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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
- Unabridged Audiobook
- 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."
Alice knows that coming back to Cornwall means she will have to see Sam, who she fell in love with ten years earlier when they were both aged 18. How will he react to her return, and what changes have the intervening years meant for them both?
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A lot can change in 10 years, though, as their friend Luke - now a handsome, successful businessman – proves. Back in Cornwall himself to spend time with his seriously ill mum, he and Julie form a close relationship. Alice is worried that her friend is making a huge mistake and, all-but-abandoned, starts to spend time with single mum Casey.
Sam, meanwhile, proves elusive but slowly reveals that, although he appears not to have changed at all, the previous decade has been eventful for him, too.
It's not all about the boys, though. Alice and Julie's strong, honest friendship will quickly draw you to them. Alice can be opinionated, Julie reckless, but both are quick-witted, funny, warm, and ambitious.
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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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- Mrs. J. L. Butler
- 11-01-22
Unremarkable book
This book was spoilt by the narrator who has the most irritating voice!
The story is shallow and predictable and like something one would expect to read in a young girls' comic.
Very disappointing after reading previous reviews.
Not worth reading.
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- wendy haigh
- 30-06-21
Poor narrative
Enjoyed the story and biopic of Cornwall but the narrator spoiled it for me with her heavy accent and poor diction
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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.