The son of a con-artist, Sean O’Brien learned the hard way that living by your own rules comes with a price. After a brief time behind bars, Sean is now ready to live an honest life, and pay for his past mistakes, and he’s fortunate enough that a member of The Reliance Group sees Sean’s potential for good and gives him a job at the Onyx Casino. Zoe Russo has met all types of men on the Vegas … the Vegas strip. But when Sean pays a visit to her boutique, she’s certain her luck has changed for the better. They share an immediate, irresistible attraction, and for the first time in her life she’s found a man she thinks she can trust. But when Zoe stumbles onto the truth about Sean and his reasons for pursuing her, she can’t help but question everything they’d shared. Are his feelings for her real, or has she been a fool once again? Until now, nothing has prepared her for the thrill and risk of taking a chance on love.
Originally published as NIGHT AFTER NIGHT by Janelle Denison, October 2011
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Take a Chance is a two for one book. Two different couples whose lives are intertwined. Sean and Zoe are the main story. Sean is just trying to find his way after being in prison. Zoe is trying to find her father while starting a new business. Zoe takes a chance on Sean, but will their relationship survive the truth. Zoe’s dear friend, Jessica is a rockstar who finds a second chance romance with her high school sweetheart, Noah. With twists and turns along the way, will Zoe and Sean’s relationship continue to grow? Will Noah forgive Jessica for the past and open his heart to her again? You will have to “Take a Chance” on this action packed, hot, steamy and hard to out down story to find out. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Lia Langola narrates this story. She has narrated the entire series and I love the consistency of one narrator. Lia Langola is a very talented narrator. Her ability to narrate both make and female characters enhances the story. She keeps the pitches all different and consistent for each character. But the best part of Ms. Langola’s narration is her ability to bring the story to life.
Oh Wow! What an amazing story. I absolutely loved Sean and Zoe together. Their chemistry was scorching hot but it was also sweet at times. And as an extra bonus, there’s a secondary love story in here between Jessica and Noah. Jessica is Zoe’s best friend and oh my, her life story was very emotional. I loved all the emotions and feelings I felt while reading this story. Now, if you’ve read Game of Chance, the first book in this Vegas Heat Series, know that Take a Chance is not as dark as the first book. There’s still a little bit of suspense in this story but not as heart stopping suspenseful as the previous book. I really loved how balanced both love stories were presented in the book and the self evaluation and growth all the characters made so that they could reach their HEA. Definitely a highly recommended sigh-worthy read.
* I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book *
Two couples with stories that inter-twine. You have Sean O’Brien. He’s the hot, cocky bar-tender/ex-con man and a member of the Reliance Group. He’s given an assignment to find Grant Russo who happens to be the man who put his father in prison. To find Grant, Sean poses as a leasing agent for the Onyx Hotel & Casino to meet Grant’s daughter Zoe Russo.
Zoe Russo is the Owner of ZR Designs and is looking for a storefront for her first boutique to sell her merchandise. She arrives for the meeting at the Onyx with her BFF Jessica Morgan. Zoe is charmed by Sean, but has no time for men. She has a boutique to open and is worried about her father because she can’t reach him. The heat and sexual tension between these two is seriously hot even after Sean’s cover is blown. Zoe wants to locate her father so she agrees to work with Sean. There are twists and turns I didn’t expect, but truly enjoyed how the story ended.
As mentioned, you get two stories for the price of one. Jessica Morgan is a big time Rock Star who happens to be the silent business partner for ZR Designs. Jessica is all about the music, her BFF, and has no time for men. While Zoe signs the lease on the ZR Designs boutique Jessica deals with her fans, and then walks into the Onyx Club when she hears her music. The Club is closed and Jessica is caught by the one man she never forgot or expected to see again. Noah Young is the Manager of the Club and is shocked to see Jessica after all this time. Jessica hurt Noah when she broke up with him a couple of months after H.S. Graduation. This second story is more of a second chance love story, and it bring with it a lot of angst, regret, hurt, and love.
This book was very hard to put down … the twist and turns keep drawing you back in.