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A Second Chance Summer
- Book One of the Coming Back to Cornwall Series, Volume 1
- Narrated by: Sally Roughton
- Series: Coming Back to Cornwall, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Categories: Romance, Contemporary
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"Delightful read! Exactly what I was looking for from the genre: escapism, characters I recognized, an engaging story line. Couldn't put it down."
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The county of Cornwall, famous for its rugged coastlines, glorious beaches, and picturesque harbour towns, provides a vivid backdrop for the perfectly paced beginning of this cracking new series.
Is it possible to relive the best time of your life? Alice and Julie are about to find out.
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- Glordag
- 24-04-20
A great story. Relaxing and easy to listen to
I’ve read the whole series and was keen to listen to the audio version. A great set of books that are relaxing and pleasant to read. I love the descriptions of Cornwall and find the characters realistic. Hoping the next one is out in audio soon.
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- amanda
- 22-04-20
Easy loose yourself listening
Listened to this whole book whilst working in my garden in the sunshine. The time passed so quickly, couldn't wait each day to listen to the next chapter. Enjoyed it so much tomorrow i start Katharines next book , hope the sun is still shining xx
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- C COBURN
- 07-12-20
Loved listening as much as reading the book
I read A Second Chance Summer when it was first published and thoughly enjoyed it. I recently began listening to audible books and couldnt resist downloading it to listen to. I have enjoyed it just as much and Sally Roughton made the characters came alive. I am.now going to download the next book in the series. I cant recommend this series enough!
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- angela
- 28-04-20
easy listening
enjoyed story but narrator not great
voices not different enough for each character ;(
shame.