Review: 4 short, steamy, satisfying standalone novellas!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2013
Try Me (Take a Chance #1) 4 starsJeremy has never stopped loving Erica.  When their lives unexpectedly cross paths again, he has another chance to win her heart, but the secret she's guarding could very well change things. I'm such a sucker for friends-to-lovers stories, and this one was a really cute one with a Marine on leave! Jeremy felt so unworthy of her, but he never gave up hope.  In a nutshell, this is a short story of longing and acceptance that ignites into sensual romance and topped off with a very satisfying epilogue.Love Me (Take a Chance #2) 4 starsThe next novella is most definitely a second-chance romance for both the hero and heroine.  Thomas (Tommy from Try Me and Erica's brother) is back in Vegas for work.  He has a business meeting with Brianna Falk that immediately snowballs into a blazing inferno of desire and attraction.  Both make assumptions about the other.  The need to be cautious becomes necessary as each tread slowly in navigating the waters of a possible relationship.  I really enjoyed Love Me a lot.  The theme of being ready to let go and move on is there.  The hot/cold drama was a little too much for me at times, but overall I found myself completely wrapped up in the plot.  It was nice seeing the couple from Try Me make an appearance in this story.  Thomas and Brianna are each well-deserving of a second chance, and I loved seeing their romance turn into something endearing.Play Me (Take a Chance #3) 2.5 StarsKiersten and Garrett have known each for a long time. A single night of giving into passion and need results in a sticky situation that leads into an awkward living arrangement.  Although Play Me was ultimately a heartwarming story, it was hard for me to warm up to Kiersten.  I feel for her, I really do.  I understand the hurt in her past and the iron walls she puts up; however, I got a little tired of her constantly pushing Garrett away.  For me, the hero is the sweet savior of this story.  The handsome and chiseled basketball coach wants to do the the honorable thing.  Play Me may have been my least favorite of the bunch, but it was a quick read with a good combination of heat and emotions with a touching end that made me smile.Take Me (Take a Chance #4) 4 StarsWhew, baby! Take Me was definitely the steamiest of the four novellas!  Mike Worth, who is Garrett's best friend, is such a big-time player.  He's finally met his match with dancer Morgan Collins.  She's super focused on her career, so being in a relationship is a low priority.  Both prefer connections of the no-strings-attached variety. So what happens when they get drunk one night and wake up with rings on their fingers?  Oops!  I thought Take Me was a fun story.  The chemistry they share is pretty intense!  I loved seeing Mike and Morgan slowly get to know each other and figure things out.  The epilogue was adorable, too!Diane Alberts's Take A Chance bundle has a little bit of everything a romance reader needs.  Each novella offers a great balance of spice, angst and heart-tugging emotion.  All the couples are somehow connected, so the banter they all share is quite amusing. I loved the "take-a-chance-on-me" theme going on throughout the entire series! One thing I really appreciated is that each novella can be read as a standalone, and each has a beautiful epilogue. If happy ever afters is what you seek, then you might want to "take-a-chance" on these stories.  Overall entertaining, this bundle will leave you warm and fuzzy until the very last story. *A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.*