The Summer of Second Chances

The heartwarming laugh-out-loud romcom from bestselling author Maddie Please, for fans of Judy Leigh, Kate Galley, and Dee MacDonald! 🍓

Even when you think you’ve lost everything, hope and romance can be just around the corner …

It takes time to build your life. To get into a long-term (OK, a bit boring) relationship. To find a job (you don’t completely hate). Lottie might not be thrilled with the life she’s put together, but it’s the one she’s got.

So when in the course of one terrible evening, it all comes crashing down around her, Lottie has a choice: give herself over to grief at being broke, single and completely lacking in prospects.

Or, brick by brick, build herself a new life. And this time, with a little help from friends, a crumbling cottage in Devon and a handsome stranger, maybe she can make it the one she always wanted.

An irresistibly funny read about never giving up, whatever the world throws at you.

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Readers LOVE The Summer of Second Chances!

'The perfect feel good summer read.’ Chris Manby, author of What I Did On My Holidays

'A glorious witty romp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Found myself laughing and almost crying at times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Read it in one go, smashing story, well written and thoroughly absorbing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fun, upbeat story with a warm heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Hard to put it down and intend reading it again on time soon.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A wonderfully witty romp that had me variously laughing out loud and sobbing like a baby.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I really enjoyed this book, so much I didn't want to put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I devoured this and instantly wanted more!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The kind of book you want to go on and on.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

PRAISE FOR MADDIE PLEASE:

'A breezy feel-good read that made me laugh out loud!' Sunday Times Bestselling author Phillipa Ashley

‘A dose of sunshine in book form.’ Chris Manby

‘A beautiful, heartfelt and touching novel … Just fantastic.’ The Writing Garnet

'Sea, sunshine, romance and fabulous characters; Maddie's light touch and sense of fun will lift your spirits!' Bestselling author Judy Leigh

'Genuine and life-affirming…a wonderful, lighthearted novel about how it is never too late to find happiness.’ Bestselling author Kitty Wilson

'A heart-warming story filled with friendship and fun. It's official – I want to be an Old Duck!' Bestselling author Maisie Thomas

About the author

Maddie Please was born in Dorset, brought up in Worcestershire and went to university in Cardiff.

Following a career as a dentist, Maddie now writes full time, and lives in Devon with her exceptionally handsome and supportive husband.