One More Chance by Ali Vali

One More Chance

Love finds a second chance in the ER

Written byAli Vali
Narrated byLori Prince
Length9h58m
Release dateSeptember 28, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (4 ratings)

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AuthorAli Vali
NarratorLori Prince
Runtime9h58m
PublishedSeptember 28, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Romance
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Ali Vali’s *One More Chance* isn’t just another reunion romance—it’s a sharp, emotionally charged story where past wounds collide with present urgency. Dr. Harriet “Harry” Basantes is a woman of precision, her life governed by control until fate drops an assault victim into her ER, her face hauntingly familiar. Thirteen years ago, Desi Thompson vanished from Harry’s life without a word, leaving behind only a shattered heart. Now, the tables turn as Harry must navigate professional boundaries, buried trauma, and the reckless hope of rekindling what was lost. Vali weaves a tale of love and loss that’s as much about healing as it is about second chances, with a slow-burn tension that crackles like static before the storm.

The audiobook’s strength lies in Lori Prince’s narration, which doesn’t just deliver lines—she embodies them. Prince’s voice shifts seamlessly between Harry’s guarded professionalism and the raw vulnerability beneath, her Southern-tinged cadence adding depth to the Louisiana setting. The production enhances this intimacy, with subtle ambient sounds that place you in the ER’s sterile chaos or the humid quiet of a bayou evening. It’s a story for readers who crave romance with bite, where every glance and hesitation feels like a potential landmine—or a lifeline.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *One More Chance* expecting a straightforward second-chance romance, but Ali Vali and Lori Prince delivered something far more layered. Prince’s narration is the standout here—her ability to modulate Harry’s clipped, no-nonsense demeanor when she’s diagnosing a patient versus the shattered woman she becomes when Desi’s presence stirs up the past is nothing short of masterful. You can *hear* the years of suppressed emotion in Harry’s voice, and Prince doesn’t shy away from the uglier moments, like when Harry’s frustration boils over into something raw and unfiltered. That said, the pacing stumbles slightly in the middle act, where the emotional beats start to feel repetitive. Harry’s internal monologues, while well-intentioned, drag at times, and the conflict between her and Desi lacks the same razor-sharp tension as their initial separation. The production also occasionally leans too hard into ambient sounds during quieter moments, which can feel jarring rather than immersive. Still, these quirks don’t ruin the experience; they just make the payoff—when Harry finally lets herself feel again—that much sweeter. If you’re here for a romance that respects the weight of history, *One More Chance* will leave you breathless.

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