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Welcome to Thorndale #3
A Summer of Second Chances
Sparks and tempers fly when Ben comes to stay in Daisy’s holiday cottage.
Daisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She’s not looking for change, until Ben crashes – literally – into her life.
Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as they draw closer with every week that passes, he pushes her away whenever things threaten to get serious.
Can Ben open himself up to love again? And with Daisy’s life in the Yorkshire Dales and Ben’s in New York, can they have a future together even if he does?
Daisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She’s not looking for change, until Ben crashes – literally – into her life.
Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as they draw closer with every week that passes, he pushes her away whenever things threaten to get serious.
Can Ben open himself up to love again? And with Daisy’s life in the Yorkshire Dales and Ben’s in New York, can they have a future together even if he does?
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2021
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June 17, 2021
Such a fun book. With sparks flying between Daisy and Ben, and the beautiful rural backdrop of the Yorkshire Daes, this is a must read.
October 12, 2021
I've loved this series of books but this one has to be the best so well written with sparks flying all over the place and great characters with the wonderful Yorkshire dales as a backdrop what more can you have. Plenty of romance and moving forward to be happy with who you are.
Daisy comes home and as she gets back Ben falls off his bike outside hers and sparks fly straight away between them but they haven't realised it as such. He rents out the cottage that is in daisy's garden and he gets over his injuries and gets friends with everyone in the village but especially daisy as well. She tries to get him to open up and become friends but just as things seem to improve he says he's going back home to America and what will happen can they stay away or will they sort the problems out as they know they are meant for each other.
A warm and lovely read.
Daisy comes home and as she gets back Ben falls off his bike outside hers and sparks fly straight away between them but they haven't realised it as such. He rents out the cottage that is in daisy's garden and he gets over his injuries and gets friends with everyone in the village but especially daisy as well. She tries to get him to open up and become friends but just as things seem to improve he says he's going back home to America and what will happen can they stay away or will they sort the problems out as they know they are meant for each other.
A warm and lovely read.
August 23, 2021
Being the party pooper again here, I'm afraid. Could have been a very nice read, but after 100 pages I wanted to butt the two main protagonists heads together, tell them to get a room, and thus save me 200 more pages of overly drawn out 'will they, won't they?' nonsense. If you do read it, be sure not to have anything breakable nearby when you reach the 'sex scene' that should have been on page 100 - that's when I nearly decapitated my cat in sheer frustration and annoyance. Sorry, but there's nothing either uplifting or feel good about this, imo.
February 2, 2022
Thank you to Canelo and NetGalley for the advanced free copy of this book!
TW: suicide, trauma
So the cover of this book was so cute and I was very excited to read it.
I really liked the character of Daisy. I related to her because she was a people pleaser. She was such a good person and that's what made me not like Ben. She was constantly putting herself out there and Ben was always shooting her down. And I get that later he tells her that he was trying to push her away, but it just rubbed me the wrong way. I know I personally would have just given up on the guy. He wasn't giving her any signs that he liked her than all the sudden he was in love with her? That seemed out of the blue. Idk.
I did like Edwin a lot. And learning about Daisy's background with the farm. Ben did have a good relationship with Edwin and I did think that brought him and Daisy closer together.
And Ben did have mental health issues, which I love to see normalized in books. He was getting help which is very good. But still he wasn't treating Daisy okay in my opinion.
But Thorndale sounded like a fun place to live! This is the third book in a series about it.
3/5
TW: suicide, trauma
So the cover of this book was so cute and I was very excited to read it.
I really liked the character of Daisy. I related to her because she was a people pleaser. She was such a good person and that's what made me not like Ben. She was constantly putting herself out there and Ben was always shooting her down. And I get that later he tells her that he was trying to push her away, but it just rubbed me the wrong way. I know I personally would have just given up on the guy. He wasn't giving her any signs that he liked her than all the sudden he was in love with her? That seemed out of the blue. Idk.
I did like Edwin a lot. And learning about Daisy's background with the farm. Ben did have a good relationship with Edwin and I did think that brought him and Daisy closer together.
And Ben did have mental health issues, which I love to see normalized in books. He was getting help which is very good. But still he wasn't treating Daisy okay in my opinion.
But Thorndale sounded like a fun place to live! This is the third book in a series about it.
3/5
March 31, 2022
A pleasant summer romance, ideal as a holiday read although a little predictable.
When a handsome cyclist is knocked off his bike outside Daisy’s village home in the Yorkshire dales she is instantly at his side to help despite his grumpy and ungrateful response to her kindness.
Daisy is divorced and as her teenage son is preparing to fly the nest Daisy is at a crossroads in her life when Ben a tourist to the village comes crashing into her garden wall and her heart.
Despite the grumpy start Ben starts to melt to Daisy’s kindness and becomes a summer guest at her holiday let cottage behind her house.
As with most romantic stories there’s no plain sailing but ending is completely predictable from the first chapter so no surprises or twists however it’s nice and has a feel good factor to it.
Pleasant but not a book that leaves you with a wow feeling.
When a handsome cyclist is knocked off his bike outside Daisy’s village home in the Yorkshire dales she is instantly at his side to help despite his grumpy and ungrateful response to her kindness.
Daisy is divorced and as her teenage son is preparing to fly the nest Daisy is at a crossroads in her life when Ben a tourist to the village comes crashing into her garden wall and her heart.
Despite the grumpy start Ben starts to melt to Daisy’s kindness and becomes a summer guest at her holiday let cottage behind her house.
As with most romantic stories there’s no plain sailing but ending is completely predictable from the first chapter so no surprises or twists however it’s nice and has a feel good factor to it.
Pleasant but not a book that leaves you with a wow feeling.
June 24, 2022
Daisy had her son before she was able to start university so, she becomes a bookkeeper/accountant and along with her ex husband concentrate on raising their son. Her son now all grown up and ready to go to university himself she embarks on a new chapter in her life. After selling her home she moves into her childhood home with her teenage son (her parents are travelling the world) whilst she decides what to do next. Should she expand her accountancy business? Where should she live? Whilst plodding along she bumps into Ben - training for a triathlon. he is grumpy and withdrawn but, for some reason there is a connection. Can she ignore it???
May 11, 2023
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, personal trauma
Suzanne Snow is a new author to me.
A Summer of Second Chances is the third book in the series. It was a good way to find out about the setting, characters and author's writing style.
The writing style was a little predictable but I did enjoy Daisy and Ben's backstories. It's an opposites attract story, one of finding someone when you least expect it.
The Yorkshire Dales is an area I've never been to, and they were picturesque.
Thanks to Suzanne Snow and Canelo for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
3.5 stars
Suzanne Snow is a new author to me.
A Summer of Second Chances is the third book in the series. It was a good way to find out about the setting, characters and author's writing style.
The writing style was a little predictable but I did enjoy Daisy and Ben's backstories. It's an opposites attract story, one of finding someone when you least expect it.
The Yorkshire Dales is an area I've never been to, and they were picturesque.
Thanks to Suzanne Snow and Canelo for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
3.5 stars
September 3, 2022
The third book in this lovely series set in Thorndale, Yorkshire. Whilst it's a series, each book can be read as a standalone story, whilst the same characters appear in the books, there are not too many spoilers.
This book centers around Daisy, a single Mum and Ben, a man who is running from a traumatic event in his life. The story is about their relationship and how they help each other.
I really loved the book and had tears in my eyes towards the end. A real feel good read, left me feeling happy and uplifted. Good for these troubling times. Well worth a read!
This book centers around Daisy, a single Mum and Ben, a man who is running from a traumatic event in his life. The story is about their relationship and how they help each other.
I really loved the book and had tears in my eyes towards the end. A real feel good read, left me feeling happy and uplifted. Good for these troubling times. Well worth a read!
October 16, 2023
I read each of the Welcome to Thorndale books in a set and while I enjoyed them I often felt that unnecessary details which dragged the book out so that it felt like it was never ending could have been shortened, left out or written more, much more concisely. I did, however finish reading and then went on to the 4th book in the set.
June 27, 2021
Was great to return to Thorndale and I loved Daisy and Ben’s story. Beautifully written and great descriptions of the Lakes and surrounding areas. Was lovely that RDA got a mention as they do sterling work. Would love to visit this idyllic setting.
December 23, 2021
Easy lighthearted slow burning romance between Ben and Daisy when neither of them are looking for love, but isn't that always the way! Likeable characters both with their own issues and good seeing them overcome them
May 10, 2023
I loved this book! Nice and easy, stress free and no cringe inducing spice to give me the ick. A lovely, heartwarming read. Granted a little predictable but that’s ok when you want a nice, easy read. 5 stars from me, excellent.
November 21, 2025
Nearly DNF'd this book a couple of times. I've realised light romances aren't for me. There wasn't anything that made me want to pick this book back up. I also didn't feel connected to the characters. I can see why some people would like a gentle, slow romance but it just wasn't for me.
August 5, 2021
A sweet 'will they won't they' romance in a lovely country village setting. Lots of misunderstandings along the way before, finally, a heart-warming ending.
April 22, 2022
Really enjoyed this, book three in the set but only very slightly linked and others do not need to have been read. Recommended
May 6, 2022
Great, as always. Loved it.
June 11, 2022
A fab summer read
A summer of second chances is fab,it's just as good as the first two books in the Welcome to Thorndale series can't wait to the next one.
A summer of second chances is fab,it's just as good as the first two books in the Welcome to Thorndale series can't wait to the next one.
July 24, 2022
lovely summer reading
March 23, 2024
A cute read with slow building romance that irritated me sometimes as the characters took too long in becoming a couple .
August 23, 2024
Best book in the series by far. Couldn't put it down
August 27, 2024
I liked the story and the people but as this was book two in the series I was disappointed the characters from the first book were not mentioned more.
April 9, 2025
Loved it and it linked to a previous Suzanne snow book previously read
May 17, 2025
boooring
May 25, 2025
lovely story ❤️
September 9, 2025
Of this series this is my favourite. So much tension between Daisy and Ben that needs to be resolved and can’t be until Ben can open up to Daisy more. A bit more spice would liven up this series.
September 9, 2025
usual will they won't they formula, but works as a summer read
October 31, 2022
3.75 stars
‘Love, that’s what. Just good old fashioned, horribly inconvenient, falling in love.‘
Small town romances are lovely. They’re usually fairly short and sweet, and very cosy to read. ‘A Summer of Second Chances’ is a great summer book.
This is the third book in the Thorndale series and the only one I’ve read so far. It’s about a small town in the Yorkshire Dales. The setting description in this book was well-written and I could vividly imagine it. I like the sense of community the townspeople all have and I enjoy how everyone seems to know each other somehow. Thorndale seems like such a cute town to live in!
Daisy and Ben had feelings all over the place. Lots of changes in behaviour, which occasionally felt quite abrupt. One second chatting like old friends, the next struggling through awkwardness. At first I was unsure about Ben pushing Daisy away but after learning the reason I let him off. Despite the ups and downs I felt that they ended up as quite a heart-warming pair and I liked how their different personalities fit together. A scene I thought was sweet was when they started to spend more time together and became better friends - they had some really good times.
Reading about the farms and Edwin was enjoyable. I think he’s probably my favourite character. To be honest all the characters were likeable, Edwin just stood out.
Throughout the book there are mentions of Daisy possibly horse-riding before in her life, however we don’t learn why until further in. I didn’t really think much of the suggestions towards horse-riding at first, but when it came up in a scene I thought it was quite cleverly built up.
Trigger warning for mental illness as there is a character who does recover from a traumatic situation and it’s quite a major topic in the book. The same goes for suicide.
The ending was not what I had imagined! I won’t go into much detail so that I don’t give any spoilers but it was pretty unexpected. There wasn’t a major plot twist or anything but I thought it would play out differently. I really like when romance books have epilogues and this one did! They always make me happy because they remind me that the characters continue their lives’ and make more memories together; it was very nice.
Overall I give this book 3.75 stars. It was a pleasant read and I enjoyed the characters and setting description. The plot was delightful and I liked it!
Trigger warnings:
- Mental Illness
- Suicide
‘Love, that’s what. Just good old fashioned, horribly inconvenient, falling in love.‘
Small town romances are lovely. They’re usually fairly short and sweet, and very cosy to read. ‘A Summer of Second Chances’ is a great summer book.
This is the third book in the Thorndale series and the only one I’ve read so far. It’s about a small town in the Yorkshire Dales. The setting description in this book was well-written and I could vividly imagine it. I like the sense of community the townspeople all have and I enjoy how everyone seems to know each other somehow. Thorndale seems like such a cute town to live in!
Daisy and Ben had feelings all over the place. Lots of changes in behaviour, which occasionally felt quite abrupt. One second chatting like old friends, the next struggling through awkwardness. At first I was unsure about Ben pushing Daisy away but after learning the reason I let him off. Despite the ups and downs I felt that they ended up as quite a heart-warming pair and I liked how their different personalities fit together. A scene I thought was sweet was when they started to spend more time together and became better friends - they had some really good times.
Reading about the farms and Edwin was enjoyable. I think he’s probably my favourite character. To be honest all the characters were likeable, Edwin just stood out.
Throughout the book there are mentions of Daisy possibly horse-riding before in her life, however we don’t learn why until further in. I didn’t really think much of the suggestions towards horse-riding at first, but when it came up in a scene I thought it was quite cleverly built up.
Trigger warning for mental illness as there is a character who does recover from a traumatic situation and it’s quite a major topic in the book. The same goes for suicide.
The ending was not what I had imagined! I won’t go into much detail so that I don’t give any spoilers but it was pretty unexpected. There wasn’t a major plot twist or anything but I thought it would play out differently. I really like when romance books have epilogues and this one did! They always make me happy because they remind me that the characters continue their lives’ and make more memories together; it was very nice.
Overall I give this book 3.75 stars. It was a pleasant read and I enjoyed the characters and setting description. The plot was delightful and I liked it!
Trigger warnings:
- Mental Illness
- Suicide
October 2, 2022
This is the third book in the Thorndale series and it is as delightful as the previous two.
Daisy Lancaster loves routine, she goes to work at her job as an accountant, is a single mum to son Josh and when she isn't busy with that she looses herself in her sewing, quite often for hours at a time, and this is exactly the way she likes it, she isn't looking for change.
Ben on the other hand is pretty chaotic, even his hair seems to have a mind of it's own, he is training for a triathlon, but is pushing himself to the absolute limit, in an attempt to forget a recent trauma.
One particular morning, Ben crashes, quite literally, into Daisy's life.
Ben ends up renting the little holiday cottage in the back garden of Daisy's house, so as to be able to continue with his training in the area, and Daisy being the caring person she is wants to help him, but every time they appear to draw closer he pushes her away.
With Daisy's life being in the Yorkshire Dales, and Ben's over 4,000 miles away in New York, can they ever have any kind of future together, even if Ben does manage to open up more ?
If you have read the previous two books in the series, you will definitely recognise a few of the other inhabitants of Thorndale who pop up in this book, but if you haven't read them, not a problem as there aren't any major connecting plot lines, so you won't be missing anything, but do read them if you have the opportunity because they are so lovely.
Looking forward to reading the next one soon.
Daisy Lancaster loves routine, she goes to work at her job as an accountant, is a single mum to son Josh and when she isn't busy with that she looses herself in her sewing, quite often for hours at a time, and this is exactly the way she likes it, she isn't looking for change.
Ben on the other hand is pretty chaotic, even his hair seems to have a mind of it's own, he is training for a triathlon, but is pushing himself to the absolute limit, in an attempt to forget a recent trauma.
One particular morning, Ben crashes, quite literally, into Daisy's life.
Ben ends up renting the little holiday cottage in the back garden of Daisy's house, so as to be able to continue with his training in the area, and Daisy being the caring person she is wants to help him, but every time they appear to draw closer he pushes her away.
With Daisy's life being in the Yorkshire Dales, and Ben's over 4,000 miles away in New York, can they ever have any kind of future together, even if Ben does manage to open up more ?
If you have read the previous two books in the series, you will definitely recognise a few of the other inhabitants of Thorndale who pop up in this book, but if you haven't read them, not a problem as there aren't any major connecting plot lines, so you won't be missing anything, but do read them if you have the opportunity because they are so lovely.
Looking forward to reading the next one soon.
May 5, 2021
A Summer of Second Chances by Suzanne Snow is a wonderful and entertaining contemporary romance that I truly enjoyed.
This is the first book that I have read from this author, and I will most certainly be reading more from her in the future. I loved the full cast of characters. Daisy and Ben are (to me) opposites, and opposites attract, right?
The narrative is so relaxing, fun, and enjoyable. I loved seeing the relationship progression and interactions between Daisy and Ben. They seem to have chemistry and end up bringing out the best in one another as they both work through their situations and hang-ups. Both are likable and realistic and I liked the changes that I saw in them.
I also loved the locale. What is not to love about the Yorkshire Dales? Picturesque an the author's ability to describe this heaven on earth onto paper was wonderful.
I loved this book, the characters, and the ending. I am looking forward to finding more from this author.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and Canelo for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication.
This is the first book that I have read from this author, and I will most certainly be reading more from her in the future. I loved the full cast of characters. Daisy and Ben are (to me) opposites, and opposites attract, right?
The narrative is so relaxing, fun, and enjoyable. I loved seeing the relationship progression and interactions between Daisy and Ben. They seem to have chemistry and end up bringing out the best in one another as they both work through their situations and hang-ups. Both are likable and realistic and I liked the changes that I saw in them.
I also loved the locale. What is not to love about the Yorkshire Dales? Picturesque an the author's ability to describe this heaven on earth onto paper was wonderful.
I loved this book, the characters, and the ending. I am looking forward to finding more from this author.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and Canelo for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication.
June 14, 2021
What a super summer read!
Daisy lives in the Yorkshire Dales and is content; with work, friends, hobbies and village life she is kept busy. Then Ben crashes into her life, and turns her life upside down. Living in New York, he is in the Dales training for a local triathlon and taking it all very seriously. Daisy wants to help but while there is definitely a spark of attraction, they never seem to be on the same page at the same time. And with the distance between their lives, will they ever get together?
I suspect the author lives in a small community similar to Thorndale as she has village living down to a ‘T’. Although I’m joining this series with the third book, this is a complete and well-crafted story and I can easily go back and catch up with the first two without any spoilers. With wonderful characters and an enjoyable storyline, this all adds up to a great summer read. My first foray into Suzanne Snow’s work but, hopefully, it won’t be my last. If you’re looking for a summer romance, then give this one a try. 4*.
Daisy lives in the Yorkshire Dales and is content; with work, friends, hobbies and village life she is kept busy. Then Ben crashes into her life, and turns her life upside down. Living in New York, he is in the Dales training for a local triathlon and taking it all very seriously. Daisy wants to help but while there is definitely a spark of attraction, they never seem to be on the same page at the same time. And with the distance between their lives, will they ever get together?
I suspect the author lives in a small community similar to Thorndale as she has village living down to a ‘T’. Although I’m joining this series with the third book, this is a complete and well-crafted story and I can easily go back and catch up with the first two without any spoilers. With wonderful characters and an enjoyable storyline, this all adds up to a great summer read. My first foray into Suzanne Snow’s work but, hopefully, it won’t be my last. If you’re looking for a summer romance, then give this one a try. 4*.
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