Begin Again by Jennifer Probst Review

Are you ready for another dreamy second-chance romance? I am always in the mood, and this one hits the perfect spot!

A stand-alone novella that will tug on your heartstrings! Read the review below.

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Begin Again by Jennifer Probst
Series: STAY
ASIN: ‎ B0HLDLBWXB
Publisher: ‎ Triple J Publishing Inc.
Publication date: ‎ October 29, 2026

SYNOPSIS:
Chloe Lake is finally living her dream. As the daughter of the Governor, she’s consistently in the spotlight, and after being dubbed the Most Eligible Bachelorette of NYC, both her career and personal life have exploded. Fortunately, her work as an advocate for animal welfare requires constant publicity and funding — so she embraces her role and plays for the camera. Anything for the sake of her beloved rescues.

But when a big case is on the line, she’s faced with the one obstacle she never counted on: the boy who broke her heart is back, and in order to gain justice, they need to work together.

Chloe swears she can handle it until old feelings resurface, and she’s faced with a heartbreaking choice. Will this time end differently, or are they destined to be only each other’s first love instead of forever?

Owen Salt fell hard for Chloe when he was a screwed-up kid in college, and spent the next years changing himself into the man his grandfather always believed he could be. But when his career led him across the country, he knew he needed to leave the woman he loved behind. He’s never forgotten her — but as the new darling of the press, she’s way out of his league.

When work brings him back to fight for justice by her side, he swears he can handle it. But he’s never really gotten over his first love, and he wants one more opportunity to prove he’s worthy.

Can Owen convince the woman who holds his heart to take a second chance on forever? Or is it too late for them both?

Begin Again by Jennifer Probst Review

I love a good second-chance romance, and this one stands out because of how our male character is completely dedicated and has changed his life for the woman that he loved.

Probst develops two fabulous characters who ingrain themselves into the reader. The care, love, and concern he has for her is extremely telling. He acknowledges what he has done wrong and used the situation to improve himself so he could be a better man for her.

There were a few areas that seemed a little strange, like his profession, and the convenience of being hired where he was sure to be ingrained in her work seemed a tiny bit stalker-ish. But he was trying to show her who he was and that he was ready to be a partner.

I get it. When you’re all in for someone, you do whatever it takes to be there again.

Overall, Begin Again is a touching romantic story of forgiveness, first love, second chances, and rebuilding that leaves you smiling and with a feel-good, fulfilled heart.

While the story is part of a series, it is not required to read the other stories. But you should. This is a second-chance sweetheart story and the perfect novella pick-me-up.

4.5 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.