Fair Chance (All's Fair, #3) in Q&A with Josh Lanyon

Nov 30, 2016 Debra ~~ seriously slacking on her reviews ~~ rated it really liked it

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Review originally posted at Sinfully.

I’m going to start this review off with a bit of a warning. If you haven’t already read the blurb, DO NOT read it before reading the book. When I’m invested in a series that has a new book coming out I don’t generally read the blurb or reviews before adding it to my TBR. I hate spoilers and I’m going to read it anyway. Lucky for me that applied here because the blurb gives away some plot twists in the story and had I known what was going to happen, it would h Review originally posted at Sinfully.

I’m going to start this review off with a bit of a warning. If you haven’t already read the blurb, DO NOT read it before reading the book. When I’m invested in a series that has a new book coming out I don’t generally read the blurb or reviews before adding it to my TBR. I hate spoilers and I’m going to read it anyway. Lucky for me that applied here because the blurb gives away some plot twists in the story and had I known what was going to happen, it would have definitely taken some of the enjoyment out of the story for me.

This is a series you need to read in order. Fair Chance picks up after Fair Play (Book 2) and continues the Sculptor murders storyline from book one, Fair Game. The Sculptor has requested that Elliot come visit him in prison and SAC Montgomery has finally gotten Elliot to agree to go, much to Tucker’s chagrin. Elliot feels some obligation towards the victims’ families so he agrees to a meeting knowing full well it will be full of head games, but the Sculptor drops enough vague hints to get everybody working on this case again. I’m not going to go further into any real plot points, but there is a lot going on in this story. There are characters returning from the two prior books, as well as a number of new players and I was glad that I had re-read those books prior to jumping into this one.

Told from Elliot’s POV, it’s nice to see that yes, Tucker and Elliot are a solid couple. Of course that doesn’t mean they don’t have their issues, but they know what the issues are and they do try to deal with them. Outside of the romantic aspects of their relationship Elliot also has a lot to work out on his own with respect to his career and his father’s expectations of him. The relationship with Roland has taken a hit and it was sad to see them at such odds and so awkward around each other. Tucker is also involved in family drama, making plans to visit the mother he found in the previous book. Knowing she disapproves of his “lifestyle” adds extra tension to the situation as he and Elliot decide it’s best for him to visit on his own.

Elliot may be the ‘star’ of these books, as we’re in his head, but I’m a big Tucker fan. He is so good at giving voice to his feelings and I do love how he tries to get Elliot to voice his feelings as well. Although Elliot has some lingering insecurities that rear up once in a while, Elliot is generally secure in their relationship and Tucker doesn’t let him forget that he’s in it for the long haul.

Josh Lanyon’s writing is always top notch. The interpersonal relationships are complex and the mystery is well done. As Elliot tries to tie up the loose ends of the case things seem to get more confusing, but all is revealed in the end. The only real downside to this story was that Elliot and Tucker are not together for a good portion of it.

There is a very happy ending to this story and although it seems that this was intended to wrap up the storylines in the series so far, there is definitely an opening left that leaves me hoping we’ll see more of Tucker and Elliot in the future.

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Jun 03, 2017 ttg rated it really liked it

Enjoyable conclusion to this trilogy from Lanyon. I listened to the audio version of this one and book 2 Fair Play, and thought the narrator did a stellar job. ...more

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Mar 13, 2017 Didi rated it really liked it

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Hurray for Sheba!!
Seriously though guys, doing it in front of the kid? You scar her for life!! XP

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Mar 20, 2017 Colette rated it it was amazing

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This is how a mystery should be written.

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Jan 31, 2017 ReviewerLarissa rated it it was amazing

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Tell us about Fair Chance
Fair Chance is the third story in the All’s Fair series and the final instalment of the story that started in Fair Game. The story is as much a mystery as it is a romance and in this third book, everything comes full circle in regards to the mystery started in the first book and the relationship between Tucker and Elliot.

What is the story about?
Something is off and Elliot knows it. He put the Sculptor in jail and the case is closed. Right? But the Review for BookWinked

Tell us about Fair Chance
Fair Chance is the third story in the All’s Fair series and the final instalment of the story that started in Fair Game. The story is as much a mystery as it is a romance and in this third book, everything comes full circle in regards to the mystery started in the first book and the relationship between Tucker and Elliot.

What is the story about?
Something is off and Elliot knows it. He put the Sculptor in jail and the case is closed. Right? But then nothing is as it seems it might just mean there is an accomplice. Or is it just a copycat? The new development puts Elliot right back in the middle of the case. A place where Tucker really doesn’t want him to be. Then there is the rift between Elliot and his father and things just start snowballing.

I loved this story and thought the new development in the case was well done. It leaves the reader hanging and wondering what will happen next. It’s a classic move. Did the serial killer work alone or did he have help?

The mystery is well developed and fit right in with several other plot angles such as the tension between Tucker and Elliot, the rift between Elliot and his dad and some others that I will not mention because they are too spoilery.

There is less screen time between Elliot and Tucker this time, but it worked. What there was, was quite nice and sometimes explosive with just the right hint of tension. I liked how their relationship has developed and is now more settled.

What are your thoughts on Fair Chance?
I loved this third and final instalment. It was well balanced between everything. The mystery is a mystery and also believable. Tucker and Elliot are learning and growing and are perfect for each other. The story is not only focused on the them or just on the mystery. There are other aspects going on so the story doesn’t move so fast, but it’s not slow going either.

The only thing I didn’t like as much is how the blurb gives away much of the story. Now you know what’s coming and makes the aspect of Tucker’s kidnapping less exciting.

How is the writing?
The writing, like with all this author’s books, fits the story and the character. As with the previous stories, it’s told from Elliot’s perspective and you get his take on everything that’s going on. At the same time the author writes in such a way that the other characters are involved too. They are not just shut out and it’s not just the narrator’s perspective or opinion on things, though that play a large role. And oh my, that ending!

How do you rate the story?
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Mar 06, 2017 R rated it it was amazing

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“Fair Chance” is Lanyon’s third entry in her “All’s Fair” series. Three is the lucky charm as I immensely enjoyed this book.

Tucker and Elliott are in a relatively good place as this books begins. With any relationship, there will be doubts, but Lanyon handles them masterfully.

The mystery will keep you reading this book. It was hard to put down many times. Between the plot twists and turns, Lanyon demonstrates she is one of the best mystery writers in the genre. This book appears to be her best ...more

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