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The Second Chance Supper Club

The Second Chance Supper Club, Book 1

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 Discover the healing power of community in this charming, feel-good second chance romance, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell & Milly Johnson.

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🌸Could a new start heal her appetite for life?🌸

When Cath moves to a rural Northumberland village to escape her husband’s betrayal and a life that no longer feels her own, she’s determined to embrace a fresh start. But the quiet charm of her new surroundings seems only to magnify the loneliness of being on her own for the first time.

On a whim, Cath suggests starting a supper club, transforming her garden shed into a cosy, twinkling haven where neighbours can gather. What begins as an effort to ease her solitude becomes something far greater – a circle of friends, each bringing their own stories, struggles, and laughter.

As bonds deepen over shared meals and mishaps, can Cath discover the healing power of community…and dare to believe in love again?

Readers have fallen in love with The Second Chance Supper Club

'A heartwarming story of hope, second chances and starting over. A sublime read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brilliant cosy read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A brilliant heartwarming 5 star read I would definitely recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Couldn’t put it down! I loved the sense of community’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2025 Caroline Roberts (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Village

Critic reviews

Praise for Caroline Roberts

‘Pure comfort – warmth and cosiness exude from every page’ Woman

‘Cosy and uplifting – a real treat!’ Debbie Johnson

‘Family, friendships, farming and fabulous food’ Heidi Swain

‘Warm, romantic, emotional … gave me ALL of the feels. A truly lovely read’ Carmel Harrington

‘A delightful, life affirming story. I wanted to retreat to a cottage by the sea after the first chapter!’ Ali McNamara

‘Such a wonderful book, heart-wrenching and uplifting and joyful!’ Cressida McLaughlin

‘Cakes, castles and oodles of charm: this book is huge fun and pure escapism’ Cathy Bramley

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a lovely audio book about the development of new friendships following a divorce and a new life in a new home. lovely narrator to.

a lovely story about developing new friendships and a fresh start

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nice easy going storyline. predictable but enjoyable. good feel characters, modern themes, cosy fireside listen.

well paced love story

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I found the reader very good,
I liked the story very much, enjoyed detail descriptions of houses, furniture, little details of decoration in the house or flat, that describe the personality of someone. What they are really like.
Love description of food, that I shall try and cook myself and that wonderful idea to visit each other and share a meal in turn.

People caring for others and welcoming friendship

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I found this to be a gentle, easy listen — calm, cosy, and pleasant enough — but ultimately a little slow for my taste. I chose it because Karen Cass is one of my favourite narrators, and while the overall narration was clear and easy to follow, some character voices didn’t quite work for me. Nicky, despite being a young mum, sounded much older than expected, and the Greek accent felt slightly off, which occasionally pulled me out of the story.

I loved the premise and the blurb sounded wonderful, but I kept waiting for something more substantial or emotionally engaging to happen, and it never quite did. It’s a nice, undemanding listen if you’re after something very gentle, though I personally finished it feeling a little underwhelmed.

It felt underwhelming

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I loved the community feel of this story. It was easy to listen too and very heartfelt.

The friendships and connections between the characters

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