#SpotLight - ON SECOND THOUGHT By Kristan Higgins

ON SECOND THOUGHT 

By Kristan Higgins

 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Kristan Higgins’s new novel ON SECOND THOUGHT is a moving and emotionally raw tale of two sisters struggling to rebuild their lives in the wake of heartbreak.  

Thirty-nine-year-old Kate has almost given up on dreams of love and motherhood when she meets Nathan—a man who is almost too good to be true—and marries him after a whirlwind romance. But  
before the blush of newly wedded bliss has had a chance to wear off, Nathan dies unexpectedly in a freak accident, and a shattered Kate finds herself more alone than ever before. Barely a bride and now suddenly a widow, Kate must reckon with survivor’s guilt and the revelation of her latehusband’s secrets while confronting her own fears and hopes for the future.  

In the midst of Kate’s grief, her half-sister Ainsley is dealing devastation of a different variety after her boyfriend of 11 years dumps her on the night she was expecting him to propose. To make matters worse, his blog post detailing their break-up goes viral. With her perfectly-planned future of domestic harmony dashed in one fell swoop, Ainsley is forced to reevaluate her life and learn how to be alone for the first time in over a decade. As she navigates this new terrain, Ainsley takes solace in supporting Kate through her period of mourning and finds time to exasperate her seemingly heartless boss, who, Ainsley will discover, may have a pulse after all. 

From the wreckage of tragedy and heartbreak, Kate and Ainsley will learn to lean on each other and discover a closeness and intimacy they haven’t previously known. Together, these two sisters will find the strength to start over and the courage to believe in second chances. 

Release Date January 31, 2017
ISBN-13: 978-0-373-78925-2

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About the Author: 

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author and two-time winner of the Romance Writers of America RITA® Award, Kristan lives with her family in a small Connecticut town that boasts a wonderful library, a great agricultural fair, a really good ice-cream stand and not much else. She is the mother of two lovely kids and the wife of a brave firefighter who is also (perhaps more important) a fantastic cook.  

Previously a copywriter, Kristan began writing fiction when her children graced her life with simultaneous afternoon naps. Writing, she found, was infinitely more satisfying than folding laundry, and so began her first novel. Kristan holds a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross, which means she can identify dangling participles, quote many great novels and play a mean game of Scrabble. 

Kristan is an award-winning baker, devoted fan of the New York Yankees and an avid reader. She and her crew spend as much time as possible at the family home on Cape Cod, where they shiver in the Atlantic, ride bikes, swat horseflies and don’t catch any fish.   

#Review - ON SECOND THOUGHT By Kristan Higgins

On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins really touched me. There are so many things that I enjoyed about this story. There is the family relationship that are both strained at times and other times the lasting bond that is exactly what is called for. There is the heart breaking issues of two sisters that are both in the throes of losing the one they love in completely different ways. Then there is the  romance. The romantic relationships are a while in the making but that makes it all the more sweet. 

Ainsley O'Leary a smart and sweet lady that has her life planned out. Just when she thinks she has her path in life paved out things go off road. She suffers through issues at work and then her boyfriend has a new vision of life and it doesn't include her. 

Kate and Nathan had a whirl wind romance and marriage. She's still adjusting to being married when a freak accident makes her a widow. Kate is suffering a mass of emotions. She's devastated by the loss of her new husband, she's questioning aspects within her marriage, and dealing with family issues both her own and her in-laws. 

The family dynamics in the O'Leary family have always been a bit strained. There is an interesting story that sets up the background of the sisters and explains why Ainsley and Kate have never been the closest of sisters. They found the support in comfort that they so needed in each other. When the chips are down and times are tough they have each other's backs. 

I think I bonded with Kate first because of her loss. Ms. Higgins has done a great job showing the emotions that a grieving widow goes through. Poor Kate was newly married and didn't have that strong basis of years spent together to give her all the wonderful memories to help her get through her loss.

I wanted to reach out and slap Eric a few times. I cheered for Ainsley and was thrilled when she was able to give Eric a piece of her mind. 

There is romance in the story but I don't want to give anything away. I'll let you read Kate and Ainsley's story so you can enjoy their story as much as I did. 

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found myself completely engrossed in the story right away. The characters are well written and easy to bond with. The story line was full of little twist that had me intensely flipping the pages to see what might happened next. 

I was given the opportunity to read this marvelous book and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you.

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