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A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances
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A Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances

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What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding?

The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lizzy Dent.

To Do List

  1. Replace decapitated groom cake topper

  2. Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant

  3. Break family curse

  4. Ignore ex-boyfriend / current client

Rebecca, a super-smart consultant, is determined to defy the family marriage curse, which claims no woman marries their first fiance, and prove that Matt is The One.

Although the wedding planning lurches from one disaster to the next and she has to steer a major work project before the big day, Rebecca is sure she can stay on top of things. That is until Alex - the ex who dramatically broke her heart at Oxford University - reappears in the boardroom as her new client. How dare he still be as infuriatingly clever and hot as before? And since when did he start wearing shirts with collars?

As Rebecca's past and present collide, she realises her choices can't be resolved with a trusty pros and cons list. Before she makes it down the aisle, she'll have to finally come to terms with the age-old question: head or heart?

Praise for A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances

'I haven't been this gripped by a love triangle since Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver. Smart, sweet and oh so satisfying' Karina May, author of That Island Feeling

'A standout. Sharp, witty and utterly charming, I devoured this in one day. An absolute joy to read, from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane' Jessie Seaborn, author of Isn't It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things

'Warm, witty, and delightfully romantic. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances will tug at your heart and leave a soft lump in your throat. With whip-smart dialogue, tender moments, and an ending that truly feels earned, Steph Vizard knows exactly how to keep readers turning pages well past bedtime. Curl up, and enjoy every heartfelt twist.' Holly Brunnbauer, author of What Did I Miss?

Praise for The Love Contract

'Beautifully crafted ... with a superb dramatic irony that would do Jane Austen proud ... A joyous read from beginning to end, this book is almost impossible to put down. I highly recommend it!' Better Reading

'A tantalising and heartwarming romance' Books+Publishing

'Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence' Genevieve Novak

'Frothy, flirty and fulfilling' Clare Fletcher

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country
Australia
Date
30 September 2025
Pages
320
ISBN
9781460767061

What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding?

The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lizzy Dent.

To Do List

  1. Replace decapitated groom cake topper

  2. Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant

  3. Break family curse

  4. Ignore ex-boyfriend / current client

Rebecca, a super-smart consultant, is determined to defy the family marriage curse, which claims no woman marries their first fiance, and prove that Matt is The One.

Although the wedding planning lurches from one disaster to the next and she has to steer a major work project before the big day, Rebecca is sure she can stay on top of things. That is until Alex - the ex who dramatically broke her heart at Oxford University - reappears in the boardroom as her new client. How dare he still be as infuriatingly clever and hot as before? And since when did he start wearing shirts with collars?

As Rebecca's past and present collide, she realises her choices can't be resolved with a trusty pros and cons list. Before she makes it down the aisle, she'll have to finally come to terms with the age-old question: head or heart?

Praise for A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances

'I haven't been this gripped by a love triangle since Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver. Smart, sweet and oh so satisfying' Karina May, author of That Island Feeling

'A standout. Sharp, witty and utterly charming, I devoured this in one day. An absolute joy to read, from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane' Jessie Seaborn, author of Isn't It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things

'Warm, witty, and delightfully romantic. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances will tug at your heart and leave a soft lump in your throat. With whip-smart dialogue, tender moments, and an ending that truly feels earned, Steph Vizard knows exactly how to keep readers turning pages well past bedtime. Curl up, and enjoy every heartfelt twist.' Holly Brunnbauer, author of What Did I Miss?

Praise for The Love Contract

'Beautifully crafted ... with a superb dramatic irony that would do Jane Austen proud ... A joyous read from beginning to end, this book is almost impossible to put down. I highly recommend it!' Better Reading

'A tantalising and heartwarming romance' Books+Publishing

'Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence' Genevieve Novak

'Frothy, flirty and fulfilling' Clare Fletcher

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country
Australia
Date
30 September 2025
Pages
320
ISBN
9781460767061

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