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Chances (Indigo)

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I chose to read this book because I very much enjoyed Pamela Leigh Starr's previous book "Fate", and was curious as to how she would follow up the piece. "Chances" was a well written story about a woman named Monica, who has three children and is grappling with the death of her husband. Although three years had passed since his death, Monica refused to let herself have feelings for another man, regardless of how strong her feelings were. Monica's love interest is a man named Devin. Devin vows to get Monica to admit she loves him and to agree to spend the rest of her life with him. Ms. Starr does a wonderful job of taking the reader through Monica's painstaking emotional journey of learning to open her heart to a man she knows she loves, while not feeling as if she's betraying her deceased husband. This is a story that I think many women will be able to relate to because of its emotional depth and sincerity. In addition, Ms. Starr does a wonderful job of updating the reader on the lives of Vanessa and Scott, the couple in her original book "Fate", while telling us the story of Vanessa's sister, Monica. I applaud this work of Ms. Starr and hope she continues to update us on the lives of these couples and perhaps the lives of the other siblings in this New Orleans family.

Chances is a very entertaining light-hearted love story. It's the story of Monica (Vanessa's sister from "Fate") whose husband died in a tragic automobile accident several years ago leaving her with their three children to raise. She has not even thought of loving anyone else until she meets Devin, and starts to feel things she never thought she would again. She tries to resist her feelings for him but this becomes next to impossible he's always around. He lives next door, is best friends with her sister's husband and her father treats him like a son. This is a very charming story that will warm your heart.

This novel was sort of a follow-up to the novel Fate and what a delightful love story it turns out to be. We met most of the characters in Fate but here we get know Vanessa's older sister, Monica as well as find out how Vanessa's marriage to Scott is coming along. After the death of her husband Monica Jones swore off men and devoted her life to the rearing of her three children, her family and her job. As much as Monica denies that she won't ever love again that theory goes out the window upon her first meeting of developer Devin Preston. Monica cannot maintain her cool facade whenever she is in Devin's presence, the sparks just fly. Devin knows what he wants and goes after Monica using whatever it takes to get her. It's not an easy path but Devin is not one to give up and Monica learns that she can still love without dishonoring the memory of her late husband. I really enjoyed Chances because it is exactly what this novel is about (giving love another chance). Take a chance and read this wonderful story by Pamela Leigh Starr as it's one you're sure to enjoy.

This was one of those warm and fuzzy stories. Monica and Devin's story was very sweet. I didn't know this was a follow-up to another book - will definitely check that one out too. A very fast and enjoyable read.

Chances, as other Pamela Leigh Starr books, gripped me the moment I read the opening line, because it immediately arrested my attention. I read it in record time. I liked how the "villain" in this book added a dimension of drama and suspense. Very emjoyable!!!

I really enjoyed this book, especially Monica. She was a strong independent woman who fell in love with a great guy. Now I have to read Fate.

I stayed up until 3am reading this moving book. I could not put it down! I kept saying just one more chapter. It was what I needed to start my summer vacation.

Lynn M. Dixon
Chicago, Il

Monica Jones is very happy and content with her life after suffering from a catastrophe. Three years ago, Monica's husband was killed in a dreadful automobile accident that left her as a single parent to raise three small children. After being grief-stricken from such a great lost, Monica knew that she would never fall in love again. Then, Devin Preston moved into the house next door. Desires that Monica thought had died with her husband began to resurface whenever she was near Devin. Nevertheless, Monica was determined to ignore those feelings by trying to maintain a neighborly friendship with Devin. When that Devin's alluring charm finally broke through Monica's defenses, she spent a passionate night in bed with Devin, resulting in a surprise pregnancy.

Devin Preston is a renowned architect who recently moved to New Orleans to begin a new business partnership with his best friend, Scott Halloway. From the first moment he saw her, Devin knew that Monica Jones was to be his future wife. Now, all he had to do was to convince her of that. Devin's task to win Monica over proves to be more difficult than he thought because of the issues surrounding her hurtful past and her determination to be nothing more than friends. Not about to allow the best thing that has happened to him to slip through his fingers, Devin sets out to win Monica's heart by any means necessary. Then, it seems that fate is on his side. After sharing a passionate night together, Monica ends up pregnant. Now it seems that Devin has a special aid to help him convince Monica to marry him.

Chances is a remarkable tale about a man who is willing to go the extra mile to prove his love to a very special woman. He does this while showcasing exceptional compassion toward her as she tries to come to terms with her guilt for having desires for him after the loss of her husband. From the start, I fell in love with Devin because of his thoughtfulness and kindhearted nature. By no means is Devin a weak man - oh no, he is just the opposite. He exudes powerful magnetism and is used to getting his way. I could understandably sympathize with Monica because her pain comes across so clearly. The torment that she is going through is so touching. The chemistry that Devin and Monica share is spectacular and love scenes are depicted in a gentle, loving tone. It was also wonderful to see how Vanessa and Scott, from Fate, were fairing in their marriage bliss. Congratulations to Pamela Leigh Starr for creating a charming second installment to her Love Found series.

Nikita Steele
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Nice follow up from Fate, a widow learns that life can and does give you more than one soul mate and its best to never say never (as in I will never marry again) especially when you are still a young woman of 28 and attracted to your new neighbour. It was good to have the secondary characters (The Lewis family, Vanessa and Scott)without them dominating the story and its obvious that T.J will continue to be a thorn in this families side.
I only give it 3.5 stars cos once again the love scenes are quite tame compared to other titles in this genre.

Monica Jones had only one love and now he had been gone for three years. Her loving husband Keith had died in an automobile accident. She was left with three children and the memories of their life together. Monica said she would never get married again. Keith would be her one and only love.

Devin Preston moved to New Orleans to start a new business venture. He had his heart set on Monica from day one. He bought the house next door to her duplex. Before he found out that they were neighbors, he saw her a the local health club. As fate would have it Devin's best friend from college was married to Monica's sister Vanessa. (Vanessa's story is told in the book Fate)

Devin sets out to break down all the barriers Monica has put up since her husband died. Monica is attracted to Devin, but doesn't really want to be and at times she is mad at herself because of it.

This book was an easy read and the secondary characters such as Devin and Monica's family members make the book believable. I was really happy when Devin asked her to tell him all about Keith. He really and truly loved her and her children. There were a couple questions that were left unanswered. I wonder if Ms. Starr is planning another sequel, maybe one of the twin brothers? To get to know Monica better read Fate before reading Chances. All in all this was a good book.