The Second Chance Cinema
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The Second Chance Cinema
The Second Chance Cinema
‘Charming and clever … a must read’ EVIE WOODS
The Midnight Library meets Ashley Poston, in an emotional, heartwarming debut romantic novel, where an engaged couple stumble upon a magical movie theatre that plays formative memories from their lives, showing secrets they both have been keeping from each other.
A magical, captivating and emotional debut novel about love, romance and secrets, brand-new for 2025
‘Charming and clever … a must read’ EVIE WOODS
The Midnight Library meets Ashley Poston in an emotional, heartwarming debut romantic novel, where an engaged couple stumble upon a magical movie theatre that plays formative memories from their lives, showing secrets they both have been keeping from each other.
What if the love of your life could watch the story of your past?
At the end of a fog-covered alley, glitters a glamorous cinema. It’s nearly impossible to find. When Ellie and her fiancé, Drake, stumble upon it during a late-night walk, they’re shocked to discover what’s playing inside the red-velvet auditorium: their formative memories.
Drake fears what the cinema might reveal, but eventually gives in when Ellie insists they return for more viewings. She’s haunted by a night from her past that she doesn’t fully remember. This is her opportunity to piece the story back together. But as the memories displayed on screen inch closer to the present, they realise they’re both keeping secrets from each other.
With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake must decide if seeing their pasts changes their plans for a future together.
Filled with warmth, hope, and a dash of magic, The Second Chance Cinema is both an enchanting escape and a thought-provoking examination of how our memories shape who we are.
'Magical, cosy and romantic' MEG SHAFFER
‘Delightful, heartfelt, and utterly engrossing’ MARGARITA MONTIMORE
'[A] highly original yet sumptuously magical novel, as cinematic in nature as its name' SUNDAY POST
'Moving, enchanting and entertaining, this fresh, intriguing narrative is not to be missed' PEOPLE'S FRIEND
'[A] magical and charming read' HEAT
Readers are falling for The Second Chance Cinema:
'Magical, nostalgic, and utterly charming, The Second Chance Cinema is a love story like no other!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It really resonated with me and moved me deeply. A truly beautiful book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I was enchanted from the very start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A magical story of forgiveness, loss, love and second chances' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Such a fresh take on a romance novel! I've honestly never read another book quite like it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Lovely, moving and really special' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008769185
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Thea Weiss is a former screenwriter who worked on the Twilight franchise and is now a copywriter whose clients have included Airbnb, BMW and NBCUniversal, among many others. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Find her at writtenbythea.com and @writtenbythea.com on Instagram.
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