REVIEW:

I am here to tell you if you haven’t started reading the new Kentucky Silverleaf series by Kellie Coates Gilbert, now is the time. Book two, Second Chances arrived on the shelves today and Book one titled Silverleaf was so interesting and a complete surprise to me. I thought these books would be too much racing and not enough family ties and romance going on, but I was wrong. These books were great and there is more to come. They held my interest and drew me in pretty deep.  

This weekend is the Kentucky Derby and this book is all about the prep before the derby and the day of. There is a lot of preparation for the family. After all they are one of the older and respected families in the Kentucky horse racing community. The ladies have to look the part along with the men. 

There is a lot of rivalry in horse racing and a lot of money. We get to learn some of the behind the scenes things that go on which turned out to be interesting. You don’t have to enjoy the sport to enjoy the Kentucky Silverleaf Series. There is a lot going on in the Haverly family to keep you entertained. Not only do the adults have a thing or two going on, but the kids will keep you smiling. 

I have found myself in love with yet another series. I highly recommend the Kentucky Silverleaf Series by Kellie Coates Gilbert. What a better weekend to start this series than Kentucky Derby weekend! It really does deserve a spot on your nightstand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

Oh! Don’t forget to read the Afterword by Leona Jefferson. She might just be my favorite character in the whole series. She is a hoot.

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SYNOPSIS:

A family under pressure.
A rivalry that won’t stay buried.
An emotional season where everything could change.

Derby season has arrived in Kentucky horse country—and the powerful Haverly family of Silverleaf is closer than ever to racing’s greatest prize.

Their colt, Royal Julep, has earned a coveted spot on the road to Churchill Downs. But in the glittering world of thoroughbred racing, victory is never guaranteed—and neither is peace within the family itself.

Old rivalries are stirring again as ambitious breeder Memphis Santopolo makes bold moves that threaten Silverleaf’s future. At the same time, the Haverlys face deeply personal challenges of their own. Clayton struggles to balance the responsibility of protecting the family legacy while worrying about his young son’s troubling health concerns. Caroline dares to hope that motherhood will finally bring the joy she has longed for. And Beau—Silverleaf’s charming free spirit—finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a woman who may change his life forever.

As Derby fever grips Kentucky and tensions rise both inside and outside the Silverleaf gates, the Haverly family must stand together like never before.

Because the road to greatness is rarely smooth…
and sometimes the most important victories happen far from the winner’s circle.

SECOND CHANCES continues the sweeping Kentucky Silverleaf family saga—where love, rivalry, and legacy collide in the glamorous world of Kentucky thoroughbred racing. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, and emotional family dramas like This is Us.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

⭐️ USA TODAY BESTSELLER ⭐️

USA Today Bestselling Author Kellie Coates Gilbert believes books should feel like both a vacation and a homecoming. Her novels invite you into the lives of women you’ll root for, cry with, and celebrate alongside. Whether you love small-town charm, sweeping settings that make you feel like you’re on a vacation, or heart-stirring family drama, you’ll find her stories feel like they were written just for you.

In addition to garnering thousands of five-star reviews, Kellie has been described by RT Book Reviews as a “deft, crisp storyteller.” Her books were featured as Barnes & Noble Top Shelf Picks and earned a coveted place on Library Journal’s Best Book List.