The Second Chance Cafe in Carlton Square

Download or read book The Second Chance Cafe in Carlton Square written by Michele Gorman and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Emma, who believes in second chances, and Lou, who badly needs one... New mom, Emma, knows that the teenagers in her neighborhood don't get many breaks in life. So when she decides to open her café on the square, she hires the kids who most need the skills to get jobs in the future. It could be Lou's only chance to get the experience she needs to prove that she's worth more than nearly everyone in her life thinks she is. Yet she's guarded and aloof, and Emma worries about what she's hiding. As the café fills with freelancing hipsters, grumpy teens, new moms and ancient neighborhood residents, Emma realizes that they are all misfits in their own ways, looking for a place to fit in. And they're not the only ones getting a second chance. She is too.The stark differences between the customers start to cause tensions, but when it becomes clear that someone is trying to close down the café, they must all work together, or they'll lose the community that means the world to them. The Second Chance Café in Carlton Square is a heartfelt, uplifting story about the importance of community, the real value of friendship and all the ways in which seemingly ordinary people can become extraordinary.If you love the romance, friendship and laugh out loud situations in Debbie Macomber, Elin Hilderbrand and Susan Mallery books, then you're in for a treat with this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by bestselling romance author Lilly Bartlett! It's packed with feel-good friendship and loads of fun.This new romantic comedy kindle book is free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers! What everyone's saying about The Second Chance Cafe in Carlton Square and the author "The perfect blend of sweetness and substance, with plenty of laughs along the way." Debbie Johnson, winner of the RNA's Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2017"So engaging and witty, yet insightful and empathetic." Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"Incredibly well written and highly enjoyable to read. 5*" Rachel's Random Reads"A fun, sassy writer who always makes me smile." Carole Matthews, Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller"It is a story with a beautiful message to share - sometimes people just need a helping hand." Whispering Stories"Full of fun...I loved it" Cathy Bramley, shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year 2017 and Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author"My favorite to date... with fresh characters and a story that was both touching and real." Mrs Mommy Booknerd"I found myself saying, "yep, I know that feeling" every couple of pages." Lilac Mills"A funny, feel-good romcom... the perfect read to curl up with." The Sun's FABULOUS magazine"The characters are genuine, funny, and appealing. The prose is polished, clear, and smooth. 9/10" What's Better than Books"Fresh, funny and brilliant - we gobbled it up!" HEAT Magazine"A smashing summer read. The prose is sassy, witty and appeals directly to the reader." Linda's Book blog"This is a delightful book of friendship, acceptance, and belonging for anyone who has ever wondered: "What if?"" Publishers Weekly"Delightful and entertaining radiating warmth and hopefulness." Kraftireader"An engaging read that makes you smile with each page turned." My Weekly"A heartwarming story of friendship, determination, and family life, all wrapped up in a place that you would love to call home." Books of All Kinds"An undeniable sense of fun on every page" Nick Spalding, Amazon's #1 biggest-selling self-published author in 2012 and now one of Amazon's (Lake Union) biggest-selling authors "This book is generous, heartwarming, community spirited and restores your faith in humans." Cosy Books"[An] entertaining read." S Mag, Sunday Express