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The Golden Chance
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The Golden Chance
by
Jayne Ann Krentz (Goodreads Author)
When she gains control of his family fortune, it's love at first fight.
Stunning, stubborn, and independent, Philadelphia Fox lost her best friend because of the fabulously rich and powerful Lightfoot family of Washington state. Now she's got her friend's controlling shares in Lightfoot Industries -- an inheritance that brings Nick, the family's prodigal and supremely at
...moreHardcover, Large Print, 429 pages
Published
March 1st 1993
by Wheeler Publishing
(first published 1990)
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Philadelphia Fox is borderline irritating thus the 3 stars in lieu of four. What makes her more agreeable than that darn librarian in Perfect Partners is our hero Nick. Yep, he was a wee bit stronger than her but she still came off as a wretched little girl. However, by the end there was no doub who was boss. There is a scene in the book where Nicks father is telling him how to handle her. It is priceless as is the scene where the whole clan is out to teach her about handling a gun. Only Jayne A...more
Dec 16, 2012
Estara
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Estara by:
comfort reread and it still works for me
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An older Krentz novel that mostly holds up.
Philadelphia Fox's best friend has died and left her shares of the Lightfoot family company. Best friend Chrissie had recently reconnected with her father Burke (the Lightfoot partner) and when he died, he left her the shares, offending not only his son but the wife who had turned a blind eye to his many indiscretions, until this rather obvious evidence of an affair showed up on their doorstep.
Phila and Chrissie had grown up together in the foster care...more
Philadelphia Fox's best friend has died and left her shares of the Lightfoot family company. Best friend Chrissie had recently reconnected with her father Burke (the Lightfoot partner) and when he died, he left her the shares, offending not only his son but the wife who had turned a blind eye to his many indiscretions, until this rather obvious evidence of an affair showed up on their doorstep.
Phila and Chrissie had grown up together in the foster care...more
The book was fascinating, but sometimes it was fascinating in that "I can't take my eyes off that train wreck" kind of way. I loved that the plot and characters were much more complex and interesting than in many romances. JAK manages to make you feel sympathy even for the people you didn't want to like. There was a lot of great, emotional dialog. In fact, the interactions between the large cast of characters propels the plot, and JAK handles those conversations very well.
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The Golden Chance was one of Jayne Ann Krentz’s better books!
Nick Lightfoot, after learning that Philadelphia Fox helds a large chunk of shares in his family’s company, goes after Philadelphia Fox intending to get the shares back by any means. Philadelphia Fox’s best friend left the shares to Philadelphia in her Will and whom Philadelphia believes died by the hands of a Lightfoot. Philadelphia, determined to avenge her friend’s death, finds a way into the family through Nick.
Although The Golde...more
Nick Lightfoot, after learning that Philadelphia Fox helds a large chunk of shares in his family’s company, goes after Philadelphia Fox intending to get the shares back by any means. Philadelphia Fox’s best friend left the shares to Philadelphia in her Will and whom Philadelphia believes died by the hands of a Lightfoot. Philadelphia, determined to avenge her friend’s death, finds a way into the family through Nick.
Although The Golde...more
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I listened to 2 1/2 discs and found myself straying from the readings. There are two readers, a he and she, don't know their names. The man's voice just didn't suit me for the main character. I couldn't conjur up the right image for the leading man with his voice, not to say he's not a good reader...he actually is. She's fine as a reader also, but some of her characters voices just don't get it with me. I really like Jayne Ann Krentz so I will read the book.
I thought the plot was good, if predictable. I found the female MC slightly annoying, and the male MC unbelievable (his comments about sex just didn't wring true to me). The male reader sounded distractingly like Joe Montagna, the actor. Still, I enjoyed it. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a romance in which the outsider brings a family at odds with each other together.
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I did not realize this book was written in 1990, felt that it was pretty current. I was listening to this one and it took me a little while to get used to the two voices reading the book. I found it very enjoyable and wanting to drive a little longer so that I could listen to it.
Jayne Ann Krentz (aka Amanda Quick) is still my go to author when I am stressed to the max in life
and work and need relaxation. This is a title I had never read before.
and work and need relaxation. This is a title I had never read before.
Fun easy read with a predictable ending but a few twists throughout. Typical Jayne Ann Krentz but always a enjoyable summer read.
Classic Jayne Ann Krentz with quite a complicated family situation. Will definitely re-read.
Apr 23, 2012
Maria
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5 of 5 stars
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I think this is my all time favorite Krentz. I love heroines who "fix" things plus the rottweilers were a wonderful addition. The dynamics between Tec and Phila are alone worth the price of the book, and Jordan's "soundtrack" problems are priceless. Put a liberal social worker (Philadelphia Fox) together with a right-wing military family (of which Nicodemus Lightfoot is a member) and you get a recipe for humor and political commentary which Krentz then mixes with suspense and pathos to create an...more
This is one of my favourite JAK books.
Romance Fluff, but I enjoyed it :)
My goodness, what an unpleasant group of people!
Some rather steamy parts. Good story about family.
this book was one of the best! i enjoyed it
and a half!!
4
I debated between 3 or 4 stars, but since I am listening to the audio MP3 for the third time, I figured 4 stars should be my rating. :)
The second and third times through are very interesting. I'm catching a lot of the more subtle comments. The book is clever and funny, but also very intriguing because there are so many characters involved, and they all have different motivations.
I am really enjoying listening to this book a third time around.
The second and third times through are very interesting. I'm catching a lot of the more subtle comments. The book is clever and funny, but also very intriguing because there are so many characters involved, and they all have different motivations.
I am really enjoying listening to this book a third time around.
Audiobook
I really don't like the female narrator's voice for the 'upper-crust' characters. She drawls and lowers it to such an exagerated extent that it both irritates me and makes it hard to hear!
I'm really enjoying the story, however sadly, based on my dislike of the female narrator's characterisation, I would have trouble recommending this audiobook. If this book looks like something you would enjoy - please - read it!
I really don't like the female narrator's voice for the 'upper-crust' characters. She drawls and lowers it to such an exagerated extent that it both irritates me and makes it hard to hear!
I'm really enjoying the story, however sadly, based on my dislike of the female narrator's characterisation, I would have trouble recommending this audiobook. If this book looks like something you would enjoy - please - read it!
Aug 20, 2011
Diane ~Firefly~
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
contemporary,
romance
JAK is my favorite author and this is one of my favorites. Nick is estranged from his family and when he brings Phila into the fold, somehow she reminds the family that Nick is really an upright guy (standard JAK plot). But the characters are fun and re-reading this book is like wrapping up in a comfy blanket on a cold morning.
The audio book was good but I think I would have been bored & gave up if I actually tried to read it myself. the narrators definitely kept my attention.
Narrated by Patrick Lawlor and Franette Liebow
The narration done by Patrick Lawlor and Franette Liebow made this old favorite a good listen for me.
The narration done by Patrick Lawlor and Franette Liebow made this old favorite a good listen for me.
Jan 15, 2010
Gamatst
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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audio-i-ve-listened-to,
contemporary
The narration done by Patrick Lawlor and Franette Liebow made this old favorite an outstanding listen for me. Really excellent!
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The author of over 40 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.
She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Sant...more
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