On Second Thought: A Novel

On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins is a heartfelt novel about sisterhood, grief, family, and finding the courage to begin again after life takes an unexpected turn.

Ainsley O’Leary is convinced an engagement is just around the corner—until her boyfriend ends their relationship in a blog post that goes viral. Humiliated and heartbroken, she turns to her older half sister, Kate, who is facing an even more devastating loss. Newly married and suddenly widowed, Kate is struggling to understand her husband’s death and the secrets he left behind.

Though the sisters have never been especially close, their shared heartbreak slowly brings them together. Over one difficult summer, Ainsley and Kate begin to confront family tensions, imperfect relationships, and the possibility of love after loss.

A warm, emotional choice for readers who enjoy women’s fiction, sister stories, romance, and second chances.

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