Third Time's a Charm: A Novel About Finding Courage to Begin Again

By Claire Harte

Claire Bennett believed love was supposed to last forever.

At seventeen, she thought she had found the man she would spend the rest of her life with. What followed was nearly twenty years of compromises, disappointments, and slowly losing sight of herself while trying to make a relationship work.

When Claire finally finds the courage to leave, she hopes the hardest part is behind her. But starting over is never as simple as it seems. A second chance at love brings new lessons, new heartbreak, and the painful realisation that not all wounds are visible.

As the years pass, Claire begins to understand something she wishes she had known all along: love is not supposed to be built on sacrifice, fear, or constantly proving your worth.

Heartfelt, honest, and deeply relatable, Third Time's a Charm is a story about resilience, self-discovery, and learning that sometimes the most important person you'll ever choose is yourself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H3NBKSKV
• ISBN13: 9798199338042
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"