A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances

A new romantic comedy from the author of The Love Contract, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarl

By: Steph Vizard

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Paperback | 30 September 2025

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336 Pages

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What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding?

The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lizzy Dent.

To Do List

1. Replace decapitated groom cake topper

2. Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant

3. Break family curse

4. Ignore ex-boyfriend / current client

Rebecca, a super-smart consultant, is determined to defy the family marriage curse, which claims no woman marries their first fiance, and prove that Matt is The One.

Although the wedding planning lurches from one disaster to the next and she has to steer a major work project before the big day, Rebecca is sure she can stay on top of things. That is until Alex – the ex who dramatically broke her heart at Oxford University – reappears in the boardroom as her new client. How dare he still be as infuriatingly clever and hot as before? And since when did he start wearing shirts with collars?

As Rebecca's past and present collide, she realises her choices can't be resolved with a trusty pros and cons list. Before she makes it down the aisle, she'll have to finally come to terms with the age-old question: head or heart?

About the Author

Steph Vizard is an Australian writer and lawyer. After studying literature at Oxford University, she worked in publishing in London. Her debut romantic comedy, The Love Contract, won the 2022 HarperCollins Banjo Prize and has been optioned for a TV series by a major UK production company. She is a connoisseur of salt and vinegar chips and lives with her family in Melbourne.

Industry Reviews

Praise for A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances:

'Warm, witty and delightfully romantic' - Holly Brunnbauer

'Utterly charming. A joy to read' - Jessie Seaborn

Praise for The Love Contract:

'Beautifully crafted ... with a superb dramatic irony that would do Jane Austen proud ... A joyous read from beginning to end, this book is almost impossible to put down. I highly recommend it!' - Better Reading

'A tantalising and heartwarming romance' - Books+Publishing

'Adorable and realistic. An absolute gem of a rom-com' - Karina May

'Crisp, sweet and delicate, The Love Contract is pure indulgence' -Genevieve Novak

'Frothy, flirty and fulfilling' - Clare Fletcher

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