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An unforgettable romance full of charm, wit-and just a bit of magic-perfect for readers of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle.
For type-A mathematician Catherine Lipton, growing up with a free-spirited single dad who worked part-time as a clown was more than a little stressful. So as an adult, the only place she'll allow for variability is in her data sets. Everything in Catherine's life is ordered, from her lists to her lesson plans at her new job as a college professor. Catherine's carefully calculated life goes awry, though, when the university's human resources system rejects her employment paperwork. Soon after, her credit card is declined. At the social security office, Catherine makes a shocking discovery-she's disappeared from the government's records, and there's no evidence she exists at all. Catherine can't seem to convince anyone she's a real person, even though she's standing right there in the flesh.
Catherine knows she can't count on her dad, and the university is only concerned with who will teach her classes. The one person who offers to help is Luca Morelli, her attractive but aggravating doorman who spends more time flirting with Catherine's neighbors than he does enforcing the building rules. The older residents might fall for Luca's charm, but if he can't keep bikes out of the lobby or put packages in their designated area, how can he help Catherine get her life back?
Left with no other options, Catherine reluctantly agrees to enlist the help of Luca's well-connected Italian family. Soon, Catherine finds herself following Luca into the back room of a smoky bar to meet a man named Vito, breaking into the records room of a local hospital, turning into a stalker, and having a surprising amount of fun.
Melissa Wiesner's mother didn't allow her to watch much TV as a child and instead, made her play with paint, colorful pipe cleaners, random bits of fabric, and all manner of other crafty things. This set Melissa up for a lifetime of creative pursuits and it was only a matter of time before things took a bookish turn. A night-owl, Melissa began writing novels when her early-to-bed family retired for the evening. She is the author of emotional women's fiction, romantic comedy…and sometimes both in the same book. In 2019, Melissa won the RWA Golden Heart® in the Mainstream Fiction Category.
Along with her charming husband and two adorable children, Melissa splits her time between the big city of Pittsburgh, PA and rural West Virginia.
Find out more at:
MelissaWiesner.com
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Facebook.com/MelissaWiesnerAuthor "A touch of magic and a heap of self-growth animate this sparkling and sophisticated rom-com."-Publishers Weekly, Starred review, on The Second Chance Year "A swoony romance with a subplot about harassment and sexism in the workplace, Wiesner's latest will resonate with every reader who's wondered, 'What if?'"-Booklist, Starred review, on The Second Chance Year "Wiesner, a top-notch storyteller, puts a fresh, fun spin on a classic set-up. A self-aware, flawed, quirky heroine--with a strong supporting cast; a slow-burning, opposites-attract romance; and well-drawn scenes that tackle issues of feminism and workplace microaggressions--makes for a delightful seriocomic read that dynamically explores the what-ifs of life."-Shelf Awareness, on The Second Chance Year "An ambitious woman finding her way in the world and the heart-meltingly caring man who loves her for who she is combine to make this a charming romance."-Library Journal, on The Second Chance Year "A thoughtful exploration of Sadie's growth as well as the ingrained unfairness of being a woman in a man's world. Sadie is spunky and her outspoken sense of justice is wonderful. Tough themes with a light touch and many winning characters."-Kirkus on The Second Chance Year "*The* book you need to read before settin
For type-A mathematician Catherine Lipton, growing up with a free-spirited single dad who worked part-time as a clown was more than a little stressful. So as an adult, the only place she'll allow for variability is in her data sets. Everything in Catherine's life is ordered, from her lists to her lesson plans at her new job as a college professor. Catherine's carefully calculated life goes awry, though, when the university's human resources system rejects her employment paperwork. Soon after, her credit card is declined. At the social security office, Catherine makes a shocking discovery-she's disappeared from the government's records, and there's no evidence she exists at all. Catherine can't seem to convince anyone she's a real person, even though she's standing right there in the flesh.
Catherine knows she can't count on her dad, and the university is only concerned with who will teach her classes. The one person who offers to help is Luca Morelli, her attractive but aggravating doorman who spends more time flirting with Catherine's neighbors than he does enforcing the building rules. The older residents might fall for Luca's charm, but if he can't keep bikes out of the lobby or put packages in their designated area, how can he help Catherine get her life back?
Left with no other options, Catherine reluctantly agrees to enlist the help of Luca's well-connected Italian family. Soon, Catherine finds herself following Luca into the back room of a smoky bar to meet a man named Vito, breaking into the records room of a local hospital, turning into a stalker, and having a surprising amount of fun.
Melissa Wiesner's mother didn't allow her to watch much TV as a child and instead, made her play with paint, colorful pipe cleaners, random bits of fabric, and all manner of other crafty things. This set Melissa up for a lifetime of creative pursuits and it was only a matter of time before things took a bookish turn. A night-owl, Melissa began writing novels when her early-to-bed family retired for the evening. She is the author of emotional women's fiction, romantic comedy…and sometimes both in the same book. In 2019, Melissa won the RWA Golden Heart® in the Mainstream Fiction Category.
Along with her charming husband and two adorable children, Melissa splits her time between the big city of Pittsburgh, PA and rural West Virginia.
Find out more at:
MelissaWiesner.com
Twitter @Melissa_Wiesner
Instagram MelissaWiesnerAuthor
Facebook.com/MelissaWiesnerAuthor "A touch of magic and a heap of self-growth animate this sparkling and sophisticated rom-com."-Publishers Weekly, Starred review, on The Second Chance Year "A swoony romance with a subplot about harassment and sexism in the workplace, Wiesner's latest will resonate with every reader who's wondered, 'What if?'"-Booklist, Starred review, on The Second Chance Year "Wiesner, a top-notch storyteller, puts a fresh, fun spin on a classic set-up. A self-aware, flawed, quirky heroine--with a strong supporting cast; a slow-burning, opposites-attract romance; and well-drawn scenes that tackle issues of feminism and workplace microaggressions--makes for a delightful seriocomic read that dynamically explores the what-ifs of life."-Shelf Awareness, on The Second Chance Year "An ambitious woman finding her way in the world and the heart-meltingly caring man who loves her for who she is combine to make this a charming romance."-Library Journal, on The Second Chance Year "A thoughtful exploration of Sadie's growth as well as the ingrained unfairness of being a woman in a man's world. Sadie is spunky and her outspoken sense of justice is wonderful. Tough themes with a light touch and many winning characters."-Kirkus on The Second Chance Year "*The* book you need to read before settin
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Helen Laser narrates this opposites-attract romance, which follows a perfectionist math professor, Catherine, and her doorman, Luca, on a search for Catherine's lost identity. Before starting her new teaching job, Catherine finds out that her personal information has mysteriously disappeared from all government and academic records. Desperate for help, she reluctantly teams up with Luca, the alway
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