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The House of Second Chances: Previously published as Finding Home - a brilliant feel-good romance (Secrets and Love) by [Lauren Westwood]

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Previously published as Finding Home.

A sparkling and intelligent feel-good romance. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Carole Matthews, and Katie Fforde.

If you save a crumbling mansion, will it mend a broken heart?

A month ago, Amy Wood had her perfect home, perfect boyfriend, and perfect job in London. Now she’s broken-hearted, living in her parents’ tiny bungalow, and working in an estate agents in Bath.

But Amy gets a new lease on life when she undertakes to sell Rosemont Hall, a crumbling Georgian mansion riddled with woodworm, dry rot – and secrets.

Amy searches for the perfect owner to restore the house to its former glory, but time is running out for Rosemont Hall. As Amy clashes with unscrupulous property developers and the enigmatic heir to the house, she begins to uncover pieces of the past that some people would rather remain hidden.

Can Amy unlock the secret of Rosemont Hall and find the keys to her own happy ending?

What readers are saying about The House of Second Chances (Previously published as Finding Home):

'Lauren Westwood's debut novel is exactly what I wanted it to be. If you're an old romantic, a Jane Austen fan or just want a good laugh, then look no further'

'Gripping story from beginning to end'

'Fab story. Couldn't put the book down'

'The book grabbed me and sucked me in'

'Romantic, funny and with an intriguing tale of mystery thrown in too'

'A great read, it kept me captivated all the way through'

'A lovely lighthearted story with some great comic moments'

'Uplifting, funny and well-written'

'Heartwarming characters in a glorious setting, it's pure, happy romantic escapism'

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400 pages
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Publication date

8 May 2022
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If you save a crumbling mansion will it mend a broken heart?

A sparkling and intelligent feel-good romance

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'I fell in love with it' Mum Reinvented. 'Uplifting, funny and well-written. An easy and entertaining read, perfect for a little bit of escapism' The Curious Ginger Cat. 'A sweet, positive and uplifting story that left me with a smile on my face' Rae Reads. 'A wonderful literary work for a debut novel!' Polka Junction. 'Brilliant ... Lauren Westwood knows how to keep her readers hooked from page one until the very end ... I loved reading this story and I highly recommend it' Danielle Urban, Universal Creativity Inc. 'A heartwarming, charming and romantic read' Sky Hogan, GoodReads. 'A fresh and witty new voice in women's fiction' Lucy Beresford, author of Invisible Threads. 'A really entertaining novel' Chicklit Club. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Lauren Westwood is also a prize winning debut YA novelist and a solicitor for a renewable energy company. Originally from California, she now lives in a pernickety 400 year-old house in Surrey, with her partner Ian and their three young daughters. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 3,922 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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I am a writer of emotional women's fiction and intelligent romance. My books explore the darkness and the light of the human spirit and take you on an emotional journey. My latest novel, My Secret Sister, is a compelling psychological family drama about a mother facing an impossible choice.

My Mother's Silence is a gripping romantic drama about homecoming and family secrets set in the wild Scottish highlands. It was shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award 2020. The Daughter She Lost is a woman's dark journey of self-discovery and overcoming the secrets of the past. My holiday romance Moonlight on the Thames is a love story to classical music and the healing power of love. It was a bestseller in urban fiction and a top 100 Kindle book. My first three novels: Finding Home, Finding Secrets, and Finding Dreams all feature mysterious old houses and intelligent, feisty contemporary heroines who set out to unravel the mysteries of the past.

Your opinions are important to me, so please do leave a review. I love hearing from readers, so if you wish to get in touch, please visit my website: www.laurenwestwoodwriter.com, or follow me on Twitter: @lwestwoodwriter or Facebook: Lwestwoodbooks. Thank you for reading!

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Finding Home: a warm, wonderful read - I loved it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2016

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Lauren Westwood's debut novel is exactly what I wanted it to be. If you're an old romantic, a Jane Austen fan or just want a good laugh, then look no further.

Amy Wood's situation is all too easy to imagine - perfect life, everything on track and then the next day your single again and back home living with your parents. Disaster! But also a great jumping off point for the story that follows. I've always had a thing for old, mysterious country mansions and Rosemont Hall works perfectly. The story that follows made me laugh, gave me a good mystery and a smile on my face at the end. I won't say any more about the plot, leave it as a surprise.

If you're looking for something to read on the train, the beach or just curl up with and dive into a romantic mystery, I couldn't recommend Finding Home any more.

I'll look forward to Westwood's next book.

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Hooked me from the first page

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2017

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Absolutely loved this book. I admit to a passion for old houses and restoration, so it was right up my street, but the writing hooked me from the first page. An amusing style, but one which also allowed for sadness and despair, hope, romance, historical mystery and most importantly believable characters. There are groups out there trying to save old buildings, so I found the whole idea most plausible, and the hidden painting, too. I didn't want the story to end, and am looking forward to reading Lauren Westwood's next book.

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Tino Shuga

A good, easy read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2016

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A good, easy read. Amy gets a bit of a shock when she goes to view a house thinking it might suit her and her boyfriend.
Her boyfriend is already there and he's not alone!
What follows is her way of getting her life together again and features some pretty awful colleagues - tell me that all estate agents are not like this! - a wonderful crumbling old mansion that actually takes centre stage in the story and a compelling love story. And some poor decisions by Amy that result in some funny and ridiculous situations. Been there!
Nicely written and good to read.
I'll look for others by Lauren Westwood.

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Mrs Isabel Vale

a delightful story, of happy ever afters!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2022

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This had me intrigued from the start, what had happened all those years ago, who was the lady in the painting? You’ll need to read this book to find out

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Dee

Great read for an afternoon in the Garden

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2022

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My first book by this Author & wasn't disappointed. If you love looking around Stately Homes & Old Houses & wondering the secrets that they keep, you'll enjoy this easy-going book.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series this afternoon.

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Couldn’t put this book down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2022

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This was such a delightfully different book, with many twists and turns, loved it, can5 wait to read book two

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2019

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This was billed a "brilliant feel good romance" and indeed it was! I adored the historic home aspect and the very sweet love story that it brought out. The storyline was predictable but that didn't take away the enjoyment factor. I would love to be in a position to save a crumbling mansion- it has made me want to visit a few!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2016

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Finding Home is an excellent debut by Lauren Westwood's. Romantic, funny and with an intriguing tale of mystery thrown in too.

Amy Wood's situation is not unfeasible - a perfect life ripped away in just a few moments leaving her single again and back home living with her parents in a job she doesn't enjoy. The project to save Rosemont Hall is the perfect distraction for both Amy and the readers.

The mystery that runs through the novel really drew me in, and gave the book an edge over other novels in this same romantic genre. It feels much more substantial than some of the fluffy books available. And the dry humour made it a very enjoyable read.

If you're looking for something to read on your commute, at the beach or wherever you need to relax then please buy this. Highly recommended!

I am looking forward to reading Westwood's next book.

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