Tuesday 16 June 2020

The Summer of Taking Chances by Lynne Shelby



Today I am excited to take part in the Blog Tour, and share with you my review of this heart warming and uplifting read from Lynne Shelby. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour. and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 



Book Description

Would you take the second chance you’ve always dreamed of?


It’s been ten years since Emma Stevens last laid eyes on Jake Murray. When he left the small seaside village of South Quay to chase the limelight, Emma’s dreams left with him.

Now Emma is content living a quiet and uneventful life in South Quay. It’s far from the life she imagined, but at least her job at the local hotel has helped heal her broken heart.

But when Jake returns home for the summer to escape the spotlight, Emma’s feelings quickly come flooding back. There’s clearly a connection between them, but Jake has damaged her heart once already – will she ever be able to give him a second chance?




My Review

This is a wonderful summer read that I enjoyed from beginning to end, and did not want to put down. 

Emma is happy with her life in the quiet, seaside village of South Quay. She works as as an assistant event planner and enjoys taking part in the village players productions throughout the year too. 

Ten years ago Emma had bigger dreams of heading to drama school. These dreams all got shattered the day Jake Murray left the village, leaving her broken hearted. 

Now Jake has returned to South Quay for the summer. He is taking the summer off to get away from the spotlight for a while. Emma's feelings for Jake begin to resurface. It becomes clear that the two of them do have a connection but Emma is determined to keep it as just friends between them as she cannot risk getting her heart broken again. 

With the summer heating up in South Quay, and Emma spending more time with Jake their connection only gets stronger. Could Emma give Jake a second chance, or will the risk of heartache  be too much for Emma to take? 

I think it is going to be an interesting summer. 

This is such a wonderful read that is perfect for the summer. 

The setting of South Quay sounds like the perfect spot to relax in over the summer and a great setting for romance. 

The writing style of this is light and the story flows well keeping you absorbed as you go through the pages. 

The character of Emma was interesting to read. She obviously had her heart broken when Jake left which is why she never felt the need to move away from the security of South Quay. She has a wonderful best friend she lives with who has helped and supported her too. It is lovely to see her blossom and more confident as the book progresses. 

Jake is a superstar actor who left the amateur dramatics far behind him. As he spends more time away from the spotlight he does begin to see why his roots are what made him become such a hit. 

I really enjoyed reading the chemistry between Emma and Jake throughout the book. It really sparks from the page and will keep you guessing right up until the end. 

There is also a cast of quirky characters who all bring something to the story. They are all mainly in the cast of the players upcoming play and they all have their own ideas on life in South Quay too.

This is a brilliant summer read and one you will not be disappointed you purchased. 



Published by Headline Accent 4th June 2020




Purchase Links

UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Taking-Chances-Lynne-Shelby-ebook/dp/B0849NF6KD/


US - https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Taking-Chances-Lynne-Shelby-ebook/dp/B0849NF6KD/




About the Author


Lynne Shelby writes contemporary women’s fiction/romance. Her debut novel, French Kissing, was published when it won a national writing competition. She has worked at a variety of jobs from stable girl to child actors’ chaperone to legal administrator, but now writes full time. When not writing or reading, Lynne can usually be found at the theatre watching a musical, or exploring a foreign city – Paris, New York, Rome, Copenhagen, Seattle, Athens – writer's notebook, camera and sketchbook in hand. She lives in London with her husband, and has three adult children who live nearby.




Social Media

Twitter: @LynneB1

Instagram: lynneshelbywriter

Website: www.lynneshelby.com 






Thank you for taking the time to visit my Blog today, and I hope you enjoyed my review. 



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