At turns suspenseful, surprising, dangerous, and sizzling hot, The Second Best Time is the third installment (following Exceeding Expectations and Paradise Misplaced ) in the riveting series following Charlie Morgan by Lisa April Smith.
Lisa April Smith is the award winning author of "Dangerous Lies," "Exceeding Expectations" first in the 'Charlie' series, "Paradise Misplaced," second in the series and her latest, "The Second Best Time," third in the series - launch date 1/1/2016- all in the genre she playfully calls “Suspense with Sizzle." But perhaps one reviewer succinctly said it best: “Lisa April Smith’s books have the pace and heat of Jacqueline Susann and the style and sophistication of Dominick Dunne.”
Her fourth book, "Forgotten Tales of China," is her first venture into historical fiction, and has received reviews. Epic in scope, it skillfully blends scientific data with Smith’s acknowledged gift for storytelling.
[Note: I received an advance copy from the author.]
Charlie walked out on her cheating husband an emotional wreck with no clue. One feisty, no-nonsense gal from Brooklyn and one ruggedly delectable artist out in Arizona may be just what she needs to blast her forever out of her comfort zone and put her life back on track. And if her “late” father, Jack Morgan, would only stay dead and buried, yet another chunk of her despair could finally rest in peace. Jack, however, is on a mission to position his soul for absolution.
“The Second Best Time” is a powerful revelation of how exceptionally fragile relationships are. In a crazy world exploding with change and promise, Lisa April Smith wrangles faith, desire, fear, and random hilarity into a captivating tale filled with surprises and some fabulous new characters. I absolutely loved Kat and her clan. They are a hoot! Wild times are definitely ahead for Charlie with this bunch!