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.
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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.
Author Interview
Welcome, Tara! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and giving my readers a chance to get to know you and your new book The Single Mom's Second Chance.
Can you share 5 random facts about yourself that we won’t find in your bio?
I own a business with my husband, love to hike, I’m an avid reader, I like working out at the gym and enjoy watching mystery movies to see how long it takes me to figure out who did it.
When did you first discover you had a passion for writing?
I had a friend many years ago who convinced me we could write a romance novel. I did lots of research to get started and we began writing a story, but my friend bowed out. Still, the idea of creating a story like the ones I love to read kept niggling at me. I decided to go for it.
My first endeavors were not great, but soon I joined a writer’s group and learned the craft of writing. After that, I never looked back and now have thirty-three books published and two more Heartwarming books coming out this year.
What drew you to writing romance?
I’ve always been a reader of any genre, but romance has always been my favorite. I’m a sucker for a good love story! To me, there is so much hope and expectation in a romance novel, so I’ve been particularly drawn to write in that space.
Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind The Single Mom's Second Chance?
I introduced Addie in a previous book, Her Surprise Hometown Match, as the heroine’s best friend. I loved her right away and when I was putting together the proposal for this series, I wanted to include her story. Being a single mom isn’t easy but she’s all in for her son.
As for Nolan, I have a friend who loves baseball and the idea of having a sports hero was interesting to me. Especially since his career future is in question. Throwing in lots of conflict with these two characters, both romantic and in their everyday lives, made me love the story even more.
What was the most challenging part of bringing this story to life?
First, I didn’t know much about baseball and second, I’ve never been a single mother. But I have experienced loss in my life so I could relate to both of these characters. The ups and downs of life are specific to each person and even though I’ve never lived their lives, I could feel the emotion they were going through. I hope I portrayed the character’s dilemmas in a sensitive and thoughtful way.
The most rewarding?
In the newest series, I’ve included children more than in any of my other books. I’ve discovered that I love writing kids into the story. They add another dimension that is both touching and fun to write about.
If you could describe your main character(s) in just three words each, what would those words be?
Addie is loyal, smart and careful.
Nolan is driven, athletic and funny.
What do you hope readers will take away from the book?
No matter what happens in your life, always hold on to hope. Things may not have turned out like you dreamed, imagined, or even worked hard to attain, but going forward, there is a new path with a new journey that you wouldn’t have wanted to miss.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Before you go, where can readers follow along to see what’s coming next?
https.//www.facebook.com/TaraRandelBooks
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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