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From award-winning author Katie Powner comes a funny feel-good novel about a woman discovering her second chance at life.
This charming and heartfelt story is perfect for readers who loved Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame.
Fifty-two-year-old Meredith McGillicutty is not having a midlife crisis. She’s just ready for a change of pace, that’s all. The fact that she lied to get into a retirement community has nothing to do with being passed over for a promotion at work nor her recent breakup with the only man she’s ever loved.
Nothing.
Meredith only wants some peace and quiet. To sit on a porch in elastic-waist pants and mingle with other mature individuals who value a life of serenity. But the residents of the Peaceful Pines retirement community have other plans for her. These quirky and endearing neighbors seem to know her better than she knows herself, and they decide Meredith’s life is only just beginning.
Blending humor and tenderness, The Second Chance Trailer Park will appeal to fans of Fredrik Backman and Lenora Worth.
Reviews
"Charming but with added depth, this novel about a woman accepting what it means to grow older is such a lovely read. I loved the quirky group of neighbors as side characters. Contemplative, humorous, and poignant, Powner has another winner on her hands."
-Netgalley review
"This was the perfect palate cleanser full of quirky characters and witty humor. The characters navigate aging and all the fun and not so fun things that come with it all while living at a trailer park. I loved the menagerie of faces, especially Harry (my heart), and their love of cats, gossip, and a good party. If you like a slow burn with some well placed humor, this is a gem."
-Brianna H., librarian
"The Second Chance Trailer Park is a charming read filled with well drawn characters in relatable situations. No matter if the reader has never lived in a trailer park, been forced to retire, or been estranged from family members, the author weaves a story that pulls the reader in. The setting is easily imagined with the descriptive writing. The lively characters are each unique. There’s no confusing who’s who, which sometimes happens with a large cast of characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would eagerly read a sequel.
-Lucy D., librarian