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I absolutely loved this book. It is a rt of fluffy romance but it has SO much to offer. What a special treat to get characters with substance and a small town feel. I think the best parts were the small town people and their all up in everyone else business but not in a bad way.

The two main characters are perfect. What I like is that Jasper is at point where he realized that there is a lot to life besides being a lawyer. SO sad what took him so long to get to the point
SO worth the read

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Who in the world besides Maggie McGinnis could make a nursing home fun and funny? No one! That’s my opinion. Emma did not want to go to Montana. She didn’t want to leave the sunny shores of Florida, but mostly she didn’t want to abandon her chance to rise higher in the corporate world. She wasn’t even prepared for the “mountain” she had to drive up to get to her job. Psst…it’s a hill! Mostly, she wasn’t prepared for the sweet as honey and hot as hell Jasper. And she wasn’t prepared for Whisper Creek.

Poor Jasper. He had no idea how his first sight of a beautiful, half-naked woman would implant on his brain and never go away. Not just any half-naked woman…this woman. He was lost from day one but didn’t admit it to himself for a while.

They both have some serious sadness in their pasts, making it difficult for either to grab onto, hold onto and never let go of their incredible chemistry, chemistry that everyone could see. Of course, the matchmakers at Whisper Creek Ranch get involved when Emma moves to the ranch after one afternoon and one evening being overwhelmed by the beauty of the ranch and the wonderful people.

This book is satisfying on ever level. Maggie McGinnis is a major talent in the romance genre and she never disappoints. Pick up your copy and…

Enjoy!

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Another great read in this series! I love how these girls (and guys) find their way to this wonderful town. Their situations are so relatable and understandable. It is easy to get lost in the dreamy world of a romantic story, I am so happy to see the realistic side come through as well.
I was so sucked into the writing and story I stayed up and finished in 1 day.
High recommendations for books by Maggie McGinnis.

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've found a new author to follow!

I've never read any Maggie McGinnis books before. I read the description of the book and it sounded interesting to me, so I requested it from Net Galley. You never know what you're going to get when the genre is contemporary romance. It encompasses such a broad spectrum os possibilities. I was very pleased with this one.

The setting is perfect, a small town in the foothills of the Rockies. Definitely put the protagonist, Emma, in a place completely out of her element. The dialog between her and Jasper is witty and humorous.

The sexual tension is just right throughout the whole book. The sex is not graphic.

I love Jasper's father and Bette. Both play minor parts in the story, but I love them.

I liked this books so well that I have purshased the first two books in the series and have already started reading them. (Ahead of the free books I have in my to be read pile that I have committed to reading and reviewing.) Yeah, I liked this book that much....

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I just loved this book. The banter between Emma and Jasper as they get to know each other was just delightful. The feature that is so appealing about this and other Whisper Creek Novels is that the characters are so likeable and good natured. I like to think they would be my friends. I also appreciated that although the subject matter was adult, I didn't have to skip through excessive graphic sex. It wasn't allowed to detract from the sweetness of the love story. Add 'Taking A Chance' to your Carefree, MT visits, you'll love it!

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OMG!! I love Whisper Creek and all its residents! Jasper and Emma's story did not disappoint and is so much FUN! I was LOLing from the first line. Jasper and Emma's story is heartfelt with a little touch of sadness at times BUT mostly fun! Emma is a strong woman that just needs someone to believe in her and she finds that someone in Jasper. A great romance not to be missed!!

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I did not realize this was part of a much longer series. I will certainly go back and read the others after reading this wonderful story set in the beautiful state of Montana. It read fine as a stand alone but I think reading the others would definitely add to it.
Emma and Jasper are just perfect for each other! I really love them together!
Emma had no intentions of staying in Montana when she takes the temporary job there. She likes living in Florida.
She certainly did not plan on meeting Jasper while she was there. He was her game changer. He is so charming and fun.
Very nicely written story that flows so well and has so much heart. I looked forward to turning each and every page.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Story about a young woman from Florida who goes to Montana to sub for the director of a nursing home. Here she meets Jasper, a coffee shop owner, and his dad lives at said nursing home. Despite tragedies that neither one can forget, the chemistry between them develops into something more. Sweet, clean contemporary romance!

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Taking a Chance, is a feel good romance novel. In the beginning, Jasper leaves me feeling shameful. The way that he volunteers and visits his father in the nursing home is awesome. Then later on in the book he shows us just how human he is by the way that he handles things with Emma. It's kinda a stretch to call this book part of the Whisper Creek series, but it was fun to catch up with some of the past characters and new.

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this will make you believe once again. very well written

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I liked the that this book was a wonderful story. The characters were likable and made you root for them as they worked out their problems and their relationships. It drew me and I couldn't put it down.

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I loved this book! Emma and Jasper are so good together, along with a colorful cast of characters and kittens. Highly recommend.

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A beautiful, feel good romance about an over-achieving, brilliant woman who has yet to measure up to her parents' unreachable expectations. He had it all, but didn’t realize it until it was too late. They both find themselves in Montana in the shadow of majestic mountains and a now infamous ranch of studly men.

This is my 4 or 5th read by Ms. McGinnis and I’ve yet to be disappointed.

I received an ARC of this book, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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When Emma Winthrop is sent to Whisper Creek to take over momentarily at Shady Acres nursing home she is certain she has been sent to a whole other world, it's peaceful, charming, and so unlike the bustling city life she is use to. Then she meets a certain sexy barista that instantly starts to stir up the butterflies in her stomach, he is charming, funny... and very easy on the eyes. But getting involved with him seems silly since her stay in town is temporary...

The moment Jasper Stone's eyes land on the beauty sent to run Shady Acres he can't help but fall a little for her, she is unlike any other woman he has ever met, and the sparks swirling around between them tells him there is something there worth exploring. But her stay in Whisper Creek is short term, so he must decide if that "something" between them is worth the risk to his heart...

Taking A Chance is a touching, light-hearted, literary treasure! It has been a while since my last visit to the Whisper Creek series, but mere minutes into this read I found myself making myself right at home all over again, oh how I missed these wonderful characters! I thoroughly enjoyed this new addition the series, it warmed my heart, made me laugh, and left me blushing more than a few times! The story line was engaging and held my interest throughout, and the characters were perfectly crafted... you really can't go wrong with this one, it is one of my absolute favorites from Ms. McGinnis to date! Highly recommend this one, these small town folks are sure to charm their way into your heart!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

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This was a fun romantic read. I enjoyed the characters, Jasper and Emma. Jasper has been punishing himself for a mistake for years and feels that he doesn't deserve to find someone to love. Emma is trying to move up in the corporate world and forget her past mistakes and heartache. Neither ever imagine finding love until they find each other. Fun read.

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I love Maggie and have been waiting for this book for ages. However the only characters i truly loved were those already established. I don't care for the new heroine at all.

That didnt take from my enjoyment of the story and the fact that as with most whisper creek novels the story leaves you wishing you were able to viait for yourself.

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5 BEAUTIFUL STARS!! Another fantastic book by the talented Maggie McGinnis, she writes with such heart. Emma and Jasper where perfect for each other and the their is written beautifully. I could not put this book down when I started. I highly recommend this book, it was so good. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

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The romance developing between Emma & Jasper is such a sweet thing to watch unfold. Emma is a career driven woman in her mid 30s with a "perfect" older sister that could do no wrong & parents that don't understand her (fortunately she has a "normal" younger sister). She gets sent from FL to Carefree home of Whisper Creek Ranch & all of our favorite characters from previous stories to run a nursing home (Shady Acres) while the woman that was doing it has surgery. This is not in Emma's plans to move up the corporate ladder.
Jasper has been in Carefree for a few years & believes he doesn't deserve a happy ever after because of what happened in his "previous" life. His dad is at Shady Acres, therefore Jasper is there a lot. He's there even more after running into Emma.
Watching the sparks jump off the pages is incredible. The story is so sweet & fun with enough turmoil thrown in to keep it interesting. I look forward to reading more Whisper Creek novels!

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Received an ARC for my fair review for netgalley. This is a continuation in the Whisper Creek series, but you can read it as a stand a lone. We meet Emma who goes to Montana and takes a temporary position, with the intention of returning home. However, she meet Jasper, they both have past hurts, which is a little hard on them but they are good together.

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A highly amusing romp in a nursing home with the son of one of the residents keeping things lively, while helping a temporary head of the home fine her way and her heart.

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