The Second Chance Cafe: The fresh laugh out loud romantic comedy about best friends (Carlton Square Book 2);

“This book is generous, heartwarming, community spirited and restores your faith in humans." Cosy Books

Meet Emma, who believes in second chances, and Lou, who could really use one…

“My brain is mushier than the children’s puréed carrots and I need an oxygen tank to climb the dirty laundry pile.”

New mom of twins, Emma, is desperate to get back into the grown-up world. But she can’t exactly stash her toddlers in an office drawer while she works, so instead she opens a café in her neighbourhood.

But Emma isn’t looking for the best employees. She hires the ones who most need the help. It’s a bit like asking which cakes taste okay in a bakery. No fancy decoration or mouth-watering icing. Someone else will gladly have those. Emma wants the ones that are irregularly shaped or might have fallen on the floor. They’re still perfectly good, just not as obviously appealing as the perfect ones.

It might be Lou’s only chance to prove that she’s worth more than nearly everyone in her life thinks she is. Yet she’s about as cuddly as a cactus, which isn’t making her a natural in customer service. And Emma worries about what she’s hiding.

Soon the café fills with customers who are about as compatible as toothpaste and orange juice - freelancing hipsters, grumpy teens, new moms and ancient neighborhood residents - who have only one thing in common. They’re all looking for somewhere to fit in.

But someone is trying to shut down the café. If they can’t put their differences aside and work together, they'll all lose the community that has come to mean the world to them.

Sink into the bliss of friendship and close family with this uplifting, inspiring romantic comedy that will make you want to grab your best friend and run to the nearest café for a big slice of cake. Fans of Susan Mallery, Kristan Higgins and Debbie Macomber will love this book!

"Fresh, funny and brilliant - we gobbled it up!"
HEAT Magazine

“The perfect blend of sweetness and substance, with plenty of laughs along the way.”
Debbie Johnson, winner of the RNA's Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2017

"So engaging and witty, yet insightful and empathetic."
Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"A funny, feel-good romcom… the perfect read to curl up with.”
The Sun, the UK's biggest newspaper

"A fun, sassy writer who always makes me smile."
Carole Matthews, New York Times, USA Today and Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller

"Full of fun…I loved it!"
Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year 2017

“My favorite to date… with fresh characters and a story that was both touching and real.”
Mrs Mommy Booknerd

“Incredibly well written and highly enjoyable to read. 5 Stars”
Rachel’s Random Reads

“I found myself saying, "yep, I know that feeling" every couple of pages.”
Author Lilac Mills

“The characters are genuine, funny, and appealing. The prose is polished, clear, and smooth.”
What’s Better than Books

“A smashing summer read. The prose is sassy, witty and appeals directly to the reader.”
Linda’s Book blog

“Delightful and entertaining radiating warmth and hopefulness.”
Kraftireader

“It is a story with a beautiful message to share – sometimes people just need a helping hand.” Whispering Stories