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Series: Chance #1
Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Erotic
Publication Date: Feb 25, 2014
My Rating: ♥♥♥♥
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the story of Grant, the sexy playboy who first captured readers hearts in Fallen Too Far.
When Harlow Manning's rocker father goes on tour, he sends her to Rosemary Beach, Florida, to live with her half-sister, Nan. The problem: Nan despises her. Harlow has to keep her head down if she wants to get through the next nine months, which seems easy enough. Until gorgeous Grant Carter walks out of Nan's room in nothing but his boxer briefs.
Grant made a huge mistake getting involved with a girl with venom in her veins. He'd known about Nan's reputation, but still he couldn't resist her. Nothing makes him regret the fling more than meeting Harlow, who sends his pulse racing. Yet Harlow wants nothing to do with a guy who could fall for her wicked half-sister, even if there are no strings between Grant and Nan. Grant is desperate to redeem himself in Harlow's eyes, but did he ruin his chances before he even met her?
My Thoughts
4 STARS!
I'm all into cheating heroes and doormat heroine.. heck! I crave for this kind of theme but Take a Chance didn't hit me the right spot. I'm a big fan of this author and the Rosemary Beach Series is one of my favorite. I'm in love with Rush, Blaire, Woods and Della! So that being said- I've been waiting for Grant's book like FOREVER!! I set up a high expectation on this book but sadly it came out meh!
As I mentioned earlier, I liked doormat heroines so that being said- Harlow is my kind of girl. She's weak, helpless but loveable at the same time.
Now I'm not going to re-tell the whole story but if you read the other books, you all know about NAN. ugh. NAN. I knew she was going to be a big pain in the ass! At one point, I was thinking why is this author keep bringing Nan in every.damn.book in the series. She's like a walking disease with no cure! hahaha! But if I would be honest, I was also kinda anticipating the bitch! lol! I guess she makes the story.. er.. more interesting.
I guess my major problem here was Grant's character. Can I just please rant about him?! I have so many emotions all bottled up inside right now that I'm ready to blow up! Grant ruined this book for me and yes- he's the Hero but my god.. throughout the story, I just want to punch him in the face!! I kept thinking is this the Grant I know from the previous books? He was just.. so fuckin' weak and the constant whining started to get old that I started to dislike him. I had no problem with him hooking up with Nan.. cheating? I kinda expected it but what blew me away was him being such a pussy. How very disappointing.
I don't know.. I just want the characters to be balanced. If the heroine is weak then give me a strong hero.
Grant and Harlow together? I wasn't sold. In my distaste for his mistakes ways, I simply didn't believe his "love" for Harlow. He kept making mistake after mistake it was exhausting to the point that I started hating him.
Sigh...
Don't get me wrong, the writing is flawless with so many twist as expected from the author. After reading this book, I was emotionally and physically drained. lol!
Overall it's a 4 stars for me. Just Grant.. put your alpha panties on and grow some balls man!!!
About the Author
Abbi Glines
