When tragedy strikes, four friends reunite in this life-affirming tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Falling. In school, Tom, Holly, Saffron, Paul, and Olivia were the best of friends. Twenty years later, they’re barely more than strangers. But when Tom dies in a heartbreaking instance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, the four that remain are thrust back into each other’s lives. Quickly falling back into the intimacy of their youth, Holly, Saffron, Paul, and Olivia are forced to reexamine the choices they’ve made. As their secrets rise to the surface, Tom’s death becomes the catalyst that changes them all, giving four estranged friends the chance to find a new beginning...
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"I thought this book was really good... I love books with multiple characters and storylines. Also, I have read all of Jane Green's books, and will not add them all, but they are all very good... the only one that I wasn't too fond of is Jemima J, which I reviewed."
— Meghan (5 out of 5 stars)
" I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book - it was one of many books a friend gave me when she moved. It turned out to be a good story and I really enjoyed reading it. The author showed how a tragic situation can bring people together, and while losing someone close is awful, people can grow from the experience and life does go on, even if it has significantly changed. "
— Angela, 2/13/2014" So far this book has much more social commentary compared to Jane Green's usual chick lit stories and I really like this about Second Chance. It's a bit more than the love story she usually focuses on. "
— Theresa, 2/8/2014" Good book - easy read. Made me reflect on friendships in my life, and I like how it always talks about that comfortable kind of friendship you have with people you've known FOREVER. Liked it. "
— Traci, 1/25/2014" Absolutely loved this book. Very reminiscent of The Big Chill. "
— Mary, 1/24/2014" One of the few books I can say would probably make a better movie than a book. It's a British version of the Big Chill, essentially, with less interesting characters (although the obvious still happens: alcoholism, adultery, divorce, pregnancy). If you have a long flight, it's an easy read, but nothing more. "
— Marisa, 1/16/2014" It was a quick read. I liked the characters, and the outcome wasn't as predictable as I thought it was going to be. "
— Jen, 1/15/2014" I really like the plot of an old friend's death bringing old friends together. Jane Green's writing hs a certain focus on relationships and brigning people together. I find that heart-warming "
— Reina, 12/31/2013" I really love this Author but this book seemed like it was waiting for some dramatic climax that never happened. i still like her books but this one wasn't as good as some others i have read. "
— Bethany, 12/30/2013" Entertaining. Like a romantic comedy that you wouldn't bother seeing in the theatre. "
— Emily, 12/7/2013" Everything I could ask for in a great beach read! A wonderful story of old friends, new lives, and the road not planned, expected, or asked for. "
— Susan, 11/13/2013" beautiful book for adults and mature (lol) young adults. nice ending, and simply a wicked book :D "
— Minavar, 10/31/2013" It was fine... not overly exciting. "
— Caitlin, 10/8/2013" Very good book. Read "The Beach House" last summer, then read this one. Perfect for summer pleasure reading. "
— Joni, 10/5/2013" A beach (or in my case, lake) read for certain, but I enjoyed the story and liked the characters. Solid Jane Green novel. "
— Bridget, 9/27/2013" Took me a few chapters to get into this book. Enjoyed a couple of the plot twists though once I was in. Fine brainless summer read that has a positive message. "
— Jen, 9/19/2013" Hypnotic. Absolutely stellar for doing those boring household tasks and driving long distances. No heavy lifting. No social commentary. Delightfully superficial and beautifully read. Four old friends weather four different pre-mid-life crises together. "
— Beth, 9/17/2013" The beginning was eh, but it got better towards the end "
— Esiobhanmitchell, 9/16/2013" This is a book you don't have to think about! Easy and enjoyable. Not one of Jane Green's best but still a good chick lit book! "
— Claire, 8/9/2013" Finding this novel a bit hard to get into, compared to her others. We'll see. "
— Natalie, 6/28/2013" Thanks Lauren, for loaning me this book. It was good, easy reading. "
— Theresa, 4/12/2013" This book was good, this is my first book by Jane Green. I throughly enjoyed it. It had me thinking about friendships and wishing I had some really good friends. "
— niki, 2/14/2013" Wanted to give it a higher rating as I enjoyed the book. But I didn't like the way Holly casually dismissed her marriage of 14 years. "
— Megan, 1/2/2013" Semi delicious summer beach read "
— Megan, 7/29/2012" Not bad. Better than I expected. I give it a C+. "
— Britt, 6/9/2012" Wanted this book, thought I would love it, had a few surprises, and made me think that even when we think we know what we want, sometimes we really have no idea. "
— Anne, 5/15/2012" Easy reading...perfect book for at night before bed. "
— Ellen, 1/30/2012" good, light, enjoyable read. happy sappy ending. "
— Sallie, 11/6/2011" Took me half way through the book to get the vibe of the story. Wasn't particularly easy to follow because the characters were everywhere. Was glad to see the last page!! "
— Sara, 10/31/2011" I have this as an audio book rather than an actual book. "
— Jennifer, 8/21/2011" I didn't read this book, I devoured it! The plot was interesting. This book is the perfect summer read! "
— Susan, 3/28/2011" Loved it. I found the plot very engaging and loved watching all the different character develop and really learn what a second chance means to them. "
— Martas, 3/21/2011" Good solid enjoyable chick lit. Nothing fancy or extra special. Just an easy enjoyable read. I liked it :) "
— Lisa, 3/12/2011" A chick-lit read that took a while to get into. Once I did, it was still just okay as the story was very predictable and sappy sweet. Entertaining enough for listening to on my commute, though. "
— Chris, 3/5/2011" It was okay. It got confusing at times because the book would jump from in a character's head and then out of it. It was slightly predictable though and it made it pretty boring for me. "
— April, 3/5/2011" I liked how the characters were so easy to relate to - easy read that made me want to get all of her books! "
— Katie, 2/20/2011" Easy reading...perfect book for at night before bed. "
— Ellen, 2/1/2011" Not a bad book, but I didn't like the end. Now I'm curious to know what happened to Will, since it's one of the characters that wasn't in the last chapter in that sort of happy ending.<br/><br/>It could have a better end, I think. Not that is so bad at all, but I feel it's missing something. "
— Fabiana, 1/29/2011" A little "fluff"-y but a cute, quick read. Wasn't overly surpsied at the ending, there wasn't a lot of suspense but I did like the characters and it was a "fun" read. <br/> <br/> "
— Melissa, 1/28/2011" I read this one a long time ago. It was fine, but I didn't remember reading it until I started it. I didn't like it enough to take the time to reread it. "
— Debbie, 1/24/2011" I've read all her books and they are great easy summer reading material when you have other important things to look at. "
— Carolyn, 1/11/2011Jane Green is a former journalist in the United Kingdom and a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York. She has written more than a dozen novels, including five New York Times bestsellers. Her novels are published in over twenty-five languages, and she has more than ten million books in print worldwide. She writes a daily blog and contributes to various publications including the Huffington Post, the Sunday Times, and Self.
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.