How well do you know the lover in your bed?It was the hottest hookup of her life. When Tess Barrett spent the night in the arms of the too sexy to be real stranger, she knew she was walking on the wild side. Sex with James Smith was the best EVER. How was she supposed to walk away from that? From him? So…she didn’t. They planned secret dates. More body-melting hookups. The white-hot sex should … The white-hot sex should have been enough.
So why does she start wanting more?
But they have rules. She has rules. No emotions. No ties. She has a past that is dark and twisted, and she’s worked hard to become a new person. She’s a doctor now. Respected. Controlled. Except…there is no control when she’s around James.
A bad guy…might be falling for the good girl.
James can’t keep his hands off his sexy little doctor. She’s buttoned down for everyone else but goes absolutely wild for him. Sure, she doesn’t know his history. Doesn’t know that the man she lets touch every inch of her body used to spend his days working for Uncle Sam and doing some seriously dirty deeds. What she doesn’t know can’t hurt her, right? And if she ever did learn the truth about him, he knew it would terrify his sweet doc right to her core. Terror would make her run. He doesn’t want her running. He just wants her in his bed.
But then…something happens. Danger sneaks up on Tess. She needs help—a very particular expertise and protective skill set. She needs someone lethal and strong…and James is just the man for the job. After all, lethal is his middle name.
Hello, dangerous times.
When James steps in, Tess doesn’t know if she should be grateful or scared to death. Because her gorgeous lover? Turns out he has plenty of mad and dangerous skills. She’s been hooking up with a superhero or…maybe a super villain. It’s sort of hard to tell the difference.
For the moment, she’s going to go with feeling grateful…but as she learns all of his secrets, Tess wonders what will happen next between them. Will they crash and burn? Burn, baby, burn. Or maybe, just maybe, they’ll actually have a GHOST OF A CHANCE at getting a happily ever after ending.
Author’s Note: James Smith is one mad, bad, dangerous guy…but sometimes, bad guys fall hard for good girls. GHOST OF A CHANCE is super hot, charged with lots of feels, and, it’s got some pulse-pounding action for you. Dirty words and dirty deeds are dead ahead. Oh, and there’s plenty of fun thrown in, too. Mystery, humor, sexy times, and danger—all of my favorite things in a book.
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This book is everything I never knew I needed. Apparently, I adore romances about ex-CIA assassins who become utterly obsessed with good girl doctors. I was so excited for this book when I saw it was coming out, but I’ve only just gotten around to reading it because life has been busy.
Ghost of a Chance made me so happy! Not because it’s particularly feel-good, but I just loved everything about it. James is such a great antihero type, especially if you like intense heroes who are super alpha but also respect women’s ability to make choices for themselves.
Tess is great. She’s a literal genius, and an E.R. doctor at only 24. Life has been tough for her, but she’s made the most of it. She has a few close friends, but is a bit socially awkward and very honest, which I find endearing and can also relate to a little. She was sweet, but by no means a doormat.
I also enjoyed seeing Linc and Blair, and I’m looking forward to their book when it finally comes out!
I’ve been working my way through Cynthia Eden’s Wilde Ways series and just realized I haven’t reviewed any of them. Ghost of a Chance is one of my favorites–I say one of because I can’t pick a favorite. Action, suspense, steamy, great characters. James is ridiculously hot. Love all the guys but I really like the women too. Also, I usually read series in order but for some reason I haven’t on this one. It hasn’t been a problem at all. They are connected but definitely stand alone. Great series! Love her writing!
A fun and witty romantic suspense with a seductive and world-weary alpha hero (who I loved) and a more innocent heroine. The two really worked together while the plot got twisty at the end. A great read.
This book has it all, mystery, romance, suspense, danger, witty dialog and a slightly damaged and dangerous hero who has met his match. James Smith has blood on his hands and shouldn’t be thinking about Dr. Tess Barrett. He knows that he is not good enough for her and she knows that her past is not totally innocent. Tess grew up on the streets from the time she was thirteen until she was attacked and almost killed. Some good people stepped in and allowed her a chance at a better life. She is stronger than James thinks and will make up her own mind what their relationship will be. This book will keep you turning the pages, sigh, laugh and cheer for what may be a mismatched couple to some, but their need and love for each other will get them through. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
Loved this book!
Another great read from Ms Eden and a wonderful addition to the series.
Great storyline. Lots of action and suspense.
The chemistry between the two main characters is off the planet.
Recommend
I adored James in “Fighting For Her” and now I absolutely love him. I enjoyed the fierce way James both protected and took care of Tess. I found Tess to be adorable and strong, which I thought was the perfect match for James. I loved the suspense and mystery surrounding James and Tess. I will tell you I thought I had it all figured out and then BAM in walked the real villain! I loved it!
Ghost Of A Chance was an intense, page turner of a story that I could not put down. This is a thrilling non stop action story with excellent and likeable characters and a really intriguing storyline! Thanks to combustible chemistry, wonderful characters, and a storyline that was not only full of suspense, and drama, but secrets and lies, and it genuinely kept me guessing until the very end. Another massively enjoyable addition to the Wilde Ways series. I absolutely loving this series and can’t get enough of them. Bring on more please as I definitely need them in my hands. I only have one regret when I’ve finish a book by Cynthia Eden is that I don’t have anything new to read by this author, so I have to go back to the beginning and re-enjoy them all over again. Definitely grab your copies of this series!! Happy reading!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
At first, when I saw the title, I thought this was a paranormal. However, once I started reading, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this is a fascinating Romantic Suspense.
The heroine of this story, Tess Bartlett, is an Emergency Room doctor. The hero, James Smith is a bar owner who was once a professional assassin for the U.S. Government. They meet at his bar, and immediately begin a “no-strings attached” affair.
However, danger comes into Tess’s life. And, of course, the strong, trained assassin has all the skills he needs to protect her. Unfortunately, neither of them knows if it is someone from Tess’s background or from James’s.
Tess and James have so much electricity that I could practically feel it as I turned the pages. This book includes lots of sex and lots of swear words between this hot couple.
This book is filled with a lot of action, danger and suspense. It also kept me on the edge of my seat, because both characters are constantly in danger. Best of all, I definitely could not figure out who the suspect was until near the end of the book.
I love all her books
This is my favorite installment of this series this far. The characters are great, it has a thrilling plot, and a steamy romance.
Good steamy read
GHOST OF A CHANCE is the seventh instalment in Cynthia Eden’s contemporary, adult WILDE WAYS erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women of Wilde Ways security. This is former government assassin James ‘Ghost’ Smith, and ER physician Tess Barrett’s story line. GHOST OF A CHANCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
Told from several third person perspectives including James and Tess GHOST OF A CHANCE follows the building relationship between former US government assassin James ‘Ghost’ Smith, and ER physician Tess Barrett. A night out with friends finds Tess Barrett in the arms of a stranger, a stranger of who she cannot get out of her mind but a home invasion leaves Tess angry and scared, pushing our heroine towards the man with whom she would fall in love. Enter former US assassin James ‘Ghost’ Smith. What ensues is the building but reluctant relationship between Tess and James, and the potential fall-out as one or both are targeted by demons of the past.
Tess Barrett keeps secrets her tormented past. Homeless and alone, our heroine finds herself facing a nightmare only to discover that the nightmare continues for the rest of her life. James Smith knows that the truth about his past will destroy any hopes of a relationship with Dr. Tess Barrett, but it is his past that is trying to destroy them all.
The relationship between Tess and James begins as an almost one-night stand. James is desperate to uncover the truth about Dr. Tess Barrett but in doing so discovers that all is not well in her well-ordered life. Keeping Tess safe and protected will pull the Wilde Ways Security Team into his life but James battles between head and heart when it comes to protecting the woman he loves.The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are reintroduced to several of the Wilde Ways Security team members: Wesley Cade, Linc Dalton and Blair Kincaid, as well as doctors Devin Goddard, Latonya Wilson, and nurse Marilyn Montgomery; James’ assistant Barnes. The requisite evil has many faces. Linc and Blair’s story is next in Crossing the Line.
GHOST OF A CHANCE is a story of betrayal, vengeance, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and engaging; the characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is passionate and seductive. GHOST OF A CHANCE is another wonderful addition to Cynthia Eden’s WILDE WAYS romantic suspense series.
Wow !! I just couldn’t put this book down! Cynthia Eden did it again.
This book has it all!! Hot steamy romance, suspense, danger , betrayal, loyalty, and a dangerous hero who turns out to be everything you want in a hero what more do you need ! I just loved Tess and James , their chemistry, their dialogue and the way they fell for each other.
Also some fun scenes with Cole , Blair and Linc, can’t wait for their book!
Jax fontaine from Shattered is my favorite character from Cynthia Edens books , but he sure has to compete with James Smith aka Ghost! I loved the Wilde Ways series but Ghost of a chance is my favorite !
I highly recommend this book! Definitely 5 stars!!
There is just something about Cynthia Eden’s writing that keeps me coming back. I just love her books and don’t think that from all the ones I’ve read that I have one I didn’t like.
She writes about wonderful alpha men who will do anything they can to protect the people they care about. It doesn’t hurt that they are HOT too! And did I mention smart? It’s a real turn on for me. Love a smart man.
Now Ghost hasn’t been in the series for long but he’s made a huge impact on the amount he’s been in. There is just something about him. He’s very mysteries and seems untouchable. You just want to know more about him.
I will admit I was so excited about this book but then when I got it I was like…should I read it now? What can I say, I was a little worried that he wouldn’t hold up to the hype. A very important worry. Okay, we have a ton more in real life to worry about but sometimes you just want to worry about something small and stupid.
This was one of those times for me.
I’m happy to say that he not only held up to all the hype about him, but he also surpassed it. James rocks! What can I say? He just has something special about him. I was not disappointed at all. In fact, his story made me like him even more.
I also liked Tess. She’s a sweet person who has been through so much and doesn’t want her past crap to touch anyone else. She’s perfect for James. Neither and perfect and they understand each other.
I really enjoyed this story and the mystery of who was going after who. It played out well and kept you wondering till the end. Every time you thought you got it…nope. Like I said, a good story.
What thrilled me the most was the interaction between Ghost and the Wilde agents. It cracked me up. They all acted like a bunch of teenage boys. The oneliners keep you laughing and just how rude they are to each other reminds you a little bit like family. It’s kind of funny, they didn’t want anything to really do with James and picked on him (he picked back) but when he needed them…they are there for him. Like I said…family!
I’m so glad I got a chance to read Ghost of a Chance. It is pretty great! The whole series has been great. You really should try it if you haven’t yet already. Can’t wait for more to come!
Well here we have the assassin and the doctor so not exactly a combination made in heaven because one takes lives and one saves them ! Ghost aka James who previously made such an impact in this series is trying to do things legitimately but with his past do things ever stay dead and buried ?
Tess has her own secrets but maybe it’s time she just dipped her toe on the wild side ? A no strings few nights with sexy James might just be the healing medicine she needs but even good girl Tess has a past and for this couple it’s about to get very messy indeed !
I did like this couple and their romance is instant and smoking hot . I particularly enjoyed that Wilde securities played a huge role here and it added greatly to the overall plot and indeed leaves the door open for the next book in this series. Sadly I just wasn’t convinced by James as he seemed so possessive that at times he felt perhaps too alpha. I love that in the authors paranormal stories as it works extremely well in that context but here for me it just didn’t quite convince me. However the resolution to the danger that’s haunting the couple was unexpected and perhaps just a little shocking. As usual this was a fun, fast paced read and it definitely has a happy ending which always makes me smile.
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
Cynthia Eden’s Ghost of a Chance is even hotter than usual as Tess and James burn up the pages of this book. Just when you think the problem of the story s going to be his past and her commitment issues, danger enters the picture. Should have seen that coming with Ghost of a Chance being part of the Wilde Ways series. Book number seven to be exact.
One fast-paced steamy read from page one to the concluding one. By the end, you are so glad that both have the professions that they do. James in relentless in protecting the good doctor. Still, it is their relationship, whether it can stand the test of time that made me keep reading.
4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ghost of a Chance was an amazing read with wonderful, flawed characters. From the beginning until the end I couldn’t put this captivating, suspenseful read down.I love the way this author writes. The suspenseful storylines and the amazing characters pull you in and keep you riveted until the end. I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series.
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Don’t let him fool you, James is a good guy. The past gets in the way for James and Tess,but true to our likes, they get their HEA. Lots of action,suspense and twists and turns. Great read and so excited for the next book!
Ghost Of A Chance by Cynthia Eden is book 7 in the Wilde Ways Series. This is the story of James Smith and Tess Barrett. I have read the previous books (Loved Them!) which added to my enjoyment of this one but I do feel you could make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
James has a dark past but now is working as a Club Owner and this is where he sees Tess. Tess is a ER DR who has a bad past that makes her to keep people at arm lengths. So when James and her have their hot night but its not enough. So Tess agrees to more but on her terms which is keeping things at a distant. Of course James wants her so he agrees but he plans on changing the rules to get what he wants. This was a hot alpha read with the drama story that keeps us turning pages.