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The Second Chance Cafe
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JenShaw734
Ongoing, First published Oct 12
chicklitcoffeeshopcontemporarycozyfeelgoodfoundfamilyfriendshipheart-warminghumorromanceromcomsecondchancesliceoflifeslowburnwomensfiction
Welcome to The Second Chance Cafe - where the coffee's always strong, the brownies are legendary, and hope is always on the menu. 

Jo never planned to run a cafe, much less one that became a lifeline for half the neighborhood. But somehow, between the lattes, lavender tea, and her uncanny knack for knowing just what people need, she's built something magical: a place where lost souls find new beginnings. 

She just hasn't figured out quite what to do with hers. 

When Nick, the charming (and exasperating) owner of the bookstore next door, starts showing up for more than just caffeine, Jo's carefully guarded heart begins to thaw. But in a cafe full of secrets, laughter and second chances, can she learn to trust love again?


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