Second Chances: from the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new uplifting and escapist novel to make you laugh and cry

Roisin Meaney

Feb 2026 · Sold by Sphere

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It's never too late for second chances...

For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She's moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.

Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn't take chances. Suddenly she's facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she's lost.

Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House...

From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new, heart-breaking yet hopeful read about the importance of community and the power of starting over - perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell.

✨Real readers loved taking a chance on Second Chances:✨

'Gorgeous book...Such depth and empathic writing. Every character true and relatable' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved seeing Lydia grow and progress through the book with the help of a mighty and strong community in the village...The poignancy and sentimentality through the book was just beautiful and real. Loved the surprise twist...I would highly recommend this book!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this gorgeous exploration of loss, healing and the power of community...it [has] relatable characters and emotional depth. A perfect balance of heartbreak and hope, a soothing balm in times of turmoil' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Meaney has a wonderfully warm and immersive writing style...a hopeful and reflective read' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another utterly fantastic book by one of my favourite Irish authors...The way Roisin Meaney writes is just fabulous and I feel that I'm there in the story myself. An amazing read!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I adored this book: the village life, everybody mucking in to help (oh, Greta!)...one of her best yet' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely loved Second Chances...I read it in a single day and couldn't put it down. Lydia is such a warm, relatable main character, and the story is comforting and engaging throughout. I'm a huge fan of this author and will definitely be recommending this book to others' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's never too late for second chances... For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She's moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband. Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is ...

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About the author

Roisin Meaney was born in Listowel, Co Kerry, She has lived in the US, Canada, Africa and Europe but is now based in Limerick, Ireland. This Number One bestselling author is a consistent presence on the Irish bestseller list and she is the author of twenty novels including Life Before Us, It's That Time of Year and The Restaurant. She has also written books for children.

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