The Year of Second Chances, Lara Avery
The Year of Second Chances, Lara Avery
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The Year of Second Chances
A Novel

Author: Lara Avery

Narrator: Helen Laser

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 08/22/2023

Synopsis

A feel-good journey of possibility, second chances, and falling in love again…with life. Perfect for fans of P.S. I Love You!"A lively, witty ride with a strong cast of supporting characters. Avery tackles the topic of grief in a way that manages to feel lighthearted and profound at the same time." —Meg Mitchell Moore, bestselling author of Summer StageRobin Lindstrom spent her first year as a young widow cocooned in the safe haven of the Minnesota farmhouse she’d once shared with Gabe, the love of her life—the man she thought she’d be with ’til the end. But her world is turned upside down when she receives an email informing her that her late husband has enrolled her in a dating app. The subscription lasts 12 months; use it!, Gabe’s message-from-the-grave reads. I don’t like the thought of you being alone. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it as a favor to me. Please.How could Gabe, of all people, be asking her to venture out into the murky waters of 21st century online dating? As her underemployed brother, Theo, points out, it’s “only” for a year, and it’s basically Gabe's last request.And so, Robin tentatively takes steps to put herself out into the world once more, even if it means awkward outings at bowling alleys, club-hopping with DJs, and stammering conversations at dinner. Along the way, she’s surprised to find herself meeting new people, trying new things…and even getting to know a new version of herself. Because everyone deserves a second chance at love—and loving life.

About Lara Avery

Lara Avery is also the author of three young adult novels, one of which, The Memory Book, received the 2017 Minnesota Book Award. She studied film at Macalester College and got her MFA in creative writing from the University of Mississippi. She lives in Topeka, Kansas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Monica on May 10, 2025

This was ok. Robin is a widow and decides to take up dating again when her dead husband has set up an online dating profile for her. Robin doesn't know that she is ready for this and has a lot on her plate. She has a brother who she is supporting, and a mother who is trying to keep her business aflo......more

Goodreads review by Sarah Louise on September 15, 2023

I didn't realize until finishing that this is the same author who wrote The Memory Book, a YA contemporary I read and loved back in 2017. And once again, here I am many years later loving her latest release! If you're not already sold by this gorgeous cover, The Year of Second Chances follows Robin,......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on April 15, 2023

Five things about A Year of Second Chances by Lara Avery πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š 1. The basic premise is that a woman lost her husband one year before the story begins and she’s still actively grieving. On the anniversary of his death she discovers that as he lay dying in the hospital he created a dating profile for her......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on August 25, 2023

I've been excited for this women's fiction debut since the moment I spied its GORGEOUS cover and I'm happy to report it did not disappoint!! Perfect for fans of books like P.S. I love you, this story features small town accountant Robin, a young widow who is still hesitant to move on a year after her......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on September 15, 2023

When his last wish makes you uncomfortable. When Robin LIndstrom lost her husband Gabe, she was lost and heartbroken. She lost him way too soon. And after a year of his being gone she received a shocking email that he had signed her up for a year of online dating. She was still grieving and feeling th......more

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