Fat Chance is the first in the Curvy Girl series. It is a short, steamy, standalone story with a curvy heroine, a sexy hero, and an HEA.BerkleyI have the job of my dreams, an assistant who brings me my favorite coffee, and an apartment in the city. What more could I want?Certainly not a man.My mom spent my childhood hopping from city to city following one man or another, never thinking about her … following one man or another, never thinking about her own dreams—or mine.
I worked hard to control my life, and I won’t let anyone ruin it, especially not a defense attorney with a dirty mouth and bedroom eyes.
Gannon
With a dad like Gannon Miles, Sr., I’ve never had any control over my life.
I went into law because of him, and joined his firm because it was expected of me. I need to jump ship and make my own way in life, but I just haven’t found the motivation yet to pull the trigger.
At least, not until I meet Berkley Warner. She’s curvy, beautiful, and isn’t taking any of my crap.
What more could I want?
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I swear it must be me and my mood or something because I really can’t stand some of the characters in these books lately. Gannon being the prick I dislike this time.
Berkley is a lawyer and Gannon is her opposing counsel working for his dad’s firm. His dad wants him to win so he says to “handle it” aka handle Berkley.
And according to Gannon, he should be able to just fine:
Everything comes easy to me, including girls, and there’s no reason this one should be any different,
Normally, women swoon over me, looking for any excuse to talk to me, to touch me, to be in my presence.
Oh fucking gag. I read this and it just rubbed me the wrong way right off the bat. I’m a bit over these arrogant fuckers at the moment so it seems that I reacted a bit over the top, but damn.
So of course Berkley gives in and ignores her super important job and becomes irresponsible after day one for some guy she just met… they fuck and of course Gannon comes out with all the romantic thoughts in his POV:
Now that I’ve had her, I should be done with her. It’s what normally happens. Boredom sets in as soon as my orgasm wears off. But this time feels different.
Yeah, that sure is selling me on his character and I sure believe in this whole instalove situation because he said “it’s different.” /sarcasm.
At least the end is an HEA. I can appreciate that. Maybe I’m just in a cynical mood to read these instalove stories because it just isn’t working for me right now. This one definitely didn’t.
2.5
Berkeley is my kind of girl, determined, headstrong, and successful. Gannon is an attorney who would rather help the underdog than the corporations like his father. When Berkeley comes into his life he must make a decision, go after what he really wants or stay under his father’s thumb. A great first book in this new series.
Great story! I’m really enjoying this new series by C.L. Cruz. It’s a very cute story, well written, with very likable characters. Gannon is not afraid to go after what he wants, Berkley! But he’s strong enough to back off when Berkley insists that’s what she wants. Berkely has it all – a good job, great friends, and stable life. Her attraction to Gannon takes her completely by surprise – here’s something she can’t control. A few bumps and bruises along the way, but the course of true love never did run smooth. Very excited to read the rest of the series, to see Berkley’s friends get their happy ending as well.
A quick read with a strong woman, Berkley. She is determined to make it without making the mistakes her mom made in the past. She is a woman on a mission until she meets her opposing council. Gannon is doing what his family wants even though it is not what his passion is. When he meets Berkley, he wants to become a better man. This book is steamy but has feelings too. Will they or will they let their family ruin everything?
Loved this book, it’s so nice and refreshing to read about normal sized women being confident and building a career. The characters and the plot were great. It’s a short read but a good read – enjoy.
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This is fun read I thoroughly enjoyed reading each page as I went along. The cheats amazing and the storyline kept entertained.
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Great Romantic Tale
A strong attraction at first sight that moved quickly into a love affair. The main female character was a very strong, dogmatic young woman, on the rise in her career. In contrast, the main male character was from a monied background and was able to charm and trade on his good looks often times. He also had his career sown up for him to go into the family business. Upon maturation and the love of a good woman (the main female character), the main male character matured enough to find the strength to follow his heart for his true career choice. Another great romantic tale by Ms. Cruz.
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Berkeley and Gannon are opposing lawyers in an insurance case. Berkeley was always trying to prove herself in a mans world. She was a BBW and didn’t want to depend on a man like her mother. Gannon was living in his father’s shadow never doing enough to please him. He wanted a career to be proud of.and he wanted Berkeley. Fast and fun read
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An entertaining fast pace page turner! The story line is well though-out, funny, witty, and emotionally deep. The characters are amazing; their chemistry is instant, potent, and off the charts! This book will captivate you from page one and hold your interest until the very end. Definitely recommended!
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Gannon and Berkley are at odds when it comes to an insurance settlement. They are on the same side when it comes to skin to skin contact. Gannon needs to make a positive change to make it ok for Berkley to love him. But she has her own positive change to make her unknown wants and needs for her future. If he chased her and she rejected the advances. Does that mean she needs to chase him to make amends? No cliffhanger.
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This is a good book. Gannon and Berkeley are both lawyers. Gannon works for his father and is meeting Berkeley for a mediation. Berkeley is trying to make partner. Gannon pursues Berkeley. The characters are good. They are also surprising. You can see the characters change throughout the story.
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Quick read and very enjoyable. Book 1 in the Curvy Girl series. Loved Berkley and Gannon. Even though they were on the opposite side of a lawsuit, the attraction and chemistry between them was so good. Great story and I can’t wait to read more in this series.
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It was a cute story and I loved the characters. My only complaint is that it was too short. Would have liked more character development. This was the first book that I have read from this author. I enjoyed it and I have now read several of her other books. Until next time y’all happy reading.
This was indeed a quick, sweet and steamy read.
I enjoyed the characters, even with their professional hangups. The light-hearted Gannon with the serious Berkley made a great match.
I would recommend.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
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Fat Chance by C.L. Cruz is a wonderful short read and first in the Curvy Girl series.interesting,steamy and enjoyable romance story of Berkley and Gannon. easy to read,and you will love the characters,first time reader by the author and it wont be the last,well done!
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Berkley is working as a Lawyer for Mrs. Abernathy. Gannon Miles is working for the insurance company that he works with his father Miles and Miles. Gannon has always hated working for his father but he’s dragging his feet about leaving. Berkley is up for promotion at her company but she has to prove herself with this big case. The characters of Berkley and Gannon were out of this world. They were made for each other. This had some drama and sexy steamy heat. No more spoilers for you, Can’t wait for the next book in this fast read series. Highly recommend. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great Book…
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Wow this is the first book I’ve read by
C.L Cruz and it absolutely charming and sweet short romance.
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Lawyers Berkley Warner and Gannon Miles are facing off on an insurance claim case. Both of them in their personal lives are struggling to be independent, in control, and live their own lives and dreams rather than please someone else.
When Berkley sees another side of Gannon, she has a new interest and the two of them are ready to get to know each other better. But will her interest in opposing counsel put her job at risk? Or can they put a romance on hold until they have taken proper care of their clients?
Cute, short story that the reader will enjoy. The characters have more in common than they realize and, when they start seeing the real person under the veneer, it can make all the difference! Get your copy and enjoy the “negotiations”!
Berkley Warner and Gannon Miles are both lawyers that must meet a arbitrator to “resolve” an insurance claim. As we go through the story, Berkley and Gannon are at a standstill due to Berkley’s insistence that her client get a fair settlement from the insurance company. At a stalemate of sorts, Berkley goes out with her girlfriends to a bar that Gannon happens to be playing on stage on behalf of an organization called Legal Aid. It’s an eye opener for Berkley to see Gannon in a different light and it gives him the opportunity to get closer. Well, this steamy love story between lawyers only gets better. You need to read this story to find out how it all works out. The book is short and could be read in an evening or an hour at most depending upon your reading leisure.
I enjoyed this book from an author I hadn’t read before this story. I look forward to seeing what else is offered in the future!
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I love to read books about curvy women and especially when they are not afraid of putting themselves out there.
This is a lovely story where the women isn’t afraid to set boundaries and fights for what she truly wants and deserves….
I am curious to read some of the other books in these series.
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