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The Second Chance Holiday Club

Author : Kate Galley

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 46,22 MB

Release : 2022-12-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1804542210

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The delightfully heartwarming and funny debut, perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Hazel Prior and Maddie Please. It's never too late to change the habits of a lifetime... Evelyn Pringle isn't the sort to make rash decisions. Or any decisions, really – she's always left that sort of thing up to her husband. But he's been found dead, wearing his best suit, with a diamond ring in his pocket that doesn't fit her. When Evelyn finds a letter addressed to a woman on the Isle of Wight, she decides to deliver it. By hand. So begins a very unusual holiday, and an adventure no one could have predicted – least of all Evelyn herself. With the help of some unexpected new friends, and a little effort on her part, Evelyn discovers that it's never too late to have a second chance at life and forge friendships that are well-worth living for. Praise for The Second Chance Holiday Club: 'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh 'When a coach trip to the Isle of Wight turns out to be utterly life changing... I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson Readers love Kate Galley's gorgeous debut! 'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer 'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer ***** 'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'What a fantastic book! The Second Chance Holiday Club perfectly weaves humour, mystery and unforgettable characters together in a story I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, *****



The Second Chance Club

Author : Jason Hardy

Publisher : Simon & Schuster

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 49,18 MB

Release : 2021-02-16

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1982128607

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A former parole officer shines a bright light on a huge yet hidden part of our justice system through the intertwining stories of seven parolees striving to survive the chaos that awaits them after prison in this illuminating and dramatic book. Prompted by a dead-end retail job and a vague desire to increase the amount of justice in his hometown, Jason Hardy became a parole officer in New Orleans at the worst possible moment. Louisiana’s incarceration rates were the highest in the US and his department’s caseload had just been increased to 220 “offenders” per parole officer, whereas the national average is around 100. Almost immediately, he discovered that the biggest problem with our prison system is what we do—and don’t do—when people get out of prison. Deprived of social support and jobs, these former convicts are often worse off than when they first entered prison and Hardy dramatizes their dilemmas with empathy and grace. He’s given unique access to their lives and a growing recognition of their struggles and takes on his job with the hope that he can change people’s fates—but he quickly learns otherwise. The best Hardy and his colleagues can do is watch out for impending disaster and help clean up the mess left behind. But he finds that some of his charges can muster the miraculous power to save themselves. By following these heroes, he both stokes our hope and fuels our outrage by showing us how most offenders, even those with the best intentions, end up back in prison—or dead—because the system systematically fails them. Our focus should be, he argues, to give offenders the tools they need to re-enter society which is not only humane but also vastly cheaper for taxpayers. As immersive and dramatic as Evicted and as revelatory as The New Jim Crow, The Second Chance Club shows us how to solve the cruelest problems prisons create for offenders and society at large.



2nd Chance

Author : James Patterson

Publisher : Little, Brown

Page : 310 pages

File Size : 24,15 MB

Release : 2002-03-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0759527075

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The Women's Murder Club returns for another thrilling crime investigation. Will their skills be enough to take down a brutal madman? A brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or was it intentionally?-only one person dies. Then an elderly black woman is hung. Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer senses a connection and together with medical examiner Claire, assistant D. A. Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy, finds a link that sends a chill through the entire nation. This killer's motives are unspeakable. In this "inventive" installment of the Women's Murder Club, James Patterson proves once again why he is the #1 master of the murder mystery (Sunday Times).



Second Chance Holiday

Author : Aurora Rose Reynolds

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,66 MB

Release : 2014-10-17

Category : Christmas stories

ISBN : 9781502874863

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Mike Rouger decided long ago that he would rather stay single than get mixed up with a woman again. Kathleen Mullings came back to the Tennessee town where she was raised with her teenage son and changes everything. What happens when a man set in his ways meets a sassy woman who knows what she wants?



That Second Chance

Author : Meghan Quinn

Publisher : Montlake Romance

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,52 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781542092845

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It only took one rowdy night with his brothers to flip Griffin's world upside down. One unlucky encounter saddled them with a family curse and the promise of doomed relationships. Word spread quickly, and rumors about that night made them the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. Then Ren Winters, the new girl in town, crashed into his life. Her thirst for a fresh start gave Griffin hope that maybe, just maybe, he could have one, too. Everyone wishes for that second chance ... -- adapted from back cover



Untapped Talent

Author : Jeffrey D. Korzenik

Publisher : HarperCollins Leadership

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 45,98 MB

Release : 2021-04-13

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1400223105

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Tens of millions of people in the U.S. with criminal records are highly talented, reliable, and eager to work. Implement these second chance hiring practices to give your company a significant competitive advantage over those that do not. Researched, tested, and written by the chief investment strategist of one of the country’s leading business banks, Jeffrey Korzenik includes dozens of examples of businesses that have successfully implemented the second chance hiring practices outlined in this book. Korzenik shows those companies that have learned to go beyond the label and to evaluate the qualities of the individual applicant have tapped into an often-overlooked source of loyal and productive talent. In Untapped Talent, you will: Understand what goes into a successful second chance hire, from the support that will be needed internally to the resources that are available from outside agencies. Learn how businesses from a variety of industries have instituted successful second chance hiring programs and how this has positively impacted their culture and bottom line. Gain practical onboarding and coaching strategies that will help ensure a smooth transition and a productive, happy new employee. Acquire relevant knowledge of the criminal justice system to provide context in identifying the potential of second chance hiring. Your path to a loyal, engaged, and productive workforce starts with the clear competitive advantage you’ll gain by implementing the second-chance hiring practices within Untapped Talent.



# The Leftover Bride

Author : Elodie Nowodazkij

Publisher : Elodie Nowodazkij

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 23,44 MB

Release : 2021-09-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Hey there, it's Sorcha O'Connor. You might know me as the infamous #TheLeftoverBride. Before you ask, no, that hashtag doesn't exactly bring me joy, but it sure makes for a gripping tale, right? Now, are you ready to fall head over heels with what I like to call a “Hallmark movie’s steamier cousin”? If your heart does a little dance for grumpy yet irresistibly sweet and sexy book boyfriends, and holiday rom-coms with second chances sprinkled in, then honey, this romantic comedy is tailor-made for you. Last year, my runaway groom dashed my dreams and almost bankrupted our family bakery, but this year, things are going to change. I've got a to-do list as long as Ryan Sawyer's—my high school sweetheart's—broad shoulders, and I'm determined to tick off every item before the New Year's Eve ball drops. Speaking of Ryan, he's back in town. His grin still makes my heart race, but I refuse to let it affect me. He didn't stick around after high school, so why should he now? But, as fate would have it, I accidentally let slip on national TV that he's helping me with my holiday to-do list. Let the drama begin! Are you ready for a second chance holiday romcom that's as steamy as it is sweet, and as real as it is romantic? Do you love small-town romance with relatable characters and a true-to-life OCD representation? Then join me on this wild ride in "The Leftover Bride", now available on Google Play Books. Experience love, heartbreak, and the power of second chances in this standalone novel that's perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Emily Henry, and Lauren Landish. And remember, there's no such thing as cliffhangers in real life, so rest assured, there won't be any in this book either. Happy reading! Keywords: #TheLeftoverBride, Second Chance Romance, Holiday Rom-com, Meghan Quinn, Emily Henry, Lauren Landish, Google Play Books, Standalone Novel, Small Town Romance, OCD Representation.





The Bookshop of Second Chances

Author : Jackie Fraser

Publisher : Dell

Page : 465 pages

File Size : 34,23 MB

Release : 2022-02-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0593499468

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A woman desperate to turn a new page heads to the Scottish coast and finds herself locked in a battle of wills with an infuriatingly aloof bookseller in this utterly heartwarming debut, perfect for readers of Evvie Drake Starts Over. “Humor and charm abound. . . . [This] love story hits the spot.”—Publishers Weekly Thea Mottram is having a bad month. She’s been let go from her office job with no notice—and to make matters even worse, her husband of nearly twenty years has decided to leave her for one of her friends. Bewildered and completely lost, Thea doesn’t know what to do. But when she learns that a distant great uncle in Scotland has passed away, leaving her his home and a hefty antique book collection, she decides to leave Sussex for a few weeks. Escaping to a small coastal town where no one knows her seems to be exactly what she needs. Almost instantly, Thea becomes enamored with the quaint cottage, comforted by its cozy rooms and lovely but neglected garden. The locals in nearby Baldochrie are just as warm, quirky, and inviting. The only person she can’t seem to win over is bookshop owner Edward Maltravers, to whom she hopes to sell her uncle’s book collection. His gruff attitude—fueled by an infamous, long-standing feud with his brother, a local lord—tests Thea’s patience. But bickering with Edward proves oddly refreshing and exciting, leading Thea to develop feelings she hasn’t experienced in a long time. As she follows a thrilling yet terrifying impulse to stay in Scotland indefinitely, Thea realizes that her new life may quickly become just as complicated as the one she was running from.



Holiday Terminal (A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance)

Author : Gwyn McNamee

Publisher : Gwyn McNamee

Page : 201 pages

File Size : 13,11 MB

Release : 2019-11-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Two hearts. One snowstorm. A second chance at love. Penelope Swirling snow may have stranded me at this tiny airport in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Eve, but it has nothing on the storm raging inside me when he walks into the terminal. Artemis Warren. My first love and the man who shattered my world. I thought I locked my feelings for him safely away in the past, but one look is all it takes for me to drown in his icy blue eyes again. So much time has passed. I’m no longer that naïve teenager standing on a beach, wishing the boy would choose me. Now, I’m hiding a secret that could unravel both our lives. Artemis The emergency landing in Nowheresville is more than an inconvenience. It’s a disaster. The annual family holiday party in NYC was my chance to make the statement I’ve been dreaming of for so long. Now, all my best laid plans will have to wait until I can get out of here and back to civilization. Nothing can salvage this day. Yet seeing Penelope Barnes again turns this bad situation into the opportunity of a lifetime. Reuniting with the only woman I’ve ever loved would be the ultimate Christmas gift. But how can I heal the old wounds and or fit into the new life she created? When temperatures drop and snowflakes fly, can love find a way to weather the storm for the ultimate Christmas miracle?