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The Twice-Shy Heart (Second Chances Christian Romances Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carlene Havel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 140 ratings
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Once bitten, twice shy…Monty Chapman returns to Polson’s Crossing, Texas, claiming to be a changed man now that he’s a Christian. While continuing to work as a song-writer, he dreams of establishing a rescue mission. More than anything, Monty longs to put his family back together. Can he overcome the shady reputation he earned in his home town and persuade the love of his life to give him another chance? Lacy Chapman was devastated when Monty deserted her to pursue a career in music, but that was ten years ago. Now her life consists of running Pearl’s Roadhouse and taking care of her teen-aged daughters. As others begin to accept Monty’s new-found piety, Lacy remains unconvinced. She is certain he has come home to take the Roadhouse away from her. This charming rogue broke her heart once, and she does not intend to let him do it again.
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    Second Chances Christian Romances
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    400 pages
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    English
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  5. Publication date
    June 5, 2019
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    2810 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SSDGLQ2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chavelbooks, LLC (June 5, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2810 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0999427636
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 140 ratings

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Carlene Havel

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Carlene Havel writes Christian-themed romances and historical novels. She has lived in Turkey, Republic of the Philippines, and numerous US states. After a career in human resources and software development, she began writing in 2005. The Havels live in Texas, surrounded by their extended family.

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BeckyD
5.0 out of 5 stars The Twice-Shy Heart
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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What a heartwarming story of real life issues and life lessons in life. Enjoyed this book immensely….an appreciated the summary at the end.
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Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved epilogue
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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The characters were real and believable. They had squabbles and worked through them. Everything came back to God working in it al.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love conquers all
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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Love this book love how Jesus changed people's lives ,and brought their lives whole again through the love of jesus in there hearts and mind for redemption.
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4.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
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Enjoyed this book immensely. Knew it would have a happy ending, but really enjoyed getting there. God is good and does amazing things. Even though this is fiction it could be true.
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dahester
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally A Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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This was a great book to read. Many different things going on. Keeps you on you toes throughout the book.
Ended like I was hoping it would, but different than I expected.
I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Victoria Pitts Caine
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Is What's Important
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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When Monty Chapman returns to Poulson’s Crossing hoping to reconnect with the wife and daughters he walked away from ten years ago, no one will believe he’s a changed man. His mother, Pearl, even has her doubts.

The story of the lives of the Chapman’s and Monty’s return is played out against the backdrop of a small Texas town, and the family owned restaurant where three generations of Chapmans work. The novel is delightful.

Ms. Havel has woven a multi-faceted story with the heartwarming tale of a family putting the pieces back together. I couldn’t stay away from it for long – wonderful summer read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable how God knows what is best for us.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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Lacy has had a rough time raising g her daughters alone. Monty went away to be a song writer. As older adults they both thought the worst.n shocking end of story.
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Kgsi
3.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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3.5. I got caught up in this story but was disappointed with how abruptly it ended. It felt like the author just rushed to write the ending like a student would do with an assignment that was late.
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