The Summer of Second Chances: The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy. Maddie Please
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The Summer of Second Chances
MADDIE PLEASE
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First published in Great Britain by AVON 2017
Copyright © Maddie Please 2017
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Source ISBN: 9780008257293
Ebook Edition © July 2017 ISBN: 9780008257125
Version: 2018-03-15
For my husband Brian, who never doubted me.
With all my love.
Thank you.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Snowdrops – a friend in adversity, consolation, hope
Chapter 2: Daffodils – uncertainty, unrequited love, deceit
Chapter 3: Aquilegia – resolution, determination, anxiety
Chapter 4: Rhododendron – deceit, danger
Chapter 5: Primrose – modest worth and silent admiration
Chapter 6: Hyacinth – jealousy
Chapter 7: Foxglove – insincerity, deceit
Chapter 8: Purple iris – faith, hope, inspiration, friendship
Chapter 10: Wallflowers – courage in adversity
Chapter 11: Cherry blossom – kindness
Chapter 12: Honeysuckle – devotion, fidelity
Chapter 13: Forget-me-not – remember me, friendship
Chapter 15: French marigold – sorrow, deceit
Chapter 16: Geranium – determination
Chapter 17: Anemone – have you forsaken me?
Chapter 18: Yellow carnations – disappointment, rejection
Chapter 19: Morning glory – love in vain
Chapter 20: Lily-of-the-valley – returning happiness
Chapter 21: Gladiolus – courage and strength
Chapter 22: Purple lilac – first emotion of love
Chapter 23: Chrysanthemum – cheerfulness and truth