Second Time Sweeter, Beverly Jenkins
Second Time Sweeter, Beverly Jenkins
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Second Time Sweeter
A Blessings Novel

Author: Beverly Jenkins

Narrator: Lynnette R. Freeman

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 08/28/2018

Synopsis

NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a new heartwarming novel set in Henry Adams, Kansas.Malachi “Mal” July has run into trouble in the past. With a reputation as a player, he’s now a recovering alcoholic and has made progress in redeeming himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas. He’s not only turned his diner into a profitable business, but also mentors the town’s foster kids. And he’s even staying true to one woman—Bernadine Brown.But all it takes is a moment of pride to blind Mal to his blessings—a moment that makes him betray his friends and family, and lose Bernadine’s trust and love. Will he ever be able to win her forgiveness?Meanwhile Homecoming Weekend is fast approaching, and store owner Gary Clark is reunited with his high school sweetheart. All it takes is a few minutes for them to realize the spark is still there, but is it too late for second chances? A little help from the good people of Henry Adams may give both Mal and Gary the best second chance at the happiness they missed the first time around…

About Beverly Jenkins

Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature and was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People magazine, and NPR.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Julie

Second Time Sweeter by Beverly Jenkins is a 2018 William Morrow publication. I added this book on a whim because I was so surprised to see a contemporary novel written by Beverly Jenkins, an author, who for me, has always been associated with historical romance novels. Apparently, this book is a pa......more

Goodreads review by Madison

Second Time Sweeter by Beverly Jenkins Blessings book 9. Contemporary small-town romance. Best read as part of the series but can be read as a stand-alone romance. Malachi is from a generation that expects the man to pay for things and support the family. Clouded by the desire to be the provider, he......more

Goodreads review by Eilonwy

3-1/2 stars, which is not lukewarm -- I really enjoyed this I can't really write a summary for this, because it's a continuation of a long series of books following the same characters in the same town. I read the book immediately previous to this and liked it a lot, but despite my best intentions, I......more

Goodreads review by Vivian

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. Welcome back to Henry Adams, Kansas. A rural town founded by former slaves in the late 1800s known as Exodusters. This town has the dubious distinction of being sold on eBay and purchased by millionair......more

Goodreads review by H.M.

This was my first read from this author. I give this book a 4 out of 5 Star review. IMO, this novel started off rather slow. I was leaning on a 3 out of 5 Star review in the beginning, but as the plot developed, I changed the 3 to a 4. I must admit that the story flowed smoother as the storyline dev......more

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