Second Chance at the Sugar Shack


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Kate Silver’s back in town, and her dead motherjust won’t leave her alone. Kate usually spends her days dressing Hollywood A-listers, but after her estranged mother dies she finds herself elbow-deep in flour in her parents’ bakery . . . in Deer Lick, Montana. She thought she’d left small-town life far, far behind, but it seems there are a few loose ends. The boy she once loved, Deputy Matt Ryan, is single and sexy and still has a thing for her . . . and handcuffs. Her mother, who won’t follow the white light,is determined to give maternal advice from beyondthe grave. And somehow Kate’s three-day stay has, well . . . extended. She never planned to fill her mother’s pie-baking shoes—she prefers her Choos, thank you very much. But with the help of a certain man in uniform,Kate quickly learns that sometimes second chancesare all the more sweet.




The Second Chance


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Throughout the history of humanity, God, as we have known him, or a greater power yet unknown to us, has been prayed to for all manner of wants and perceived needs. God's plan is never understood. Who has the mind of the Lord that they can reason with God? Jack Young has lived a long life, a life well lived. His best friend of forty-one years has died, the dreaded cancer taking his unsuspecting life. If only we could get a second chance. If only God gave second chances. Perhaps God can be convinced. Perhaps. Perhaps God will allow a change to the plan he has set into motion. To our inevitable day, and time, when we depart this earth. The day and manner unknown. The emotional trauma from the loss of Dan Collins has sent Young's life into terminal descent. Until, in the quiet of the cold Wisconsin cemetery, God perhaps has reconsidered. For Jack Young, to find the meaning before time runs out will consume his life, the second chance must not be wasted.




Nature's Second Chance


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Demonstrates the principles and practices of restoration ecology through the microcosm of the author's eighty-acre Stone Prairie Farm in Wisconsin, following his three decade effort to create a biologically diverse ecosystem.




Read On ... Romance


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With thousands of romance novels published each year, librarians—especially those unfamiliar with or indifferent to the genre—can benefit from this well-organized, reference that offers scores of appeals-based read-alike lists for some of the most popular, contemporary romance fiction. As romance publishing continues to flourish, readers and readers' advisors are faced with increasingly complex reading choices. This book helps adult and teen readers quickly find the books they love to read, identifies other titles with shared qualities for more reading suggestions, and provides librarians with carefully reviewed read-alike lists that they can use with confidence. Featuring romance novels published from 2000 to the present day, this useful guide offers you hundreds of reading suggestions covering a wide variety of themes from the most popular to the more obscure. Library professionals and romance fans C. L. Quillen and Ilene Lefkowitz use informal and sometimes whimsical terminology to create unique thematic lists that are targeted to the way romance readers think, offering such lively categories as "Rx for Love" and "Romancing the Stove." The authors organize the titles into five sections according to language, setting, character, story, and mood. Subgenres covered include historical, regency, paranormal, and romantic suspense, making it simple for you to find recommended titles appropriate for your readers' needs.




Sweet Troublemaker


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This cowboy is hoping for a second chance... Newly divorced Polly Morgan needs a vacation, and she's hoping some extra time in the oceanside town of Indigo Bay before her friend’s wedding will do the trick. But she doesn’t expect to have to save the entire event alongside the man she measures all kisses against—her first love, Nick Wylder. Nick hasn’t seen Polly in almost two decades, but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped thinking about her. He’s pretty sure she feels the power of their rekindled love too, and he’s ready to make a move. To his Texas ranch, to her home in Canada—anywhere as long as she’s there. But what will he do when his fast moves send Polly running? Can these two exes overcome their past and claim their second chance at love? Find out in the first book in the Indigo Bay Second Chance Romance series. All books can be read as standalones. Start reading this cowboy in the beach town romance today!




The Sugar House


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KEEP YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER? Emmy Larkin could pinpoint the minute that her life changed—when so-called family friend Ed Travers sold part of her father’s sugarbush acreage as payment on an overdue loan. And when Ed’s son mysteriously arrived back in town, he set tongues wagging—and her heart pounding…. Successful, handsome Jack Travers wanted to makethings right between his family and Emmy’s. But he didn’t anticipate the stir he felt when he looked at the lovely, fiercely independent woman who saw him as her adversary. Could he make her see that there was more to their history than met the eye…perhaps even a future together?




The House of Second Chances


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A page-turning historical mystery, perfect for readers of Eve Chase, Lulu Taylor and Rachel Burton. If you save a crumbling mansion, will it mend a broken heart? A month ago, Amy Wood had her perfect home, perfect boyfriend and perfect job in London. Now she’s broken-hearted, living in her parents’ tiny bungalow, and working in an estate agents in Bath. But Amy gets a new lease on life when she undertakes to sell Rosemont Hall, a crumbling Georgian mansion riddled with woodworm, dry rot – and secrets. Amy searches for the perfect owner to restore the house to its former glory, but time is running out for Rosemont Hall. As Amy clashes with unscrupulous property developers and the enigmatic heir to the house, she begins to uncover pieces of the past that some people would rather remain hidden. Can Amy unlock the secret of Rosemont Hall and find the keys to her own happy ending? Readers love The House of Second Chances: 'The mystery that runs through the novel really drew me in' Reader Review 'I loved reading this book. It had everything, humour, romance, heartbreak and above all a great story.' Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this book. I admit to a passion for old houses and restoration, so it was right up my street, but the writing hooked me from the first page. I didn't want the story to end' Reader Review 'If you love looking around stately homes and old houses and wondering about the secrets that they keep, you'll enjoy this.' Reader Review 'The mystery behind Rosemont Hall kept me turning the pages until the end.' Reader Review Please note: This book was previously published as Finding Home







Second Chance Pass


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Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all… The community of Virgin River saw Vanessa Rutledge through her darkest days—now she's looking to a bright future. In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son—breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn't exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi. Ever faithful to his best friend, he's done right by Matt's widow as best he can…considering he's been secretly in love with her for years. Now, just as he's about to make his move, another woman has staked her claim on him—a claim that will be tough to escape. With courage, humility and not a little meddling from the good folks of Virgin River, Vanni and Paul might just get a second chance to have the love they both desire and deserve. Look for What We Find by Robyn Carr, a powerful story of healing, new beginnings and one woman's journey to finding the happiness she's long been missing. Order your copy today!




Second Chances


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Joanna was visiting her grandfather when the unthinkable happened. though she had no idea how she knew she was somehow trapped int he past. She lived there for months when suddenly someone also from the future sees her and knows. they have to protect her from the reality of the world they were living in. That is when she dropped her guard and knew that the two of them being together was fate or so she thought. She had no idea of the reality until it was too late for her and she saw that he was fading away from her. His death prompted the ending of that world and she thought it was the ending of all her worlds. Everything was turned upside down as she learned the truth. She began to start over back home in the United States. When she was finally starting to be able to breath again without it hurting to much she has an encounter with the new owner of her company. That is when everything really becomes weird for her. However it is her second chance at happiness in a way she never expected.