Second Chance & Later in Life Tropes ~ Jan Scarbrough

 

As the years go by, I find I’m drawn to second-chance romance and later-in-life tropes. (“A trope speaks to a ‘type’ of story that readers expect. It is a genre-specific device that is the catalyst for the central plot or conflict in a story.”)

I’ve written my share of twenty and thirty-something stories, but I also like exploring characters who have made mistakes, experienced sufferings, and are looking for a better life, even if they don’t know it. One of my favorites is a Montana cowgirl named Liz, divorced, remarried, and now a widow. She doesn’t have time for a third marriage—she thinks!

He’s a silver fox seeking solace. She’s a resilient widow guarding her heart. Can a Montana ranch give them both a second chance at love?

After a devastating loss and a life spent chasing Hollywood’s next big hit, producer and scriptwriter Chaz Kingston craves something real. He’s done with false glitz and tired of an ex-wife—and her fame-hungry family—who only care about trending headlines. When an opportunity arises to adapt a feel-good novel set on a working Montana ranch, Chaz jumps at the chance to escape. But he never expected his R&R to include a bold, beautiful widow who stirs feelings he thought were long gone.

Liz Dawson has battled heartbreak before—once with her wonderful second husband and another time with a man who wasn’t so kind. Now that she’s single again, her focus is on keeping the Six Buckles Guest Ranch going strong. Romance? She’s got no time for that. But when this handsome Hollywood outsider arrives, her determination to stay guarded wavers. As sparks fly in the wide-open Big Sky Country, will Liz and Chaz learn that sometimes love finds you—just when you need it most?

Discover this heartwarming, second-chance Western romance where two wary souls learn that finding hope—and taking risks—can lead to the most unexpected happily ever after.

Liz: The Dawsons of Montana Book 3 can be read as a standalone or as part of the beloved Dawsons of Montana series. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and timeless charm of Big Sky Country!