Reviews for Taking Chances

Once again, I enjoyed visiting the Wolves of River Bend. I loved Adam and Levi in Nikki's Fated but absolutely adored them in Claiming Hope. They were strong and dominant, but also very sweet and caring. They also were both fully on board with wanting to claim Hope...only Hope wasn't exactly certain she wanted to be claim. Life, in the form of her own body and her cheating ex-husband, had dealt her some serious blows and she was struggling with trust and confidence issues. She essentially secluded herself from the world, trapping herself in a protective bubble. Thanks to her nagging mother, and sister, Sarah, she got herself out of her self imposed rut and visited River Bend to see her sister after two years. Hope's arrival in River Bend brings her all kinds of unexpected and shocking revelations. The first being that her sister is not just with one man, but two. Two very virile and sexy men who have put a love-filled and satisfied glow on her face. As Hope is just beginning to accept her sister's reality, she is unaware that she has caught the attention of her own pair of men -- Adam and Levi Black. On a night out with her sister and her men, Hope's scent immediately filters to the Black brothers. They instantly know that their mate is in the vicinity and they seek her out. Unfortunately for them, Hope is not interested ... well sorta ... in their flirtations. Oh, Hope is definitely physically attracted to the Black men but her past is holding her back like an unyielding tether. After a sequence of events, the major being a threat to Hope, the men come to her aid and ensconce her in their home to care for her. Although the attraction between the trio is potent, Hope still resists. Until they all reach their breaking point and give in to their passions. *Sigh*...if only it were that easy, right? The men are fully on the Hope is our mate. We must claim her train. And Hope is clearly on one going in the complete opposite direction: I don't trust men and this was only one night. Thus begins the push/pull nature of their relationship with Levi and Adam pulling Hope toward them and her pushing them away. Cauler does an excellent job throwing in situations where they have to rely on one another -- thus exponentially expanding Hope's trust and even her love for the men. The action was a bit more intense in this one because there was a ramping up of action with the rogue wolves and Hope's very own rogue wolves who want to do her harm. Levi and Adam are as protective as any other alpha shifter males but their stubbornness almost drove Hope away from them as they were trying to protect her. I love how she "got them back" and got exactly what she wanted: two mates. I also enjoyed seeing a bit more from the Ulric character who was only mentioned in Nikki's Fated. He was vile and evil and I just know he will bring dark times to come for the pack. I can't wait :). The Wolves of River Bend is a very enjoyable series and I would recommend it to anyone who is in the mood for a sexy paranormal romance.

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This book makes you wish for uninterrupted time on a sun drenched deck, or beach, with a cold drink and time to think and dream. Think of it as a much needed, and deserved vacation. We all need it....especially Kane!

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This is a definite must read... It is exciting, suspenseful, and "action" packed story. Love it!!! I could not put it down. I stayed up late to read it. The book had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next! I could totally see this turning into a movie someday. I can just imagine the action, special effects, love scenes. I cannot wait for the next book!!!

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