Second Chances
(2026)(The second book in the Kentucky Silverleaf series)
A novel by Kellie Coates Gilbert
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.
Genre: Literary Fiction
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.
Genre: Literary Fiction