Can a fling with the world’s hottest rock star become real love?I took a few days to search my soul and, in the process, I found him.Chance Santos.He’s charming. Drop dead gorgeous. In his arms, I’m rediscovering who I am. And who I want to be.We’re a fleeting moment in time. An erotic madness. He’s much too young. Too spontaneous.The opposite of everything that I thought was right for me.He’s … everything that I thought was right for me.
He’s also everything I never knew my heart craved.
Logic screams for me to walk away.
But I can’t.
Is one amazing weekend enough for forever?
***Layla’s Chance originally published in the RECKLESS Anthology. It has been expanded with all-new, never-before-published content & epilogue.
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Older woman, younger man
Famous musician
Decades old insecurities about being left
Instant attraction and chemistry
Societal stereotypes
They all come together to tell an amazing story of love, leaving, figuring out what is really important and going for it no matter what.
This is book is one that left me smiling and gave those good feels. Layla is forty and life seems to be passing her by. After a huge disappointment at her work she leaves for an unplanned trip to Martha’s Vineyard. She’s not looking for anything but when she meets Chance it seems like fate. But she’s to afraid to accept it. This is outstanding romantic story. Loved it!
Layla’s Chance was a beautiful soul searching romance about a woman who, on her 40th birthday, felt like she had merely settled in life and took a few days off to evaluate it. She heads off to Martha’s Vineyard and stumbled into the arms of a gorgeous guy 13 years her junior.
Layla and Chance share a passionate connection rarely found but Layla worries about the age difference. She has abandonment issues from her past that are deep rooted and she worries no one will stay. Can Chance prove to her that they deserve a chance or will her fear get the best of her?
This story has all the feels and steamy sexy time that will keep your nose in it right up to the end. I was rooting for these two and absolutely loved Mika’s writing! And the epilogue and bonus at the end were the whipped cream and cherry topping!
5 SOLID STARS FOR LAYLAS CHANCE! OMG my kindle was on FIYA! When you read the book, you will see why.
I received this book as an arc and I’m leaving an honest review.
Wow! Amazing!
Layla Benedict is a lawyer who is lost. Wanting to taking a break from the world she ends up going on a weekend vacation to Martha’s Vineyard. There she gets the freedom to do what she wants and to just be herself, even if it is just for a couple of days. On the way to the bar she doesn’t think that her life will be changing but she is in for a big surprise.
Chance Santos a rock star and a man who is sexier than sin collides with her literally. He wants her right from the start but she is skeptical to even go further than one night, but is she pushing away fate?
This book is about finding yourself even when you least expect it at a moment in your life when you didn’t think that you needed it. It’s a beautiful ride and so worth it. I loved this book. It was so sweet and life changing. Everyone should read a book like this because it goes to show that it is never too later to get that happily ever after.
When you meet your “One”
What isn’t to like about this story? Well… it could have been longer. Layla isn’t looking for anything but an escape when she meets Chance. He is secure in himself, knowing who and what he wants. Layla is hesitant about the age difference, but can’t deny the spark of attraction. I really enjoyed Layla and Chance’s journey towards love. I would reading a followup story about this pair.
I love a hero that you don’t expect to fall so hard, to love his woman so hard but that’s just what happens in the awesome book. Handsome, young, super popular rock star Chance Santos (his name is even hot) meets his woman and makes that connection. Layla is an older career-driven attorney that lost the promotion she had counted on. Two opposites that are made for each other. I loved these characters, to be honest, I usually shy away from the older woman trope, but this story is so beautifully written I couldn’t get enough. I loved that the characters were so different yet they just fit together. I loved that Chance had such a diverse family, he was perfect. Full of feelings.
What a terrific story. Taking a chance on love where there is an age difference between the 2 is always hard, as you can never know the true outcome until you take the chance. I love the characters and the building story between the 2 from the beginning to the end. There is a great balance of sexy times, fun times along with a little bit of the “do I take a chance” time. My emotions were all over the place while I was reading this story. Reading Layla’s and Chance’s story will leave you wanting to read more of the stories that Mika writes. I can’t wait for the next great read from this amazing author.
Wow what a amazing read that will have you feeling the emotions through the words. This is a very must read book that will have your heart in a up roar.
Have you ever read a story and the words, the storyline and the connection between the characters is so incredibly beautiful that you cant put it down!
This book is just that! A raw, all encompassing love story that defies age, what other people may think and is all about embracing how you feel in your heart!
This is a new author to me and I want to read more from her, as this book just blew me away! A truly captivating beautiful story!
Layla’s chance
Layla’s life takes an unexpected turn and turning the big 4-0 is not helping. She must go on a trip of self discovery; however, along the way she finds Chance. Their chemistry is so powerful that neither one can deny their attraction. Taking a chance at love is really all it takes.
This was a really good older woman/younger man romance. It is believable and I really enjoyed how they literally ran into each other. I love how the title uses the character names and I enjoyed how sweet Chance was with Layla. I loved how easily he could read her, even when they first met. I appreciated that it was Layla that needed to grow in order to open herself up to a relationship, while Chance was a very mature character who was in touch with his emotions. These two are perfect for each other, regardless of age and I really appreciated how the age difference was a non-issue to Chance from the beginning. I honestly was not sure how I felt about this trope but I loved this story.
I initially read this book as part of the Reckless anthology. The extensions to that story to create this book are seamless. The story feels like it developed naturally, and I found myself really wanting these two to get their HEA. The bonus scenes at the end are perfect.
Mika Jolie giftedly writes a book where the setting is described so well I could smell the salty ocean air in my living room. I appreciate her writing style and look forward to reading more of her books.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I originally read Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie as part of the Reckless Anthology and loved it. She has now released the novella with additional content, and it is so worth the read. An older woman/younger man romance.
Layla is a woman looking to escape a world she is not sure is for her anymore, but what she finds is more than she ever bargained for. Chance is musician that is very well known. He was not looking for Layla, but when they literally run into each other, he is ready to take a chance. But Layla does believe in happily ever after. Can they find a way to be together?
Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie was a great novella with strong characters who shared a strong connection and chemistry. I loved it and highly recommend.
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I loved Layla’s Chance. This story proves that love knows no boundaries. Everyone has struggles and insecurities, but when your heart gets involved you can overcome any limitations if you want it bad enough. Chance and Layla prove this….she’s bothered because she’s older than him and he’s a musician. Chance realizes the only important thing is love!!
Mika Jolie writes in way that allows you to feel what her characters are feeling. I keep looking around trying to spot Chance and Layla! Love love love!!!
Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie is a steamy romance with heart. It tells the story of Layla a forty-year-old lawyer and Chance a 27-year-old rock star who found their happily ever after in each other’s arms. Their journey to this point, however, was not without its challenges.
More than a romance as this story demonstrated what it means to let go of one’s fears and follow one’s dreams. It delved into the older woman and younger man relationships and how society perceives it. Love does not see age, race or physical structure.
Layla lived her life in order to escape pain and heartache. She avoided relationships as much as she possibly can because of her fear of abandonment. Everyone she ever loved ended up leaving her. She threw herself into her work, but that too proved a disappointment when the promotion she had her sights on was given to a younger counterpart. On receiving this devastating news she took a trip to Martha‘s Vineyard to celebrate her fortieth birthday and reevaluate her life. What she never expected was her chance meeting with a hot, young and sexy rock star who would set her body and heart on fire.
Layla’s struggles leapt off the pages. She craved Chance, but he was the embodiment of everything she has avoided for the past 21 years. Her heart and body wanted all Chance offered, but her head kept pulling her in a different direction.
Although the story was told primarily from Layla’s POV, I gained insight into Chance’s feelings. Without a doubt, he cared for Layla, but he was not the type to push. He had his share of uncertainties, but he is not afraid to go after what he wants.
I thought they made a great couple. Chance was exactly what Layla needed even if she did not recognize it.
This story is about taking a leap of faith, stepping out of your comfort zone and finding love when one least expects it and with the unlikeliest of persons.
Layla’s Chance is a strong novella. Story and character development was good. Although the relationship started out fast, I enjoyed the romance. It was sweet, hot and refreshing.
Conclusion/Recommendation
This was another great story from this author and I am eager to know what next she has in store for her fans. If you enjoy spicy May/December romance, then take a chance on Layla’s Chance.
Lyrical
What a gorgeous book! Layla really resonated with me, she made my heart soar. The leap of faith she took with Chance was so startling, but so perfect. This book felt like a BIG IMPORTANT BOOK wrapped up in sweet novella. The emotion took my breath away. Nobody does imagery better than Mika Jolie, and she makes Layla and Chance shine! Their chemistry leapt off the page, they were so sexy! Layla’s Chance is a powerfully uplifting book, a must read!
Ever lost the people you love and closed your heart? Didn’t someone you love hurt you so much and let you down and left you alone!?
These awful things happened to this lovely young women Layla, she is 40 and her father left her alone at a young age. She never knew her mother…
She met this handsome young man; Chance who is 27.
He was so nice to her. Both of them had chemistry but Layla’s heart was so guarded, she was afraid to let him in. She was 13 years older than him she was afraid…
The characters are well written. I loved them both and I loved how courageous Chance was.
If you want to find what happened and If you want to find out if Layla let her guards down just read this book.Mika Jolie
Absolutely loved this book so much of everything I couldn’t put it down highly recommend it
Layla took more than a Chance!
This story is beautifully written, it encapsulates not only warring emotions, grief, anxiety, lack of direction, second guessing, fearlessness and love.
Refreshingly wonderful to read of a reversal in ages in a romance.
Kudos to Mika for her creativity and sharing it with us.
5 stars all the way lady!
Brody was a rock star who walked away from the limelight when tragedy struck. Now working as a PA for hire, he’s assigned to Skylar, the latest pop Princess sensation, to accompany her on her European tour.
A recipe for disaster turns into a summer long love affair. Brody and Sky don’t fight the attraction, although she has no idea who he used to be. He’s scared that the demons in his closet will consume him and scare her away if they’re ever revealed.
The book is an enjoyable read with likeable characters and an interesting storyline. A feel good book.