Second Chances

Seven Sisters #1

by Debra White Smith

From Debra White Smith, the bestselling author of First Impressions (more than 30,000 copies sold in four months), comes the rerelease of the popular mystery romance Second Chances . After Marilyn’s husband divorces her, she pieces together a life that doesn’t include romance or God. Then she meets her new neighbor, Joshua, who is mysterious and charming. Despite questions about Josh’s past, Marilyn’s wary heart awakens. Joshua is excited about his new life. But when “Leopard” sends him threatening letters, Joshua realizes the past can’t be ignored. When danger erupts, Joshua—and Marilyn—must meet the threat head–on. As Marilyn grapples with her faith and Joshua struggles with accepting God’s forgiveness, will they find the strength...and desire...to love again?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Debra White Smith is a seasoned Christian author, speaker, and media personality who has been regularly publishing books for over a decade. In the last twelve years, she has accumulated more than 55 books sales to her credit with more than 1 million books in print. Her titles include such life-changing books as Romancing Your Husband, Romancing Your Wife, The Divine Romance: Developing Intimacy with God, the The Lonestar Intrigue fiction series, and The Jane Austen fiction series.

As a woman of God, Debra is committed to the highest standards of integrity and to spending hours a week being still before the Father, staying in tune with Him, and listening for His voice of direction in all she does. This commitment to romancing the Lord, coupled with her lifestyle of devouring, analyzing, and dissecting the Word of God has allowed God to bring about a miracle of deliverance and healing in Debra's spirit, mind, and soul. Debra holds a double Ph.D. from the toughest schools in the world. The first Ph.D. from the "School of Hard Knocks" and the second, from the "School of Very Hard Knocks." Aside from that, she holds an M.A. in English from the University of Texas.

Along with Debra's being voted a fiction-reader favorite several times, her book Romancing Your Husband was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards. And her Austen Series novel First Impressions was a finalist in the 2005 Retailer's Choice Awards. Debra has been a popular media guest across the nation, including Fox TV, The 700 Club, ABC Radio, USA Radio Network, and Moody Broadcasting. Her favorite hobbies include fishing, bargain-hunting, and swimming with her family. Debra also vows she would walk 50 miles for a scoop of German chocolate ice cream.

Reviews

[Mishon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I first read this book and a few others in the series more than a decade ago. From what I can remember I enjoyed this one more when I was in my late teens, early 20s than now. It was a decent book. It sets the next book up nicely. I’m looking forward to seeing if they all lead into the subsequent one as well as this one did.

[Tori Vesco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it!!!!!

[Terry Yaceyko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the focus of this book - divorce and a second chance.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good clean read. Reminded me of an old Lifetime movie only with Christian elements. The author did a great job setting the stage for the next story. Can't wait to read it.

[Mumby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recieved this book as a gift and wasn't sure about it at first. After reading it, I ended up searching for the next book so I could continue on with the series. Clean, Christian based books that are full of romance, but also teach a lesson on life.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book. Kinda expected a little more "something special" from this author. A realistic story-line however (although very sad!) as pastors are not immune to the pulls of the world either.

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[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marilyn is divorced and healing, meets a pastor with a troubled past. Decent Christian fiction.