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The Winter of Second Chances
The Winter of Second Chances
paperback
Published:
11 November, 2021
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Description
The Winter of Second Chances is the hilarious, heart-warming second book from the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Jenny Bayliss.
'A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day' - Sophie Cousens, bestselling author of This Time Next Year
'A tender and enchanting read, full of quirky characters and second chances' - Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball
Annie Sharpe has it all – an acclaimed restaurant she owns with her handsome husband Max, and two gorgeous grown-up sons. But after one indiscretion too many, she leaves behind the only life she’s ever known.
In search of a fresh start, Annie takes up a position as a caretaker of Saltwater Nook, a creaky but charming beach house on Kent’s beautiful, wild coastline. The village community is an eccentric but tightknit bunch, and Annie is swept up in a whirlwind of their traditional festive celebrations, from pumpkin carving to bonfires on the beach. It soon feels like home – she even reopens the long-dormant seafront café.
The only thorns in her side are John, the owner’s rugged but totally unreasonable nephew who has his own agenda for the house, and a persistent Max, intent on winning her back.
Salwater Nook has been the perfect escape, but Annie can’t run from her problems forever. Will she give her first love a second chance? Or step into the promise of a new life?
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Readers are loving The Winter of Second Chances . . .
‘The best book I’ve read in a long time - it stands head and shoulders above all other seasonal rom coms’
‘Perfect reading material on a cold autumn night’
‘Everything that you would want from a book at this time of year, from Halloween to Christmas!’
‘I loved this book: it made me feel happy and cheerful – a guaranteed tonic’
‘I guarantee you will fall in love with Annie right from the first page. A beautifully written book in a wonderful coastal setting’
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Praise for The Twelve Dates of Christmas:
'If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you . . . This feelgood read has humour, romance and some gorgeous descriptions of the Christmas traditions of an English village' - Good Housekeeping
'Sparkly and romantic' - My Weekly
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529027105 |
| ISBN10 | 1529027101 |
| Number Of Pages | 464 |
| Item Weight | 333 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 197 x 27 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters, this book will restore anyone's faith that it's never too late for a second chance at love, or indeed, life. -- Sophie Cousens, Sunday Times bestselling author
A tender and enchanting read, full of quirky characters and second chances. I was swept away by Willow Bay and the tearoom of Saltwater Nook -- Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball
If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you . . . This feelgood read has humour, romance and some gorgeous descriptions of the Christmas traditions of an English village -- Good Housekeeping (on The Twelve Dates of Christmas)
Sparkly and romantic -- My Weekly (on The Twelve Dates of Christmas)
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in Kent with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She went back into education when she was thirty-nine and gained a first-class degree in Creative and Professional Writing from Canterbury Christ Church University. Jenny likes long walks along the seafront and baking days, especially when it’s cold outside. She is a stationery-obsessed coffee lover who doesn’t believe in saving things for best and shamelessly wears party dresses to the supermarket. The Winter of Second Chances is Jenny’s second novel.