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Not Another Bad Date

Rachel Gibson

384 pages

A breezy, second-chance romance that trades big-city dating fatigue for a swoony hometown reunion.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like trading the exhausting carousel of modern dating for the familiar comfort of a Texas hometown. It moves at a brisk, engaging pace, balancing wry humor about romantic disasters with the earnest vulnerability of a second-chance connection. The mood is breezy yet nostalgic, anchored by themes of family loyalty and the lingering pull of the one who got away. The prose is accessible and witty, leaning into snappy banter and the relatable frustrations of a heroine who just wants a break from bad dates. It is a perfect fit for readers who delight in contemporary romances where cynical dating fatigue melts into swoony, small-town redemption, proving that sometimes the best future lies in revisiting the past.

Mood
  • breezy
  • nostalgic
  • swoony
Tone
  • playful
  • wry
  • romantic
  • earnest
Pace
brisk
Themes
second chances · hometown homecomings · dating fatigue · family loyalty · romantic redemption
The writing
Accessible, witty, and character-driven, focusing on snappy banter and relatable romantic frustrations.
The arc
Moves from cynical dating fatigue and familial concern to the hopeful vulnerability of a second-chance romance.
Who it's for
Readers who love contemporary second-chance romances featuring relatable dating woes and small-town Texas reunions.
Content notes
  • marital strife
  • past relationship betrayal

About the book

What does a gal have to do to get a good date in this town?Adele Harris can't even begin to answer that question. She's had so many lousy dates that she's sure she's cursed. Why else would every man she goes out with suddenly act like he's lost his mind—and his manners? Adele thought life couldn't get any more confusing...until she learns the marriage of her seemingly Miss Perfect sister is on the rocks. So she goes back to their hometown to give her a shoulder to cry on, only to run smack into Zach Zemaitis...the one who got away.Texans love God, family, and football, though not always in that orderZach, a former pro star, knows all about football. As for the other two, well, he's doing his best. But when Adele comes charging back into his life—still all lush curves and beautiful, big blue eyes—he wonders if his best is good enough. After all, he did her wrong. Can a woman with her track record ever really believe that he's serious this time...or is he destined to be another bad date?

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