Something Old, Something New, Amy Clipston
Something Old, Something New, Amy Clipston
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Something Old, Something New
A Sweet Contemporary Romance

Author: Amy Clipston

Narrator: Lauren Berst

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/03/2023


Synopsis

Sometimes treasure can be found where you least expect it.In the decade since high school graduation, Christine Sawyer has realized her dream of opening Treasure Hunting Antique Mall, the place where shoppers find gems that are new to them. Between her store, her house, and her role as a doting aunt, she’s happy with her life—if a bit lonely. But she’s used to being less lucky in love than her fraternal twin sister. Britney was always the popular one, the head cheerleader who dated the homecoming king and quarterback, while Christine stayed in the shadows.Brent Nicholson is still trying to come to grips with the shambles his life has become. After leading his football team to a state championship, he suffered a career-ending injury. Now he’s lost his construction business thanks to his so-called best friend. So when his great-aunt Midge asks for his help readying her home to put it on the market, the opportunity to spend time with his biggest fan is a balm to his bruised soul.But the antiques Brent finds in his aunt’s house lead him to an unexpected partnership with Christine. After being blind to her for so many years, is it too late for the former high school jock to win the heart of the self-proclaimed “nerdy twin”?As they shift through items of the past, Christine and Brent learn to let go of the pieces they don’t want to bring into the future—and realize the value of what’s in front of them today.“Hometown charm and swoon-worthy second chances make this a must read.” —Kristen Mckanagh, author of Snowball’s ChristmasSweet, stand-alone contemporary romanceBook length: approximately 90,000 wordsMore contemporary romance to love by Amy Clipston:?The Heart of Splendid Lake and The View from Coral Cove

About Amy Clipston

Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing "career" began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, younger son, mother, and seven spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: @AmyClipstonBooks; X: @AmyClipston; Instagram: @amy_clipston; BookBub: @AmyClipston


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on December 28, 2022

I am drawn to books about twins since I am a twin myself, so this book caught my eye. Christine grew up in the shadow of her sister Britney. Ten years post-graduation, they have very different lives and a former boyfriend of Britney's is back in town. He was the homecoming king and Britney the queen......more

Goodreads review by Gloria on November 15, 2023

This is a sweet small-town romance with likeable, realistic characters and a great setting. Local high football star is back for a short time to help his aunt get her house ready to sell when he connects with his old girlfriend's twin. Both are attracted to each other, but the timing isn't right for......more

Goodreads review by Chris on October 02, 2022

So heartwarming! I could not stop reading! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think small-town romance is quickly becoming one of my favorite genres to read. We find strong characters who have to learn quickly how to get over their issues so they can survive. They usually are running businesses or farms and lear......more

Goodreads review by Anindita ლ on December 23, 2022

I'm overjoyed to say that I enjoyed reading this. Really, it was a nice, decent modern tale. I don't like things that are extremely corny, but this has a nice amount that I appreciate. After reading far too many Christmas themed books for several weeks, it was fun to take up this modern romance. Chri......more

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) on January 20, 2023

3 stars - In this story, we have Christine Sawyer who has achieved her dream of opening an antique mall 10 years after high school graduation. She used to being the nerdy, hiding in the shadows twin sister, whereas her twin sister Brittany was always the popular one, head cheerleader who dated the h......more


Quotes

'Hometown charm and swoon-worthy second chances make this a must read.' Kristen McKanagh, author of Snowball’s Christmas

Set in charming Flowering Grove, N.C., this pleasant romance from Clipston (The View from Coral Cove) pairs Christine Sawyer, owner of the Treasure Hunting Antique Mall, with former town golden boy Brent Nicholson, Christine's fraternal twin's ex boyfriend . . . The pace is leisurely yet satisfying as the protagonists find first friendship, then mutual attraction. Add in the wholesome small-town vibe, and this sweet tale proves a winner. Publishers Weekly