Falling for the Fling: A Small Town Second Chance Romance

Written by Lili Valente

Narrated by Lili Valente and Jason Clarke

The day of my best friend’s wedding, I’m the one rocking the strapless red taffeta and chef’s apron ensemble, running on zero sleep. Being both the event caterer and a bridesmaid is crazy, I know. But, I’m a pro. This is my seventh wedding after all—as bridesmaid, that is. Pretty sure that’s some kind of town record.

Still, no amount of my trademark meticulous planning could’ve possibly prepared me to see him again. The prodigal Doctor Dreamy himself, Mason Stewart. My first (and only) love who disappeared without a word literally the day after proposing to me.

What the heck is he doing back in Bliss River? And how is it at all fair that he looks this good? Also, holy crap, why is he coming this way?

* * * 

There she is. Somehow even more beautiful than I remember. This overdue apology is one I’ve rehearsed since the day I left, pulverized by my own family, positive I'd never be good enough for the only girl I've ever loved. Took a lot of both time and therapy, but I finally managed to fix what they broke. And now I’m here to repair what I broke.

I know Lark. She’ll see this second chance I’m hoping for as a no-strings fling so we can each get closure and move on. Right. Like it’s just that easy. You don’t move on from a woman like Lark. And I’m pretty sure a clothing-optional arrangement will make that feat infinitely more impossible.

Still, it’s a start—a way for Lark to see the man I’ve become. A man who isn’t looking for a fling, but rather, matching rings, kids, the whole nine yards.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Self Taught Ninja
• Release date: Aug 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781662236884

Reviews for Falling for the Fling

[Jen Favey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I finished this book in a single sitting. I'm very #NarratorMotivated, so a book written by Lili Valente and narrated by her along with Jason Clarke is an auto-buy for me! I knew I would be swept away in the performance, and I was right. Mason made some big mistakes, but I really enjoyed his steadfast devotion and belief in a future with Lark. He owns it and isn't afraid to apologize. That is powerful! Lark has been wounded in the past. I identified with her and felt the natural evolution of her feelings, though slightly frustrating. This is a short but sweet second-chance romance about owning your mistakes, taking care of yourself and getting healthy first and then making up for them, and fighting for what you know is right - even if that means stepping away and staying devoted from afar while things are worked out. I really enjoyed this story and immediately jumped into Married to the Enemy next to get Aria's and Nash's story.