A sweet story about second chances and the bond between family members. I enjoyed seeing the healing power of hope and forgiveness.

3.5 stars. A very sweet read about sisters relationships and a mother daughter relationship that’s rebuilding.  One sister is a chef and all the mention of delicious food will make your mouth drool!  A very heart warming read that made me want to go back to visit Arizona!  Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

Overall I enjoyed this book, however I found I did not particularly like the main character Julia- although I did like the sister Ginny and her teenager.  Nicole Meier paints a vivid mental scene of the small town world and the big-time family issues that accompany its day to day existence. Some parts of the book were slow, however overall I thought it was a good story. Probably would not recommenced, simply as it did not have enough essence or grip me enough to prompt me to talk about it or consider it relevant in the future

This book covers family fallouts, friendship, love and the stresses of life. I could really relate to Ginny being a workaholic myself. There were some surprises along the way and I would never have predicted the ending. You’ll have to read it to find out what I mean!

The Second Chance Supper club is a welcome respite from the quick-cut frenzied living of today.  In a world craving heartfelt connection, this story places you in relatable scenarios fringed with the extraordinary.  While wrestling with the unexpected, unplanned and uninvited, this tale engagingly reunites two dynamic sisters separated by duty & obligation. Rifts remain and the reverberating consequences of their choices call them to action & an unexpected reunion.  
 
This story of sisterly redemption and reconnection resonates to a core. Sisterhood by birth or by making is a treasured thing. Landing in a place where those who have sisters and sisterly challenges can dream of arriving. Treat yourself to this comforting pathway of a read laid out in the Second Chance Super Club.

This book is excellent and it has the ability to transport me to the time of the book
I was captivated from page 1 and this lasted the whole book. 
Brilliant in every way

Nicole Meier has delivered another great story! In this book, Meier creates a story around two sisters and their different paths that lead them back together. Her writing is so detailed you can almost smell and taste the yummy food that is served at the supper club! Meier sets the reader in the moment of the book and details all the sights and sounds. This will be a fun book to read in book clubs and pair it with great drinks and food!

What a great book! It was an intertwined story of two women of whom pursued what they wanted and did it accordingly.

Two sisters reunite in this supper club read. Secrets, life, drama, family life and friendship is all laid out in this book and it really is a big journey that they both go on together. Very well written and very well put together.

There are many second chances in this book.  Estranged sisters reconnect due to life problems and are able to bond again.  Many lessons are learned along the way. This was such a “feel good” book for me. I enjoyed the characters and found them to be very likeable. 
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Court - Where I'm the Judge and Jury

CHARGE: To explore whether life gives second chances.

FACTS: Three women are trapped by the consequences of their choices. A promising Michelin-starred chef, a TV anchor, and a young girl come together in the Arizona desert. Drawn together by blood, yet straining for more – can they change what appears to be their destiny? Do they want to? This is an easy read, but rather predictable. It makes good entertainment without making intellectual demands.

VERDICT: Guilty, as charged, but light fare.

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I was given an advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
This overall was a good book that ended with you wanting to know what happens next.  So I hope this is the first in a series because the characters are interesting.  The beginning of the book was a little slow and it took me a bit to really get into this story.  But once I did I really liked it a lot.
This is story about 2 sisters who have some not so great history over the death of their parents.  But when Julia runs into problems at work, she boards a plan from New York to Arizona and shows up on her sister’s door step.  Julia finds her sister Ginny, previous a well-known Chef in New York, struggling to keep her business going and her relationship with her daughter, Olive deteriorating.  Will Julia be welcomed at her door?  Can Julia help Ginny and Olive have a better relationship?  Can Julia and Ginny get past the pain they inflicted on each other when their parents died?

Two sisters, estranged after the death of their parents, are reunited when Julia has a career crisis.  Julia returns home to her sister Ginny and niece Olive and they begin the process of putting the pieces back together.  This is an enjoyable read that makes me wish I had a sister.  A feel good novel, about love, family and second chances.

Beautiful story of second chances between estranged sisters. While a lot of the details seem far fetched still an enjoyable read.

Review copy courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review:

Meier takes on a lot here, with an admirable aim to direct and sew up a detailed plot structure. We're immersed in the complicated relationship between sisters, especially those who have spent time estranged. The sisters weave in and out of a path toward reconciliation and loyalty, and we're a bit windblown in following their trajectory. At times, it was difficult to empathize with either or both of the sisters, and we never quite reached a sense of being fully captivated by them. This remains a nice, easy read with light themes and engaging dialogue. Enjoyable. One of those books that hits the spot between weightier stories and more complex themes. Worth your time.

Second chances with estranged sisters. This book is hard hitting and hard to read because a lot of  it is so sad.

A really nice story about family, life and second chances.  It was a quick story and my first from this author. I will definitely be checking out her other books. The only thing wrong with the story is I wasn’t ready for it to end. I wanted more.  I enjoyed the story!
Thank you and Lake Union Publishers for the early copy

This is an interesting story of sisters who don't get along well, but due to outside circumstances find themselves working at the same place. An interesting read. 

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

A great story about second chances, relationships between sisters, and mothers and daughters. I felt like the story was a bit slow though and none of the characters were very developed. I really wanted more background on both sisters and the daughter. Just didn't feel complete once I finished reading it.

In an attempt to spark her appeal with the audience Julia, the co-host of a morning news program, decides to make an accusation of fraud in the mayor’s office, based on an overheard rumor. Things don’t go quite as she had hoped and Julia finds herself on an extended leave of absence, longing for an escape. What better place to go than to Arizona, to visit your estranged sister, Ginny, who you haven’t spoken to in three years, right?

Having been forced to leave a successful career as a chef in NYC, for personal reasons, Ginny is struggling to make ends meet as the owner and chef of a illegal dinner club in her own home. Having her sister show up on her doorstep with a literal suitcase full of problems that she’s seeking empathy for is not what she needs right now?

Obviously the novel is going to focus on the relationship between these two women  and the reasons behind their disassociation, but readers will also be drawn to the diversity of each of the sisters and how they have decided to handle the problems that life has handed them. 

Well written, with beautiful descriptions of the Arizona landscape, while simple, this novel is an enjoyable read for those interested in women’s literature.