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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I love Layla’s Chance. I love how Layla takes a chance and opens her heart after having been hurt. And how Chance seems to bring out the best in her and helps her.
Layla’s Chance is quite simply an intoxicating release from Mika Jolie. I could not put my kindle down and was hooked from the very beginning of the book. Layla Benedict, an Associate Lawyer in Chicago at the law firm of Harrison & Crane, has escaped to Martha’s Vineyard. After receiving devastating news at her job, she takes time for herself to celebrate her 40th birthday. Little did she know that her life was about to change. Layla actually collides with the sexiest man she has ever had the pleasure to lay her eyes on while strolling on the sidewalk. After excusing herself, she encounters the same devastatingly gorgeous man again, later at a popular local bar, Vapor. Layla has no clue who this man is, however, everything about him exudes confidence. I do not know about all of you, but to me, confidence is incredibly sexy. Chance is his name and when it comes to Layla… That is all this man wants… a chance at what could be.
Oh boy, to each of you reader’s, this is an indescribably superb book. We are talking about DEPTH and LOVE.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader’s copy of Layla’s Chance in exchange for my honest/voluntarily given opinion and I strongly encourage all romance junkies, like myself, to follow along as these two amazingly crafted characters find their happily ever after.
To Mika… I bow to your brilliance. Please know that you have a new fan in me. Thank you.
Layla has just turned 40 and is at a crossroads in her life. She has focused all her attention on her career to the detriment of her personal relationships so when she doesn’t receive the promotion that she expected she heads to Martha’s Vineyard to re-evaluate her life.
From the first time that Layla met Chance they had an instant chemistry and connection however Layla had reservations about a relationship between her and the younger rockstar. Will Layla be willing to open her heart to the possibility of anything more than a fling with Chance?
I really enjoyed both these characters. Chance is determined that he and Layla belong together and is willing to be patient until she realizes it as well.
LAYLA’S CHANCE
By Mika Jolie
3.5
Release Date April 11
Mika Jolie’s, Layla’s Chance is a standalone and a quick read.
There is an instant connection between Chance and Layla that leads to one night of passion ignites into something more, something beyond skin deep.
“We don’t find love…love finds us.”
Forty year old Layla is afraid of her instant feelings for 27 year old Chance. Running away from Chance and the possibility of getting hurt Layla returns back to her unfulfilling life. After a few weeks of unhappiness Layla decides it was time for her to be happy and fight for what she wants.
“Rise from the mud. bloom out of darkness and radiate into the world.”
It is a story of taking chances and opening up your heart to possibilities of the unknown.
“It’s the start of a new song for us. The only love song I’ll ever write.”
It was an enjoyable read and I recommend it to romance lovers out there.
Layla takes an impromptu trip to clear her mind and make decisions. She’s a lawyer but doesn’t love what she’s doing. One of locals tell her to check out the local bar and that’s where she meets Chance. Their connection is instant and off the charts. She doesn’t recognize him at first but once she does, will she run or take a chance?
Older woman/younger man romance.
I really liked the way it was played – Layla is an older woman with a position as a layer. She’s strong yet insecure, oh so insecure. This is really enjoyable read where a woman will have to deal with her insecurities, but will she manage to deal with those?
Chance omg… we woman need a guy like that!
Layla Benedict takes a quick trip from Chicago to Martha’s Vineyard after going through a lot of hard times- never meeting her mother, her father dying, and then losing a huge promotion at work on her fortieth birthday. So she leaves for Martha’s Vineyard to search her soul, clear her mind, and shake off the funk that she’s in. When she collides with a handsome gentleman on the street that cradles her as they fall, Layla quickly shakes her funk off and discovers the handsomeness that is Chance Santos.
Layla didn’t mean to fall in love with Chance. She fully denies it at first. But as soon as his lips met hers in a tender kiss? It was all over. Meeting again and again for kisses and romance is making them crazy for each other. There’s a couple of problems, though, that prevents Layla from pursuing her emotions with Chance.
1) He’s 27. She’s 40.
2) He’s the lead singer of a band that’s going to travel soon for a tour.
3) He’s spontaneous and fun while she’s shy and organized.
Should Layla take a chance and follow her heart on Chance? Or should she walk away from the only chance at being happy?
I LOVED this BOOK! <3
Layla and Chance’s love story is an older woman younger man romance which I have not read in a while and was a refreshing change for me. I can honestly say that I absolutely loved Layla’s Chance. It held me entranced from the very first chapter. I was so invested in the characters and their journey that I had a hard time putting it down which led to me devouring it in a day.
Five beautiful stars! This was one of my most favorite reads! What’s better than a story that centers around an older woman and a cool young rock star?
Layla was an attorney who had made her job the most important thing in her life; So when she received some disappointing news about a career move, it shook her hard. It made her think about the goals she had set for herself and whether or not she still wanted to achieved them. Then Chance the young rock star came into her life and offered her love, comfort and peace of mind -something she thought had eluded her. It was a chance to change direction; a chance to find her happily ever after. All she had to do was take a chance and make a choice.
Mika Jolie delivered a fantastic story, about finding love when one is least expecting it. It was delightfully sweet, sexy and realistic. Layla’s Chance read like a full length novel. The story was solid, with fully developed characters, who had amazing chemistry and great depth. I was hooked from beginning to end and I couldn’t get enough. If you’re a fan of steamy, swoon-worthy romances with compelling characters, I would highly recommend this book. I guarantee, you will love it!
Loved it! Kayla and Chance are awesome! I love the older woman, younger man who happens to be a rock star! They are so perfect together! The sparks flying bwteen them will keep you warm on cold nights lol. I loved Chance so much! I had so much fun with this! It’s a fast read that definitely makes me want more!
Layla’s Chance was a captivating and engaging romance that will grab your interest from start to finish. This was my first Mika Jolie novel and I absolutely loved it. This younger man/older woman story was a well-written refreshing story and definitely one of my top reads this year.
The author told this story in such a way that you could relate to these characters and feel every emotion they were feeling.
The connection Layla and Chance had was intense and you felt their spark from the moment they met. The steamy scenes that followed was off the charts hot yet it was also more as you felt their need to be together. I loved these characters. They were real well developed and will have you rooting for them in no time.
Layla’s Chance was a story about finding love when you least expect it and living life to the fullest. This page-turner was a phenomenal read and I would highly recommend it to all romance lovers.
Layla’s turning 40, she’s punched in the gut at work and has no one to turn to at home. On a whim she heads off to Martha’s Vineyard for the weekend to regroup and figure out her next step. She meets Chance and her weekend takes a different turn. Instant attraction between the two forces Layla to step out of her comfort zone. When Chance wants more, will Layla step out and take a chance? Great characters and a great story!
Coming to understand your real self is probably one of the hardest things you’ll ever do in life, if you ever can. Doing what you were really meant to do to is just as hard. The ability to overcome preconceived ideas and social stigma,…pretty tough. Following your heart and taking a risk is THE hardest thing of all. This is just a snapshot of what we are treated to in Layla’s Chance.
I don’t do spoilers because I don’t believe it’s fair to the author. I tell you how the book affected me. If you want to learn more read the blurb. Better yet read the book. What I will tell you is this is a book with depth. It’s soul searching for several reasons and gives us the question of do you believe in fate or destiny? It also tackles the older woman, younger man question. Can love between anyone, any age really exist and last?
The author did an excellent job of tackling all these issues and not making lite of them. She wrote a cohesive, touching smart story and brought up issues that face many of us today. How many of us really follow our dreams, or do what we really want to do, or do we even know what our dreams are? Do we just settle for what makes sense? Do what pleases others and when faced with inconsistencies or being treated unfairly do we face it head on, run, or think it through? Is age really the problem or is it maturity?
There’s a lot going on in this little story. Besides all that you get smiles, laughs, maybe some tears, romance, and HEAT! We’re also treated to some pretty cool secondary characters and some beautiful scenery.
Layla is searching and she doesn’t even know it. Chance is, wow. However, he’s not just a pretty, handsome face. That’s all you get from me. You need to read the story.
What I will tell you is I read this book in once sitting. Not because it’s short. It’s because I couldn’t stop even if I wanted to. I had to find out the resolutions. The regular story would have been enough but the added epilogues were a present. I guess you can tell I liked this book. It’s smart, tackles social issues realistically, touching and real. Kudos to the author.
Layla’s Chance by Mika Jolie is awesome! The characters, Layla’s and Chance are sexy and enjoyable. Layla’s Chance is an older woman, younger man story. Layla’s is at the crossroads where her job is concerned. She’s overlooked for a promotion, regardless of her dedication. She takes a break and goes to Martha’s Vineyard. While checking out the sights, Layla’s and Chance physically run into each other… And their story begins.. It is hot, heavy and intense, the attraction is instant! Thank you Mika for the opportunity to enjoy this ARC. Loved it! Check it out
Layla’s Chance is a great story to escape from life. It’s easy going and laid back.
Layla is a woman who needs to regroup after not landing the promotion she thought was hers. She doesn’t expect for a younger man to capture her attention much less for him to be interested in her. Chance is too tempting and makes Layla take chances she never considered before but hey, it’s only for one night. Layla’s insecurities and doubts are at the forefront, but Chance is not playing games and is ready to see what the future holds for them.
I love the characters Mika Jolie has created in Layla’s Chance. They are mature, non-drama and just like all of us wanting to find love one day. I loved all the pretty bows at the end of this story.
After a devastating blow at her job Layla just needs to get away for a bit. Never did she imagine that she would meet Chance. Chance is on a break and is immediately drawn to Layla even though she is older. Chance is determined to make Layla see him but will Layla let her guard down?
I was totally drawn into Layla and Chance’s story. Chance definitely has the alpha thing going on and he knows what he wants. Layla is very determined but she is at a crossroads in her life and she has to decide what life she really wants. I loved their story and the scenes were hot!!! I couldn’t get enough of this couple and I didn’t want it to end.
I really enjoyed reading Layla’s Chance. I love Mika’s prose and the way her characters come to life. I found this to be a lovely, feel good, happily ever after. I read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
This was my first read by Mika Jolie and I enjoyed it. This is my first time reading an older woman romance and reading it would be different but I liked book. The age difference didn’t really come into play except in her mind when she thought it mattered. Layla is more than a few years older but doesn’t bother Chance at all when they have a chance encounter on the streets.
To say I’m impressed with what Mika Jolie wrote in so few pages is an understatement! I think she did an amazing job of developing the characters and story line. Would I have like more of Layla and Chance, absolutely! I really loved watching Layla transform and find her true self. I also loved how Chance was so supportive and patient with Layla.
If you need a flirty, fun, sexy quick read, Layla’s Chance is your book!
Layla’s Chance is a story about a middle age woman going through some changes in her life and is not looking for love. Chance is a young rockstar that is wise beyond his years. He and Layla meet while both are on vacation is Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a whirlwind weekend that leaves both reeling from their instant connection. Please enjoy this love story to see what happens when they return to their separate lives!