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Second Chance: Penny
After a passionate reunion, Penny Parker has a second chance with the love of her life, Ian Pratchett. But the problems that caused their breakup haven’t disappeared overnight. Nor have the objections of their friends and families.
The thrill of a new beginning and an exhilarating secret bring Penny and Ian closer than ever, but when outside forces and personal disappointments threaten their fresh start, Penny must learn how to reach the guarded heart of the man she loves…before their happy ending drifts away.
*Contains content some readers who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or suffering a pregnancy loss may wish to avoid. For a more detailed disclaimer, please follow the link on the copyright page. Note: The extended warning will contain spoilers.
The thrill of a new beginning and an exhilarating secret bring Penny and Ian closer than ever, but when outside forces and personal disappointments threaten their fresh start, Penny must learn how to reach the guarded heart of the man she loves…before their happy ending drifts away.
*Contains content some readers who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or suffering a pregnancy loss may wish to avoid. For a more detailed disclaimer, please follow the link on the copyright page. Note: The extended warning will contain spoilers.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2016
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138 people want to read
About the author
Abigail Barnette
63 books1,277 followersAbigail Barnette is the pseudonym of Jenny Trout (alias Jennifer Armintrout, an author, blogger, and funny person. Jenny made the USA Today bestseller list with her debut novel, Blood Ties Book One: The Turning. Her American Vampire was named one of the top ten horror novels of 2011 by Booklist Magazine Online. As Abigail Barnette, Jenny writes award-winning erotic romance, including the internationally bestselling The Boss series.
As a blogger, Jenny’s work has appeared on The Huffington Post, and has been featured on television and radio, including HuffPost Live, Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show, and National Public Radio’s Here & Now. Her work has earned mentions in The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly.
She is a proud Michigander, mother of two, and wife to the only person alive capable of spending extended periods of time with her without wanting to kill her.
As a blogger, Jenny’s work has appeared on The Huffington Post, and has been featured on television and radio, including HuffPost Live, Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show, and National Public Radio’s Here & Now. Her work has earned mentions in The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly.
She is a proud Michigander, mother of two, and wife to the only person alive capable of spending extended periods of time with her without wanting to kill her.
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May 19, 2017
A 3.5 💋💋💋
It was from faith to choice. This was the dream couple even with down but still lovely! So now, I still have to read sexy middle but non age crisis's side story.
It was from faith to choice. This was the dream couple even with down but still lovely! So now, I still have to read sexy middle but non age crisis's side story.
May 31, 2016
I love Abigail Barnette's writing. I loved the entirety of the Boss series and now I love it just as much when it comes to Ian and Penny's story. I love the format of writing two books, the same story, from both people's points of view. It gives readers a chance to choose which side they want to hear first and then learn so much more information that fills in the blanks when reading the other side (note: at least this is how I felt reading the first two books in the series, I haven't read Ian's story for Second Chance yet but I'm very glad she's continuing to write both sides).
I love how Abigail Barnette never shies away from writing about difficult topics but she always does it in the most incredible way. She provides trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, she writes the story honestly, and she neither sugar coats anything nor does she make things into some awful horror story. The event of her books may be a bit out of the ordinary (given how often most people fall in love with hot middle-aged millionaires) but the characters and their emotions always feel incredibly realistic. They aren't always pretty or nice to talk about but they're always honest.
Penny and Ian were incredible as always. They're just generally one of the cutest couples I've read in a while, they're both so head over heels in love with each other.
There are just a few things I would have liked to see a little more of in this but for most of them I have a strong feeling I'll see more in Ian's story.
As usual with Abigail Barnette books, I couldn't put it down and I can't wait for more.
I love how Abigail Barnette never shies away from writing about difficult topics but she always does it in the most incredible way. She provides trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, she writes the story honestly, and she neither sugar coats anything nor does she make things into some awful horror story. The event of her books may be a bit out of the ordinary (given how often most people fall in love with hot middle-aged millionaires) but the characters and their emotions always feel incredibly realistic. They aren't always pretty or nice to talk about but they're always honest.
Penny and Ian were incredible as always. They're just generally one of the cutest couples I've read in a while, they're both so head over heels in love with each other.
There are just a few things I would have liked to see a little more of in this but for most of them I have a strong feeling I'll see more in Ian's story.
As usual with Abigail Barnette books, I couldn't put it down and I can't wait for more.
January 9, 2019
I love this series so much. And it's become one of my comfort reads...even Second Chance which has so much sadness.
The way Abigail Barnette writes about Penny and Ian's shared grief and their different ways of processing it is so real and heartfelt that it hits me in the chest every time I read it.
I love this couple. I can't wait to read the next 2 books.
The way Abigail Barnette writes about Penny and Ian's shared grief and their different ways of processing it is so real and heartfelt that it hits me in the chest every time I read it.
I love this couple. I can't wait to read the next 2 books.
September 15, 2017
Very cute.
September 25, 2018
I knew I would cry, but damn
January 22, 2022
Love Penny and Ian’s bond despite everything going on!
June 9, 2016
***4.5 stars***
Due to the always amazing writing, I had to round up. 4 stars just doesn't do it justice. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started The Boss series. But Abigail has brought stories and characters that are true reflections of life and I will always love them. She has a reader for life.
Due to the always amazing writing, I had to round up. 4 stars just doesn't do it justice. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started The Boss series. But Abigail has brought stories and characters that are true reflections of life and I will always love them. She has a reader for life.
August 10, 2016
So I read The Baby right before this, as I knew the timelines cross over. Having read that one first, I didn't think it was possible to gut me AGAIN so soon (Yeah, I'm looking at you Jenny Trout)
Anyway. Maybe not as sad as The Baby, but yeah.
FEEEEELS
Anyway. Maybe not as sad as The Baby, but yeah.
FEEEEELS
August 2, 2024
After finishing the first two books I couldn’t stop reading this series, while I enjoyed it I didn’t like it as much as the previous books. Not sure why, but I still enjoyed reading these two books, and I think reading a chapter of each book was a fun way to read the books.
June 13, 2016
Absolutely loved this story - the insight into Penny's life is amazing. I laughed & cried - and was left with hope.
September 22, 2022
Rereads:
6 September - 22 September 2022
6 September - 22 September 2022
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