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The Winter of Second Chances is the hilarious, heart-warming second book from the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Jenny Bayliss.’A gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day’ – Sophie Cousens, bestselling author of This Time Next Year’A tender and enchanting read, full of quirky characters and second chances’ – Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah BallAnnie Sharpe has it all an acclaimed restaurant she owns with her handsome husband Max, and two gorgeous grown-up sons. But after one indiscretion too many, she leaves behind the only life shes ever known.In search of a fresh start, Annie takes up a position as a caretaker of Saltwater Nook, a creaky but charming beach house on Kents beautiful, wild coastline. The village community is an eccentric but tightknit bunch, and Annie is swept up in a whirlwind of their traditional festive celebrations, from pumpkin carving to bonfires on the beach. It soon feels like home she even reopens the long-dormant seafront caf.The only thorns in her side are John, the owners rugged but totally unreasonable nephew who has his own agenda for the house, and a persistent Max, intent on winning her back.Salwater Nook has been the perfect escape, but Annie cant run from her problems forever. Will she give her first love a second chance? Or step into the promise of a new life?***Readers are loving The Winter of Second Chances . . .The best book Ive read in a long time – it stands head and shoulders above all other seasonal rom comsPerfect reading material on a cold autumn nightEverything that you would want from a book at this time of year, from Halloween to Christmas!I loved this book: it made me feel happy and cheerful a guaranteed tonicI guarantee you will fall in love with Annie right from the first page. A beautifully written book in a wonderful coastal setting***Praise for The Twelve Dates of Christmas:’If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you . . . This feelgood read has humour, romance and some gorgeous descriptions of the Christmas traditions of an English village’ – Good Housekeeping’Sparkly and romantic’ – My Weekly