4/5
Great read
Great read, wonderful characters well written and a lovely romance with a sweet HEA for you to enjoy when you have time to treat yourself
Tammy dreams of becoming a successful actress. Her biggest role so far is in a low-budget horror movie. Her agent and only friend in New York has set her and the male lead, Bobby (the most obnoxious man she’s ever met) up on a date.
This is where she meets him. Tammy can’t believe her eyes—the man in front of her is absolutely gorgeous, but there’s one catch—she spies a wedding ring. He rescues her from her terrible date, and she tries to forget all about him.
The next day at a photoshoot for a magazine, she sees him again. This time, he’s going by a different name, Paul, and his ring is nowhere in sight. Who is he? Why can’t she stop thinking about him?
Their chance encounter will change both of their lives.
Excerpt:
Unlike the restaurant area, the bar was surprisingly dead, with most couples and groups of friends sitting at tables. That’s what allowed her to hear him. He was nursing a glass of champagne and had clearly been eavesdropping on their disastrous date. He laughed so hard that the bubbles in his drink spurted through his nose. She squinted her eyes. She tried to make out his face in the glass of a painting opposite, but it was no use. She could only spy her own confused reflection staring back at her.
“I’m sorry, is my misery amusing to you?” Tammy questioned with a frown at the tall, muscular back.
He cleared his throat and spun around fully on his chair, allowing her to get a good look at him. Her breath caught in her throat. If Bobby was a Ken doll, then this man was a Disney prince. She’d never actually seen someone that good-looking in the flesh before. His olive skin gleamed, and his dark hair and eyes sparkled. His exquisitely tamed beard gave a slight edge to his perfection. He obviously took care of his appearance … and his body. The baby blue polo shirt clung to his muscles like a grudge that would never let go.
“Please excuse me, I’m so very sorry,” he said, his voice liquid silk. “But do you need help? This must be a first date, right?”
“No, I don’t need your help. I’m very accustomed to dealing with creeps in my line of work.” She wasn’t some helpless damsel who needed to be rescued. Although, if she were to be rescued, then this is the man she would choose to do the rescuing. His large, rippling muscles could wrap around her body and—
“Oh, and what’s that? Porn?” He grinned, interrupting her thought process.
“No such thing, not that there would be anything wrong with it!” Tammy’s nostrils flared. “I’m a movie actress.” She held her chin high and looked into his deep, brown eyes. Kind eyes. Curious eyes. Curious about her? “Well, at least I’m trying,” she said in a small voice.
“I didn’t mean any offense, only I’d overheard what Romeo here was saying. Anything I would have seen?”
“Only if you enjoy horror movies. I have one coming out on Friday—Haunted House.” Before she could give him a chance to feign polite interest, as people often did, she cut him off. “I know, groundbreaking stuff.” She sighed. “Excluding that I’ve been an extra in a couple of TV shows.” She almost winced in pain. How could she call herself an actress with a list of credits like that? And why was she telling this perfect stranger?
He held her eyes for longer than should have been legal. She felt a prickle of heat begin to trickle into her face and down her neck.
He finally spoke. “Just so you know,” he said quietly, eyes trailing over her body. “I’d watch anything with you in it.”
Product Reviews
5/5
Nice book!
It was nice and sweet. Easy to read and to enjoy. With the correct amount of drama. And the romance was also on point.
4/5
Sweet & Steamy Billionaire Romance
A Chance Encounter is a sweet and steamy novella, just the way I like ’em. It’s an opposites attract, secret billionaire romance where the MFC is trying to break into acting. Her agent sets her up on a date with her slimy costar, and the MMC “rescues” her. When they run into each other again, it’s obvious that they have chemistry and what follows is a love affair to remember. Very likable characters, engaging plot, and a sigh-worthy happy ending.
4/5
Her Prince Charming.
This story was like a modern day fairy tale. It will bring a smile to your face and make you sigh. This book is a short novella full of attraction, love, angst, jealousy, and celebration. Both MCs were so likeable and relatable, even though one is a billionaire. It is a sweet romance full of steam. I recommend this book to all romance readers.
4/5
Tammy and Paul
A Chance Encounter is a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, girl gets her billionaire romance. Tammy is a young actress who hasn't really hit it big yet. Paul is a hunky billionaire. The two happen to meet by chance while she is promoting her film with her slimy co-star at a bar. They briefly chat and then end up crossing paths again. They start a bit of a whirlwind romance, but is it too good to be true? These two really did have amazing chemistry, and after a bit of drama and angst, we got a very happy ending. I loved this short and spicy read!.
4/5
Great book--LOVED the story so so much
This book was short but awesome, especially if you love instalove stories this one is for you for sure. The author does know how to write a great quick and easy read for sure--highly recommend this one.
5/5
Prince Charming
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful fairy tale in which our lovely main character found her Prince Charming, a mysterious and handsome prince. Their adventure was filled with joy and magic, as well as doubts and sorrows, leading to a heartwarming happily ever after that left everyone smiling!
4/5
Good Short Read
Tammy's meeting with the Paul quickly evolves into a story full of intrigue. The chemistry between the characters, paired with a touch of drama, makes this a compelling and sweetly steamy read. Such a good read!
5/5
A Fun Roller Coaster
Jenna met a man who saved her from her horrible date. Fate had other plans because she met him again without a wedding ring and a new name. Now Paul swept her off her feet and she started to fall head over heels but in a bizarre twist ruined things. Realizing her mistake she would either be rejected or throw caution to the wind and be fully honest. Paul is a force to be reckoned with but he’s got a heart of gold too.
4/5
A Chance Encounter!
This is a short and quick read about Paul and Tammy. He rescues her, in more than one way, from a professional date gone way off track. The attraction is instant but he is wearing a ring. The next time she sees him, it is in unexpected place and he is going by a different name. This is a cute, sweet and steamy read with pretty much instant love. I love the characters and how their story transpires.
5/5
Fun and OTT romance
This was a fun and OTT romance by a new-to-me author. Tammy and Paul meet by chance and it leads them to a wonderful HEA. Expect to feel all the feels, get caught up in the drama, and have to fan yourself over their hot chemistry in this shorter romance. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to checking out other books by this author :D
4/5
Fairytale Instalove
A Chance Encounter is one of those over the top instalove stories that hits you all in your feels. Paul and Tammy's chance encounter could happen to anyone anywhere anytime, but it happened to them and set them up for the perfect happily ever after. Though there is a little drama when Tammy allows assumptions to control her emotions, the story itself is like a fairytale.
