Second Chance Romance, Olivia Dade
Second Chance Romance, Olivia Dade
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Second Chance Romance
A Harlot's Bay Novel

Author: Olivia Dade

Series: Harlot’s Bay #2

Narrator: Stephen Dexter, Joy Nash

Unabridged: 12 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 11/25/2025


Synopsis

In the second installment of USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade’s Harlot’s Bay series, a mistaken obituary leads to the reunion of two former high school crushes. Sparks fly in this hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, packed with Dade’s signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice.Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers…but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot’s Bay and bought a bakery.The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: Now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away.Still, Molly hasn’t totally left Harlot’s Bay behind. When she hears that Karl’s obituary has run in the local paper, unexpected grief prompts her to hop on the next flight to Maryland…where she finds Karl very much alive, the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary.As the pair reunite, they finally hash out their missed connection. True, Molly isn’t quite ready to trust again, but Karl is determined to prove himself worthy of her faith and devotion. And as her remaining time in Harlot’s Bay ticks down, Molly, the habitual cynic, just might find that Karl, the cranky town curmudgeon, is impossible to leave behind a second time.

About Olivia Dade

Olivia Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course) librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by megan ◡̈ on December 01, 2025

i have been highly anticipating this book since reading book one at the end of june, so it very much pains me to rate & review this the way i am… this book completely lost me around 75%, i straight up just did not give a single care anymore and had to force myself to not dnf. what do you mean at alm......more

Goodreads review by _blondebooknerd on October 12, 2025

When a Second Chance Feels Like Déjà Vu… But Not in a Good Way 😴💔📖 ARC provided by NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager — thank you! 🖤📚✨ 💥 So what’s it about? A monster romance audiobook narrator thinks her high school crush is dead — only to discover he’s very much alive after a fake obituary. Cue all......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on July 31, 2025

Friends from high school, Karl and Molly get a second chance to right the wrongs that kept them apart for 2 decades. On the positive side, I love that Olivia Dade hits all different notes when she writes plus size/fat lead characters. While a lot of romances rightly spend time exploring the complexi......more

Goodreads review by monica • on November 29, 2025

these two were so sweet. i loved the little glimpses of matthew and athena too. love this series alot!......more

Goodreads review by Gretal on May 05, 2025

This was an absolute delight! I love Karl and Molly, I love Sadie Brazen's romance novels, and I cannot wait for the next one (which I so hope is following Lise!)......more