Second Chances at the Board Game Café

A welcome return to the board game cafe. A real feel good book with a great cast of characters and a lovely story. Highly recommended.

I was delighted to receive this as I enjoyed the first book so much. I have raced through the story in only a few hours. It was great to meet the new characters and even better to catch up on the previous ones. So enjoyable and with a great ending that only the hard hearted wouldn’t like. Fabulous.

I absolutely loved reading this revisit to The Board Game Cafe.

It was so lovely to go back to this cosy little town. It has a really lovely community feel and coming back to it each time feels like a big hug.

I am still to try some of the board games mentioned in this book, but I will. I love scrabble which is the reason the first book appealed to me so much along with it's beautiful cover.

I love the romance in this book, it's a bit of a will they, won't they situation and I am here for it. I like a touch of drama and I thought this was really well thought out and perfectly approached throughout.

I am absolutely honoured to be mentioned in the Acknowledgments, thank you so much Jennifer. It's been an absolute pleasure supporting your writing and promoting your beautifully written books.

This was another fabulous instalment in the board game cafe series and was great to reconnect with old friends and also get to know new ones in the form of this story covering the lives of Taylor and her son max and them getting to know Harry.

I love the community feel of these books and the stories surrounding the games and these books are a guaranteed feel good read.

Looking forward to the next instalment

This is a heart warming story of community support interwoven with a romance. The characters are well drawn and likeable.

Taylor, a single mother, is a self confessed board games enthusiast, Scrabble being her favourite. She is also looking for the right man, with varying degrees of success. Lovely descriptions of a caring community set round the villages, schools, projects, people. When she meets the lovely Razz, things become interesting, and it was interesting to see his development. A super book. Thanks to NetGalley for a chance to read and review the book.

Amazing to catch up with the old characters from the board game cafe and the new characters the storyline is based around, wonderfully written and I didn’t want to put the book down until I had finished it, can’t wait to read more from the little cafe and it’s wonderful villagers

ai absolutely loved this book and read it in a day. It is The third book in the Board Game Cafe book but can also be read as a standalone novel. I suggest reading the first books before you read this book though as it's a gorgeous series.
This book features Taylor, a single Mother but all of the previous characters from the first two books are in this book. It is lovely to catch up with them all.
There are some difficult themes in this book, but overall it is a heartwarming and uplifting story.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

Have loved all the books about the Board Game Cafe. Taylor loves designing and upcycling but with her son Max she hasn't been able to fulfill her dreams. She meets Harry who is a bit of loner and loves everything to do with trains the same as Max

ARC REVIEW - SECOND CHANCES AT THE BOARDGAME CAFE BY JENNIFER PAGE

Genre - Small town romance
Dual pov

I was extremely honoured to be invited to review this by @jenniferpagewrites. I have signed copies of her first two books, The little boardgame cafe and Love letters on Hazel lane so I was very excited to start this one!

This book shows us fiercely independent Taylor, a single mother and seamstress, who gave up her childhood dreams of becoming a fashion designer, to battle through the trials and tribulations of making ends meet on her own.

We also see adorable and people pleasing Harry. With his trainspotting and number crunching quirks, combined with a rather awkward and somewhat shy personality, he simply wants to be liked. Romanced is teased with these two but after a misunderstanding, they need a little help from their friends, Taylors son and a huge dose of community spirit to bring them together.

I love that we see characters from previous books who don't lose their intricately crafted personalities. One of my favourite lines is from Mr B. Taylor apologises for her choice of language after the pair witness a tremendous catastrophe. Mr B says, "no indeed, sh*t seems very appropriate given the circumstances." Which if you knew his gentlemanly and dapper character from previous books, would surely make you chuckle as it did me.

The descriptive writing captures our imagination from the very beginning and the pace doesn't drop for a second. This book is uplifting, heartwarming, the characters are relatable and hugely community spirited. We easily find ourselves yearning for such warmth from strangers who become friends as is portrayed in these books.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From me and I can't wait for the next one! Thank you Jen for making my Easter weekend all the more beautiful with your marvellous writing ☺️

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. The Board Game Café series is fast becoming one of my favourites in this genre. Having loved the previous two in the series, I was delighted when the publisher offered an ARC of the latest installment, and this did not disappoint. Although it took a little time for me to warm to Taylor, I was invested in the story and enjoyed seeing it unfold. It was nice to see some familiar faces reappear and the story was engaging and well-written.

I am really enjoying these novels by Jennifer Page. They’re light hearted and witty and I find myself getting lost in the pages and unable to put the book down.

In this novel we follow Taylor and son Max. What did frustrate me a bit with this novel was that it was seemingly obvious that Max (and to a similar extent, Harry) was autistic, or at least, that’s how it came across to me. I only found this frustrating because instead of saying that, it was described that Max disliked change, was a difficult child, non sociable etc. and having an autistic child myself I found this quite hard to read.

Other than that, I found the storyline really intriguing and I’d love to read a story about Kate and about her finally getting her happy ever after. I love this little community and look forward to reading another one in the series (fingers crossed).

Received as an ARC in return for my honest review.

Single Mum FMC x Train enthusiast MMC
Small town
Board game café

This is the 3rd book in the Little Board Game Café series and I genuinely don’t know why the hell I haven’t ready this sooner?!?! Board games? Check. Cute cosy Yorkshire village? Check. Fiercely independent single Mum FMC? Check. Adorable and shy MMC? Check. What’s not to like……

I loved the writing style for this, it was like visiting home and being drawn back into the lives of your best friends with all the comfort that comes with that. Despite this being slightly longer than average at just over 400 pages I ate this up in record time. Now just to go back and read the first 2 and then patiently wait to see what’s the come next from Jennifer and her brilliant mind.

I love being able to slip back into a community where I feel like I'm visiting old friends, and Second Chances at the Board Game Cafe was just that.
This time, we meet a single mum, Taylor, who is a sewist/seamstress. She is not entirely living her dream of being a fashion designer but struggles to keep her head above water. She also has a steady life for her son, Max, who finds certain situations a bit tough to handle.
And then we have train enthusiast and accountant, Harry. He's a bit socially awkward and not very experienced with women, but he finds himself strangely attracted to this young woman he keeps seeing in places.
The Board Game Cafe is integral to finally getting them to know one another, albeit under circumstances that have nothing to do with romance! (Don't worry; that follows!)
Taylor is a complex character. Because of falling pregnant, she has not been able to realise her childhood dream, but rather than feel upset, she tries her hardest to give her son the best life she can.
Harry is such a sweetheart, and he really doesn't know it!
I love the way their relationship develops, but the connection Harry has with little Max is possibly one of the cutest! Though it isn't made much of, seeing two people with similar social anxieties and interests come together is just wonderful. I only wish they had met sooner!
Hearing updates on the other characters, such as Mr B and his wonderful ladyfriend and even Jo from the last book, was really lovely. As I mentioned earlier, it's like visiting friends.
A wonderful story with community at the heart and a great message about upcycling, along with raising some awareness of the difficulties some children have at school when they are neurodiverse.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for an ARC.

Delighted to be back at the little board game cafe in Jennifer's 3rd book in the series. Lovely easy read that needs to be added to your holiday must reads to take along.

Thank you to the publishers for the personal invite for this.

Another excellent book from Jennifer Page. Having read her first two books I couldn't wait to read Second Chances at the Board Game Cafe. I wasn't disappointed all three books are well written and beautifully linked to the previous one.
A must holiday read but be warned once you pick it up you won't be able to put it down.

This is an enjoyable, cosy romance read which I enjoyed reading. This is the third book by Jennifer Page and although it is a standalone story it follows on with the characters previously met in her other two books. I enjoyed the themes of board games and upcycling clothes, which both appeal to me. I liked the easy flow of the story and the slow build-up which went with it. Taylor is a single mother who is trying to do the best for her son. She has all sorts of dramas in her life and then she meets Harry, a train enthusiast who loves board games.

There are some delightful characters in this book and I liked Taylor. Harry is quirky and lacks confidence but has a kind heart. There are characters from previous books too, so, it was nice catching up on their lives.

The plot line is fairly obvious, though that didn't deter from the story at all, in fact, it added to the easy nature of the story. If you like board games, being creative and a nice romance story then this one would be a good choice.

hank you to Netgalley and the tagged publisher for my copy.

I'm reading the third book in The Little Board Game Café #3 series, which introduces us to a list of characters within this community. This book focuses on Harry, Taylor, and Max. I appreciate that Taylor is a single mom and that she shares her struggles with her son, who, from my perspective, appears to be neurodiverse. It's heartwarming to revisit this sweet little café run by Emily, who is so wholesome and kind.

Taylor has given up on her dreams of being a fashion designer and settled for making repairs and alterations from her cramped rented flat since Max's father decided he wasn't cut out for fatherhood. She's desperate to move and would like to transfer Max to a closer school where he wouldn't be bullied as much. However, Max is adamant he doesn't want anything to change.

In addition to Max, we are introduced to Harry, a character with similar tendencies towards routine and a sweet demeanour. However, due to negative experiences with females, he can be hesitant around them.

One day, Taylor mistakenly cuts six inches off a pair of jeans that Harry had asked her to alter by only six centimetres. To make up for her mistake, she upcycles the jeans by adding a tartan flare and pockets. This led her to start an upcycling sewing class above the café and eventually put on a fashion show at the local school to showcase her talents. Taylor hopes that by doing so, she will be able to attract more interesting work than just replacing zips and taking up hems.

This class gets a lot of attention and is packed and then we see some progression between Harry and Taylor although there are some hiccups as well that made me laugh out loud.

#secondchancesattheboardgamecafe #romance #sweet #books #booksofintsa
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Loved going back to the board game cafe. I enjoyed reading what was happening with the characters. So uplifting and warm and fuzzy
Wholeheartedly recommend everyone to get a copy

Board games -☑️. Slow burn romance - ☑️. Cozy small town vibe -☑️.

If these are all things you love in a book, then this wholesome book is for you. It was like a warm hug after a long day, and I found myself really looking forward to it! While it’s not the first book in the series, it’s a standalone novel so can be read on its own. But you can bet I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in the series.

I thought the author did a great job at touching on topics like parenthood, bullying, and having the courage to chase your dreams. I thought Taylor was a great, empathetic FMC and her journey from hyper independent to accepting help from those who cared about her really made me happy.

Harry is also now one of my favourite characters. I love that he doesn’t fit the bill of your stereotypical MMC, and his desire to help others, especially Taylor, and the challenges he faced in previous relationships were handled with such care. Plus his relationship with Max was so adorable.

It’s such a sweet story, that focuses more on relationships than romance (though it’s definitely not without romance!) and I just loved everything about it!

Thank you to NetGalley, Aria Fiction and Jennifer Page for providing me with an early access copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

Another trip to Hebbleswick and Essendale. This time it's single mum, Taylor, who has dreams of fashion design but spends her days sewing zips and buttons. Her son, Max, is being bullied at school because he likes trains, not football. Harry is an accountant, who also likes trains and routine, but somehow Taylor disrupts his life without knowing.

This time the board game theme is train games - my family loves ticket to ride and it's lovely to read stories that aren't based around the usual romance themes.

I've really enjoyed these books and the development of the original characters too. It's nice to see what they're up to, even if they're now mainly in the background. I wonder if Kate is the star of the next installment (if there is one!).

Once again, the characters are well written and some are thoroughly dislikeable (Tarquin doesn't seem to have got any nicer in the 2 years that have passed since the first book).

I would note that Max isn't explicitly autistic but likes routines (same food on particular days) and trains, seemingly to the exclusion of all other interests. He's bullied at school, even by the teachers, and that might be upsetting to some readers. Same with Harry - not explicitly autistic but has a backstory of bullying.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

The third book in a series and returns to the cafe that as well as being a cafe promoted board games. This storyline focuses on Taylor a single Mum and Harry. Lots of fun as well as romance. An easy 5 stars. Thanks to Jennifer and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

A definite feelgood book with plenty of warmheartedness and community spirit. Set in a small town in Yorkshire, the book is part of a series and, although I've read the first book, I think it does stand alone not having read the second. Delightful ordinary everyday characters with even a villain in the piece highlighting different issues of our time. Light read and enjoyable.

I loved the first book in this series and read this without knowing there was a second. It stands alone very nicely. Such lovely characters with some real life issues such as a single mum trying to help her son cope with bullies while she tries to make ends meet while following her dreams as a fashion designer. The upscaling of clothes is a very topical issue too, and was woven in very well. A truly lovely read, very enjoyable

This is the third book in the Board Game series but it works very well as a standalone. That said it was a delight to meet the characters from the previous books and meet new ones in this book. It is a gorgeous story following single mum Taylor, her son Max and unlucky in love Harry. Really enjoyed this and read it in a single day.

Sweet, interesting and meaningful, Second Chances at the Board Game Café by Jennifer Page tells a story about a single mother who dreams of being a fashion designer and a man who lacks confidence in himself after a breakup.

Summary: Taylor Sweet has always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer but had to give it up when she had her son Max. Now, she is a single mother who fixes and alters clothes for a living. But a railway enthusiast named Harry unwittingly provides her with the chance to fulfil her dream.

Tropes/Genres:
• strangers to friends to lovers
• single mother
• small town
• slow burn
• contemporary romance
• found family
• set in Essendale and Hebbleswick

Review: The story started a little slowly, but it set up the scene very well. Every little piece of drama in this book was executed well and evoked plenty of emotion. I also love the double meaning of "second chances", one being Taylor's second chance at being a fashion designer and two being both their second chances at love. It's so smart!

Taylor is a single mother who seeks to fulfil her dream, and I find this plot so beautiful. It's nice to see her on her way to fulfilling her longtime dream, and her positivity and contentment are honestly admirable. I love that she never once thought of Max as a burden even though he was the reason why she couldn't pursue her dream. That's on top of the fact that Max is a "difficult child". To her, Max is a gift, and that's simply beautiful. I also love how she upcycles clothes. It's so inspiring!

Harry is a train geek who is afraid to show his true self due to insecurity, particularly after his ex Fay broke up with him because he was a nerd. I feel that this is realistic because many people may feel insecure about certain aspects of themselves that others may deem boring or unattractive. But I just love how perfect Henry is for both Taylor and Max. Just like Harry, Max is a train geek! I already loved him for them from the very beginning.

It's so nice to see characters from the first two books, The Little Board Game Café and Love Letters on Hazel Lane, in this book again. Well, everyone except Tarquin, who never fails to be a jerk that nobody wants to see. He's so gross, but let's forget about him. It's SO NICE to see Emily, Ludek, Jo and Kate (with that one mention of Raz), along with other side characters. The community spirit at Essendale and Hebbleswick is lovely (minus Tarquin).

The classic The Railway Children appeared in this book a lot. As I haven't read that book yet (it's still on my TBR), I didn't understand the references immediately. However, I love that the author explained the details just enough such that I can understand them in context with the story! It adds on to the train theme in this story, along with the board game Ticket to Ride. I didn't even know such a board game existed, and it looks so fun! I want to play it someday because of this book :)

All in all, I recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a slow-burn friend-to-lovers romance with a touch of realistic issues. This book has plenty of references to The Railway Children, that being Max's favourite book, so if you've read that book and perhaps enjoyed it, you may enjoy this book a little bit more!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the read.

I was so excited to return to the Board Game cafe and I wasn't disappointed. Another arm, witty, heartfelt tale of quirky characters, friendship, love and community. Definitely one I'll be recommending.

Second Chances at the Board Game Café by Jennifer Page tells the story of two lost adults who, in finding each other, are offered a second chance at love. Not only is this my favorite romance trope, but the setting of this book also really won me over. I love a cozy little town romance.

Read if you like:
• friends to lovers
• second chance romance
• small cozy town
• contemporary romance
• single mother looking for a new start

My review: The middle and ending of this book were the real winners here! I loved the slow burn beginning, but it didn't drag too long which was great. I really rooted for the main character, I wanted Taylor to fulfill all her dreams and find love. I loved the idea of these two filling in the missing parts of each other's lives. Overall, the family aspect was really cute and the smalltown setting was really fun.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a slow-burn friend-to-lovers romance in a cute smalltown.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the read!

This is the third in the board game café series and although we do catch up with some of the characters from the previous books it can be read as a stand alone story.
The story starts with a prologue from two years ago introducing you to Taylor a single mum to Max. Living in a tiny one bedroom flat she dreams of her own bedroom, a work space for her sewing business and a living room she can play with her son in.
I must admit that I felt sorry for Taylor. Not only does she have to sleep on the sofa every night but, her son is quite challenging and she has no support network. She has no social life and spends her evenings working.
The opportunity arises for her to move into a much bigger property with two bedrooms and a bath. She feels hopeful for the future and her upcycling of clothing is attracting interest. Things are looking up for Taylor.
Some beautiful moments of true friendship when the owners of the Board game café help her to run sewing classes for the locals and she starts make new friends. There are lots of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and as in all these books a happy ending.

Just finished an advance reader copy of Second Chances at the Board Game Cafe.

Brilliant. And I don’t say this lightly. An intriguing tale overcoming adversity whilst navigating a child with additional needs, a business, a fledgling romance and a collapsed house.
A good lesson in Upcycling, it leads into a tale of romance with a happy ending

Taylor is a single mom to Max, who's a bit unique. Max is super smart with numbers but struggles socially, and he's not into sports. He likes things to be just so, like having fish fingers on the same day each week. Taylor's dreams of being a fashion designer got put on hold when Max's dad bailed. Now she does clothing repairs from her small apartment. She wants to move to a better place and get Max into a school where he won't get picked on, but Max is resistant to change.

Harry is an accountant who's obsessed with trains. He's a bit of a loner, sticks to routines, and even dresses up for work when he's at home. His favorite hobby is playing train-themed board games. After being used by his ex and dumped, he's wary of getting close to anyone.

When Taylor first meets Harry, she thinks he's just a dull accountant. She's more drawn to flashy Tarquin, a real estate agent. But she soon realizes Tarquin's not as great as he seems, while Harry is genuinely kind. Taylor worries Harry won't want to be with her because she has Max. On the other hand, Harry doubts someone as amazing as Taylor would be interested in a train enthusiast.

Their paths cross when Taylor alters a pair of Harry's jeans by mistake, turning them into something unique. Encouraged by this, she starts a sewing class and plans a fashion show to showcase her skills, hoping to land more interesting work than just fixing zippers.

This story is about warmth and romance. Taylor's independent nature makes it hard for her to accept help, but her friends and neighbors find clever ways to support her, like organizing the fashion show. She learns that sometimes accepting help doesn't mean losing her independence.

I absolutely loved this book. It was charming and sweet and I fell in love with the characters. It's everything I expected and more and I've since downloaded another book by this fab author.

This is the first book I've read by Jennifer Page and has made me definitely want to pick up more books by her! It was a super wholesome read that made me feel good at the end. You can tell this is a sequel with the mentions of the previous board game cafe etc, but it doesn't take away from the story at all, and you find out enough to be able to enjoy the story thoroughly.
Taylor is a single mum and a seamstress who has dreams of being a designer, but her sometimes challenging son is her top priority. Harry is a man of routine, who is set in his ways but is an absolute gentle giant. They are an unlikely pairing but when you get to know them both and the struggles they've been through, you see why this book is written around them. Harry is very similar to Taylor's son Max (it isn't specifically mentioned but Max seems to be neurodivergent) and they share a love of all things trains.
The main story is about Taylor finding her confidence through the people in the village of Hebbleswick and realising that accepting help isn't the same as asking for it. The characters were all super likeable and I really enjoyed this book!

I adored this delightful, uplifting romance! I fell for Taylor, Harry and Max from the very beginning and could hardly bear to put my Kindle down, I was so wrapped up in their story. I read it in two sittings, and really didn’t want to stop halfway through.
The characters were beautifully drawn and it was easy to empathise and root for them to get their happy ever after. The fact that sewing is integral to the story adds to its charm. What an absolute joy of a book - I’ll be recommending it to everyone.

Love it, love it, love it! Jennifer Page does it again. A lovely story set in the familiar valley used in the previous two books with supporting appearances from our favourite (and not so favourite) characters. This time the main protagonists are a single mum with a lovely albeit slightly neuroatypical boy and a geeky train enthusiast. They are filled with self doubt and yet are lovable characters that are very relatable.
The story revolves around Taylor’s sewing skills and if you enjoy the Great British Sewing Bee then you will love the fashion. If you play board games then there are plenty of mentions of games you might know and some you may not. If you didn’t fit in at school you will be rooting for Max. If you have a passing interest in trains or liked The Railway Children then you will be at home here. It is a beautiful and uplifting story.

I love this series.
Single mum, Taylor, has always wanted to be in fashion. Her life is busy with looking after her son Max, school runs and fixing zips, taking up hems, etc.
Harry frequently goes to the board game cafe to spend time after a hard breakup. He’s a train enthusiast.
When Taylor and Harry meet there’s an attraction but Taylor’s not sure how Max would cope and Harry has had his confidence knocked .
Will they be able to find their happy ever after?

Read this if you like:
* Small town romance
* Dual POV
* Single mom
* He falls first
* Geeky and neurodivergent love interest

I was so happy when the publisher contacted me through NetGalley to ask if I wanted to review this book since I also reviewed the first book in this series and enjoyed it! I wasn't even aware that there were sequels to The Little Board Game Café! I now have to read the second book which release I somehow completely missed.

This book was very refreshing and very much up to my taste. I loved that the love interest, Harry, was neurodivergent and a trainspotter. He is a side character in the first book and I loved that we got his POV. Taylor's son Max is also neurodivergent and has the same special interest (trains) as Harry. I loved their bonding! Harry is the kind of love interest I want to see more in books. He's shy and gentle and very very cute!

I also loved that, just as in the first book in this series, the FMC is trying to start her own business and follow her passion. I loved how much of the book was focused on the preparation of the fashion show and the upcycling of garments.

Highly recommend this series if you are looking for a cute quick romantic read with a dash of geekiness!

This story was a real treat to read. It is full of surprises and both difficult and hilarious moments. An emotional tale about not giving up. A thoroughly enjoyable book.

Set in Essendale a little town nestled amongst the hills of the West Yorkshire Pennines and Hebbleswick.
This is the third book that I have read from the author, based in these two towns. Some of the characters from previous books make appearances, but you can also read this book as a stand alone.
The main characters in this book are Taylor Sweet and her son Max, and Harry.
A cosy romance book, that has made me want to learn how to sew and use a sewing machine.
Second chances, new beginnings, and a lovely read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

Another trip to the village of Hebbleswick and it's like returning to old friends. On this visit, we meet single mum Taylor and train enthusiast Harry. Taylor is looking for a fresh start in a new house and a new upcycling community project, Harry is keen to help Taylor where we can but is worried that if she learns about his hobbies she wouldn't be interested in him. Little does he know, they share the same favourite film and Taylor's son, Max, loves trains as much as Harry does.

A story about being true to yourself, love and friendship. A fantastic read for anyone who enjoys a cosy romance

This is a terrific return to the Board Game Cafe that I deeply enjoyed. We have a new set of characters (Taylor and her son Max) who enjoy the Board Game Cafe along with the train enthusiast Harry. As Max is also a true fan of trains will they become a small family? This is a heartfelt emotional story, not afraid to tackle difficult issues.

This is the third book in the series. They don't need to be read first, but it's nice to.

Taylor is a sewist/tailor and an up and coming fashion redesigner.
Her son Max is a sweet, unique 8 year old boy who has set routines and likes and dislikes.

Harry has set routines and loves trains and is the sweetest, gentlest man.


I loved seeing their inner dialogues and getting to know them. Their beliefs about each other, due to their own insecurities, made them likeable and relatable.

Tarquin, the real estate agent. The character I love to hate (he was featured in love letters on Hazel lane) was so icky and smooth talking.

I loved the descriptions of the re designs, and Taylor discovering a brave side, and Max and Harry being so selfless. The character development and growth were fantastic. And some 'scenes' had me laughing out loud!

I can't get enough of this series!

I loved this book. Such a warm and uplifting story. It’s book #3 of The Little Board Game Cafe series but can easily be read as a standalone too.
The story follows single mum Taylor, a seamstress and her son Max. Then she meets Harry, a train enthusiast.
It’s full of friendship, love and community. A cosy romance in a small town setting.
It’s beautifully written with likeable characters. I enjoyed getting to know all the new characters and catching up with previous ones from book #1. There’s just an easy flow to the story and it just draws you in. Just brilliant.
I enjoyed the board games and the up cycling themes. So much fun.
Overall, a feel good easy read. Definitely recommend if you enjoy small town romance fiction.
I look forward to reading the next instalment @jenniferpage
With thanks to #NetGallery @ariafiction #Aria&Aries for an arc of #SecondChancesAtTheBoardGameCafe in exchange for a honest review.
Book publishes 6 June 2024.

When single mum Taylor rents a home in the lovely village of Hebbleswick in Yorkshire she is looking forward to a new start for her and her son Max.
Making a living doing clothing alterations and sewing is far from Taylor’s dream of being a fashion designer, but it pays the bills and keeps her occupied.
When Taylor visits the Little Board Game Cafe, she meets Kate, who decides that Taylor needs to maximise her potential and Kate is just the person to help her.
Accountant Harry is a regular at the Board Game Cafe, playing board games with other railway enthusiasts.
When Taylor and Harry meet, there is an attraction, but they both have other worries and priorities and they are not sure this is the right time for a relationship.
Will Taylor and Harry open up to each other and take a chance or will their insecurities about the past spoil the future.
Although this is the third in the Board Game Cafe series, it can be read as a standalone, but I would thoroughly recommend all of them.

It was so lovely to be back with the characters of the Board Game Cafe and meeting new ones too. Such a wonderful uplifting book which had me hooked from start to finish. A real ‘pick me up’ of a book.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review. It really was a pleasure.

I have really enjoyed this series of books and this one is no exception. (This book could be read as a stand-alone but I recommend you read them all) . Emotive and heartwarming, a lovely summer beach read. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

Well, well, well.... I always love a Jennifer Page book. She can join in harmony my two hobbys, reading and board games, so what's not to love about her new book!

I loved Taylor and Harry, it is a heartwarming and uplifting story.

Please keep writing, because you're amazing

I loved this book just as much as the first one in the series. I've not read the second one but you don't have to as they can be read as standalones.

Max was just the best little character and my heart warmed to him, Taylor and Harry. Max and Harry had such a wonderful connection and it really added something special to the book.

Books like this hold such a special place in my heart, I love a good feel good story and this didn't disappoint.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is my second Board Game Café book and I loved it just as much as the first one.
The main characters this time, Taylor, Harry and Max, are truly likeable, and their story and personalities are endearing.
A lovely, gentle holiday read.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to The Board Game Cafe.

We meet new characters, Taylor and her son Max and Harry, who loves trains.

Taylor is fed up of her current living conditions and is looking for somewhere with more space. She loves sewing, and becomes involved in a project with other residents.

Harry, wants to help her, but, thinking that once she finds out what he loves doing as a hobby, she won’t want to know him.

What he doesn’t know is that Max also loved anything to do with trains.

So will Harry pluck up the courage and help Taylor wherever he can?

I highly recommend this book.

Read in one afternoon, this is a warm hug of a book.
A lovely gentle read and a brilliant follow up to Love Letters on Hazel Lane and The Little Board Game Cafe. A new story that works perfectly well as a standalone but is enhanced by the opportunity to catch up with some of the characters we first met there. I've no interest in either board games or sewing but that didn't stop me from enjoying every single word of this excellent read.

Taylor is a single mum to Max. She is struggling to earn a living doing alterations but dreams of being a fashion designer. Her son has certain needs and is unhappy at school.
harry wants to be loved and have a family. He is recovering from a disastrous relationship.
However, when he meets Taylor things do not go as planned.
Can they both find the answers to their dreams?

OMG I am totally in love with this book, if I could give it more that 5 stars, I would.

This story was enjoyable from start to finish, was so well written and thought out, not to mention the characters just coming to life as I got to know them all. Plus it was lovely to be reacquainted with some of the previous characters from books one and two, the lovely Emily, Kate and Jo.

One of the things I absolutely loved about this story, was the theme, I am an avid fan of modern board games. My spare time is literally devoted to reading books or playing modern board games. I loved seeing the mention of all the different board games throughout this story and ai even learnt of a couple of new ones that I did not know about. When I read about there being a fan made version of Alice in Wonderland for Ticket to Ride, I was like ‘hey that’s a super cool thing to make up and put in a story, but then I was like, hang on what if it’s actually true’ . So I went straight online and was beyond excited when I discovered that yes there really is a fan made version of Alice in Wonderland for Ticket to Ride, so I’ll definitely be getting that up and running myself. So thanks for that Jennifer.

Anyway back to the story, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Taylor, Max and Harry, seeing how they all interacted together and the chemistry between Taylor/Harry growing as the story progressed.

I also loved the overall feel of the communities, how everyone comes together to help each other out. I would love to live in a community like that and become friends with Taylor, Harry, Emily, Kate, Jo, Ludek and all of the others.

I’m very much looking forward to the next book to the series, at least I hope there will be another one. I love reading books that feature board games.

This is the third book of the Little Board Game cafe series and the story follows a woman named Taylor Sweet who dreams of becoming a fashion designer but currently does nothing but fixing zippers and worrying about her son Max.

I go an invitation to review this book and here are my thoughts.

I actually liked this one more than the first two book of the series. Taylor Sweet is a struggling single mom, who is struggling to meet the ends meet and I like how the author had made the character more realistic as possible. Then we also meet another character Harry who is a quiet person and who seemed to have had bad experiences with women. By chance Taylor accidentally cuts Henry's jeans by six inches, leading her to upcycle the jeans and her sewing method had become so famous in the small town that orders of upcycling starts flooding towards Taylor, even though she is living in a cramped apartment. Henry meanwhile secretly falls in love with Taylor even though he was a little afraid of showing off his feelings. The story itself is beautifully written and although I am not much of a romance fan, this book was actually good. I enjoyed this book, I thought I really liked the chemistry between Harry and Taylor. I am wondering if there is going to be another book in the series and cannot wait to read the next one. Overall this book worth 4.5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Aria for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

Firstly thank you to netgalley, the publisher and Jennifer Page for allowing me an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This isn’t the typical contemporary romance I go for but I have to say- I really enjoyed it! The characters were quirky but loveable, the storyline was easy to follow!
I liked how the villain wasn’t someone in Taylor’s inner circle of support!
I also felt the story was realistic which makes it relatable!
Harry wasn’t this swoon worthy heart throb but rather a train obsessed, shy man, which allowed him and Taylor to take their relationship slowly