Lorna Addams’ forties are not what she expected. After a very public embarrassment, she finds it difficult to trust her judgment when it comes to new friendships and dating. She might be willing to give love a second chance when she meets the attractive William Warrick, if only she could come to terms with what her husband did to her and leave it in the past.

How is a humiliated empty nest widow supposed to move on with her life? It’s not like she can develop a sixth sense, séance her ex back, force him to tell her why and give her closure. Or can she?

“So this story isn’t what I expected and I am pleasantly glad it wasn’t. Powerful emotion and modern events with magic added into the mix. What a great compilation of creativity…!” – Lisa Clover, B&N Reviewer (Favorite Paranormal Women’s Fiction, Barnes & Noble Press Blog, Oct 2023)

Genre, Tropes & Themes

Genre

Paranormal Women’s Fiction • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Witch Romance • Contemporary Small Town Romance • Supernatural Fantasy Romance

Tropes

Over 40 Heroines, Gen X, Later in Life • Sisterhood and Friendships Matter • Ghosts, Demons, Magic • Second Chances, New Chapter in Life • Empty Nester • Widow

Book Details

Book Info

Print Pages	Hours to Read	Total Words
300	4 – 5 Hours	52K

Narrator	Audiobook Length
Rebecca Cook	5 hours 51 minutes

FAQs

Is Second Chance Magic a standalone or part of a series?

Book 1 of the Order of Magic series, a seven-book Paranormal Women’s Fiction collection following witches navigating second chances, sisterhood, and supernatural mysteries. While the series shares an interconnected ensemble, each book delivers a complete romance and a satisfying standalone arc.

Does Second Chance Magic end on a cliffhanger?

No. Lorna’s emotional journey reaches a complete resolution and her romance lands a satisfying ending. The wider Order of Magic story continues across the seven-book series.

What is the heat level?

Sweet Sensual. Slow-burn chemistry, emotional intimacy, and tasteful on-page romance without explicit content.

Who is the narrator of Second Chance Magic?

Rebecca Cook narrates the Order of Magic series. Over the last several years, she has worked on over 20 feature films, several commercial productions, and all 5 seasons of SyFy Channel’s Z Nation, as well as directed several award-winning short films with her own company, Thundering Kitten Productions. She has narrated various commercial and documentary voice-overs, as well as brought to life over 100 audiobooks. Fun fact , while working on Z Nation, she got Michelle a role as an apocalyptic refugee.

Who is this book for?

Readers who love Paranormal Women’s Fiction with Gen X heroines, witch magic, second chances, and the ride-or-die friendships that get you through life’s hardest seasons. Perfect for fans of K.F. Breene’s Leveling Up series and Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic.

What is the Order of Magic series about?

The Order of Magic follows a circle of witches navigating ghosts, magic, and the complicated chapters of life: empty nests, betrayed marriages, seances gone sideways, and the friendships that make all of it survivable. Set in a contemporary world where magic is real but never simple, the series is character-driven, emotionally rich, and built around heroines romance has too often left on the sidelines.

Who are the FAB 13 PWF Founding Authors of Paranormal Women’s Fiction?

Paranormal Women’s Fiction (PWF), also known as Generation X Fiction, was launched as an official vendor category in February 2020 by thirteen authors that readers nicknamed the FAB 13. The founding authors are: Michelle M. Pillow, Mandy M. Roth, Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Jana DeLeon, Eve Langlais, Deanna Chase, Elizabeth Hunter, Darynda Jones, Kristen Painter, Robyn Peterman, Christine Gael, and Denise Grover Swank. Each FAB 13 author writes their own independent series — you don’t have to read any of the other authors’ books to enjoy Second Chance Magic. The Order of Magic is a fully standalone series Michelle contributed to that genre-launch project.

When was Second Chance Magic first published?

Originally released February 18, 2020 as part of the FAB 13 Paranormal Women’s Fiction launch. The audiobook narrated by Rebecca Cook released August 20, 2020.

Has the Order of Magic series received any awards or grants?

Yes. In 2021, the Mississippi Arts Commission awarded Michelle a grant, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, in support of the Order of Magic paranormal women’s fiction series and its outreach to readers, librarians, and independent booksellers.

Reading Order

Order of Magic Reading Order:

Second Chance Magic
Third Time’s A Charm
The Fourth Power
The Fifth Sense
The Sixth Spell
The Seventh Key
The Eighth Potion

Content Warnings

CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.

Book Heat Levels: Sweet Sensual

Praise for Second Chance Magic

“The perfect combination of spine-tingling magic, paranormal fun, and the strength of female friendships. Michelle M. Pillow delivers an emotionally powerful, must-have read.”

K.F. Breene

Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Washington Post Bestselling Author of the Leveling Up series

“Michelle M. Pillow brings us yet another hilariously touching story, this one set in the world of paranormal women’s fiction, and you won’t want to put it down. I know I didn’t! Then again, she had me at séance.”

Darynda Jones

NY Times Bestselling Author of the Betwixt & Between series

“Second Chance Magic starts with a bang and does not slow down! It’s a beautifully written story of starting over and finding your inner power. Highly recommended.”

Elizabeth Hunter

USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Glimmer Lake series

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Order of Magic Series

Paranormal Women’s Fiction Romance

Second Chance Magic

Third Time’s A Charm

The Fourth Power

The Fifth Sense

The Sixth Spell

The Seventh Key

The Eighth Potion

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Recognition and Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.20 · Goodreads (1,660 ratings)

Michelle M. Pillow’s Second Chance Magic proves that sometimes all it takes to get a second chance after a massive betrayal, is a little luck, a lot of magic, and the help of your best friends. I was captivated by this book.

Mandy M. Roth

NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author

“The perfect combination of spine-tingling magic, paranormal fun, and the strength of female friendships. Michelle M. Pillow delivers an emotionally powerful, must-have read.”—K.F. Breene, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author of the Leveling Up series (2020)

“Michelle M. Pillow brings us yet another hilariously touching story, this one set in the world of paranormal women’s fiction, and you won’t want to put it down. I know I didn’t! Then again, she had me at séance.” -Darynda Jones, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Betwixt & Between series (2020)

“When the past and the present merge…awesome author Michelle Pillow brings secrets from the grave and other things that go bump in the night into a fantastic story of second chances in the second act of life.” – Jana DeLeon, NY Times, USA TODAY, & WSJ Bestselling Author of the Wrong Side of Forty series (2020)

“Second Chance Magic starts with a bang and does not slow down! It’s a beautifully written story of starting over and finding your inner power. Highly recommended.” – Elizabeth Hunter, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Glimmer Lake and Moonstone Cove series (2020)

“Michelle M. Pillow’s Second Chance Magic is full of delicious secrets! What’s not a secret is how much you’re going to love this book and this heroine. I’ll take book two now!” – Kristen Painter, USA Today Bestselling Author of the First Fangs Club series (2020)

“Delightfully heartfelt and filled with emotion. Psychic powers, newly discovered magic, and a troublesome ex who comes back from the grave. Michelle M. Pillow delivers a wonderfully humorous start to a new paranormal women’s fiction romance series.” – Robyn Peterman, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Good to the Last Death and My So-Called Mystical Midlife series (2020)

“Second Chance Magic is full of heart and everything I love in a paranormal tale. Great friends, second chances, and physic powers… what’s not to love?” – Deanna Chase, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Premonition Pointe series (2020)

“I absolutely love the Order of Magic series and really hope you binge-read them all! I’m also hoping Michelle does a spin-off of the series.” – Mandy M. Roth, NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Grimm Cove series (2023)

“A little spicy and a lot of woman power, this modern-day fiction, will give the reader a spine-chilling fright one minute and an empowering experience the next. … [P]aranormal fantasy fiction, Second Chance Magic is for the binge reader who likes the uniqueness of a book of mixed genres and the mood reader who enjoys a story that gives the perfect rollercoaster of emotions.” -Lynsey Pippen, Lakeland Gazette (2023)

“I love Michelle’s characters. They feel like my new best friends. Their victories make me cheer, and their defeats leave me heartbroken.”—Amy Boyles, author of the paranormal cozy Sweet Tea Mysteries (2023)