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Second Chance

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This was Jackie Calhoun's second book and fits within the pattern she is known for. You have a central character, Amy, who has left her husband and children after twenty-four years of a rather mundane marriage to enter a lesbian relationship with a slightly younger woman, Deb. Amy's husband is confused, her children are angry, Deb isn't as faithful as she should be and Amy's business is failing while she tries to figure out how to make all of this work. There are a lot of secondary characters, gay and straight, who add to the plot and complicate it. There's plenty of conflict and humor and healthy dashes of romance. The question is, how will all of the questions be resolved at the end of the book? It's a pleasant read.

Utterly absorbing story

This story begins after the happily ever after. It opens with the beginnings of a relationship after a woman has left her long term marriage for another relationship. I would have immensely enjoyed reading the beginnings of the romance as it would have provided even more insight into the people themselves.

This was a unique story and am so glad I bought it. The writing was excellent It seemed so low key and natural and yet full of emotion. The characters were so strong and very real. They make mistakes and some are whoppers! It's not your typical romance and is quite dramatic.

It's also a real heartbreaker where you feel the emotional turmoil of each character when misunderstandings occur and when it seems everything they wish for might never come to be.

The writing was so excellent that I bought all the author's other novels. I would love to see the author produce an anthology of short stories that pick up her characters after the last page - you just can't get enough!

OK... Amy leaves her husband to be with Deb. Amy's daughter hates her, her twins aren't sure how to feel, and her husband takes it in stride. Deb feels slighted and seeks comfort with another woman. Amy finds a friend of her own. In my experience, it just doesn't happen that way. Kids being confused, I understand, but most husbands don't just roll over when their wife leaves for another woman.

I applaud Calhoun's attempt at a different approach in this story, but it was a little unbeliveable. Other books of her's I've read have been a much better use of my time.