The Second Chance Year: A magical, deeply satisfying romance of second chances

Sadie Thatcher loses her job, apartment, and boyfriend in one fell swoop, and when a fortune teller offers her one wish, she wishes to redo her awful year. She wakes up the next morning in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. She begins to see the red flags she missed in both her relationship and her career, and she keeps running into Jacob, who she can't stop thinking about.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Anita Kelly's "The Second Chance Year" is a delightful and captivating romance that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. The story follows Sadie Thatcher, a woman who has lost her job, apartment, and boyfriend in a single disastrous year. Desperate to change her fate, she seeks the help of a fortune teller, who grants her one wish: to redo her awful year.

Sadie wakes up on January 1st, 2021, to find herself back in her former apartment, with her former boyfriend, and her former boss expecting her at work. At first, she is skeptical that her wish has come true, but as she navigates her second-chance year, she begins to see the red flags she missed in both her relationship and her career.

One of the standout aspects of "The Second Chance Year" is its portrayal of Sadie's character development. She goes from a woman who is unsure of herself and her path in life to a confident and empowered individual who learns to embrace her flaws and her journey. Sadie's growth is palpable, and it is inspiring to see her overcome her past challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.

Another aspect of the book that readers will appreciate is the well-developed romance between Sadie and Jacob. Jacob is the brother's best friend, and Sadie has always had a crush on him. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that they kissed in the past, and Jacob has no idea that it ever happened. As Sadie spends more time with Jacob, she begins to develop feelings for him, but she is also torn between her past and her present.

The writing in "The Second Chance Year" is exquisite, with vivid descriptions that transport readers to the characters' world. Kelly's use of language is evocative and evocative, and it adds depth and emotion to the story. The pacing is perfect, with just the right paragraph, and the plot keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Early readers have been raving about "The Second Chance Year," with many praising its adorable, swoony, and beautifully written romance. One reader exclaimed, "I could not put this one down. It was a truly fun and satisfying read from start to finish. Full of warmth, heart (and food), I was completely charmed by Sadie and Jacob and cried all the happy tears. I did not want it to end!" Another reader said, "One disastrous year. One magical wish. One chance to change the past. In one fell swoop, Sadie Thatcher managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie longs to redo her awful year. More than a little skeptical, she makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her worst move yet, she kisses her brother's best friend, Jacob. When Sadie wakes up the next morning, she is in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. She realizes it is January 1 . . . of last year. As Sadie navigates her second-chance year, she begins to see the red flags she missed in both her relationship and her career. Plus, she keeps running into Jacob, and she can't stop thinking about their kiss . . . the one he has no idea ever happened. Suddenly, Sadie begins to wonder if her only mistake was wishing for a second chance."

In conclusion, "The Second Chance Year" by Anita Kelly is a must-read for anyone who loves a heartwarming story with romance, some found family, and a FMC who learns to embrace herself and her journey. With its captivating characters, well-developed romance, and exquisite writing, this book is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035406159