Book Synopsis:
Set in a charming little Scottish town, The Bookshop of Second Chances is the most uplifting story you’ll read this Winter, by a hugely talented debut author.
Thea’s having a bad month. Not only has she been made redundant, she’s also discovered her husband of nearly twenty years is sleeping with one of her friends. And he’s not sorry – he’s leaving.
Bewildered and lost, Thea doesn’t know what to do. But, when she learns the great-uncle she barely knew has died and left her his huge collection of second-hand books and a house in the Scottish Lowlands, she seems to have been offered a second chance.
Running away to a little town where no one knows her seems like exactly what Thea needs. But when she meets the aristocratic Maltravers brothers – grumpy bookshop owner Edward and his estranged brother Charles, Lord Hollinshaw – her new life quickly becomes just as complicated as the life she was running from…
An enchanting story of Scottish lords, second-hand books, new beginnings and second chances perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin, Veronica Henry, Rachel Lucas and Jenny Colgan.
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My Review:
The Bookshop Of Second Chances is a captivating, funny book which is a truly heartwarming read.
Firstly I absolutely loved the location this book was set in. Living in a bookshop in a remote village in Scotland sounds amazing, especially as it’s getting colder as I’d have lots of books to curl up with on cold nights! I found myself wishing that I lived there instead of Thea as it sounds like such a nice place to live.
Thea is a wonderful main character who I loved following throughout the book. She seemed like such a fun, strong lady who I warmed to quickly. She’s perhaps a little older than most characters in these types of book but I thought that added more to the story as she had more life experience behind her. She’s someone I think I’d be friends with in real life as she seems a very genuine, real person who isn’t perfect and I really liked that about her!
This story has a great steady pace to it and there was always something going on to ensure I kept reading. Alongside Thea’s story it was very intriguing to find out more about the two brothers and their interesting relationship. The ending was brilliant and very uplifting. I thought I knew how the book was going to end but the author manages to surprise me which I always like.
Huge thanks to Simon and Schuster for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
About The Author:
Hello, I’m Jackie, and The Bookshop of Second Chances is my first published novel. I’ve been writing for a long time, and I’ve written lots of books, mostly to amuse myself. Writing is the only thing I like as much as reading, and both have brought me a lot of pleasure. I live in Hampshire with my boyfriend and our very elderly cat. When I’m not reading, writing or editing (my day job) you might find me climbing over gates to look at stone circles, taking photographs of rusty things, or poking about in antique shops.
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