Taking a Second Shot by Leslie DeVooght is a charming, heartfelt story about dreams, second chances, and the surprising ways life can change our definition of “calling.”
Rainey has her sights set on becoming a professional women’s soccer player, and returning home is only meant to be a temporary stop. But reconnecting with Scott—the football coach tied to an awkward middle-school memory she’d rather forget—complicates her carefully laid plans. Even more unexpected is Henry, the little boy in Scott’s life who quietly tugs at Rainey’s heart and makes leaving feel riskier than staying.
As Rainey grows closer to both Scott and Henry, she’s forced to confront a question she never planned to ask: what if the future she’s been chasing isn’t the one she’s truly meant for? DeVooght weaves romance, tenderness, and emotional depth into a story that explores whether second chances can lead us exactly where we belong. This is a sweet, thoughtful read for anyone who loves stories about coming home, healing old wounds, and discovering that sometimes the best dreams are the ones we never saw coming.