Former British Army Lieutenant Adam Merryweather survived the Western Front of WWI and has slowly recovered from his injuries. But can he heal from a broken heart? Torn between family duty and personal happiness, he sacrificed his love for Alf and has never ceased to regret it in the two years since the war ended. Adam is slowly putting his empty life back together, working for the family firm in the city centre of Bristol and trying to stop his mother’s meddling to find him the perfect socially acceptable bride. When he happens to meet Alf out of the blue, Adam is determined to try again. But convincing Alf to give him another chance may be too much to hope for. Can a chance meeting bring them back together? Or has Adam lost another chance for love forever?

Another Chance for Love

To his surprise, Alf said quietly, “I owe you an apology.” Before Adam could interrupt, he carried on, determined to say his piece. “I behaved very badly last time, which is part of the reason why I’m here today.”


Those clear green eyes gazed intensely at Adam as he cleared his throat. “You have no reason to be sorry,” he said.


“I was selfish and treated you, well…I used you,” Alf continued. “I was ashamed of myself. That’s why I left the telephone number.”


“I’m glad you did,” Adam said simply.


Chapter 16