All it takes is a few minutes for them to realize the spark is still there, but is it too late for second chances?Ī little help from the good people of Henry Adams may give both Mal and Gary the best second chance at the happiness they missed the first time around. Meanwhile Homecoming Weekend is fast approaching, and store owner Gary Clark is reunited with his high school sweetheart. Will he ever be able to win her forgiveness? And he's even staying true to one woman-Bernadine Brown.īut all it takes is a moment of pride to blind Mal to his blessings-a moment that makes him betray his friends and family, and lose Bernadine's trust and love. He's not only turned his diner into a profitable business, but also mentors the town's foster kids. With a reputation as a player, he's now a recovering alcoholic and has made progress in redeeming himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas. Malachi 'Mal' July has run into trouble in the past. Then there’s Bernadine’s mean-spirited baby sister who has arrived unexpectedly, and an ongoing battle with a neighboring town is about to heat up.NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a new heartwarming novel set in Henry Adams, Kansas. Zoey’s parents are going through a trial separation, her former BFF Devon is giving her fits, and friend Crystal has run away from home. But then Cephas dies and leaves a saddlebag of gold-to Zoey.Īnd that’s not all. He reminds Zoey of the lonely time she spent living on the streets, so she quietly begins leaving him small offerings. Ĭephas Patterson doesn’t just want to be left alone-if you dare step onto his property, he’ll meet you with a shotgun and a warning to stay away from his gold. Now just when things are starting to settle down, it’s about to get crazy again. With a reputation as a player, he’s now a recovering alcoholic and has made progress in redeeming himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas.

Henry Adams has had its fair share of drama ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town with her divorce settlement.

NAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the charming town of Henry Adams, Kansas-a place that always feels like home-in this heartwarming story of family, friendship, and the surprises hidden in our lives.

Second Time Sweeter by Beverly Jenkins