Second Chance Summer [Paperback]

Michelle McAdam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 2011

Sometimes second chances sneak up on you when you least expect them. Nine years ago, Gabriel Fenton went to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now he's back in Alexandria Bay, New York and ready to tie up the loose ends of his former life--and the biggest of those is America's sweetheart, Katie Parker. When Gabe disappeared, he left Katie heart-broken and pregnant. Forgiveness is going to be hard won. So what else can he do but put his complete and utter lack of carpentry skills to use pretending to play handyman on her private island? Of course, it's not the island that needs repairs; it's Katie's heart. But with the combination of his tainted past and her newly-acquired national fame, can they really afford to take a chance on love?

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: Champagne Rose (November 29, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601548761
• ISBN-13: 978-1601548764
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,776,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michelle McAdam had her first novel, Somewhere Love, published in 2009 and her second novel, Second Chance Summer, published in 2011. She lives in Upstate New York with her husband and two kids -- and can never find enough time to write! If you like sweet contemporary romances with spunky heroines and rugged, but tender, heroes, give her books a try.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Second Chance SummerT, May 7, 2011

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This review is from: Second Chance Summer (Paperback)

If you are looking for a great love story this is it. You can put yourself right into this book and relate to
their feelings and frustrations. I know when I can laugh and cry reading a book, then I truly know its a great story.

Gabe is a great example of a man who lives the love of his life for a family member, whom he loves also.
Never knowing what happened to his baby and when finding out he was crushed. We tend to forget men
have deep feelings also, but are unable to express like us women. You really feel sorry for him and hope
that he truly gets to express to Katie how he feels.

I loved how he knew nothing about putting on a roof or repair Katie's house, but in-fact would do anything
to gain her respect and love. The back and forth of the love between them that they keep fighting. Both trying to
keep a distance between them, but the pull of their deep feelings for one another finallyy won out.

I could not put this book down, read well into the night, of all times Easter week, it totally had me from the first page.
I just loved it and can not wait till another of Michelle Mcadam's books to come out. This is the second one I have read.
The first "Somewhere Love' I also recommend. Wonderful love stories, and just enough spice.
Thanks

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with feelings and pain, Great Romance Novel, July 3, 2011

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Fire Chief Stan (Northeastern PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Second Chance Summer (Paperback)

I do not normally read romance novels but picked this one up early in our annual sojourn to the Thousand Islands last week where the spell of the islands completely captures my spirit and imagination. Read an article about the book in one of the local tourist papers and then purchased it in the little book store in Clayton. Upon finishing the first romance novel I have ever read, The Best of Times by Terrance Finn, I picked up my copy of Second Chance Summer and from that point on had a very difficult time putting it down.

While I am far from an expert in Romance Novels, this book really hit home. She creates her characters in such great detail and realism that one can nearly reach out and touch them. When they hurt you hurt and when they are joyful the reader can feel all the joyful they are feeling.

I now need to purchase my third romance novel, Michelle's first book.

Was a fantastic read, especially if you happen to be in the Thousand Islands or are captivated by the romance of that special place.