{"product_id":"second-time-sweeter-9780062699268","title":"Second Time Sweeter","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Beverly Jenkins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: African American \u0026amp; Black - Women\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the folks in Henry Adams, Kansas, lessons from the past can bring new hope for the future. . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a reputation as a player, Malachi \"Mal\" July is now a recovering alcoholic who has made progress in redeeming himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas. He's not only turned his diner into a profitable business; he also mentors the town's foster kids. And he's even staying true to one woman--Bernadine Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut a moment of pride makes Mal betray his friends and family, and lose Bernadine's trust and love. Can he win back her forgiveness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, homecoming weekend is fast approaching, and store owner Gary Clark is reunited with his high school sweetheart. The spark is still there, but is it too late for second chances?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little help from the good people of Henry Adams may give both Mal and Gary their best second chance at the happiness they missed the first time around. . . . \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45354658168983,"sku":"9780062699268","price":1370.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780062699268.webp?v=1768582501","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/second-time-sweeter-9780062699268","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}