{"product_id":"9781101883235","title":"Once and Again: A Return to Briarwood Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor readers of Shannon Stacey and Susan Mallery, the heartfelt Briarwood series begins with a tale of forbidden love, broken promises, and second chances. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Growing up in Eastbridge, Connecticut, Carolyn Rivington was a young debutante who did whatever her parents asked. So when her father demanded that she break things off with the boy from the wrong side of the tracks \u003ci\u003eor else, \u003c\/i\u003eshe did. Now Carolyn’s family is deep in debt. She’s no longer a member of the Briarwood Golf and Yacht Club, she’s an employee. And the tanned, tattooed, dangerously handsome stranger who saunters into her lobby isn’t just her new boss . . . he’s also her first love.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The last time he saw Carolyn, Jake Gaffney was in the back of a police cruiser, handcuffed and humiliated. But seeing her again stirs other memories: a blanket on the beach, the moon above their heads, and the most expensive bottle of wine he could afford. Now the tables have turned. As a real-estate magnate and Briarwood’s new owner, Jake doesn’t have to answer to anyone. But now that he’s back home, he’s finding it hard to live down his old reputation.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Before they can move forward, Jake and Carolyn must face their pasts. But it’ll take more than sizzling chemistry for them to heal old wounds and return to the love they once shared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Elisabeth Barrett’s \u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful second-chance love story. A great summer read!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Claudia Connor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Engaging, sexy, and immensely touching, \u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful start to a new series.”\u003cb\u003e—Marina Adair, #1 bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSummer in Napa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Elisabeth Barrett weaves true-to-life characters, sizzling sexual tension, and gripping emotional intensity into a heartwarming story of forgiveness, family, and second chances.”\u003cb\u003e—Lia Riley, author of the Brightwater series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A sexy reunion romance overflowing with second chances to make friends, reconcile with family, and rekindle lost love.”\u003cb\u003e—Tracy March, author of \u003ci\u003eShould’ve Said No\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic read with a set of equally fantastic characters. It’s also a fast-paced, smooth-reading tale that is deeply rooted in honest emotion and filled with intriguing characters and crisp, rich setting details that so easily allow readers to picture the story, people, places, and events. I loved this book!”\u003cb\u003e—Okie Dreams Book Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Barrett has won me over with her great writing style and I cannot wait to read more from this author. I definitely would recommend adding \u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e to your To-Be-Read Shelf!”\u003cb\u003e—Underneath the Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eOnce and Again\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book I have read by Elisabeth Barrett, but it certainly won’t be my last.”\u003cb\u003e—Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A sprawling story with well-written characters. An engaging read.”\u003cb\u003e—MM Jaye Presents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If you are looking for a pleasant romance novel . . . give this one a read.”\u003cb\u003e—Books Movies Fandoms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A heartwarming story about second chances, new beginnings, youthful romance rekindled, and life at the Briarwood country club.”\u003cb\u003e—Books and Spoons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncludes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106503508208,"sku":"9781101883235","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101883235_p0.jpg?v=1763689762","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101883235","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}