Leave It to Chance: A Novel (Paperback)

by Sherri Sand (Author)
Key Phrases: Alex Cranwell, Miss Libby, Game Boy (more...)

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Single mom of three, Sierra Montgomery is desperate to find a new job to keep from having to move back home and be smothered to death by her mother's good intentions and overbearing love. So when Sierra inherits Chance, a quirky old gelding she doesn't have a clue what to do with, she thinks her best bet may be to sell the horse to cover another month's rent--a decision that devastates her children.

Enter Ross Morgan, a handsome landscaper who just happens to have an empty barn and fenced pasture... perfect for an old horse to live out his days as the pet of three wounded kids. Ross develops a soft spot for eldest child Braden...and he just might have one for Braden's mother. But what he doesn't have is time for distractions--he's got a landscaping business to run and nursery plants to tend.

But there's just one problem. Sierra's terrified of horses and--thanks to her past--wary of attractive men. Yet seeing the way her angry son idolizes Ross and adores that old horse forces Sierra to confront her fears. Will she remain distrustful and self-reliant, or will she seek help from God and those who love her?

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Sherri Sand is a wife and mother of four young children who keep her scrambling to stay ahead of the spilled milk. She holds a degree in psychology from the University of Oregon, and currently resides with her family in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Product Details Paperback: 360 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (May 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1434799883 ISBN-13: 978-1434799883 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #735,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Alex Cranwell, Miss Libby, Game Boy, Sierra Montgomery, Greg Adams, Sid Barrows, Sesame Street, Garland Treasures, Abbey Lassiter, Kyle Olsen, Flag Race

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars engaging inspirational family drama , May 26, 2008 By  Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    Her mom calls Sierra Montgomery to tell her she just inherited an old horse from Miss Libby. Sierra explains to her mom that she is struggling to feed and shelter her three children so what is she going to do with a horse after losing her job and her ex philandering spouse's child support checks bounce higher than a basketball. She hides the fact that horses frighten her Although her kids want to take a Chance on the aptly named horse, Sierra decides she must sell the ancient steed. However, she fails to close the deal so her mom finds a place where Chance can stay and even buys his feed. The stable owner, landscaper Ross Morgan offers to buy Chance from Sierra, but something about the horse makes her hesitate especially since her oldest child raging Braden has found a friend in the horse and in Ross who becomes the father the lad desperately needs at this time. While Ross and Sierra are attracted to one another, both agree the kids come first, Chance second and then them. This is an engaging inspirational family drama in which a mother and her three kids feel abandoned by God and a rat of a husband-father until Chance and then Ross come into their lives. The key to this enjoyable tale is the ensemble cast is full blooded with issues and doubts that make them seem real (can't say human as Chance is quite a title character). Fans will appreciate Sherri Sand's fine tale of a horse leading people to each other and back to God, who has time for everyone. Harriet Klausner 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A deftly written romance novel, May 4, 2008 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews A worn out and beaten old gelding horse...it could just be the turning point in Sierra's life. "Leave It to Chance" is a deftly written romance novel where a beaten old horse finds his way into the possession of a woman who fears them and wants to be rid of him - if only at most to pay for a month's rent. A handsome stranger and runner of his own Landscaping business shows up and offers to buy the horse, and allow Sierra's three children visitation rights to the old gelding, and seems to be open to helping Sierra with her financial troubles. Sierra, with bad experiences with attractive men, is reluctant. Can Sierra get over her phobias to help her family? "Leave it to Chance" is highly recommended for romance fans and community library fiction collections. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This Lovely Debut Novel, May 21, 2008 By  Jennifer AlLee (Nevada USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       I admit it, I'm one of those horse crazy girls who never really grew out of it. So when I found out that Sherri Sand's new book contained romance AND a horse, I was hooked. Leave it to Chance is a sincere story of a single mom struggling to keep her children's world from falling apart. Financial problems abound, and even though Sierra believes that God exists, she's convinced He's got bigger things to worry about than her. This feeling is only reinforced when all her efforts to move her family forward seem to fail. Sand has written a lovely first novel. She really nails the mother/child dynamic here, not only with Sierra and her children, but with Sierra and her own mother. Unique secondary characters and a hunky hero with issues of his own round out the novel and make it a truly wonderful reading experience. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to future offerings from this talented new author.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Leave it to Chance was a fun, quick read, but the book wasn't a stand out for me. I enjoyed the characters, even if the story was a little bit predictable. Read more Published 13 days ago by R. Sperling 4.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and enjoyable romance about learning to trust Leave It to Chance by Sherri Sand is a terrific book about how God can use what seems like bad circumstances to turn our entire lives around. Read more Published 7 months ago by Christina Lockstein 4.0 out of 5 stars Leave it to Chance LEAVE IT TO CHANCE is a delightful read. Though it follows a typical formula: a boy, a girl, and a horse, Sands does well in updating the formula with the modern day trails of a... Read more Published 11 months ago by Tamara Tilley 4.0 out of 5 stars A summer read the exceeded my expectations! I've got to be honest. When I first heard the premise of this book, I was more than skeptical. A boy, a girl and a horse. Sounds like a cheesy, teeny-bopper romance - right? Read more Published 12 months ago by Tanya Dennis 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read Sherri Sand's "Leave it to Chance" was a delectable read. Devouring fiction is a part of this writer's life, so I go through a lot of books. But this one stands out. Why? Read more Published 12 months ago by Annette M. Irby 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read... [...] Sierra Montgomery is the single mother of three. Life is a struggle, financially and emotionally. Read more Published 13 months ago by BookReviewsByDebra 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut Novel Sierra Montgomery is barely making ends meet. She has three kids to raise, and her ex-husband can't be bothered to help. Then she inherits a horse of all things. Read more Published 13 months ago by Barbara Warren 5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! This obviously kept my interest. IT was sooo easy to read and I had a really hard time putting it down. Read more Published 13 months ago by K. Hazelton 5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Author Just finished reading, Leave It to Chance. I really enjoyed it and had a hard time not reading it in one sitting. Looking forward to more fiction by Sherri Sand. Published 13 months ago by Helen 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Leave it to Chance will delight and entertain you page after page. I enjoyed every minute and finished the story in two days. Published 13 months ago by Kimberly Johnson Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434799883
• ISBN-13: 978-1434799883
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #735,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars engaging inspirational family drama , May 26, 2008

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Her mom calls Sierra Montgomery to tell her she just inherited an old horse from Miss Libby. Sierra explains to her mom that she is struggling to feed and shelter her three children so what is she going to do with a horse after losing her job and her ex philandering spouse's child support checks bounce higher than a basketball. She hides the fact that horses frighten her

Although her kids want to take a Chance on the aptly named horse, Sierra decides she must sell the ancient steed. However, she fails to close the deal so her mom finds a place where Chance can stay and even buys his feed. The stable owner, landscaper Ross Morgan offers to buy Chance from Sierra, but something about the horse makes her hesitate especially since her oldest child raging Braden has found a friend in the horse and in Ross who becomes the father the lad desperately needs at this time. While Ross and Sierra are attracted to one another, both agree the kids come first, Chance second and then them.

This is an engaging inspirational family drama in which a mother and her three kids feel abandoned by God and a rat of a husband-father until Chance and then Ross come into their lives. The key to this enjoyable tale is the ensemble cast is full blooded with issues and doubts that make them seem real (can't say human as Chance is quite a title character). Fans will appreciate Sherri Sand's fine tale of a horse leading people to each other and back to God, who has time for everyone.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A deftly written romance novel, May 4, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

A worn out and beaten old gelding horse...it could just be the turning point in Sierra's life. "Leave It to Chance" is a deftly written romance novel where a beaten old horse finds his way into the possession of a woman who fears them and wants to be rid of him - if only at most to pay for a month's rent. A handsome stranger and runner of his own Landscaping business shows up and offers to buy the horse, and allow Sierra's three children visitation rights to the old gelding, and seems to be open to helping Sierra with her financial troubles. Sierra, with bad experiences with attractive men, is reluctant. Can Sierra get over her phobias to help her family? "Leave it to Chance" is highly recommended for romance fans and community library fiction collections.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This Lovely Debut Novel, May 21, 2008

By	Jennifer AlLee (Nevada USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I admit it, I'm one of those horse crazy girls who never really grew out of it. So when I found out that Sherri Sand's new book contained romance AND a horse, I was hooked.

Leave it to Chance is a sincere story of a single mom struggling to keep her children's world from falling apart. Financial problems abound, and even though Sierra believes that God exists, she's convinced He's got bigger things to worry about than her. This feeling is only reinforced when all her efforts to move her family forward seem to fail.

Sand has written a lovely first novel. She really nails the mother/child dynamic here, not only with Sierra and her children, but with Sierra and her own mother. Unique secondary characters and a hunky hero with issues of his own round out the novel and make it a truly wonderful reading experience. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to future offerings from this talented new author.