Second Chances 9781408731758 Paperback

It’s never too late for second chances…For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She’s moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn’t take chances. Suddenly she’s facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to – and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she’s lost.Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take asecondchance on Chance House…From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new, heart-breaking yet hopeful read about the importance of community and the power of starting over – perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell.Real readers loved taking a chance onSecond Chances:’Gorgeousbook…Suchdepthandempathic writing. Every charactertrue and relatable’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Iloved seeing Lydia grow and progressthrough the book with the help of a mighty and strong community in the village…Thepoignancy and sentimentalitythrough the book was justbeautiful and real. Loved thesurprise twist…I wouldhighly recommendthis book!’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Iabsolutely lovedthisgorgeousexploration of loss, healing and the power of community…it [has]relatable charactersandemotional depth. Aperfect balance of heartbreak and hope, asoothing balmin times of turmoil’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Meaney has awonderfully warmand immersivewriting style…ahopeful and reflectiveread’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Anotherutterly fantasticbook by one of myfavourite Irish authors…The way Roisin Meaney writes is just fabulous andI feel that I’m there in the storymyself. Anamazing read!’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Iadoredthis book: the village life, everybody mucking in to help (oh, Greta!)…one of her best yet’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Absolutely lovedSecond Chances…I read it in a single dayandcouldn’t put it down. Lydia is sucha warm, relatable main character, and the story iscomforting and engagingthroughout. I’m a huge fan of this author and will definitely be recommending this book to others’ NetGalley Reviewer