Rules for Second Chances By Maggie North

"Rules for Second Chances" brims with heart and heat as it tackles the toughest relationship question: can true love happen twice with the same person? Liz Lewis, always considered different in the wilderness expeditions world, struggles to be noticed. Her marriage to Tobin Renner-Lewis, a popular adventure guide, is mired in toxic positivity where Liz feels unheard. In their mountain resort town, while others chase excitement, Liz deals with spreadsheets.

At her own thirtieth birthday party, Liz is mistaken for a server, and her last thread of communication with Tobin snaps. Determined to stop being a minor character in her own life, Liz devises a scientific plan: boost her confidence through an improv comedy class. The twist? Liz is terrible at improv, and the only person willing to help her is Tobin, who is eager to save their marriage through quirky improv scenarios.

As Liz and Tobin reconnect, Liz faces the issues that caused their initial split and begins to suspect there’s more to her social awkwardness than she realized. With just eight weeks to master the key improv lesson of "yes, and," Liz must decide whether to pursue the love she always wanted or the dreams she let slip away.

"Rules for Second Chances" explores personal growth, the complexity of relationships, and the courage to reclaim one's life. Liz's journey is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of rediscovery, showing that sometimes, the most challenging adventures are the ones we take within ourselves. 📚❤️