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A Second Chance Summer
(2018)(The first book in the Coming Back to Cornwall series)
A novel by Katharine E Smith
Returning to Cornwall a decade after their 'golden summer' of freedom, Alice and Julie are thrilled to be back, and eager to recover old friendships, revisit familiar places, and perhaps reignite an old flame or two... But while on the surface everything might appear the same, a lot can change in ten years.
"Loved the story line with colourful and believable characters. Who wouldn't want a second chance to follow your heart? Highly recommended, well worth a read."
Since that first summer, when Alice met Sam and fell in love, life has taken the friends in different directions. Now united in their quest to put relationship troubles and disappointing career choices behind them, when Julie suggests that they throw caution to the wind and return to their beloved Cornwall where they spent a long happy summer before life got serious, it doesn't take long to persuade Alice.
But while Julie begins to enjoy her newfound freedom, perhaps a little too much, Alice just wants to find Sam. Their friendship is tested and Alice finds herself spending more and more time with local lonely single mum KC and her daughter Sophie. When Sam finally makes an appearance, it is clear that the spark between him and Alice still exists but will that be enough?
Inevitably in a small town, lives are entangled and as situations slowly unravel, secrets are revealed. Will this second chance summer bring a happy ending or could it be the beginning of the end?
"Delightful read! Exactly what I was looking for from the genre: escapism, characters I recognised, an engaging storyline. Couldn't put it down."
Alice and Julie's strong, honest friendship will quickly draw you to them. Alice can be opinionated, Julie reckless, but both are quick-witted, funny, warm and ambitious. The county of Cornwall, famous for its rugged coastlines, glorious beaches and picturesque harbour towns, provides a vivid, sun-kissed and wild backdrop for the perfectly paced beginning of this addictive series.
Originally penned as the start of a romantic trilogy, A Second Chance Summer leads what has grown into a much-loved ten-book series.
"Once again, Katharine has written the type of book that you just can't put down. The way she describes the sights, sounds and smells of Cornwall in the summer makes you feel as if you are there relaxing on the beach too, or swimming in the cold salty sea along side Alice. This book is a lovely easy read that can be consumed in a couple of sittings! Look forward to the next instalment. Very well done."
"Read this book in two sittings and really enjoyed it. Light-hearted, feel-good story. Evokes sunny days in a beautiful part of the world - just what I needed to get through the misery of flu! Would make an easy holiday read."
"A brilliant summer read. Perfect for holidays or when you need a bit of cheer. Set in the glorious county of Cornwall, this story shows us what could happen if we take that leap and give ourselves the chance we thought we had missed years ago. The characters are distinct and very believable, the writing flows easily and the author really knows how to spin a great tale. I cannot wait for the next on the series."
"Couldn't put this book down! I recommend you read this book. This is a lovely story about ordinary people who find themselves dealing with real life experiences. Katharine makes sure that you get to know her characters and care about what happens to them. I thoroughly enjoyed this story set in a holiday town in Cornwall and deals with holiday romance, rekindled love and relationships. I am looking forward to finding out what happens in the next installment....hope I don't have too long to wait!!"
Genre: Romance
"Loved the story line with colourful and believable characters. Who wouldn't want a second chance to follow your heart? Highly recommended, well worth a read."
Since that first summer, when Alice met Sam and fell in love, life has taken the friends in different directions. Now united in their quest to put relationship troubles and disappointing career choices behind them, when Julie suggests that they throw caution to the wind and return to their beloved Cornwall where they spent a long happy summer before life got serious, it doesn't take long to persuade Alice.
But while Julie begins to enjoy her newfound freedom, perhaps a little too much, Alice just wants to find Sam. Their friendship is tested and Alice finds herself spending more and more time with local lonely single mum KC and her daughter Sophie. When Sam finally makes an appearance, it is clear that the spark between him and Alice still exists but will that be enough?
Inevitably in a small town, lives are entangled and as situations slowly unravel, secrets are revealed. Will this second chance summer bring a happy ending or could it be the beginning of the end?
"Delightful read! Exactly what I was looking for from the genre: escapism, characters I recognised, an engaging storyline. Couldn't put it down."
Alice and Julie's strong, honest friendship will quickly draw you to them. Alice can be opinionated, Julie reckless, but both are quick-witted, funny, warm and ambitious. The county of Cornwall, famous for its rugged coastlines, glorious beaches and picturesque harbour towns, provides a vivid, sun-kissed and wild backdrop for the perfectly paced beginning of this addictive series.
Originally penned as the start of a romantic trilogy, A Second Chance Summer leads what has grown into a much-loved ten-book series.
"Once again, Katharine has written the type of book that you just can't put down. The way she describes the sights, sounds and smells of Cornwall in the summer makes you feel as if you are there relaxing on the beach too, or swimming in the cold salty sea along side Alice. This book is a lovely easy read that can be consumed in a couple of sittings! Look forward to the next instalment. Very well done."
"Read this book in two sittings and really enjoyed it. Light-hearted, feel-good story. Evokes sunny days in a beautiful part of the world - just what I needed to get through the misery of flu! Would make an easy holiday read."
"A brilliant summer read. Perfect for holidays or when you need a bit of cheer. Set in the glorious county of Cornwall, this story shows us what could happen if we take that leap and give ourselves the chance we thought we had missed years ago. The characters are distinct and very believable, the writing flows easily and the author really knows how to spin a great tale. I cannot wait for the next on the series."
"Couldn't put this book down! I recommend you read this book. This is a lovely story about ordinary people who find themselves dealing with real life experiences. Katharine makes sure that you get to know her characters and care about what happens to them. I thoroughly enjoyed this story set in a holiday town in Cornwall and deals with holiday romance, rekindled love and relationships. I am looking forward to finding out what happens in the next installment....hope I don't have too long to wait!!"
Genre: Romance
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