My Review of The Winter of Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this so, so, much! The Winter of Second Chances reminded me of an adult version of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books with their smuggler’s coves and secret passageways under the sea, but without the ‘lashings and lashings of ginger beer’, and instead, lots of hot chocolate with marshmallows! 

Annie needed to get away. From her husband, her restaurant, and her life in the city, and so she finds a nice little hideaway on the coast where she can begin to reset her life. However, her plans to relax and take some time out for herself soon embark on a different route, and soon Annie finds herself busier than ever. 

The Winter of Second Chances is a beautiful, cosy read which will warm the cockles of your heart. Alfred reminded me of Tammylan in Enid Blyton’s, ‘Children of Cherry Tree Farm’, with his outdoor living and love of nature. I know that Enid Blyton’s books never became popular in the US, but those of you in the UK will understand completely! 

This is a brilliant book for a stormy winter’s day, so grab yourself that hot chocolate, settle back, relax and enjoy this amazing read from Jenny Bayliss. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of The Winter of Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss.