‘The Theory of Second Best’ was definitely another great read I enjoyed immensely. Although it’s definitely not necessary to read the first book before reading this one, I enjoyed knowing Jake’s story. I also really enjoyed reading little bits about Jake and Cassie again. It was kind of original and not something you read a lot. The romance between Kyle and Kenzie, was a slow burning one. I loved how tough she was, and how determined she was to win the reality show even though she had to do things out of her comfort zone. Kenzie had to grow up fast when her mom died years ago and she takes care of her dad and siblings. Yes, she seems to be this perfect innocent girl. Kenzie’s character was one I liked from the start.

but he grew up and became this person I definitely liked. After the first few chapters I began to like Kyle more and more, and he even made me laugh out loud a few times. But I figured there must be something about this guy we hadn’t seen before, so I kept going.

So I was a bit worried I wouldn’t enjoy this book as much. Definitely the type of guy I really don’t like at all. He just seemed like this lazy, arrogant guy who hooks up with a different girl every night. To be completely honest, I didn’t really like Kyle in the beginning of this book.

One of them is Kenzie, a small town girl who really wants to win the show and make life better for her and her siblings. During this reality show Kyle is left on island with a few other people. And when the opportunity to join a popular reality show arises, he doesn’t hesitate long and signs up. Kyle definitely has a comfortable life, but now he is in his twenties and it’s time to do something for himself. And ever since his brother returned, Kyle shadows him wherever he goes. What everyone seems to forget is that Kyle witnessed his brother being kidnapped. Jake is a famous rock star who had something horrible happen to him when he was a kid. Kyle is the brother of ‘Cake’s main character Jake. ‘The Theory of Second Best’ is the story of Kyle McKallister, it follows the same timeframe as ‘Cake’ but is a standalone novel. Can Kyle and Kenzie’s fragile spark survive the pressures of the real world?

But when a disastrous start forces her to rely on an eclectic band of misfits, she finds herself immediately smitten with a handsome and mysterious cast mate. Small town girl Kenzie Williams has come on the show for one thing only: to win. But his life is about to be shaken up when the opportunity comes to compete on a popular reality show. Younger brother to one of the world’s most elusive and embattled celebrities, Kyle has carved out a comfortable existence touring with his famous brother and living in the lap of luxury with no commitments or plans of his own, only a deep, haunting loyalty to his brother. Twenty-two-year-old Kyle McKallister has lived his life in the shadows.

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