Second Best

THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A sweeping story of two sisters' journey to find love and happiness from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood📚

Has she found love or is she just a pawn in their games?

Minorca, Spain 1980's

When Lisa arrives in Minorca for her sister Rachel’s wedding, she’s stunned when Rachel abruptly leaves for a modelling assignment in Paris. With an extended holiday ahead, Lisa settles into Rachel’s apartment and tries to enjoy the island. But she soon finds herself drawn to Carl, her sister’s brooding, domineering fiancé—and realises she’s stepped into something far darker than she imagined. Does Carl genuinely want Lisa, or is he using her to make Rachel jealous? When Rachel returns, Lisa turns to Carl’s easy-going business partner, Mike, determined to keep her distance and protect her sister. Yet as she becomes caught between the two men, Lisa feels duty-bound to mend the rift between Rachel and Carl. But should she really be fighting to save a wedding that may never have been meant to happen? A story of forbidden attraction and sisterly betrayal on the sun-soaked island setting of Minorca.

Previously published as Second Best

PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD

'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke

'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane

‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart.’ - Sheila Riley

‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark

''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham

'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines

'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas

‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva

'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine

‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail’ - Scottish Herald

'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair

'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine

‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable’ - Reader Review

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‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories’ - Reader Review

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