Veteran U.S. Army nurse and USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo is back with another heartwarming contemporary romance, the effervescent “Their Second First Date,” out now.
When their first date goes horribly wrong, local PTA president Francesca Espiritu and veterinarian Ty Goldman brush up against the uncomfortable realities of small-town life when their days seem to constantly intertwine — despite their best efforts to avoid one another. Francesca is a forthright single mom, wary of having her heart broken again and determined not to be charmed by Ty’s easygoing manner. Filled with Marcelo’s signature strong families and friendships, the book also brings delightful “Pride and Prejudice” vibes as both Francesca and Ty overcome their eventful first impressions, and a hint of “The Parent Trap” once their mischievous elementary school kids get involved. This novel is a surefire hit for fans of sweet romance.
Born in the Philippines and raised in San Francisco, Marcelo enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17, then went on to earn her nursing degree and an Army officer commission. She is the author of numerous books that span adult fiction, young adult, and contemporary romance. Her novel “In a Book Club Far Away” brings home Marcelo’s intimate knowledge of both the joys and challenges of military communities, including as a military spouse herself, and centers around the friendship of three Army spouses whose bond once seemed unbreakable. A perfect read for book clubs with the military spouses in your life, Marcelo dedicated the book to the “Army spouse siblings and book club ladies” that played an impactful role in her own.
“Their Second First Date” is our featured book for April, and is available everywhere books are sold. Join Tif Marcelo and Military Family Magazine’s Kate Lewis on Instagram Live April 23 at 11 a.m. EST to hear more about Marcelo’s books and her path to publication, and to win your own copy of “Their Second First Date” or “In a Book Club Far Away”!
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