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A review by sam_is_reading
A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Look, I'm no expert in romance books but Jenny Bayliss hits for me every time. I've never missed. NEVER. Also this is not strictly a Christmas book - it feels very much like a winter book and, while we don't get traditional winters in LA, I definitely feel like winter right now.
This is one of those books that the town itself becomes a character, and I really enjoyed it. Annie's character development over the course of her time in Willow Bay is nice to read: I like seeing women grow their self-confidence. Plot is mostly predictable but that's also why I chose it - I knew what I was looking for going in & got what I asked for.
I'm enjoying second chance romances because I feel like sometimes the MCs are a bit more mature: John is clearly upset by witnessing what looks to be a reunion between Annie and her [insert strong expletive here] ex Max but doesn't lash out or go crazy. He is upset, takes himself away from the situation, and listens to Annie when she explains. They're definitely enemies to lovers for a bit but because they're both mature adults they're able to admit when they're wrong and call the other out. I think I'm getting old. :/
This is one of those books that the town itself becomes a character, and I really enjoyed it. Annie's character development over the course of her time in Willow Bay is nice to read: I like seeing women grow their self-confidence. Plot is mostly predictable but that's also why I chose it - I knew what I was looking for going in & got what I asked for.
I'm enjoying second chance romances because I feel like sometimes the MCs are a bit more mature: John is clearly upset by witnessing what looks to be a reunion between Annie and her [insert strong expletive here] ex Max but doesn't lash out or go crazy. He is upset, takes himself away from the situation, and listens to Annie when she explains. They're definitely enemies to lovers for a bit but because they're both mature adults they're able to admit when they're wrong and call the other out. I think I'm getting old. :/