Chance

A Small Town, Enemies to Lovers, Protector Romance (Ghost Ops, Book 2)

By: Lynn Raye Harris

Narrated by: Avery Caris, Aaron Shedlock

Dead to their pasts. Ghosts. No family ties. No connections.

Six men with a top-secret mission move to a small town where they have to navigate local life, protect their secret, and, above all, stay single.

Aurora Harper doesn’t like Chance Hughes. He’s too handsome, too charismatic, and he’s a player. She’s had enough of players in her life after her fiancé left her for a bridesmaid three weeks before the wedding.

Been there, done that, not doing it again. But Rory let down her guard.

She and Chance spent two hot weeks together after Rory nearly died at the hands of a madman. Chance was part of the team that found her, and he stayed by her side from the moment she was freed until she kicked him out of her house when she came to her senses.

That should have been the end of it… until one line on a plastic stick changes her life forever.

Thanks to a tragic childhood, Ghost Ops soldier Chance doesn’t believe in the kind of love that lasts. There’s always been something about Rory that drew him to her, but they’re like oil and water. It’s not meant to be and it’s not worth fighting for.

But then Chance learns Rory’s pregnant at the same time someone starts sabotaging her home and business. There’s not a force on this earth that can stop Chance from unleashing the warrior inside and ending the threat to his woman and child.

Because they are his. And he’s going to prove it to her, even if it takes his very last breath to do so…

A small town, enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, military protector romance from NYT bestselling author Lynn Raye Harris

©2024 Lynn Raye Harris (P)2024 Lynn Raye Harris

Can Chancy Pants win back Rory?

Chance is book 2 in the Ghost Ops series, a spinoff of the HOT Strike Team 1 and Strike Team 2 series. We follow Chance and Rory as they traverse fears, stress, and danger from multiple fronts while trying to find ground as a couple and future parents.

Blaze, book 1 in the series, ends with Chance carrying Rory to the hospital due to her diabetes and the actions taken by the villain in the story. Chance and Rory had a two week affair where he took care of her in all ways while she recuperated.

Chance opens with a bang. When Rory receives visitors, she greets them with Liza Jane. These visitors make her an offer, but she refuses.

Shortly after this visit, strange happenings start occurring. Happenstance or vandalism?

Chance decides Rory needs someone to look out for her at the farmhouse. So, of course, he moves in and is her protector. What he did not expect was the surprise he finds in the bathroom. When he confronts Rory about it, she tells him about it and how she is feeling about it.

Rory is a type 1 diabetic. She wears an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). With this new twist in their story and relationship, both Chance and Rory are worried about the ramifications for her health. Until she sees the doctor, she does not know. She knows what she has been told by doctors and what she has read about, but now she is facing reality and needs more information.

Chance is very understanding and always wants to know what works best for her. He asks her how she wants things done. He asks her when her CGM goes off if she needs some juice. He asks her about what to expect and what he can do to help and what he should look for. He is the consummate perfect man.

And when Rory is threatened, it is Chance and the Ghost Ops men that come to the rescue.

But will Rory accept that Chance is there to stay? Will Chance be able to change her mind about wanting marriage and a family? And here is the ultimate question, will Rory be able to handle what Chance and the Ghost Ops guys really do? She has her suspicions, but suspicions and reality are never the same.

This book was a really hard read for me. It is a very personal story for me. Rory's story is my story. What I would love to see is a their story in 20 to 30 years. Did she suffer any complications? How are they managing the complications as a couple. Health issues are a true test of a relationship, even controlled ones.

I love that Rory names everything. The deer, the trucks, and Chancy Pants. She truly lives life to the fullest and makes the best of everything she is given. That attitude is what will get her through anything. You go girl!!!

And Chance. Gawd what I would have given to have met a man like you sooner.

And to people who read this review, please note that if you know a diabetic, do NOT ask them if they should really be eating something. It is the most offensive thing you can do. Yes, we can eat anything, as long as we cover it with insulin.

Avery Caris is a new to me narrator and her take on Rory is spot on. How she handles the bar, the farm, Chance (and the other guys), the threats and life is how I would hope I would handle them. And Aaron Shedlock proved to be a caring and concerned Chance without being overbearing (mostly).

Great story

Rory and Chance's story was an action packed romance. Rory had been hurt in the past and was afraid to love anyone. Chance wasn't looking for love, but once he saw Rory behind the bar, there was no one else for him.

This is an action packed story with alpha Chance protecting what is his and making him see that their happily ever after is possible. He makes Rory see what is possible and that they could have a wonderful future if he can keep her safe.

I love these series with all of the men getting their women and protecting them. Rory was a little head strong for me at times and I wanted to roll my eyes, but I loved how Chance handled her.

This is a great story and the ending of this book leaves me wanting book 3 bad! Great story!

The narrators were great. I couldn't wait to hear what happened next.

Take A Chance!

I absolutely love this book! It’s a great story! I love Rory and Chance! I love the nickname that Rory gives Chance! Chancey-pants!! The narrators did a great job bringing both characters to life! Ghost Ops is definitely a series not to be missed! I can’t wait for the next book!! Lynn Raye Harris is a master with words and the worlds she builds is awesome!

Another winner in the Ghost Ops series!!!

Chance is another winner in the Ghost Ops series from Lynn Raye Harris! I loved this story so very much! I really did love both Chance and Rory as individual characters, and I had all the happy feels as they worked towards a happily ever after neither honestly thought they would ever get.

I absolutely loved this book so very much. It was action packed from start to finish, and the romance between Rory and Chance was so beautiful! I also love every single moment with the members of the Ghost Ops team. I of course fell in love with each of the members when they were with the HOT Team, and this spinoff series is every bit as fantastic as the HOT Team books.

Avery Caris & Aaron Shedlock did a fantastic job with the narration of Chance. They both seamlessly moved from chapter to chapter and kept me on the edge of my seat right up until the end of the book. I highly recommend this book and series to fans of sexy romantic suspense.


Rating: 5 Stars (A)
Review copy provided by publisher

Enemies To Lovers...And More

What can I say about Lynn Raye Harris' latest release, CHANCE??? Well, here's the thing...When the first book of this incredible series came out, I was ecstatic! With the book, the ecstatic feeling multiplied by a hundred. I absolutely love Chance and Rory!!! Those two are like oil and water. It's amazing! I throughly enjoyed this enemies to lovers trope. I suggest you RUN, not walk, and get your own copy of CHANCE! Congratulations, Lynn Raye Harris, on another wonderful Ghost Ops story!!!!!

Chance and Rory

Another amazing story. Chance and Rory’s story will completely suck you in from the beginning and keeps you hooked with some suspense. I love the banter, the bonds and the sizzling chemistry. It’s fun and entertaining story. Looking forward to reading more.

Yay for Chancey pants!!

I devoured this book in 1 day...it WAS THAT good!! This is book 2 in this brand new series…the guys of Ghost Ops now working covertly in Alabama. In bk 1, we started getting a preview of the love-not love relationship between Rory and Chance…now we get the full story! Rory had been cheated on by her fiancé and, since then, has sworn off an HEA. After a brief fling w Chance, Rory makes a life altering discovery. To make matters more complicated, someone is sabotaging her farm and restaurant. Chance rides to her protection…also planning to win her heart. Will Chance succeed…at protecting Rory AND winning her heart? Read-listen to find out…you won’t be disappointed.
Can’t wait for Seth’s story next month!!!

Narration was excellent!

The narrators did an excellent job with this story.
The story itself is very good as well.
Military guys with a protective nature is definitely a specialty of Lynn Raye Harris. I never tire of her romance.
This is book 2 of the Ghost Ops spin off. It can be read as a standalone. There is a tease for the next book at the end, but this book does not end on a cliffhanger.
This story, although set in the same town, is different from the first book with unpredictable outcomes. A well researched book with always new circumstances.
Chance is patient and careful with Rory. I hope you enjoy their love story as much as I did!

Chance and Rory

Chance and Rory

The narrators did a good job.

I didn't read/listen to the first one but I would suggest it because that explains how they met and the beginning of some of the story line. I enjoyed this. Love Rory and her mouth made this book interesting. Chance swoon so hot and protective. I don't want to give much but this is Chance trying to figure out who is determined to sabotage Rory's property and bar. I am going to try and read/listen to the first one and look forward to the next one.

Great addition to this series!!

This second installment in this series is a great read that I enjoyed from the start.

In this action packed and full of chemistry between the characters we meet Rory and Chance. Rory - a heroine with a fiery personality and fiercely independent fights to stay away from Chance. Chance who is protective of those he cares about. The pair have a push pull, enemies to lovers relationships filled with enjoyable banter between the pair that turned into more.

In typical Lynn Raye Harris this book was a great read. I was hooked from the start as it had everything I have come to expect from her books. The characters and supporting characters were well written and enjoyable to read. The plot of the story moved along well and kept me interested in seeing what would happen next.

Overall, this was a great read and can't wait to see what is in store for this series next. I would recommend this book and series to others.