Lyla Whitney managed to escape her hometown. Since then, she’s been avoiding certain things at all costs—like small-town setbacks, her family’s farm, and suffocating under too many expectations. Oh, and love, of course—but that’s one thing eluding her.Aside from that, things are wonderful for her in Boston—the big city she chose to run to. That is, until her heartbroken little sister beckons her … beckons her back to the very place she ran from: Whitney Farms.
Lyla braces herself to be there again—but only temporarily. Only through her sister’s impending divorce. What she doesn’t expect is the newest—and hottest—resident at the farm.
Newly single and free to do as he pleases, Gentry Bodine meets Lyla and at once, she rises to the very top of that list. His craving for her is demanding, undeniable.
With an attraction so palpable, even the inexperienced and gun-shy Lyla can’t resist—especially when lured with poetic, seductive notes from the unexpected southern charmer.
But when they fall into temptation—of what appears as fleeting summer fun—both must decide: Will they give love a fighting chance?
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An amazing introduction to Kat’s novels. Was already in love with her poetry and this book was just as great.
This is the first novel I’ve ever read by Savage but it won’t be my last. Her amazing poetry is what brought me in, and how amazing of a writer she is made me keep reading. I really enjoyed this book. I fell in love with Lyla and Gentry’s torrid romance. A will they-won’t they story that doesn’t drag on but keeps you hoping. I did wish I got to see more of Lyla and Harper’s story just considering that’s why she came back home in the first place but I get that wasn’t the main point of the story. This book made me lust for a man like Gentry and feel lucky for Lyla. I often found myself laughing out loud. I am about to get started reading and give book two a chance!
This was my first book by author Kat Savage and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved Gentry and Lyla together and they had amazing chemistry right from their first meeting. Their love story was sexy, romantic and I could not get enough. I also loved getting to know the Whitney family and seeing how much they loved each other. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
A Fighting Chance is my first Kat Savage novel and I loved it. This small town romance was steamy and sweet yet gave me all the feels. The plot was realistic and easy to follow along. The main characters Gentry and Layla had sizzling chemistry from the moment they met. They made a great couple who were both likable and relatable and I was really rooting for them throughout the story. The story also included a cast of secondary characters who provided great support and balance and added another layer to this well written swoony tale. A Fighting Chance is a fantastic read and I would recommend it to all lovers of contemporary romance.
This is my first time reading this author, but man I’m glad I did! I couldn’t put it down, these two were everything!
A Fighting Chance by Kat Savage was such a swoony and sweet love story. My heart is singing and flying. The writing is completely mesmerising and I am under its spell!
Lyla left her family farm and small town behind to make a life of her own in city of Boston. When her sister faces divorce, she returns to support Harper and her grandparents. And she meets the new worker of the farm and inhabitant of their house. Gentry. Sparks fly. Hearts soar. Panties melt.
I love Lyla! She is so amazing. Her sassy, adorable and a bit crazy personality is addictive. She is a balance of sweet and fierce. And oh my heart..GENTRY! Can a man be any more perfect? Do men like this exist? Caring. Protective. Swoonworthy. Sexy. He wooed and cherished and adored Lyla. In addition to that, he has a too hot sexy swagger! They have an intense chemistry and the author brought it to life so beautifully. The words were so beautiful that I felt like dying. DYING!
A Fighting Chance by Kat Savage is my first book by her but not the last. I have become addicted to her poetic writing instantly.
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I’m officially a Kat Savage fan! A Fighting Chance is my first Kat Savage book and it won’t be my last. (I also read One More Chance today). I was not expecting this book to hit me the way it did. I was crying at one point and had no idea when I started.
Gentry Bodine is a sexy, strong, southern man that made me swoon from the first time we meet him. He’s a true southern gentleman. Layla Whitney is strong, and sassy and not looking for love. The chemistry between these two jumps off the pages from the first time they meet in the restroom.
A Fighting Chance hit me out of nowhere and made me feel all the feels. This sweet, sexy romance will leave you needing more. Savage delivered a fantastic plot with amazing writing and great characters. Not only are Layla and Gentry relatable but the side characters are as well. I couldn’t help but love all the characters Savage also sets up book two perfectly without taking anything away from this book.
A Fighting Chance is a 5 star must read! Kat Savage has hooked me and I need more of her words.
This is the 1st in a new series and as well as this being a new author to me, but I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. Lyla left town with no intention of ever returning, that is until her heartbroken sister asks her to come home, which she does. Lyla is a runner, and it is understandable with the choices she made. Gentry is newly single and is the newest resident at the ranch, and one glimpse of Lyla and there is an instant connection, and I loved how patient and understanding he is with her. This is a beautifully written tale which is emotional, sweet, humorous, and a poignant love story. I was hooked throughout, and I look forward to reading more from this author, and I recommend this story for all readers.
Lyla ran away from her southern small town farm life at 18 to go to college in Boston. She has gone home since then for very short trips but has no desire for long trips or to move back. When her baby sister calls her in the middle of the night because her husband is leaving her for another woman, Lyla knows she has to go home to be there for her sister. What she wasn’t expecting was to run into Gentry, in her bathroom, late at night, in his underwear.
This one had the potential to be good but it missed the mark for me. I felt that we didn’t really get to learn all that much about either character, but especially Gentry, it just felt like a lot was glossed over and we just scratched the surface with both these characters. It was still cute and sweet and fun but I just didn’t connect with either of them. It didn’t really grab me but maybe this is another case of it is me not you.
Aww what a swoon worthy story ! Loved his notes, patiences and all around southern gentleman. She is definitely a runner. Their connection is electric from the start. They are just two wonderful characters that need each other. Kat has done an amazing job with this one !
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“A Fighting Chance” is Lyla and Gentry’s Story and I really enjoyed reading it! Just perfect! I can’t wait for more!
Did you ever feel like it’s not possible to be finished yet? That’s what I am thinking about this book. No, no, no, noooo, it can’t be!! I want to stay on the farm and feel the sun and smell the honeysuckle and go grocery shopping in Nan’s farm store!! Such a nice time I had with the incredible people there! Now that the last page is turned, all that stays with me is the warm feeling I had reading this first book in the A Chance At Love series… and the hope of the real quick release of the following ones. Thank you very much for this amazing love story! I would give seven stars if I could!!
I received a ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first time receiving and reviewing an ARC, so I’ll try my best to do this sweet story justice.
I haven’t yet read anything by Kat Savage but I follow her on Instagram and when she posts anything she’s written, I’m blown away. When the opportunity came to receive an ARC from her, I jumped at the chance. I started reading “A Fighting Chance” at 1am, it’s now 5am, and I literally finished the whole thing in one sitting. All I can say is: I loved it! I was hooked from the very first chapter. The characters are so relatable, the story itself so realistic and easy to follow. I couldn’t stop smiling, and then blushing (I mean, my GOD), Gentry’s one-liners had me laughing, and by the end I was like…do I cry, do I hate Lyla for what I think she’s going to do, what do I do with all these feelings?! But then it ended so, so perfectly, and all I want now is to read more Lyla and Gentry. Which means I’m going to start reading it again immediately after finishing this review. And then I need to read everything written by this author that I can get my hands on.
If you’re looking for a sweet, steamy, heart-wrenching romance with an independent, stubborn as heck leading lady and a leading man who is way too perfect to ever, ever exist in real life – “A Fighting Chance” is for you!
Ooo nelly! Gentry stole the show. Kat Savage is a new for me author, so I was happy to receive an ARC copy of A Fighting Chance.
Gentry is so sexy, but in a caring, attentive way. He swept me off my feet from the beginning. That man knows how to treat a lady! Lyla was a great match for him. Strong, and takes no BS, I loved seeing her feistier side.
This story had drama, tender and sexy moments, a truly great read. Highly recommend.
Quick easy read full of sweet southern charm from our main guy and fun and sass from our heroine. Looking for a good beach read or something to just relax and enjoy, then this is your book.
Um, can I have a Gentry across the hall who writes me notes?
I fell hard in love with A Fighting Chance. In so many ways, I relate to Lyla. The way she protects herself from her past for her future. But Gentry challenges this in all the most alluring ways. Has her questioning which path to take. He makes her feel after years of suppression. Makes her see the world in a different light.
Kat wrote Lyla and Gentry with such perfection. I love the poetic ties and the gentle romanticism. Absolutely perfect.