A Second Chance to Remember by Leslie Gould

 

A Second Chance to Remember

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Second Chance to Remember by Leslie Gould, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Second Chance to Remember 
Series: Letters from Lancaster County 
Author: Leslie Gould 
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers 
Release Date: November 17, 2026 
Genre: Contemporary Amish Romance

From bestselling author Leslie Gould comes a warm and lighthearted Amish romance where an unlikely correspondence opens the door to a second chance at love. 

After losing her beloved husband, Grace Conley is certain her heart will never heal. The Mennonite mother of three pours herself into raising her children, managing her Ohio farm, tending her late husband's beehives, and fostering her small honey business. Romance feels like a chapter ended--until a letter arrives that changes everything. 

Through her husband's old beekeepers' circle letter, Grace connects with Michael Stoll, an Amish widower from Lancaster County she's never met. His words mirror her own grief, and their phone conversations become the highlight of her week. Michael's quiet strength and devotion to his three children stir something that Grace thought she'd buried forever. But doubts creep in about their religious differences and lingering grief. Will a leap of faith help Grace and Michael discover that love can come twice in a lifetime?  

"Gould expertly builds the relationship between her leads, blending gently comedic moments with emotional depth. . . . This charms."--Publishers Weekly on The Shop Down the Lane  

A sweet second chance romance and perfect book club pick for fans of Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter, Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, and Amish fiction with big-hearted widowed and single parent characters set in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  

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About the Author

Leslie Gould is a Christy Award-winning and #1 bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including multiple Amish fiction series. She holds a bachelor's degree in history and an MFA in creative writing. She enjoys church history, research trips, and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon, and have four adult children and two grandchildren. Learn more at LeslieGould.com.

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My Thoughts

Sometimes a heartfelt letter can open the door to a hopeful new chapter. In A Second Chance to Remember, Leslie Gould weaves a heartfelt story of family, faith, and the courage to embrace healing and love after loss. Gould’s engaging writing style and relatable characters drew me in, and I especially felt for Grace Conley and Michael Stoll. Both have lost their spouses and are trying to move forward while caring for young children. Having lost someone I love, I know how difficult that journey can be, and I can only imagine the added challenges of helping little ones through their grief. Grace and Michael must decide whether they are ready to open their hearts again, knowing the pain that can come with loving someone deeply. 

I appreciated the glimpse into the similarities and differences between Amish and Mennonite life, as well as the reminder that written correspondence is still alive and well. The letters offer helpful information, nurture friendships, and plant the seeds of a closer relationship. This third installment in the Letters from Lancaster County series is my favorite so far. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the books in order. With heartfelt letters and the promise of a fresh start, A Second Chance to Remember offers a lovely reminder that hope can find its way back into a healing heart.

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Excerpt

Just before Annie reached her, Jodi laughed and turned away.

“Uh-oh,” Grace said, sliding Levi back into Eve’s arms. “Jodi has that look in her eyes.”

Her expression said she was about to run. Jodi could be sweet and compliant—until

she wasn’t.

Grace hurried through the back door and down the steps as Jodi started running toward the crab apple tree. She reached the lawn as Jodi began to scream. As she turned toward the girls, Grace anticipated that Jodi had fallen, but she hadn’t. She stood under the crab apple tree, a high-pitched, feral noise coming out of her that sounded like pain mixed with fear. Annie ran toward Grace, yelling, “I didn’t do anything to her!”

Grace began running, calling out, “Do you know what happened?”

“A bee stung her,” Annie whimpered. “On her neck.”

Grace passed Annie, trying to remember if Jodi had been stung before. Annie had, when she was a toddler. It had been traumatic, but she had a normal reaction. It had been more of a scare than anything else.

As she reached the tree, Grace bent to look at where Jodi had been stung. Her neck was already red and swollen. And her face was blotchy. Were those hives?

Grace froze for a moment, but then she lifted Jodi into her arms and ran for the house.

“Come on, Annie!” Grace had a childhood friend who was allergic to bees. She knew

the signs.

By the time she reached the staircase, Eve was on the deck, calling down, “What’s wrong?”

“Bee sting.” Grace gasped for air as she spoke. “She’s allergic.”

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Bookshop.org gift card and a print copy of each book in the series: The Shop Down the Lane, When They Met Again, and A Second Chance to Remember!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 9, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 16, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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A little buzz, a touch of lavender, and a new story to fall in love with—what could be sweeter? Leslie Gould’s A Second Chance to Remember is available on Amazon, along with the first two books in the Letters from Lancaster County series. Follow Leslie on Amazon to receive notifications when she releases a new book! If you enjoy Letters from Lancaster County series, check out the heartwarming The Sisters of Lancaster County series. Don't forget to enter the giveaway before you depart!  On Wednesday, November 11, I’m  delighted to be a stop on the Celebrate Lit Blog Tour for Suspicious Delivery by Terry Overton—and there’s a wonderful giveaway to check out. Until next time, may your days bloom with joy and your next read be as sweet as honey!

Kris

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*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.