Two estranged sisters reunite in an emotional novel of family, forgiveness, lost hope, and new beginnings.They had a forever bond, until a sudden tragedy thrust them apart. Now, each at a crossroad in her own life, two sisters’ paths are about to intersect.Broadcast journalist Julia Frank has it all: a career, an ambitious fiancé, and the hard-won respect of her peers. Until a ruinous decision … Until a ruinous decision destroys her reputation, puts her job at risk, and sends her reeling toward the only soul left to turn to: her estranged sister, Ginny.
The owner of a clandestine supper club hidden in the Arizona desert, Ginny Frank has a lot on her plate. The last thing she wants is more drama—or the burden of nursing her younger sister’s wounded ego. But family is family. Besides, Ginny can use the help in more ways than one, and she’s going to make sure Julia pulls her weight.
As a tenuous reunion reopens old wounds, Julia and Ginny have no choice but to confront the pain and betrayals of the past. Will working to keep the secret supper club running be just what they need to find common ground and a path toward forgiveness, or will the increasing stress push them even further apart?
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A really nice story about family, life and second chances. It was a quick story and my first from this author. I will definitely be checking out her other books. The only thing wrong with the story is I wasn’t ready for it to end. I wanted more. I enjoyed the story!
Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishers for the early copy
3.5 stars. A very sweet read about sisters relationships and a mother daughter relationship that’s rebuilding. One sister is a chef and all the mention of delicious food will make your mouth drool! A very heart warming read that made me want to go back to visit Arizona! Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC.
The Second Chance Supper Club is a book to be savored. Meier expertly weaves the stories of two grieving sisters with humor, tenderness, and hope. Upon finishing this scrumptious book, I felt as one would feel after a good meal: satisfied but wishing I could take just one more bite.
We devoured every word of The Second Chance Supper Club by Nicole Meier! It is a tasty delight that will please any palette.
The Second Chance Supper Club is as warm and comforting as one of chef Ginny’s signature dishes. Meier writes with insight and heart, offering readers a vivid peek at the intriguing world of private supper clubs in this life-affirming story of three women reconnecting with the ones who matter most.
In Nicole Meier’s third novel, the scent of sagebrush and mesquite leaps off the page, as does a complex, rich relationship between two sisters. This is a devour-in-one-sitting read that is as atmospheric as it is emotionally resonant.
It got a little boring at times
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed the setting of this book (makes me want to visit Arizona!) and the concept of the underground supper club. There were moments where I found both Ginny and Julia annoying. Honestly, Julia seemed like a selfish brat who didn’t even bother taking a single day off from work after the death of her parents, dumping everything on Ginny to deal with. And Ginny goes into debt and guilts her adult daughter, Olive, into working for free in her secret supper club as a hostess/server. However, as the book progressed, each of the women started to appreciate the hardships of the other. I enjoyed the second half of the book more than I did the first half – I do hope there will be a second book as I would love to see what happens next in the lives of Ginny, Julia, and Olive.
I honestly feel bad about this review. I usually love all the Lake Union books but this one was just not one that I found enjoyable. It had good parts no doubt and I finished it but it took way longer than it should have. It was a disappointment for me. I’m in the minority about that I know but I have to be honest.
While the story had some good parts I didn’t like any of the characters. To me Olive was just a spoiled young lady who needed to be brought down to earth and appreciate all the sacrifices her mother has made for her. On the other hand Ginny, Olive’s mother, was a bit irresponsible in that she kept spending money she didn’t have in the hopes of making more. If you can’t pay your bills you can’t run a business. Then there is Ginny’s sister Julia. Julia did the unthinkable with her job as a reporter. I just didn’t find that believable at all. She was suppose to be very good at her job and have great potential but she blasts an official on the air. That was just not professional at all and if she was as good as it this story says she would not have done that.
I didn’t like any of the characters in this book. To me none were likable at all. They were whinny, self centered, spoiled and I just didn’t like them. I mean Julia is going to give up a job she’s worked hard for? I don’t believe that would happen.
They do all come together in the end and everyone has a big happy ever after but from start to finish this book did not hold my interest at all. It was boring to me and I’m very sorry about that. It just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to #NetGalley, #LakeUnion and #Nicole Meier for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I recommend this to anyone that does not expect any real action or edge of your seat thrills. If you like a story about selfish siblings and one’s daughter then it’s for you. And you may love it. Many have. It was just me I’m sure.
I give this 3 stars and that is because I finished it.
3.5 stars
An enjoyable read about sisterhood and delicious dishes.
Sometimes we take decisions in a whirlwind and that doesn’t always works for our future and when a difficult situation appears, the only person that you can go to it’s your own sister. That’s what happens in this story.
I enjoyed the food and how the relationship between them was taken to some extent that was pushing limits for a real person in real life.
It’s a good story overall but unfortunately for me it’s not that memorable.
Julia and Ginny are sisters that have grown apart. Through a series of events Julia finds herself taking a break from her life in New York to fly across the country and pay Ginny a surprise visit in Arizona.
During the visit we find more about the sisters and why they grew apart. Julia also spends time with her now adult niece Olive.
The supper club is a charming setting and helps to weave the sisters stories together. Ginny runs the supper club from her home assisted by Olive. Ginny and Olive have a strained mother/daughter relationship. The addition of Julia adds a great perspective.
I found all 3 main characters and the peripheral characters reasonably likeable.
The book overall is a good read, its more “meaty” than a cozy romance. I did know fairly early on how the story would turn out.
A solid 3 star read.
I received this book from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.