Love is worth waiting for-even if it takes a lifetime.

Second Chances & History explores the themes of reunion, redemption, and the enduring power of memory. Whether it is a modern-day restoration of a family legacy or a historical tale of a prince and a painter, these stories remind us that while we cannot change the past, we can always build a new future.

Inside this collection:

After the Last Bell: Two former classmates reunite at their old school to find that first love still lingers in the echoes of the hallways. Rainy Day Confessions: Seeking shelter from a storm, two estranged best friends finally face the truths and feelings buried for seven years. Portraits from a Closed Café: An heir and a photographer restore an Istanbul café, preserving a queer legacy while building a future of their own. Secrets of the Sakura Grove: A prince and a palace artist risk exile and duty for a forbidden love that sees the man beneath the crown. Wrong Number Right Guy: A film student falls for a voice on a wrong number call, discovering that the reality is even sweeter than the fantasy.

Note: The stories in this collection were previously published as individual e-books or appeared in prior anthologies. They have been compiled here into a single thematic volume.