A new release from Denise Hunter is here! The Second Story Bookshop is the story of a young woman taking over her late grandmother’s beloved bookshop, which ends up being far more than she bargained for.
What I appreciate about Denise Hunter’s stories are that they aren’t afraid to include dark, uncomfortable things, and always ends up being such a positive and uplifting message.
This is a story about coming into your own, sticking to your morals, quiet fortitude, and forgiveness. It is a second chance romance that had me swooning and yearning the entire time. These characters and their community has a lot of backstory, and it all adds up to one heck of a satisfying story.
Pick this book up if you are in need of an uplifting story that teaches us we are always more than our worst mistakes, and that repentant people are always worth forgiving. It’s a lovely, lovely story.
Note:: I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Details
Title:: The Second Story Bookshop
Author:: Denise Hunter
Genre:: Contemporary Romance
Publisher:: Thomas Nelson
Length:: 368 pages
Audio Length:: 9h 44m
Audiobook Narrator:: Kim Churchill
Published:: October 7th, 2025
The Litertarian Rating:: 5-Stars
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