In the beautiful novel, Bringing Back Yesterday, we are introduced to the lovely Calli Everett. Navigating through the uncertainty of her life after losing her marriage and the career that she loved, we experience her introspective journey that parallels her quest for finding the purpose of reinventing her midlife transition and the treasures that occupy her at her volunteer position at the appropriately named, Second Chances.

Second Chances is more than a thrift shop. Not only does it give new life to treasured items, you never know who or what might change your life. When a mysterious man named “Sir” comes in one day and only seems to visit Calli, she finds herself intrigued by his visits. Often bringing unsolicited advice, wisdom that seems to come at the right time, she finds his presence comforting with helping her move forward. His lessons on life and love encourage the appreciation of the treasures of the past and blessings of the present. When a box of items come in that includes a sailboat and a picture by the lake that piques her curiosity, the mystery of it’s origin inspires her journey to Longacre Pines. What she quickly learns is how people are placed in your life for a reason and how the best lessons in life are unexpected.

Longacre Pines is more than just a small beautiful town. As we get swept away in in it’s simple beauty, going there searching for something, Calli finds herself enamored by the people and it’s charm, quenching a void that desperately needed to be filled. The transition from her life in the city to this beautiful small town, not only brings a welcome peace into her life but shifts the tone inviting the reader in more intimately. When an opportunity to fill in for a local doctor ignites a spark to do the thing she loves the most, she finds herself surrounded by the opportunity of hope of a new start, a renewed sense of self and the possibility of a second chance at life and love.

Bringing Back Yesterday is a wonderful story that will resonate with anyone who finds themselves struggling to start over. What I love about Callie is her vulnerability and determination to be open to love and live life again. Her journey of finding her voice, receiving love and healing makes it one of the joyful takeaways of the book. This is a wonderful novel that not only swoons us with the idyllic charm of the small town romance but offers characters that will you will fall in love with. Character driven, moments that will make you laugh and feel good, look inward will remind you that no matter what obstacles you may have gone through, it’s never too late to start again.

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