Eighteen year old Harper has grown up under her career Marine of a father's
thumb. Ready to live life her own way and experience things she's only ever
heard of from the jarheads in her father's unit; she's on her way to college at
San Diego State University.
Thanks to her new roommate, Harper is introduced to a world of parties, gorgeous guys, family and emotions. Some she wasn't expecting yet, and others she never knew she was missing.
She finds herself being torn in two as she quickly falls in love with her boyfriend Brandon, and her roommate's brother Chase. Covered in tattoos, known for fighting in the Underground and ridiculously muscled...they're exactly what she was always warned to stay away from, but just what she needs. Despite their dangerous looks and histories, both adore and would do anything for Harper, including stepping back if it means she's happy.
Her first year away is turning out to be near perfect, but one weekend of giving in to heated passion will change everything.
Thanks to her new roommate, Harper is introduced to a world of parties, gorgeous guys, family and emotions. Some she wasn't expecting yet, and others she never knew she was missing.
She finds herself being torn in two as she quickly falls in love with her boyfriend Brandon, and her roommate's brother Chase. Covered in tattoos, known for fighting in the Underground and ridiculously muscled...they're exactly what she was always warned to stay away from, but just what she needs. Despite their dangerous looks and histories, both adore and would do anything for Harper, including stepping back if it means she's happy.
Her first year away is turning out to be near perfect, but one weekend of giving in to heated passion will change everything.
Move over Nicholas Sparks, here comes Molly McAdams! I loved this book, devoured it in one 8 hour setting, up until 4AM, walking into walls while trying to read and walk at the same time. It's a very poignant novel that redefines the term "what if". What would you do if your life was turned upside down and torn apart? What if happiness presented itself to you again as a familiar stranger? Would you take a chance?
Having lived a sheltered life as a military brat, Harper has moved away from home for college. She immediately grabs a best friend, meets not one but two HAWT young men and almost as quickly falls in love. This story centers around Harper, Chase and Brandon in a love triangle the likes of which I've never read. What will happen when Harper falls in love with both men? Drama and heartache ensue; as well as love, understanding and bonds that are not easily broken.
These characters have a depth to them that will break your heart, as both men fall in love with Harper and both are just as willing to walk away as long as she's happy. McAdams delivers a fantastic novel with a realistic storyline that will keep you entranced until the very end. She perfectly balances the heartache with love, and even though there is some mysery, there is triumph as well. I really loved how McAdams pulled me into her story and I felt invested in these characters. This book will have you laughing one minute, then crying, then laughing again. In the literary world that seems to cater to paranormal as of late, it's refreshing to read this tragically beautiful lovestory, that truely does have a happy ending. In the end Harper learns that life is all about Taking Chances.
If you like Nicholas Sparks you'll love Molly McAdams.
I give this one 5/5 if I could, I'd give it 10, but that's just my two cents.
Author of Taking Chances & From Ashes. Master of movie quote battles and lover of fried pickles...tornados? Not so much!
I can't say enough good things about this book, I had to take the time to visit with the author of this fantastic story. Here is my quick Q&A with Molly McAdams author of Taking Chance...
*For those
who are unfamiliar with your novel; Taking Chances, how would you introduce it?
It's a story about a sheltered girl, Harper, that
grew up with only her father, a career Marine. She leaves for college and with
the help of her new roommate, Bree, she is introduced to boys, parties, and
what life with a real family is like. She quickly falls in love with her
boyfriend, Brandon; and Bree's brother, Chase. Whom also happens to be
Brandon's housemate. Harper is torn in two as her love for each guy grows, and
after one night of giving in to heated passion, changes all of their lives,
forever.
*Where were
you born and where do you call home?
I was born and
raised in Bakersfield, CA; and for the last 4.5 years I've been living in
Austin, TX.
*What was
your inspiration for Taking Chances?
Actually, it
was a dream I had! All of my books come from different dreams that I've had.
Every now and then, I'll have incredibly vivid dreams, the kind where I can't
stop thinking about it for days at a time! I usually type up the dream in an
email, send it to myself and try to forget it. But every time I find myself
wondering what would have happened if I hadn't woken up when I did, and what
could have happened before the dream started
*What are
the Pro’s and Con’s to being an Indie Author?
Pro:
You work at your own pace and publish at your own pace. You get more royalties
from your books and get paid more often.
Con: You don't have the backup and
support of a publishing house. It's harder to get your books in print and in
stores. You have to do all your own marketing and publicity.
*What was the
first thing you did when you got the news your book was being published?
When my agent and I decided to take the offer from
HarperCollins, I really wish I could say I did something amazing or fun. But
really I just sat there in shock for about three hours. I remember my boss and
my family all asking: Aren't you so excited!? And I was but all I could seem to
do was sit there with wide eyes, dropped jaw, and nod my head. HAHA.
*Whom in your
life would you say has influenced you the most with
writing?
I wouldn't say there was any one person I can think of that influenced
me. I started doing this for me, just to get the stories out of my head.
Deciding to publish came once I already had Taking Chances completed and it was
just my husband and myself that really knew about it. BUT there are a few
authors that have really been there for me when I had questions and I am so
grateful for them: Jillian Dodd, Teresa Mummert and A.L. Jackson. THANK YOU
LADIES!
*What has
been the most interesting comment (or review) about your book?
HA! ohhhhh dear. Interesting? Um, I had a couple people
tell me I was seriously disturbed for having Harper and her dad have a Dom/sub
relationship. I remember just going WHAT?! WHOA - JUST….WHAT!?!?! I guess the
fact that she calls him "sir" didn't fly well with a few avid BDSM
readers. But it wasn't like that at all! Harper's dad is a career Marine. His
Marines would only refer to him as "Sir" or his rank…it's a term of
respect, and with the way Harper was raised, it's natural for her to only be
allowed to call him what his Marines called him. I do have to say the best
comment I've gotten was a reader telling me Taking Chances was the best
heartache she'd ever had.
*Who is YOUR
favorite Author?
I unfortunately don't have just 1. I
have a top 5 and in no particular order they are: Nicholas Sparks, Stephenie
Meyer, P.C. Cast, A.L. Jackson and R.L. Mathewson. LOVE LOVE LOVE them.
*What are you
reading right now?
I'm reading Apollyon by Jennifer
L. Armentrout! So so excited she asked me to read an ARC of it.
*Tell us your
latest news.
I just finished writing Stealing Harper
(Spring/Summer 2013), Chase's POV from Taking Chances; and began on a new book
that will be coming out December 2013. And my second novel From Ashes will be
coming out December 11th. I'm so excited to hear what everyone thinks about it!
Check out all things Molly by following the links below, be sure to enter the giveaway as well. 2 lucky winners will get their own shiney new copy of Taking Chances.
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Great review & interview Tams!! I have this one sitting in my kindle calling my name! Can't wait to get to it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway and interview!
ReplyDeletehmm I really can't share that in public
DeleteGreat review and interview, Tammy! I will have to get on this book ASAP! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled with all Molly's success and LOVE this book!!! Congrats! Great interview!
ReplyDeleteTook a chance by going back to school for a bachelors degree in nursing after already having a masters in education...
ReplyDeleteI took a chance by quitting my job because they were really mean to me and I hated working there. So one day I had had enough and I gave my two weeks notice. I had been working there for 3 1/2 years so it was pretty dramatic.
ReplyDeleteMolly is so great! Hmm, when I quit my job to take care of my kids? Is that a good enough chance?
ReplyDeleteI have heard GREAT things about this book! *finger crossed* I hope I win! :)
ReplyDeleteLast time I took a chance! Was last year when I said why don't we have another child and HOPE for a girl (I have 2 boys) and last Christmas it worked out. I had my daughter! :)
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