Marissa Clarke

Gen Richards is done being “the helpless blind girl.” Resurrecting her high-school bucket list that begins with “kiss a total stranger” seems just the thing...until she finds herself in a panty-melting lip lock with her big brother’s adrenaline-junky best friend. Chance Anderson thrives on adrenaline, but Genny’s the one risk he’s won’t take. His recklessness a decade ago landed her in the hospital and ejected him from her life. He’s bad for her and everyone knows it—especially her big brother. Chance reluctantly helps Gen complete her bucket list in order to keep her out of trouble. But running through a freezing fountain, playing spin the bottle while fending off a mad horde of stinging insects, and skinny dipping with homicidal attack swans don’t hold a candle to the real danger: falling for the one person he can never have. Each book in the Anderson Brothers series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Sleeping with the Boss Book #2 Neighbors with Benefits Book #3 Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of A Lifetime

Angela Guilherme

*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

After having read the first two books in the series, I had great expectations for this third and last book, focused on the youngest Anderson brother, Chance.

We finally learn the reason why Chance goes to a bar every friday when he doesn't even drink. And it seems Mia was right all along, it is because of a girl he likes...

Actually, Gen is the only woman Chance has ever liked. Unfortunately, she's also his childhood best friend's little sister. And the woman he let down 10 years ago...

Gen was born blind and has always been extremely protected by her family, especially by her brother Walter. In fact, the only person that treats her normally is Chance. Is it such a wonder that she fell in love with him while they were teenagers? But at New Year's Eve, when she had planned to get alone with Chance and get him to kiss her, she's abandoned by him at the pier and, confused, ends up falling on the water. And when the next day Chance finally visits her at the hospital, he fails to provide an explanation and simply disappears from her life. And Gen gives in to her family's extreme protection.

But recently Gen resolved to start living her life in her own way: she's very successful in her work and has moved out of her parents place and is living with a friend with whom she goes to the same bar every friday night... And this friday she's made another resolution: she's going to fulfill every item on the bucket list she wrote at 15. Starting with kissing a perfect stranger...

Chance promised Walter, 10 years ago, that he would stay away from Gen, but he cannot stop going to the bar he knows she is at every friday. He never planned to announce his presence or his identity, but when Gen walks over to him one night and kisses him, he's incapable to keep quiet. And is rewarded with a slap in the face...

In exchange for Gen's silence, Chance agrees to help her complete her bucket list. But the more time they spend together, the more obvious it gets that their feelings haven't changed in the last 10 years. However, can Gen overcome the grief and the fear of being abandoned again? And Chance, being as honorable as he is, will he be able to break his promise and be happy with the woman he loves?

I loved this series, especially because the author, by making the Anderson brothers so different from one another, has also made them very real. Chance is completely different from his brothers, he's calm, discreet and passionate. Yes, unlike Will and Michael, who really struggled with understanding or accepting they were in love, Chance is fully aware that he never stopped being in love. The conflict is a result of the fear of not being the right man for Gen, not from a compromise phobia. Chance is an amazing protagonist, especially because he gives Gen space and time to decide what she really wants, without pressuring or influencing her in any way.

I think this was the first time I read a story with a blind protagonist, but her lack of sight didn't make me like her any less. She's a strong woman who has to fight the exaggerated protection of the ones who love her and prove to them that she can be self-sufficient. And that decides to finally experiment everything she has ever wanted to try but was always too scared to do it.

I really liked them as a couple, they complete each other perfectly, and they're the type of couple that leaves no doubt that theirs will be a happily ever after. And it was so good to see Will and Claire and Michael and Mia again! I'm really going to miss these brothers and the women of their lives...

Totally Addicted to Reading

This is my first time reading Marissa Clarke's work, and it will not be my last. This book came on my radar as it is a story about friends becoming lovers. I am a huge fan of these types of stories, as such I could not pass up the chance to read and review this title.Chance of a Lifetime is the third book in the Anderson Brothers series, and can be read as a stand-alone. It's a story of courage, love and freedom. In this installment, readers are given insight into Chance Anderson's life and that of the woman he has loved his whole life.Chance first met Gen Richards when he was eight years old, and she was five. Since that time they were inseparable. Chance made her special while everyone else treated her as if she was helpless. However, while in their teens an unfortunate accident occurred and Chance was banned from Gen's life. Her family considered him to be a bad influence.Gen Richards is not your typical romance heroine. She has been blind all her life. Her family treated her like a handicap. However, Chance helped her to look beyond her blindness. As a result, she was able to see that she was capable of doing anything she puts her mind to. Gen was not aware that her parents had banned Chance from seeing her after the accident. She believed that he had abandoned her, and for years she resented him.Ten years later Gen, after witnessing the death of her co-worker via a freak accident, decided she was tired of playing it safe. As a result, she decided to resurrect her high school bucket list. Little did she know that her decision to complete the items on her bucket list would lead to Chance re-entering her life.It was a pleasure meeting the characters. Gen was amazing. Initially, she sacrificed her freedom to please her family, but the she realises that she was not living. I loved how she stood up to them and in the process gained her freedom to live her life as she sees fit. She is the epitome of strength, self-reliance and courage.Chance is such a sweetheart. His feelings for Gen are genuine. He loved her so much, that he was willing to stay out of her life if it meant that she would finally stand up for herself. He knew that for them to be together she had to be willing to fight for her freedom.The romance was entertaining, sweet and delightful. Gen and Chance brought out the best in each other. I thought they made a perfect fit. I loved the way they interacted with each other. The story was well written. I was pulled in from the moment I began reading. I liked that the misunderstanding of ten years ago, that led to them to being out of each other's life, was resolved.Chance of a Lifetime was a satisfying read. I will definitely be looking to read the other books in the series. This is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance.I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.

Lacey

Originally posted at Booklovers For Life

“You’re my first. My first love. My only love.”

Oh god, I loved Chance of a Lifetime so, so much. When I started it, I thought it would easily be a 4 star read like the previous Anderson Brothers book was (my review here), but this… Chance and Gen’s story was so much more than I expected. It’s a gorgeous, emotional, heartwarming read I absolutely LOVED! It’s a mix of friends-to-lovers, second chance romance, and older brother’s best friend, which for sure are my top three tropes ever. So basically, this book was perfect for me.

Gen Richards is tired of her family thinking that her blindness makes her helpless and weak. She just wants to be treated like any other person – but the only person who ever treated her like normal was Chance, her old crush and her older brother’s best friend, and he abandoned her. But now, Gen is taking charge of her life, and she’s starting off by completing her high school bucket list. The first item? Kiss a stranger. And of all the people in the world, she accidentally chooses to kiss Chance… but then she realizes she’s found the perfect person to help her fulfill her bucket list.

He’d never been able to stay away. She was like a drug. He needed more. He always had. He was addicted, but had been able to control it and hide it… Until last night when she’d kissed him. He’d fallen off the wagon. Hell, the whole fucking wagon had fallen off a cliff with him on it. One taste of Genny and he was gone. The next week would be hell.

Chance has stayed out of Gen’s life for the past ten years, but he’s never forgotten her. He’s always regretted the way he left her life, but he’s here with her now to make amends and to prove to her that he’s there to say. He’s patient, supporting, loving… a swoon-worthy hero. I fell so hard for his character – he’s made his mistakes, but his number-one priority has always been Gen, and the love he’s had for her over the years comes so clearly off the pages.

“What do you see?”
“Nothing but you.”

Chance and Gen are absolutely perfect together! Gen is feisty, awesome, down-to-earth, and she never lets her blindness be a crutch for her. Chance is the only person who’s never seen her as disabled, who’s never held her back from doing what she wanted, and I loved that he admired her strength and found inspiration from it. Gen’s older brother is an obstacle in their relationship, one that both Gen and Chance need to overcome, but with the passion and love they have for each other, I had no doubt that these two would fight for their love.

“Most people would insist on leading me to him.”
“Nobody needs to lead you two to each other. You’d find each other from opposite sides of the planet.”

My heart grew so emotionally invested in Gen and Chance’s story. It was the perfect romance! And I loved that the author infused a bit of humor in this book – it wasn’t as funny as the previous one, but it was the perfect amount of humor for this story. I loved everything about this book! I read it in one sitting and I couldn’t get enough of it. I’m actually really glad that I haven’t read the first book in the series yet, because I seriously don’t want to let go of these characters!

Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.

Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.

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