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Second Chance

By: Jay Northcote
Narrated by: Hamish Long
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Everyone deserves a second chance.

Nate and his teenage daughter need a fresh start, so they move back to the village where he grew up. Nate’s transgender and not used to disclosing his history, so it’s hard living where people knew him before.

When Nate reconnects with Jack - his best friend from school and unrequited crush - his feelings return as strong as ever.

Jack’s returned home to get his life in order after an addiction to alcohol caused him to lose everything: his job, his driver’s licence, and nearly his life.

He’s living with his parents, which is less than ideal, but rekindling his friendship with Nate - or Nat as Jack once knew him - is an unexpected benefit of being back home. Jack is amazed by Nate’s transformation, and can’t deny his attraction. Trying for more than friendship might ruin what they already have, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.

Doubting his feelings are reciprocated, Nate fears he’s risking heartbreak. Jack’s reluctance to tell his parents about their relationship only reinforces Nate’s misgivings. With both their hearts on the line and their happiness at stake, Jack needs to make things right, and Nate has to be prepared to give him a second chance.

This story is a stand-alone and has a satisfying, happy ending.

©2018 Jay Northcote (P)2020 Jay Northcote
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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Second Chance is first rate!

Natalie and Jack were best friends during school but lost touch. At 45, Jack has had problems with alcohol and depression and he returns to live with his parents where finds Nat has transitioned to Nate. Can they take advantage of this second chance? I thoroughly enjoy the more melancholy of Jay Northcote’s books, there’s a gentle grace to his characters who have been battered by life and still dare to hope and find mutual trust. Nate’s trans issues are sensitively and carefully explained throughout and this gives the story extra depth. 🎧 Hamish Long provides his always flawless narration. He has a very down-to-earth manner which suits Jay’s naturalistic writing style.

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