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The Second Chance Café

A Christmas romance about finding love again from the queen of emotional drama
Brief Description
An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn't believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in... Read More
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Bea is a widow who doesn't believe in second chances. Until an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to travel from Australia to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget.

Bea is a widow who doesn't believe in second chances. Until an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to travel from Australia to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget.

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An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.

Can you ever find love twice?

Bea doesn't believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town.

But then an email from a café-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget...

Praise for Amanda Prowse:

'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest' Closer

'Magical' Now Magazine

'A lively romance with emotional depth' My Weekly

'A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side' Tripfiction

'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile' New York Journal of Books

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035923502

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Amanda Prowse is a multi-million bestselling author who has published more than thirty novels and is one of the most prolific writers of contemporary fiction in the UK today. Crowned ‘the queen of family drama’ by the Daily Mail, she writes about life’s challenges—from heartbreak and loss to dysfunctional family dynamics—but also about the pockets of delight that can be found in our relationships with others, often when we need them most. Amanda is known for her relatable characters, emotionally compelling plots, and the sense of connection that readers feel with her stories. She is an ambassador for The Reading Agency and feels passionately about supporting other women, spending as much time as possible outdoors (preferably by the sea!) and her family.

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