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When The Stars Align: A Second Chance Romance (West Side Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Isabel Jolie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 222 ratings
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We didn't get a storybook love story the first time, but when the universe shifts and our stars realign, will we take our second chance?

Our paths haven’t crossed since our first and final argument four years ago. He moved to Georgia, and I moved to New York.

Imagine my shock when the elevator doors to my apartment building open, and he stands before me with two suitcases and an attitude, as if I’m the one that did something wrong.

We have friends in common, and it doesn’t take long to figure out one of those friends hooked him up with a sublease on my floor.

He was my everything, until he wasn’t.

We’ve both moved on and the past is the past.

Or it should be. Which is why I extend an olive branch and offer him friendship.

Neither of us has time for a relationship. But everyone can use a friend, especially in a city as large as New York.

He warms to the idea faster than expected. Based on his friends-with-benefits proposal, maybe a little too fast.

Can I accept what he's offering and avoid repeating past mistakes?

A second chance romance featuring college exes, surprise neighbors, one loveable dog, forced proximity, hot temptations, tons of feels, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

When the Stars Align is the first novel in The West Side Series, a steamy contemporary romance series full of brooding, protective men and the strong women they fall for while living the single life in the city that never sleeps.

Reader Reviews

“Twists and turns, hot and steamy like a rollercoaster ride of emotions that makes you want more” - Amazon reviewer

“Well-developed characters...powerful chemistry” -Bookbub reviewer

“Absolutely loved this book!“ -Amazon reviewer

"Loved it!… The characters had distinct voices... pages turned easily" -Booksprout reviewer

“Loved this book! As a Tarheel fan, I could connect with the Chapel Hill references! Enjoyed reading about the main characters’ lives evolving and reconnecting in NYC. Romance, careers, family and a dog….something for everyone.” -Amazon reviewer
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  5. Publication date
    January 13, 2020
  6. File size
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From the Publisher

Isabel Jolie released her first book in January 2020, and it's been a fascinating journey ever since, in spite of, well, you know...2020.

Her first series, The West Side Series, is about a group of friends living in Manhattan and their unique love stories as twenty-something friends in the big city. Her second series, The Haven Island Series, takes place on a small island off the coast of North Carolina with a small-town feel. The characters arrive in this secluded location at a low point in their lives and lean on each other as they find themselves and love.

Where to Start? Anywhere! All novels in both series can be read in any order, and are written as a standalone. Use the comparison charts to find your favorite romance trope.

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"Hot and steamy...well-developed and engaging with plenty of chemistry." - Bookbub Reviewer


"An emotional second chance romance filled with tension and past feelings. " - Goodreads Reviewer


"Kept me totally engrossed." - Goodreads Reviewer


"Highly recommended." -Goodreads Reviewer


"...this story had a great flow and the pages turned easily... The characters had distinct voices, that were easily distinguishable." -BookSprout review

From the Author

When the Stars Align is my debut novel, and as such, will always have a special place in my heart. It also takes place in New York City, my home during my single twenties and the place of some of my most favorite memories and friends. The characters in the West Side series all find themselves in the hustle and bustle of one of the most awe-inspiring cities in the world.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082GDMC62
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Noctivity Inc. (January 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2521 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

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Isabel Jolie, or Izzy to her friends, is an Amazon bestselling Indie author with an unquenchable thirst for a good, sexy love story. Izzy’s contemporary romance novels feature strong heroines, down-to-earth realism, and unexpected twists.

When she’s not writing or reading, she can often be found with a glass of wine in hand relaxing with her husband, daughters, or good friends lakeside.

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Pfun1
5.0 out of 5 stars so good, like eating a hot fudge sundae
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
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Loved this story and some life twists and turns. The sexual harassment piece added a bit of gut wrenching plot turns but of course it all works out in the end. Love the steamy sex the best! Jolie writes from a emotional lens, I feel the characters as I’m reading.
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Vicki Cummings
4.0 out of 5 stars IT'S ALL ABOUT TIMING
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
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On the whole I thought this was a good book. While it did not offer the breathless, can't put it down feelings of some, it was a good story with interesting characters.
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Helen Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars Stars do align
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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Anna sounds like so many of my friends. Her insecurities define her so long. Anna and Jackson's coming together in a loving relationship, gives hope to me and mine.
Thank you for an enjoyable story.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good read overall.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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Anna never thought she’d see Jackson again. They haven’t dated or seen each other since college. Suddenly, he shows up again at her apartment building, because, apparently, he has moved in. This couldn’t get awkward…right?

But Jackson has no interest in revisiting the past, especially an old relationship.

At first, the two have animosity and old grudges. Could they be friends? Sure, after clearing up a few misunderstandings. But can they be friends and ignore their mounting attraction for each other, which has only gotten better with age? Sure! It’s called Friends with Benefits.

Story had an easy and comfortable flow that engages the reader. The Friends with Benefits deal was obviously a mix of fun romps to de-stress from their hectic lives, which I thought was a bit trite; however, I liked the comforting quality between them. From the characters’ POV, the reader journeys through the rituals of work and play, constantly hearing about how neither wants anything more. Of course, they wanted the sex without the intimate complications. Somehow (not surprisingly) they fall into a relationship. But Anna has such an intense fear of commitment that she’ll do whatever it takes NOT to go there.

Can two people pretend…or were they just fooling themselves?

A pretty good read overall.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good read overall.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
Anna never thought she’d see Jackson again. They haven’t dated or seen each other since college. Suddenly, he shows up again at her apartment building, because, apparently, he has moved in. This couldn’t get awkward…right?

But Jackson has no interest in revisiting the past, especially an old relationship.

At first, the two have animosity and old grudges. Could they be friends? Sure, after clearing up a few misunderstandings. But can they be friends and ignore their mounting attraction for each other, which has only gotten better with age? Sure! It’s called Friends with Benefits.

Story had an easy and comfortable flow that engages the reader. The Friends with Benefits deal was obviously a mix of fun romps to de-stress from their hectic lives, which I thought was a bit trite; however, I liked the comforting quality between them. From the characters’ POV, the reader journeys through the rituals of work and play, constantly hearing about how neither wants anything more. Of course, they wanted the sex without the intimate complications. Somehow (not surprisingly) they fall into a relationship. But Anna has such an intense fear of commitment that she’ll do whatever it takes NOT to go there.

Can two people pretend…or were they just fooling themselves?

A pretty good read overall.
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JenQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent debut work!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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Really enjoyed this book. Was surprised to find out (at the end) that it was a first-time author. Characters were well-devloped, with realalistic careers and lives. Misunderstandings actually made sense and advanced the plot (versus those in other books that were just stupid).

A well-told romance. Recommend!
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Lauren - Kindle Unlimited
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Second Chance Romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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This was the first book I read by this author and I selected it because I was getting ready to read the ARC of a book in this series. I think this one might have spoiled me for the other one.
This is the story of Anna and Jackson who had a brief relationship while finishing school, but decided because of where their careers were taking them they broke up. There are some misunderstandings that left them at odds. Somehow they end up living in the same building in New York and become friends again. They decide that since they both have demanding careers that they could add "benefits" to their friendship.
It's a cute story that actually covers some weighter topics towards the end that felt a little too easily resolved, but they did try!
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cdc0108
5.0 out of 5 stars College is over. We’re over. Wait - what?
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020
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When relationships end, sometimes they’re easy to place in the rear view mirror. But sometimes the journey places it directly in front. Pump the brakes! Anna and Jackson ended a college relationship and thought it was just a memory. Four years later they find themselves living on the same floor in Manhattan. Coincidence? The weeks move quickly as they embark on being “friends with benefits” only to find that it doesn’t quite work. They do try to maintain the semblance of their renewed casual relationship but their friends know better. Their passion is too intense!
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Kari
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, easy, second chance romance
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
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Overall this story had a great flow and the pages turned easily. Although they touched on some serious issues in relationships and modern day (sexual harassment, jealousy, previous controlling relationships) the story never felt particularly heavy. The characters had distinct voices, that were easily distinguishable.

There were a few issues with mispellings and grammatical errors so the book didn't seem as polished as it should be, but that is an easy fix.
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joanne c
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2021
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Second chances are real. The story line and characters are amazing and so sweets d the dog is adorable definitely worth reading
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artyjill
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2021
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Olivia first sees the gorgeous and handsome Sam Duke in her favourite coffee shop. She then thinks she sees him again, whilst studying with her professor. When she arrives at Esprit for an induction for her internship, she finds herself dragged in for questioning by the head of security. So when her best-friends boyfriend offers her an internship at his law firm in Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A, an area Olivia is interested in, she feels no loyalty to Esprit and quits.
When she meets the client that she’s going to be assigned to the following week, yep, you’ve guessed correctly, it’s Sam Duke. She can’t seem to get away from him, not that she really wants to. Sam finds her stunning, witty and intelligent. He can have entertaining and enjoyable conversations with her about business as well as entertaining and enjoyable extra curricular activities. He’s absolutely smitten and Olivia’s not far behind him.
Sam’s safety is under scrutiny all the time. He hates it but goes along with it as he has a vengeful stalker. Olivia finds herself living with the same exposure when the stalker fixates on her.
A brilliant, cleverly written romance that involves good friends, loving families as well as their total opposites, crazy stalkers, over the top security. Living in a fish bowl’s a life that’s not too welcome but torn against what’s ‘too little’ security. A fast paced ride along that doesn’t disappoint. Fantastic.

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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2022
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A difficult issue is the thread of this story line which is handled very well. It also brings up misunderstandings, especially when a mate runs his mouth off with a lie that has long term consequences, and has to eat humble pie further down the line.

Well written. I have now read several novels by this talented author who has become one of my favourites.

Well worth 5 stars and anyone's time.
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Mrs. Sp Jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2021
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made you feel you where there, and knew every one. loved it.
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