The Year of Second Chances: A Novel

A feel-good journey of possibility, second chances, and falling in love againwith life. Perfect for fans of P.S. I Love You!

A lively, witty ride with a strong cast of supporting characters. Avery tackles the topic of grief in a way that manages to feel lighthearted and profound at the same time. Meg Mitchell Moore, bestselling author of Summer Stage

Robin Lindstrom spent her first year as a young widow cocooned in the safe haven of the Minnesota farmhouse shed once shared with Gabe, the love of her lifethe man she thought shed be with til the end. But her world is turned upside down when she receives an email informing her that her late husband has enrolled her in a dating app. The subscription lasts 12 months; use it!, Gabes message-from-the-grave reads. I dont like the thought of you being alone. If you wont do it for yourself, do it as a favor to me. Please.

How could Gabe, of all people, be asking her to venture out into the murky waters of 21^st century online dating? As her underemployed brother, Theo, points out, its only for a year, and its basically Gabe's last request.

And so, Robin tentatively takes steps to put herself out into the world once more, even if it means awkward outings at bowling alleys, club-hopping with DJs, and stammering conversations at dinner. Along the way, shes surprised to find herself meeting new people, trying new thingsand even getting to know a new version of herself. Because everyone deserves a second chance at loveand loving life.