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Summer of Second Chances
Can Love Heal the Wounds of the Past?
Pregnant with her second child, Wendy hopes reconnecting with her mother will heal the pain of abandonment from nearly two decades ago. As she bonds with her mother’s family, Wendy’s relationship with her half-sister Kayla is tested in ways she never expected.
While edging closer to accepting Brad’s marriage proposal, Erica is forced to navigate the rift between her daughter Abby and Sierra—who is fighting for custody of the baby she abandoned. When the infant’s father shows up, Millie’s newly formed mystery book club uncovers a web of family drama that changes everything.
As Amanda juggles the pressures of managing a high-stakes District Attorney campaign, her growing connection with Gary, the campaign finance manager, stirs feelings she didn’t expect—and can’t ignore. Is she willing take another risk?
Pregnant with her second child, Wendy hopes reconnecting with her mother will heal the pain of abandonment from nearly two decades ago. As she bonds with her mother’s family, Wendy’s relationship with her half-sister Kayla is tested in ways she never expected.
While edging closer to accepting Brad’s marriage proposal, Erica is forced to navigate the rift between her daughter Abby and Sierra—who is fighting for custody of the baby she abandoned. When the infant’s father shows up, Millie’s newly formed mystery book club uncovers a web of family drama that changes everything.
As Amanda juggles the pressures of managing a high-stakes District Attorney campaign, her growing connection with Gary, the campaign finance manager, stirs feelings she didn’t expect—and can’t ignore. Is she willing take another risk?
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2025
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Pat Nichols
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Pat Nichols is an award-winning author who is proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Having retired from a corporate career, she draws on her experiences working with women from all walks of life to write emotion-filled, faith-driven contemporary women’s fiction. Book one in her new multiple-book series, Blizzard at Blue Ridge Inn, introduces three women who meet for the first time at a historic inn where secrets unravel, destinies collide, and nothing is as it seems. Pat and her high-school sweetheart husband of fifty-plus years live in the Atlanta area. They have two children and four grandchildren. One precious granddaughter lives with the angels. Pat enjoys riding in her hubby’s corvette, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite indulgence? Dark chocolate.
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Pat Nichols is an award-winning author who is proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Having retired from a corporate career, she draws on her experiences working with women from all walks of life to write emotion-filled, faith-driven contemporary women’s fiction. Book one in her new multiple-book series, Blizzard at Blue Ridge Inn, introduces three women who meet for the first time at a historic inn where secrets unravel, destinies collide, and nothing is as it seems. Pat and her high-school sweetheart husband of fifty-plus years live in the Atlanta area. They have two children and four grandchildren. One precious granddaughter lives with the angels. Pat enjoys riding in her hubby’s corvette, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite indulgence? Dark chocolate.
I'd love to give you a free copy of my award-winning short story. Simply come on over to www.patnicholsauthor.blog and sign up for my newsletter. Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
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July 2, 2025
Pat Nichols continues to delight and entertain us with her gift of storytelling. I’m a huge fan of her Blue Ridge series and book six, Summer of Second Chances, like the first five, left me longing for the next, and the next in this wonderful series. Book 6 finds the three ladies we met in book one moving on with their lives. But, Gunter just can’t seem to leave them alone. But especially Wendy.
In this latest, Millie is joined by a new group of friends who use their noggins to form a group of investigators. With Millie at the helm, you know anything is possible. Will one of the new members of this group set his cap for our beloved chef? Will she reciprocate those feelings? It’s a sure bet something’s going on.
The lives of our three ladies, Wendy, Amanda, and Erica continue to evolve. Will any of these ladies ever find peace? I’m sure you’re like me . . . waiting with anticipation for book seven and more answers. And oh, that Gunter. I just want to slap him silly! Always causing trouble for one or another of the ladies.
I love this series, and I recommend it highly. Do yourself a favor and read all of them in order. You will be so glad you did. And who doesn’t love a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains?
In this latest, Millie is joined by a new group of friends who use their noggins to form a group of investigators. With Millie at the helm, you know anything is possible. Will one of the new members of this group set his cap for our beloved chef? Will she reciprocate those feelings? It’s a sure bet something’s going on.
The lives of our three ladies, Wendy, Amanda, and Erica continue to evolve. Will any of these ladies ever find peace? I’m sure you’re like me . . . waiting with anticipation for book seven and more answers. And oh, that Gunter. I just want to slap him silly! Always causing trouble for one or another of the ladies.
I love this series, and I recommend it highly. Do yourself a favor and read all of them in order. You will be so glad you did. And who doesn’t love a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains?
July 26, 2025
The saga of the Awesam ladies in Blue Ridge continues to unfold and add more depth and characters.
Millie is still frustrating although she is beginning to have an interesting tale of her own. There's more baking beneath the surface than just her amazing cinnamon buns.
Erica has finally taken the plunge and accepted Brad's marriage proposal. What happens next depends on how her daughter Abby heals from a spinal cord injury.
Amanda is learning to let go of her past and embrace a potential suitor in politics.
Wendy's story left tears in my eyes as she now has a large family, including two mothers and three siblings when she once was an abandoned child caught in the foster system.
With new characters and new storylines, I can't wait to see what happens next in Blue Ridge.
I received an ARC of this book but all opinions and impressions are mine.
Millie is still frustrating although she is beginning to have an interesting tale of her own. There's more baking beneath the surface than just her amazing cinnamon buns.
Erica has finally taken the plunge and accepted Brad's marriage proposal. What happens next depends on how her daughter Abby heals from a spinal cord injury.
Amanda is learning to let go of her past and embrace a potential suitor in politics.
Wendy's story left tears in my eyes as she now has a large family, including two mothers and three siblings when she once was an abandoned child caught in the foster system.
With new characters and new storylines, I can't wait to see what happens next in Blue Ridge.
I received an ARC of this book but all opinions and impressions are mine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2025
The saga continues and what a saga it is. However, the storyline expands and it’s not just about the Awesam ladies. It’s good to see new characters and new potential romances.
But, like real life, things don’t always go smoothly for our ladies. All of them are facing challenges and must confront old and new conflicts.
The characters are relatable although the timeframe sometimes seems a little rushed. A lot has happened since Emily, Amanda and Wendy first met. And, of course, Millie, is always there to had her two cents.
This is such an enjoyable read and it’s always fun reconnecting with people you know. Sure hope Pat Nichols continues the series - we do have a few loose ends.
I received an ARC from the author, but the comments are strictly my own.
But, like real life, things don’t always go smoothly for our ladies. All of them are facing challenges and must confront old and new conflicts.
The characters are relatable although the timeframe sometimes seems a little rushed. A lot has happened since Emily, Amanda and Wendy first met. And, of course, Millie, is always there to had her two cents.
This is such an enjoyable read and it’s always fun reconnecting with people you know. Sure hope Pat Nichols continues the series - we do have a few loose ends.
I received an ARC from the author, but the comments are strictly my own.
June 30, 2025
Hilltop Inn continues to maintain its success rating while the three owners, and their team, pursue their individual, expanding horizons. Ms Nichols has enhanced this ongoing story by introducing Sierra into the mix; however, to give more detail will lead to spoilers 😊.
The character development is excellent, keeping the reader fully engaged in the activities, new skills and interactions of all the protagonists. Pacing of the storyline is quite rapid as the focus changes between the separate and combined activities of each of the ladies.
This particular book does end rather abruptly and unexpectedly, and, while not quite a cliffhanger, it does leave an opening for the saga to continue…
An honest opinion of an enjoyable book that I received as an ARC from the author.
The character development is excellent, keeping the reader fully engaged in the activities, new skills and interactions of all the protagonists. Pacing of the storyline is quite rapid as the focus changes between the separate and combined activities of each of the ladies.
This particular book does end rather abruptly and unexpectedly, and, while not quite a cliffhanger, it does leave an opening for the saga to continue…
An honest opinion of an enjoyable book that I received as an ARC from the author.
June 12, 2025
This series is so wonderful. The characters are so real, and I feel like I’m right there with them – through the good and bad, just whatever life throws their way. The new folks coming into their lives makes the story line that much more interesting/entertaining. I honestly can’t pick a favorite person because I love all of them – the good ones anyway, but don’t we all have those not so good ones we have to deal with sometimes? Thank you, Pat Nichols for writing this series. I love traveling to Blue Ridge, GA!! I received an ARC of this book, but my opinion is my own.
June 26, 2025
The characters in this series have not let their pasts define their future, except to move their lives in a better direction. Each day brings opportunities, second chances at love and even forgiveness. A wonderful, clean series with plenty of ups and downs, but mostly love for each other.
July 18, 2025
I cannot say enough about this series. The characters are so real. I was a little miffed that a lot of the loose ends are still loose. I know that eventually they will be taken care of. Hallmark should consider making this into a series.
June 23, 2025
I loved this book. The ladies are still trying their best to adjust to all the changes around them. Such a sweet and clean book.
September 21, 2025
Love this series
Emotional book six. There are so many changes happening. With every turn of a page, your heart becomes more involved. Bring on #7.
Emotional book six. There are so many changes happening. With every turn of a page, your heart becomes more involved. Bring on #7.
July 22, 2025
Another emotional page-turner from Nichols. I laughed at the antics of Millie and her new mystery-solving friends, and I cried at the tough interactions between Wendy and her mother. I love this clean Blue Ridge series; it offers a little mystery, a little romance, and a lot of plot twists. Looking forward to #7.
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