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The Cornish Village School - Second Chances (Cornish Village School series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Kitty Wilson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 5: Cornish Village School series

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Sylvie Williams is in trouble.

What with juggling her ballet classes, preparing shy Sam for his first day at Penmenna Village school and trying to finally move out from the farm she shares with her cantankerous Uncle Tom, life is anything but easy.

Television journalist Alex is facing challenges of his own. Seeking a calmer environment for his newly adopted daughter, Ellie, he’s swapped reporting in war zones for the school PTA in quiet Penmenna, where his best friend has persuaded him to start laying some roots.

Fireworks ignite when Sylvie and Alex meet, but will they be able to keep things strictly platonic for the sake of the children?

This feel-good and rib-tickling romance is perfect for fans of Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.

Praise for The Cornish Village School – Second Chances

'A terrific read and I hope there's more to come in this topnotch series. Absolutely recommended to those who enjoy an entertaining rom-com with a bit of substance to the story!' Reader review

'This one hit all my sweet spots!' Reader review

'Really looked forward to reading this one and wasn't disappointed... with a mix of old and new characters this was a charming novel... very easy reading and especially liked the community spirit with the school once again at the heart of the story... excellent read' Reader review

'I love this series!!! Such fun, funny, sweet books :)' Reader review

'This is a first for me by this author but won't be the last... It's a heart-warming, real and yet funny story of two strangers coming together' Reader review

"From an eclectic cast of characters to the charming village setting, the book is feel-good, warm, funny, endearing and thoroughly entertaining!" Curious Ginger Cat

'A really delightful book, laugh out loud and full of autumn... Kitty Wilson tells this heart-warming story of two single parents of reception class children so well. It's not sugary or schmaltzy but real and funny and I think anyone who's ever fallen in love - or in lust - will recognise Sylvie's feelings. The Cornish Village School is a brilliant concept and I can see Penmenna becoming as real to readers of romantic fiction as Heidi Swain's Wynbridge. The recurring characters are beautifully drawn - warts and all - and I can't wait to find out what happens next in their lives.' Reader review

'This book is heartwarming, makes you feel good, is entertaining and it's really enjoyable.' Reader review

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HLZDQFF
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canelo Romance (October 4, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2277 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages

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Kitty Wilson lives in Bristol and loves the city. She happily spends most of the time welded to her keyboard dreaming up deeply romantic stories that make her giggle as she types. She has a penchant for very loud music, owns more books than one human could possibly read and has an unhealthy obsession with paint charts.

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Karen

Heartwarming addition to the series! Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

The Cornish Village School-Second Chances is the second book in the Cornish Village School series, written by author Kitty Wilson. Although each book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading the first book in the series, The Cornish Village School-Breaking the Rules.

Sylvie is a single mom, and life is definitely hectic for her right now. A former ballerina, she still continues to teach ballet classes. She lives with her Uncle Tom on his farm, but she is looking forward to finally moving out and getting a place of her own. She is also in the process of trying to get her four year old son Sam prepared for his first day of school at the Penmenna Village School. This is easier said than done, especially since he is extremely shy. Regardless of how busy she is, Sylvie keeps to her routine with Sam. Every sunny, warm day they head to the beach and spend quality time together. They have their favorite spot that is always unoccupied by anyone else...until now. As they arrive at the beach, they notice someone else has placed towels where Sylvie would normally place their own. It is not long before the owners of the towels appear, and the reaction to the man approaching completely catches Sylvie off guard. While Sylvie struggles to control her attraction to this man, introductions are made and she learns the man's name is Alex, and his daughter is Ellie. In addition to her her own reaction to Alex, she is also surprised at how quickly Sam warms to Ellie.

Alex is a television journalist that is no stranger to a busy life. He has adopted a five year old girl, Ellie, and needs to give up war zones in order to provide a more stable life for Ellie. His friend Chase has suggested he spend some time in Penmenna, and Alex has decided this is the perfect place to set down roots.. Meeting Sylvie and Sam was not part of the plan, but the two children instantly become friends. As the four of them begin spending more time together, Alex is doing his best to keep the relationship with Sylvie platonic, and nothing more. Both Alex and Sylvie want what's best for their children, but denying the growing attraction for one another is becoming more difficult as time goes by.

This is a beautifully written story about two people needing a second chance in life and a new beginning for their children. Kitty Wilson brilliantly weaves together the threads of this story, giving the reader a charming and heartfelt plot line. I absolutely fell in love with all of the characters, as well as the beautiful setting. Both Alex and Sylvie put their children first, which I admire. With that being said, their struggle to deny their attraction to one another was often humorous, but always realistic. The supporting cast of characters are just as amazing as the lead characters. The author portrays each character in a down-to-earth manner, including highlighting their attributes as well as their flaws. I loved the first book in the series, The Cornish Village School- Breaking the Rules, and enjoyed catching up with the characters. This story is a wonderful addition to the series, and it is one I would highly recommend reading.

I would like to thank Canelo and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this heartfelt book. My views are my own, and are in no way influenced by anyone else.

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

This book was an absolute delight to read!!

I loved everything about this book – the characters are excellent, very well developed and I warmed to them straight away. This is the second book in the Cornish Village School series but I felt it was fine to read as a stand alone, but the first book is also very lovely if you get a chance to read that one too!

The plot was excellent, the author really captivated my imagination – I loved the story right from the start and was hooked in just a few pages, I had been looking forward to reading this one for a while and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

The cover for the book is beautiful and works so well with the story.

Five stars from me, I loved it – very highly recommended!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

This one hit all my sweet spots- starting with the Cornwall setting! Heads up that there is some dialect here which you might want to sound out but it's no impediment to enjoying the book. Sophie, Sam, Alex, and Ellie are all looking for a new beginning, each for their own reasons. Of course things don't always go easily for the adults (or the kids, really). There are some great characters in addition- such as Sophie's uncle Tom. While a little predictable (but don't we need that sometimes?), it's nicely written. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018

I read the first book in this series and was happy to get this one.
It was good to meet the old characters as well as some new.
This book's heartwarming, makes you feel good, entertaining and it's really enjoyable.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Canelo and Netgalley for this ARC

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Sandra

Beautiful Second Book in this Excellent Series!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2020

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My favourite sort of series is one where each book seems to wrap you in its arms and welcome you home as you eagerly take up again with the characters as though you’ve never been away.

Having loved Kitty Wilson’s debut novel in The Cornish Village School series (Breaking the Rules), I already knew what to expect from the pen of this talented author: relatable characters, a fabulous Cornish setting, lots of emotion and laughs-a-plenty.

Book two, Second Chances, delivered this in spades, right from its opening on the sandy beaches of Penmenna.

What I loved so much was not only meeting two new characters - Sylvie, who’s had to give up her dreams in the past and is also doing her best to recover from a recent loss whilst being the best mum she can to her little son, Sam (adorable!), and Alex, who’s come to Penmenna with his adopted daughter, Ellie (adorable and hilarious!), to help her escape the horrors of her past and to also take a break from the pressures of his job - but also reconnecting with all the fabulous characters from the first book.

They are all here: Rosy and Matt, still cosily besotted with each other; Chase and Angelina (who’s still weird, but perhaps a bit mellower... sometimes); the controlling Marion Marksharp (still loving that name) along with her somewhat challenging sons and others.

We also meet Sylvie’s uncle Tom (loved him and the surprises he delivered across the story) and a thoroughly unpleasant (but brilliantly depicted) chap called Hector - trust me, you’ll want to throttle him... or worse.

It’s a fun read but layered with depths as both Sylvie and Alex reveal their past wounds, at first to themselves and then to each other, and their developing friendship is one of the most touching I have ever read about.

A fabulous second novel from Kitty Wilson, and I can’t wait to start reading Summer Love, the next book in the series, to find out what she has in store next for her wonderful cast of characters.

Dbc

Easy read

Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2019

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It was an entertaining lovely easy read. Left me wishing there was more.

Diana Evans

Easy reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2021

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A pleasant read for relaxing.

Emily

Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2018

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After reading the first book in The Cornish Village School series, I couldn't wait to read this next one - and was so pleased when it came so quickly after the first! Not to mention that the cover design is absolutely gorgeous!

This book is an absolute joy and I found myself finishing it in no time. Each and every character is so loveable, especially the children, Sam and Ellie. Their friendship really shone on every page of the book and visiting previous characters from the first book was such a thrill - though I have to admit it's the Cornish farmer, Tom, who I held the very softest soft-spot for. Sylvie as a character, is captivating too, and I loved her fiery streak amid admitting her feelings for the rather attractive and undoubtedly perfect Alex. Their romance vs taking care of the children's happiness made it such a twisty-turny but overall really enjoyable read.

I adore Kitty Wilson's writing; every word flows right off the page and the characters are so authentic and real. Basically, I loved this. Will there be another??

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Jane

Brilliant, romantic, funny read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2022

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All this series are an excellent read, if like me you like romantic comedy storylines you will love these books - I was totally engrossed and felt like I was welcomed into the village personally as I got to know each character. A really immersive read highly recommend!! 🙂👍

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