Second Time Around, Melody Carlson
Second Time Around, Melody Carlson
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Second Time Around

Author: Melody Carlson

Narrator: Stephanie Cozart

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/07/2023


Synopsis

Who doesn't love a second chance?

When empty nester Mallory Farrell inherits her grandmother's run-down tourist shop in Seaport, Oregon, it seems the only sensible thing to do is to sell it. But when her former secret crush, Grayson Matthews, wants to buy the property in order to complete his plans to redevelop the funky town's business district into a soulless, cookie-cutter outdoor mall, Mallory digs in her heels and decides to renovate the property herself.

With a lot of hard work and a little bit of help, Mallory makes incredible progress turning the store into an eclectic home décor shop called Romancing the Home—all while trying to ignore the depressing and decrepit apartment she's living in on the second floor. When the shop catches the eye of a popular renovation TV show producer, Mallory is thrilled—until it becomes clear that her apartment is to be part of the segment as well.

She's tempted to abandon her dreams and the town under a cloud of shame. But perhaps there's more to Grayson than meets the eye. Can he swallow his pride, change his plans, and help Mallory romance her own home—and possibly her life?

About Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. "I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction," she says. Her wide variety of books seems to prove this theory.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shirley on March 07, 2023

Melody Carlson doesn’t disappoint readers of her new novel, Second Time Around. I found it to be entertaining, unpredictable and original. I was totally drawn into the book and loved all the characters and the story line. One thing I really appreciate about Melody Carlson’s books is that they are al......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on March 12, 2023

Although I've been a fan of Melody Carlson's books for years, this one disappointed me. It lacked the depth of characterization that I've come to expect from her. In addition, the problems were too easily resolved, and since it was told exclusively from the heroine's POV, I never connected with the......more

Goodreads review by Sherri on April 07, 2023

A cute little story......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on July 15, 2023

This is a really enjoyable book. Clean romance, with Christian undertones.......more

Goodreads review by Jody on February 23, 2023

It was fun getting to know the residents of this tranquil seaside community. Second Time Around's plot and characters are both likable, entertaining, and simple to read. I highly recommend. I would like to thank Revell and NetGalley for the ARC to read and review. I am leaving this review voluntarily......more