On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins Published by HQN Books Publication Date: January 31st 2017
Pages: 480
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Following in the footsteps of her critically acclaimed novel
If You Only Knew
, multi-bestselling author Kristan Higgins returns with a pitch-perfect look at the affection—and the acrimony—that binds sisters together
Ainsley O'Leary is so ready to get married—she's even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn't anticipate is for Eric to blindside her with a tactless breakup he chronicles in a blog…which (of course) goes viral. Devastated and humiliated, Ainsley turns to her half sister, Kate, who's already struggling after the sudden loss of her new husband.
Kate has always been so poised, so self-assured, but Nathan's death shatters everything she thought she knew—including her husband—and sometimes the people who step up aren't the ones you expect. With seven years and a murky blended-family dynamic between them, Ainsley and Kate have never been overly close, but their shared sorrow dovetails their faltering worlds into one.
Despite the lifetime of history between them, the sisters must learn to put their differences aside and open their hearts to the inevitable imperfection of family—and the possibility of one day finding love again.
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Well, Kristin Higgins has done it again. I adored On Second Thought and I’m pretty sure it’s not just because I know I will love anything Higgins writes before I even read the first page. She has a knack for the perfect balance of romance, humor, tragedy, etc. in every book. She creates characters that readers love and connect with. This story is no exception.
There is so much to love about this book. The character development is on point, as always. Without being too verbose or explicit, Higgins manages to reveal each character to readers expertly. I like that the characters are flawed, human—these are people readers can identify with. Of course, there is a lovable dog—a must in every Higgins story! The plot is plausible and believable (something I find lacking in many romance books) but also surprising & enjoyable to read. The charming setting Higgins describes transports readers to the quaint town in which the story takes place.
Kate and Ainsley are both lovable. Although sisters, they are not alike in many ways nor are they that close, until tragedy brings them closer together. Higgins has a special ability to make even tragedies humorous. Without giving too much away about the plot, Kate & Ainsley embark on many changes throughout the book. Every character is significant in their journeys & make for a rich story. I highly recommend this one, especially for Higgins fans!
