Blog Second chances at its best. Unanswered questions, left in the middle of the night, years later doesn't even begin to describe So True by Serena Bell's latest release. So True is also the second story in the Tierney Bay series. Being back in the small town Tierney Bay we do get a glimpse of Aubrun and Trey and their Beachcrest Inn. But this time is Auburn's sister Chiara and Jax turn. A passionate first love. A deep betrayal. One last chance to make it right. Some say first love is just that first love. But for some that first love can be the one and only everlasting love. Chiara and Jax were only together a short time in high school when Jax and his brother moved to town. But the time together was everything until it wasn't and Jax was no longer there. We are taken on the events that bring Jax back around and the power of fate and pull of can't deny the attraction story of Jax and Chiara. Smooth moves, working close together can bring out truths. But once those truths are out can they survive the outcome? This one of the swoon-worthy second chance romances that just melts your heart and wishing for more. Well written that you just absorb all the words that make this story what it is. As you don't need to read book one, So Close, as each is standalone it is more enjoyable reading them in order.

This second book in the Tierney Bay series brings us a second chance romance for Chiara Campbell and her high school sweetheart, Jax Walker. So True takes a more serious tone than So Close, book 1 in the series, but Serena Bell still works in some of the wit and humor I expect from her, especially during character dialogue. It doesn't hurt that she has the not so small Campbell family in the small town of Tierney Bay to work with, and siblings often do make for witty dialogue. The romance is a bit of a slow burn, especially for a second time around, but it works for this couple. I really like that Chiara doesn't fall all over Jax and get all weak in the knees at first sight - okay, maybe she does get a little weak in the knees (it wouldn't make much of a second chance romance if she didn't), but she's a strong character who isn't going to be walked on no matter how much she still cares. She does what I wish so many women in romance would do; she makes him work for it. She also has a really good support system in her family even though it takes her a bit to remember that. And I'll stop there before I give spoilers. The story does have a bit of suspense with the romance, concerning Jax's reason for leaving and not reaching out, which is where the earlier mentioned serious tone comes in. All in all, this is a solid addition to the series, and I can't wait to see which Campbell sibling gets bitten by the lovebug next.

Book 2 in the Tierney Bay series and can be read as a standalone. Second chance romance between Chiara and Jax. There were together when they were in high school and she thought they would have a future until he left without a word. 10 years pass and he is back in town to see his brother and he runs into her at the gaming store his brother owns. The past hurt is front and center between them and they have to figure out how to deal with that while working together to get the store up and running successfully. Will they be able to work everything out and possibly get the HEA they deserve or will it crash and burn like it did many years ago. Great read and I can’t wait to visit Tierney Bay again.