I loved this book. A light hearted easy to read story that had some life lessons in it without going too deep. A quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed. A young woman whose older husband decides he doesn’t want another baby after she’s already pregnant, his teenage daughter who once hated her becomes her babysitter, a middle aged woman living apart from her family become a good friend.. A heartwarming story of friends and family.

I loved this book. A very light hearted novel. I read this book on a road trip. I enjoyed the different characters and their struggles and accomplishments. The story is relatable on many levels. A former young attorney whose former much older husband decides he doesn’t want a relationship after she’s already pregnant. He has a rocky relationship with his teenage daughter. The daughter, who once despised her becomes her nanny. She confideds tha her dad is now having yet another relationship, this time with a young nanny. Her neighbor who has a complicated relationship becomes her rock. This is a wonderfully story of friends and family. Highly recommended.

Second Chances – Rachel Cullen

I was fortunate to receive this novel as an Advance Reader Copy, in exchange for an objective review.

Set in Manhattan and suburbs, this is the story of four different women who are trying to make their way in a crazy world. We first meet Michelle, who in a moment of anger/despair, walks out on her husband and children, for reasons not yet known to us, and isolates herself in a small apartment. We then meet Danielle, a newly divorced and now single Mom to a newborn, who’s father wants nothing to do with her. She’s all alone and frantically trying to manage a screaming baby. We meet Sabrina, Danielle’s friend, who works in a sales venue, which has her traveling frequently, having one-night stands with men, who seems to shy away from any commitment, but suddenly finds herself in a compromising situation that threatens everything. Then we meet Megan, daughter of Danielle’s ex-husband; she’s 15 years old, and struggling with the autocratic ways of her father.

As the novel progresses, these women’s lives all merge – each chapter detailing a different character and her story, as each individual struggles with betrayal, hope, self-confidence, and self-worth, as they make the most of their situations and attempt to find their happy-ever-after’s.

I truly enjoyed this book! It is a sweet story, one suitable for the beach or rainy day, with thoroughly engrossing characters, scenarios and situations that we can all likely relate to! A wonderful read!! Thank you Ms. Cullen! I loved Second Chances!!

This book focuses on friendship, romance and heartbreak via a group of four women. This is the perfect summer read, as it is easy to leave and pick up the plot.