About the Book
Genre
Romance
Format
E-Book
Publisher
Tule Publishing
Release Date
December 1, 2022
Synopsis from Goodreads:
He’s looking for one last miracle…
Zach Strauss may be down, but he’s not out. His Bay Area biotech start-up has crashed, leaving him broke, but it’s only temporary until he can raise more money—or so he tells himself. Failure isn’t an option, and Zach’s always been able to sell anyone on anything. But back in his hometown, he finds himself in the unfamiliar position of needing a job.
After a childhood of instability, Noa Jacob purchased Second Chance, a thrift store-turned-boutique in Orchard Hill, and is determined to put down the roots she never had. Running her own business is more challenging than she’d imagined, and she’s in danger of losing it all—until a handsome stranger bursting with ideas walks in looking for work.
Noa only has ten days to turn Second Chance around, but Zach is confident that’s plenty. Together they create a successful Hanukkah Miracle Market that draws in families looking for something other than the Christmas cheer. But as the balance sheet ticks up, Noa wonders if instead of losing her business, she risks losing her heart.
My Review
Noa Jacob is trying to make a success of her thrift/boutique store in Orchard Hill. She didn’t have the best childhood, and this gives her a chance to prove herself and make a name for herself. Noa quickly finds out running your own business can be difficult. If she doesn’t turn her business around soon, she’s in danger of losing it all.
Zach Strauss has always been successful, until now. His biotech start-up came to a crashing end. He now has no money and no possibilities of getting any. In an attempt to clear his head, he goes to his hometown of Orchid Hill. When he meets Noa and hears of the dilemma with her store, he’s sure he can help her make her store a success.
With the Hanukkah season around them, they hope for some magical answers. Unfortunately, Noa is a realist, even with a handsome man lending a helping hand. Not only is her business in danger, but so is her heart.
This is a lovely romance of two people trying to put their past behind them. They desperately want to succeed on their own, but they aren’t sure it’s even possible.
The author created two lovable characters. The setting is the perfect small town. Noa and Zach are surrounded with a supporting cast you can either love or find annoying at times. It is a nice mix of both. It’s a story to make you smile for the holidays.
It’s the fourth book in the Orchid Hill series. I haven’t read any of the previous books, but I don’t think it matters. This isn’t a continuing story. It began and ended in this book. A few previous book characters did make an appearance, but it didn’t hinder the reading experience for a newbie like me. I do plan to read the previous three books, though.
For reading challenges:
The Backlist Reader Challenge 2024
Disclosure: I borrowed this one from the Kobo Plus library. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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