Liz Flaherty
October 2022
In the midst of a summer of change, they’re both searching for an anchor.
Dinah is a mom, a giver, and a doer, so she’s used to change, but this summer is kind of overdoing that. The diner where she’s worked for half her life is closing, her college-age kids aren’t coming home for the summer, and a property on nearby Cooper Lake is calling her name, bringing long-held dreams of owning a B & B to the fore. Newcomer Zach Applegate is entering into her dreams, too.
Divorced dad, contractor, and recovering alcoholic Zach is in Fallen Soldier, Pennsylvania, to visit his brother and to decide what’s coming next in his life. He doesn’t like change much, yet it seems to be everywhere. But he finds an affinity for remodeling and restoration, is overjoyed when his teenage sons join him for the summer, and he likes Dinah Tyler, too. A lot.
Dinah and Zach each experience sorrow and tumult, but go on to dance in the kitchen. Together, they have something, but is it enough?
Between The Pages
Book three in the Second Chance series is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon reading. The author has a skilled writing voice for mixing a wholesome romance with family drama. The plot drives the pages of Dinah and Zach both finding new chapters in their lives and discovering how they balance each other. The family bonds are the highlight of this book, and the author masterfully draws you in with emotional elements of vulnerability and independence. A loveable dog and a cute kitten add to the enjoyment.
Rating
5 Stars
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