Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North

"Rules for Second Chances" brims with heart and heat, delving into whether true love can happen twice with the same person. Liz Lewis, always labeled different in the world of wilderness expeditions, feels unnoticed and unappreciated. Her marriage to popular adventure guide Tobin Renner-Lewis is a sinkhole of toxic positivity, leaving introverted Liz with only spreadsheets in their excitement-filled mountain resort town.

When Liz is mistaken for a server at her own thirtieth birthday party, it’s the last straw. Determined to stop being a minor character in her own life, Liz embarks on a scientifically researched crash course in confidence—via improv comedy class. There's just one problem: she’s terrible at it. The only person willing to practice with her is Tobin, her extroverted husband, who is determined to save their marriage through one ridiculous improv scenario at a time.

As Liz and Tobin reconnect, Liz must confront the reasons their marriage faltered initially. She starts to suspect there might be more to her social awkwardness than anyone realized. With just eight weeks to master the essential improv lesson of saying "yes, and," Liz faces a tough decision: reclaim the love she always desired or pursue the dreams she had set aside.

"Rules for Second Chances" is a moving exploration of love, self-discovery, and the courage to embrace one's true self. Through laughter and tears, Liz learns that sometimes, the path to rediscovering love is paved with the unexpected joys of being authentically oneself. ❤️📚❤️