The Second Chance: The laugh-out-loud funny and uplifting book club novel for summer 2025, perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Amanda Prowse and Jojo Moyes

A hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read for fans of David Nicholls and Cecelia Ahern. –––––––––––––––––-? Nell has always known the date she's going to die. After a psychic predicted her death date twenty years ago, she has lived life accepting she would never see forty – embracing adventure and travelling the world, choosing fun over commitment and laying down roots. So, when the fateful day comes, Nell feels ready. She sends five excruciatingly honest confessions to her sister, parents and past loves, knowing she won’t be around to face the consequences. Then, with her heart laid bare, all that's left to do is check into a glamorous hotel and wait for the inevitable… But when Nell unexpectedly wakes up the next morning broke, single and very much alive, she must figure out exactly how to seize this second chance at life. And then it also hits her: What on earth happens now that everyone knows how she really feels? This is the perfect book club read for fans of David Nicholls, Holly Smale and Beth O’Leary, asking what it is that makes for a life well lived. –––––––––––––––––-? ‘A thought-provoking, funny, delight of a book, I couldn't put it down!’ SOPHIE COUSENS In this contemporary romance, Nell grapples with the aftermath of her confessions, navigating the turbulent waters of family dynamics and past relationships. The humorous undertones of the story provide a delightful contrast to the serious themes of life, death, and second chances. For fans of Sally Jenkins (Little Museum of Hope), David Nicholls (You Are Here), Jeneva Rose (The Girl I Was), Layne Fargo (They Never Learn), and Clare Swatman (A Chance Worth Taking). HarperCollins 2024 For fans of Emily Henry (Beach Read), Lucy Diamond (The Secrets of Happiness), Beth O'Leary (The Wake-Up Call), Sara Nisha Adams (The Twilight Garden), and Jenny Jackson (Pineapple street). HarperCollins 2024