The Last Second Chance (Blue Moon, 3) Paperback – October 7, 2022

This book was fantastic! The type of book I would read over again. Lucy score quickly became one of my very favorite authors.

As romances go, this one is good. The Pierce family and their lively farm make a warm, interesting setting.Perhaps the best character is a five year old girl named Aurora, aka Roar. She calls her step-dad, Beckett, “Bucket.”However, throughout this series, the evidently mandatory sex scenes, though hot, are repetitive and boring. In this, the third book, there are a couple of variations during the last such scene. But Score’s scenes mostly have the same bases touched in the same order. Male does steps 1, 2, 3, 4. Female melts. Then she does steps 5 and 6. Male loves them. Male does steps 7 and 8, and both melt.If sex can’t be varied in fiction, why take the time to write it? In real life, couples often fall into the same old steps in the same old orders.Why put these fictional characters into staid, repetitive sexual encounters when they could be inventive, creative, even a little wild?Sex camp for authors might help.This said, the many characters are well drawn. While the plot bogs down sometimes,soon something vivid happens to hold the reader. For example, the sudden trip to LA is a gem. It’s accurate, and it gives a welcome break from the farm and the town of Blue Moon.The next book in the series sounds like it may be even better than this one. On to the next!

If you love laugh out loud romance and family this series is for you. I'm sad every time a book ends but excited for the next. But

Good story line with humor and realism. Love Lucy Scores books. The plots are down to earth and could be lived in real life

The last of the series of three and again I am experiencing tears of joy. I can’t wait to find my next series by Lucy Score!

I wasn't sure how I would go with reading The Last Second Chance. Was the how and why of Jax's abandonment going to satisfy me enough to believe in their love story? Did Jax leave Joey just to seek fame and fortune? Should Joey be left alone because she says she's content on her own and her horses make her happy? Like Joey's concerns, how was Jax going to convince me that he's staying for good this time? Well, the truth is in the 4-star rating. I'm convinced that Jax WAS a dinglebat...but I'm also convinced that he learnt his lesson and knows where his heart is at.Jax and Joey are completely lovable and from the start, I knew they were meant for each other. But, I also know that Jax hurt Joey and won't tell her why. How am I supposed to forgive him...I mean...How is Joey supposed to forgive him? It was going to have to be a really good reason to convince me...I mean Joey, that those eight years apart were necessary.I completely understood Joey's hesitation in giving Jax a second chance. There was an undeniable spark that hasn't dimmed from when they were teenagers. Joey is not willing to risk her heart again, but she can't deny her body still yearns for his touch. Jax wants Joey's body...but he wants her heart more. It's going to take a lot of grovelling, plenty of sweet words, and a few big gestures to win Joey's heart again.Lucy Score does a wonderful job of convincing me that Jax is worth taking a risk on and Joey will really only be happy with Jax by her side. This story is sweet, sexy and at times very funny which balanced out my frustration, confusion and sadness. I knew that is was going to be rough at times, but it was never too rough or heartbreaking.This series is quickly becoming a favourite. I love these imperfect characters who just want to love and be loved warts and all. Their town is quirky and full of funny and very original characters. Jax and Joey's family are exactly what a family should be...loyal but annoying. I admit that I'm always reading this series hungry as food is mentioned quite a lot. I want Joey's recipes...to give hubby. ;-)Sorry, this review is a little bit rambly. I'm a wee bit tired but I was determined to not go to bed until I'd got my thoughts down. If you love a good small-town romance, I highly recommend giving this series a go. Lucy Score writes funny, heartwarming and original stories that always leave me satisfied.

I freaking love this town. And their crazy weirdos and all their connections.Ax and Joey's story is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. And I absolutely melted at Jax getting read those stories. Each installment in this series just keeps getting better.

I re-read the first two books before reading Jax/Joey story. However, it was a bit of a challenge for me. I did not like Joey. There I said it. She doesn’t come across as likable, too rough and her inner monologue was just as negative. I did love that there is camaraderie between the brother and they are funny! Laugh out loud funny!