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18th out of 34 books
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A Second Chance (Promises to Keep #4)
by
Shayne Parkinson (Goodreads Author)
Amy uses the second chance she had hardly dared dream of to make up for the wasted years. But a familiar face from long ago makes an unwelcome reappearance, threatening her new-found happiness. Payback has more than one meaning, and sometimes people get what they deserve...
ebook, 452 pages
Published
2009
by Smashwords
(first published 2008)
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I read books 1 and 4. I did not read 2 and 3. While I may have missed some things, I am glad over all that I did not read the middle two. I liked Amy too much to read about her horrible marriage. I do wish I knew a little more about some of the other characters, like her older brothers. They are not really mentioned in the last novel so I have no idea where they went or how their lives turned out.
I was very glad that Amy was finally able to have peace in her life. She needed and deserved to have...more
I was very glad that Amy was finally able to have peace in her life. She needed and deserved to have...more
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I didn't think this one was quite as good as the three-part Promises to Keep trilogy, but it was still excellent. What happened to Beth and Davie felt a little forced, because there's no way the Lizzie we know would have been so oblivious. In fact, (view spoiler)
That said, the story line happening in Auckland had a bit of action I wasn't expecting,...more
That said, the story line happening in Auckland had a bit of action I wasn't expecting,...more
This is book #4 and I am still engrossed with the characters waiting anxiously to find out what happens to them and how they cope with the problems of day-to-day survival.
I was not disappointed in this book and found that the 4th book is still as good as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sometimes a series tends to get lax in its research or strength of story but this still held my attention and I am anxious to get on to the 4th book. I am addicted. Plus this is not a story about murder, blood, killing, may...more
I was not disappointed in this book and found that the 4th book is still as good as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sometimes a series tends to get lax in its research or strength of story but this still held my attention and I am anxious to get on to the 4th book. I am addicted. Plus this is not a story about murder, blood, killing, may...more
Fantastic reading except for the big mistake I made upon starting the first novel; I wasn't aware it was part of a series! I felt like too little was happening to move the storyline along. Page after page of mundane Little House on the Prarie like lives of the characters set in New Zealand had me wondering when any devements were going to occur. To my surprise and delight, I realized there were three more books. Then it began to make sense, and I realized I was onto just the kind of storytelling...more
Well, What can I say.......
I absolutely loved these books. I fell for every character, good and bad. For a story to be able to provoke so many emotions in a reader is a rare thing. The fact that it wasn't full all sweetness and light and happy endings made them even more real. I do agree with another reader as I would have liked to have known how John and Thomas got along in their lives. As for the ending, I'm not sure if I liked it or was annoyed! I thought for a few moments that my kindle had...more
I absolutely loved these books. I fell for every character, good and bad. For a story to be able to provoke so many emotions in a reader is a rare thing. The fact that it wasn't full all sweetness and light and happy endings made them even more real. I do agree with another reader as I would have liked to have known how John and Thomas got along in their lives. As for the ending, I'm not sure if I liked it or was annoyed! I thought for a few moments that my kindle had...more
Finally Amy is at peace with her life in this book. It was hard for me in the first 3 books, but at the same time I was unable to put them down as it was wonderful reading and following her life and the lives of all of the people of that era and in that community of New Zealand. From a young girl of just 12 in the first book "Sentence of Marriage" thru this one she has grown into a wonderful woman, gone thru many difficult trials, happy times, children, losses, etc and still found happiness in e...more
This book takes place back in the olden days but it has a lot in common with the life most women are living today. I enjoyed the book and I am sad that most of the books of the series is no longer on Kobo. This book show how not much has change for women that live now a life like she has. It made me glad she was a strong woman to endure the hardships that Amy has to endure. I recommended this book series to women of ages 16 and up.
Amy uses the second chance she had hardly dared dream of to make up for the wasted years. But a familiar face from long ago makes an unwelcome reappearance, threatening her new-found happiness. Payback has more than one meaning, and sometimes people get what they deserve. "A Second Chance" is the sequel to the three-volume work "Promises to Keep"
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Cheap electronic books and a good series.
FROM Amazon
Cheap electronic books and a good series.
Second Chances, a sequel to the Promises to Keep series, rectifies all the wrongs brought upon Amy during the first three books in the series. There is finally a happy ending as she gets a second chance with many people in her life. Justice is also brought upon the antagonists.
Second Chances contains mild sexual content and sleazy characters who finally get their due.
Second Chances contains mild sexual content and sleazy characters who finally get their due.
I cannot express how much I loved this series. Ms. Parkinson's writing is so engaging and real that I found myself excited to escape into the world of her characters each time I picked up one of her books. To say I am WAITING for the next book in this series would be an understatement! Thank you Shayne for giving me weeks of enjoyment and reminding me how lucky I am to LOVE to read :)
I don't normally read books in this genre but this series was excellent. I have to admit there were times I could hardly read it through my tears, Amy's story is so sad, but she gets her chance at happiness in the end. Wonderful story of farming life and family relationships, good and bad.
This is the 4th book in the series and is a satisfying conclusion. Amy finally gets the chance to relax a little and leave all the difficulties of her past for awhile. However, the reappearance of a particularly lothesome character threatens Amy's new found happiness.
In this last book, Amy finally finds happiness with her daughter, son and grandson after living through a lifetime of heartbreak, loss, abuse and disappointment. Whew! I'm thankful that the author chose to wrap everything up on a triumphant note. I can rest easy.
I love historical fiction, and all four of the Promises to Keep books do period New Zealand well. I enjoyed all four. The main character, Amy, has a tough life. I didn't find it depressing, though, since Amy herself perseveres with a positive attitude.
I don't normally read books like this, but I read the whole series an it was honestly to me one of the best series of books I have ever read. I just kept wanting to know more an more of what was going on in the family an with the characters. Was not disappointed at all.
loved this book, it added to the trilogy of promises to keep. this is a fourth book, and happy to hear she is adding a fifth book. the story is addicting, never want to reach the end of the book, kee turning pages.
I thought this book would bring closure to Amy's Saga. In many ways it did, but there's so much more. Frank and Lizzie, David, Beth, Maise!...so many great characters. I hope she write another sequel.
I have to agree with another reviewer that Ms. Parkinson's endings are rather abrupt. However I do find her storytelling to be engaging. I've included this series in my list of favorite books.
It really is book 4 of Sentence of Marriage. I really enjoyed getting involved with the story, wasn't my favorite of the books but it was still a good read. I enjoyed the continuing of characters.
This is the last book in this series and I was as drawn into this book as the previous three. What a fantastic story which has kept me reading almost non-stop since book one!
I reviewed this entire series under "Settling the Account." Just to summarize in case you don't feel like looking it up: I couldn't put these books down and I'll be looking for more in this series.
Just completed A Second Chance. Great story. I love to read period literature and this story definitely met my expectations. Shayne Parkinson made the characters believable and multi dimentional. I had a hard time putting it down. Highly recommend it. http://shayneparkinson.blogspot.com/
A Second Chance
A Second Chance
I think I have got to start over - I am addicted to these books. You will not regret reading anything by Shayne Parkinson. She is a born storyteller.
All lose ends were tied up except for one. I didn't feel that the storyline of Jimmy was given enough of an ending. The character i'd imagined through the series wouldn't have given up so easily. I enjoyed knowing that in the end things were good for Amy.
Would recommend the series to anyone.
Would recommend the series to anyone.
Not everyones cup of tea but I loved all this series. Had me reading long into the night and early in the morning while on holidays.
Jul 31, 2012
Bev Morgan
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in early New Zealand life
I have loved reading this wonderful book along with the first three, the characters, a story so easy to get involved with and so engaging. Ms Parkinson is a true storyteller.
The Promises to Keep series are absolutely one of my favorite series now that I have finished them I wish there were more.
There was certainly vindication for Amy, but I still can't say I feel she has gotten her happy ever after. Her family moves on, children grow up, life continues and many answers are given. This was another riveting book in the Promises to Keep series.
Some of the details in these books were difficult to deal with, but the stories were good. Couldn't put them down.
I'm very happy with this series. For 4 Nook Books at $3 a piece, I was more than pleased with the entertainment value I got out of them.
As for the story itself, the only character I could have done without is Sarah. She came off as very abrasive and controlling, moreso than what her character probably needed.
As for the story itself, the only character I could have done without is Sarah. She came off as very abrasive and controlling, moreso than what her character probably needed.
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