Book Review of 'The Single Mom's Second Chance' by Tara Randel

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed as safe and warm as possible. My weekend had some major highs while also having majors lows. I found out I lost a close friend suddenly due to an undiagnosed illness, and I am still trying to process it all. I was only a week older than her, so not only am I mourning someone truly special I also am faced with my own mortality. It was a lot, but time with family, friends, and prayer is getting me through. My prayer goes out to her family as well as everyone who has recently lost someone close to them.

Another thing helping me through is escaping into books. Sure, it's not the healthiest but it's entertaining! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Wholesome Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Single Mom's Second Chance by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Single Mom's Second Chance
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #2
Author: Tara Randel
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Genre: Wholesome Romance

A fresh start…

Then an unexpected curveball

When Addie Lane returns to Golden, Georgia, to open her own fitness center, she’s surprised to find her late husband’s best friend, professional baseball player Nolan Travers, offering to invest. Recovering from an injury, Nolan finds solace in helping a friend—and coaching her son Jacob’s baseball team. As the summer continues, their close bond threatens to be undone by Nolan’s expected return to pro ball and Addie’s challenging relationships with her mother and sisters. Only time will tell if their separate paths will pull them apart—or if Addie and Nolan can hit their love out of the park together.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

My Review

There’s something extra special about a clean sports romance. I’m not particularly a baseball fan, but I do enjoy a variety of sports, and I loved the scenes with the baseball games themselves and seeing the coaching styles of both our main leads. This was a sweet escape with engaging characters and baseball fun all wrapped up in delicious small-town cozy vibes.

I appreciated the fact that the author made this novel feel realistic. From Nolan’s prognosis to the realities of an unexpected mature romance as a bonus side story, I really felt this novel. I enjoyed the planning of the fitness center and seeing Addie and Nolan work together as a team. It’s clear they were meant to be in one another’s lives. Jacob is also a bright spot that shines brightly throughout. It’s clear he’s a good kid, and his bond with Nolan was so sweet!

There is something truly endearing about this story. It helps that I’ve read the first book in the series, as it sets the stage not only for Golden in general but also Addie, her sisters, and their unique family dynamic. It felt good to be back and see life through another sister’s eyes.

While predictable, this is a sweet story with a happy ending and was a ray of sunshine on a bitterly cold winter day.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets and beautiful weather inspire the creation of heartwarming stories. Tara has received the Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.

Connect with Tara by visiting tararandel.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card, a reading journal, 'It's a good day to read' tote bag and three autographed print books by the author!

(1) winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 2, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 9, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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