
The London Chance
by Lane Hayes
Publisher: Lane Hayes
Release Date: July 25, 2023
Heat Level: 4 – Lots of Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 27,500
Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedy, Bisexual Romance, Gay Romance, Humor, Contemporary Romance
Blurb:
Two strangers, an online dating app, and a chance at foreverโฆ
Chance
After months of online correspondence with a sexy businessman, weโre finally meeting in personโin London, no less!
Okay. Itโs a casual meet-up. Nothing to get excited about. I fully understand that online connections donโt always translate in person. Roman could be pompous or worseโฆboring.
Wish me luck!
Roman
Dinner with my online โfriendโ doesnโt go well. I shouldnโt be disappointed. Thatโs life.
But just as Iโm ready to write our peculiar acquaintanceship off, Chance turns up unexpectedly at a karaoke bar. Donโt ask what Iโm doing there. I have no idea. However, I donโt mind at all. It feels like the universe is giving us a cosmic redo. Sure, Chance lives in California and my home is in the UK now, but this feels like the real thing. Something worth taking a chance on.
A forever chance.
The London Chance is an MM, bisexual romance featuring an American, a Canadian, a dating app, and an unexpected HEA.
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/164590478-the-london-chance
Purchase at Amazon โ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6FQ42NL
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Excerpt:
โWhat time is it?โ I grumbled, rubbing my stubbled jaw.
โHalf one,โ a deep, rumbly voice replied.
I spun on my heels with my mouth wide open, unsure where to begin. An apology, a thank-you, maybe even a fuck-you.โฆWords werenโt my friend without caffeine and if it was really one thirty in the afternoon, I was going to have a difficult time navigating this one.
If I was going to unravel in a foreign country, was an audience necessary? And better questionโฆdid it have to be this man?
Roman stepped into the room, instantly taking over the space. The combination of his height, broad shoulders, and broody presence made him seem intimidating as fuck even in a navy V-neck sweater, casual jeans, and bare feet. His hair flopped roguishly over his right eye, which should have softened his sharp features, butโฆit didnโt. He was devilishly handsome and sexy andโ I think I puked on his shoes last night. Oh, please let this be a bad dream.
I squeezed my eyes shut, hoping for a scene change and a new cast when I opened them again.
Nope. I was still in Romanโs guest room, standing three feet from the man himself, wearing his T-shirt andโ
โAre these your boxers?โ I asked, plucking at the silky red fabric.
One corner of his mouth twisted in wry amusement. โThey were a gift. You can have them. How are you feeling?โ
I wrinkled my nose. โIโve been better. Iโm sorry aboutโโ
โDonโt worry about it.โ He waved dismissively and moved to the doorway. โWould you like coffee or tea?โ
โCoffee, please.โ
He smiled kindly. โYou got it. Iโll make toast and bacon too.โ
โThank you. Coffee is fine, butโโ I paused to look around the immaculate room. โI need my clothes.โ
โTrust me. You donโt want your clothes.โ
โHuh?โ
โI threw your socks and underwear in the wash, but your suit and shirt needed to be dry-cleaned. Theyโll be ready tomorrow. Iโll grab a pair of sweatpants and socks for you. Youโre welcome to shower. The toothbrush on the counter is the one you used last night. Iโll leave clothes on the banister for you. Meet me downstairs when youโre ready.โ
Roman was gone before I could thank him or protest. I decided I wasnโt ready to deal with the fuzzier parts of last night that had resulted in my clothing immediately needing to be dry-cleaned. I headed for the bathroom instead.
The deliciously hot shower under a wide spray felt so amazing, I never wanted to get out. And the thick towel on the warming rack was a slice of nirvana. I dried myself, then wrapped the towel around my waist and wiped steam off the mirror. I scanned the marble-and-glass haven as I brushed my teeth, sighing at the very unwelcome memory of kneeling on the tiled floor in front of the porcelain god.
How was I going to face this man? Iโd been a fucking mess last night. Running into traffic, dancing in the rainโฆand ohโฆshit. Iโd called him daddy.
More than once.
Heat bloomed across my cheeks as I rinsed and patted my mouth dry, but I couldnโt exactly hide in here. I slipped the boxers and tee on and found a pair of gray sweats and black socks perched on the banister post where Roman said theyโd be. I finished dressing, finger-combed my short hair, and took one last cleansing breath before following the scent of coffee downstairs.
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Review:
The London Chance is perfect for people who are looking for a low angst, easy read. From the fall out of a disastrous first date to a sweet bonus story, it’s all sweetness and steam.
Chance and Roman are both enjoyable characters. Chance is lively & carefree, a good match for Roman’s reservedness. Neither thinks that a long distance relationship can work but are willing to enjoy the time they do have as much as they can. It leads to some moments as they realize the end is coming and a cute resolution.
Humor and heat blend well to give readers a quick journey to HEA for two delightful characters. After enjoying this and Fairy Cakes in Winter so much, Lane Hayes is going on my must read author list.
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Author Info:
Lane Hayes loves a good romance! An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. She loves wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband and her fabulous pup, George.
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