i loved this story!the chemistry and banter between thomas and eric gives you the warm and fuzzies! they are both strong and sweet and just perfect for each other. even though they've just met, it seems like they've known each other forever - they just work together. eric's dogs are a great part of the story too and that thomas works so well with them is just the icing on the cake! (the dogs were great supporting characters!)thomas' past has prevented him from fully living and eric is just the guy to get him to live again. and eric needs to slow down and enjoy living instead of going balls to the walls. being with thomas in the middle of nowhere is the perfect thing for eric to start savoring life instead of rushing through it.i really liked ms. brown's writing and am looking forward to reading more by her in the future. Chance to be King is a contemporary romance featuring two men in the entertainment industry--though neither of them know who or what the other does for a living. They meet on a dark night when Eric nearly runs Thomas over. Eric's exhausted and in need of a break from his stressful life, and he misses the turn off to the small cottage he's rented--a cozy little place for him and his two dogs to enjoy some peace and quiet in the country. But peace and quiet is far from what Eric finds as he gets to know Thomas. They have pretty instant chemistry, though there are a few hiccups, to say the least. Someone's causing trouble--and Eric nearly dies. Thomas takes him in because, surprise! he's the owner of the cottage Eric was renting before it was burned down. The police become involved, quickly zeroing in on a suspicious stranger Thomas ran off his property. But who's his target? Eric or Thomas? Why would anyone want to hurt either of them? Can they be truthful with each other and move beyond their secrets?I really liked Eric's character. His bond with his dogs was adorable. I could relate to his migraine issues, unfortunately, but that helped make his character very real to me. I had a harder time with Thomas' character. He ran hot and cold, which wasn't explained for quite some time even as they professed their love to each other after just a few days. That type of insta-love in a contemporary story is hard for me to see as believable, but the dramatic events and the way Thomas and Eric have to rely and depend on each other helps explain some of the connection. Beyond the insta-love element, I found the story to be smoothly written and easy to read. It keep me reading until late in the night, from start to end without stopping. I like that the romance is a major factor in the story, yet there are other elements woven in the plot to ensure the reader doesn't get bored along the way--because face it, we all know we're going to find a happy ending. And I think readers will really like this one!
What do You think about Chance To Be King (2010)?
Not really sure how the title goes wit the plot of the book.
—as1026
