Review: Trusting Chance by Caitlyn O’Leary

Josie Decker and Chance Reynolds knew each other years ago when they were in the same foster home, before Josie’s birth mother reclaimed her. Now, Chance and his best friend, Sam Booth an Afghan war veteran are living in Fate Harbor Washington, when Josie re-establishes ties with her foster parents and opens a bakery in the quaint town. Chance realizes that growing up with her birth mother has left Josie with physical and emotional scars and a deep belief that she is unworthy of love.

Fate Harbor is very accepting of triad alliances, and Chance believes that the relationship that will ultimately heal Josie is one that includes both he and Sam. Sam’s recent trauma, fighting for his country, has left him beyond hurt. Chance has despaired of saving the brother of his heart, but finding Josie again has given him hope, and a plan. Chance believes the three of them can make the perfect future together.

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Release Date: April 15th 2014
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Kenna
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Josie is returning to Fate Harbor, Washington to open a bakery…her dream…and also to be near the foster parents who gave her so much love when she was a child. Chance was raised in the same foster home, and he remembers Josie…never forgot her, in fact, and he’s played an important role in bringing her back. Sam was ALSO there during his youth. He is a veteran, having returned from Afghanistan physically and emotionally damaged. When the three of them come together, sparks fly, emotions run high, and love and lust bring comfort to their lives.

These three characters are the backbone of a really great story from Caitlyn O’Leary. This is her first book for Siren-Bookstrand, and it’s a terrific effort. It’s extremely well written and has an excellent flow. The characters, from Josie, Chance, and Sam, to their wonderful foster parents, Josie’s sisters, and the rest of the town fit together perfectly. The sex is VERY hot, and even though there’s quite a bit of it, it’s not overwhelming and/or gratuitous.

I fell in love with Sam and Chance. The way they wanted to just take care of Josie was so moving, and Josie is so used to taking care of other people that she doesn’t really know how to let them. This is a very sweet love story. As it moves along, you can see that the three of them are healing each other.

I enjoyed “Trusting Chance” very much. I highly recommend it, and I’ll be watching for more of Caitlyn O’Leary’s work.