Second chances, steamy waves, and a one-night fling that refuses to stay in the past—this romance had potential but didn’t fully land for me.
Title: Delicious Do-Over
Author: Debbi Rawlins
Series: Spring Break (#2)
Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
Publish Date: April 26, 2011
Genres: Harlequin Blaze, Contemporary, Romance
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Book Blurb
On the cusp of a new business venture, über-practical accountant Lindsey Shaw has reluctantly let her friends talk her into a "second spring break" in Hawaii. Now she's in Waikiki... and even reuniting with her wickedly hot one-night fling from years ago! Only Lindsey is feeling a tingle of fear—or is that sweet, sweet anticipation?
Rick Granger has his own fear—that gorgeous, smart Lindsey might discover more about him than he's ready to reveal. She thinks he's just a surfer dude—fine with him, it keeps things uncomplicated. Only, complications whip up like waves once Lindsey dips a toe in his waters...
My Thoughts
This book had some fun, flirty moments, and I always enjoy a good second-chance setup. The Hawaiian backdrop was a nice touch, adding a breezy, escapist vibe to the story.
That said, I struggled with the flow. The pacing felt off, and there wasn’t enough time spent developing the secondary characters. Rick came across as emotionally inconsistent—sometimes cold, sometimes romantic—which made it hard to fully connect with him. And Lindsey… she felt too passive for my liking. I wanted her to stand her ground more, especially given how sharp and capable she’s meant to be as an accountant launching her own business.
I will say, if you're looking for a light, steamy escape with tropical vibes, this might work for you. Personally, I enjoyed the first book in the Spring Break series more, which had stronger character dynamics and a better emotional payoff.
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