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Chances

Kim Knight (Goodreads Author)

4.25 · Rating details · 8 ratings · 8 reviews

Would you risk a second chance, 4,000 miles away in paradise?

Chances, A Puerto Rican Love Affair is book three of the Romance Set In Paradise Series. Of romantic, steamy and suspenseful stand-alone novella length stories, all set in exotic locations around the world. Each one can be read as a stand-alone book.

Thirty-one year old Gabby from Barcelona, Spain has a love f ...more

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Feb 06, 2020 James rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 1-fiction, 7-arc-giveaway-won, 2-authors-i-know

Chances, a Puerto Rican Love Affair, is the third book of the Romance Set in Paradise series by author Kim Knight. I have previously read a different book by the author, but nothing from this series. Luckily, you can jump around and not get lost at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style, characters, and setting. Let's dive into the details...

Gabby has a problem with her ex. He doesn't want to remain her ex. But he not only cheated on her, he carried on an affair for over 6 months while he w Chances, a Puerto Rican Love Affair, is the third book of the Romance Set in Paradise series by author Kim Knight. I have previously read a different book by the author, but nothing from this series. Luckily, you can jump around and not get lost at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style, characters, and setting. Let's dive into the details...

Gabby has a problem with her ex. He doesn't want to remain her ex. But he not only cheated on her, he carried on an affair for over 6 months while he was still dating her. They had a long-distance romance, and when she discovers the truth, she takes off on work opportunity to Puerto Rico for a month. That should be enough time to get him out of her system, right? Yeah... not that easy. He tries to video chat daily, and it sends her into the arms of another man, Mateo. This hunky chef and restaurateur has his own set of problems, namely an ex who cheated on him, except she pretended he was the father of her baby. Can two lost souls make it work amidst their dramatic exes?

So... I'm not a big romance reader, but occasionally I pick up one. Kim Knight's books are always easy for me to enjoy because as much as they are about a romance and contain several steamy or erotic scenes, there is a clever and strong story that keeps me fully focused. Between the beauty of Puerto Rico and the dynamic character development, I easily slip into the "OMG, what's going on?" moments. I must say, she depicts a few characters I wanted to slap and punch. But when the story came to a climax, I had no way to predict this one. Shocker Times Two! Loved it.

By flipping back and forth between the two main characters, we really get to know them in their personal lives and natural habitats. Mateo's financial struggles were real, and when someone reaches out to help him, I couldn't believe the way the guy tried to push his way into Mateo's business. Sure, helpful, but really? What a character... yet it was real, as it fit his personality and to some degree the differences in culture and relationships from what I normally experience. It's great to see such diversity and distinct characterization.

When Knight delivers the physical parts of the romance, I get a little squishy... not because they aren't good -- they are! But I truly feel like a voyeur. At least I can read it in the privacy of my own home with no one else around to see my reactions! But truthfully, it's realistic, tasteful, delicious in some ways, and really packs a punch. Who wouldn't want a romance like this one? Sign me up! Maybe Puerto Rico is in my future again... been there before, but for work. I didn't approach it like Gabby. Now she is a woman who knows what she wants. And when she found herself in a bad place at a bad time, wow... did I want to reach into the book and help her. Kudos to Knight for making us love this heroine.

The ending was bittersweet and tragic. I won't give anything away, but not everything ties together with a perfect bow in life. At least not right away, and not for everyone. That said, the ending was strong and I really did like it. I think you will too. Take advantage of this one -- newbies to the genre and professionals who read them all the time. It'll be worth your time! ...more

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Feb 08, 2020 Didi Oviatt rated it it was amazing

I read this whole book yesterday from cover to cover in one day - two sittings! Chances, a Puerto Rican Love Affair is book three in Kim Knight’s romance set in paradise series, but each book can be read as a stand alone. It’s smooth pace, paired with a few insanely suspenseful scenes makes it a very easily devoured book! The characters are realistic, memorable, and relatable, especially Gabby the main character. Along with her bestie in Spain Valentino, and her new found girlfriends in Puerto R I read this whole book yesterday from cover to cover in one day - two sittings! Chances, a Puerto Rican Love Affair is book three in Kim Knight’s romance set in paradise series, but each book can be read as a stand alone. It’s smooth pace, paired with a few insanely suspenseful scenes makes it a very easily devoured book! The characters are realistic, memorable, and relatable, especially Gabby the main character. Along with her bestie in Spain Valentino, and her new found girlfriends in Puerto Rico Pricilla and Sonia. Then there’s Chris, the questionable long distance cheater, and Mateo the family man with great business potential that meets Gabby’s eye while traveling for work. Each character is drawn up well, and quickly wiggles their way into your heart.
Gabby is a real estate agent, and after having a rough patch and breaking off her long distance relationship with Chris, she decides to take a leap and apply for a short term job in Puerto Rico. It’s just the opportunity for her to throw herself into work in a different setting, and to have a change of pace to clear her head. Her boss supports her decision to apply, as she’s perfect for the job. She’s nervous, but nails her interview and is soon packing her bags.
She settles in quickly, loves the place that they have set up for her in Puerto Rico, and she even completes a huge property sale right off the bat. Meeting a new client at a classy diner close to the office every day for the first few days on the Island is how she meets Mateo. At first, she assumes he’s merely a waiter, and he assumes she’s dating her client. They’re both very mistaken. Mateo actually owns the place!! He’s SO hot! I really like Metao. Their attraction is instant, but, aside from one dance and an unexpected kiss at a club, they don’t really get to know each other until Mateo has been blessed with a business opportunity in catering a masquerade ball for her real estate company. Once they’re able to really talk and spend a little time together, they’re unable to do or think of anything aside from each other and work. They’re pull to one another is passionate, it’s the start to beautifully chance at a real soul connecting relationship with so much potential.
However, not everything is peaches and cream in Mateo’s life… which very quickly escalates into deadly trouble ahead. His ex-girlfriend and the mother of a child he always believed to be his - but isn’t - is a crazy bitch. You see, a few months before Gabby came along and he found out that the baby hasn’t been his all along, so he broke it off with Juana. She’s jealous and absolutely nuts. She follows them and threatens Gabby, and oh so much more! I won’t give away any more details, because anything else would be serious spoilers!!! SO, if you want to know more about what happens in this twisty love affair then GO READ THIS BOOK!!
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Feb 04, 2020 Brenda Moser rated it really liked it

Book three in the series brings a steamy romance with tons of steam and suspense. The author does a great job developing the story and brings an entertaining read. It's well written,moves fluidly and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given. ...more

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Feb 02, 2020 Laura rated it it was amazing

Kim Knight is a great author. I’ve liked all of her books that I’ve read. As usual, once I started this one I didn’t want to put it down. It was a little bit of an emotional roller coaster. I felt that the characters were well developed, and loved how the story turned out.

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Feb 24, 2020 Wil Loves Books! added it

A non Puertorican author that wrote a book about PR, with a Puertorican hero, named Mateo to boot, I’m trying to think if I even know anyone named Mateo, it’s definitely not a common name in PR. Anyway, I’m always wary of non Latinx authors writing Latin MCs cause they almost always get it wrong. And I’m especially picky when it’s about my Puerto Rico.
If a fellow PRican or a fellow Latinx has read this, let me know what you thought.

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Jun 17, 2020 Lisa rated it liked it

Gabby works for Barcelona Properties and they are expanding their international market. After finding out her boyfriend has been cheating on her, Gabby decides she needs a change of scenery. Her company offered an opportunity to go to Puerto Rico for one month to work Gabby accepts the offer and sets sail. She meets Mateo a struggling restaurant owner with a sketchy past.

This book is a story of perseverance, overcoming your past and second chances. I fell in love Gabby and Mateo's story. ...more

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Nov 14, 2020 Catrina rated it liked it

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Overall I really liked this story by Kim Knight. The main characters, Gabby and Mateo, are both willing to take a second chance at finding love after having been hurt in past relationships. Everything moves quickly for them, and I love how it all played out.

There were a fair number of typos and editing issues. With a few editing updates, this story would definitely get a higher rating.

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Dec 31, 2020 Drea Reads rated it it was amazing

A really good book. I enjoyed until the end.

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Kim is born in 1983, and from London in the UK. She’s a mother to a beautiful toddler and a proud award winning author.

Kim started her journey as a traditionally published author after she scored a publishing contract with a USA based publisher. She was over the moon! However, it became clear to Kim that things were not as she expected. Therefore, she set out on her own journey, she dived head fir ...more