3.5 stars- I picked up this novella in hopes for something a bit different and Chance certainly offered that. A shorter read that covered a lot of action and story in a relatively brief period, Chance detailed the exciting, peculiar events of what started out as another ordinary day for risk analyzer, Daniel, and courier, Nathan.

I’m always wary about complex plots in a novella, but Chance included sufficient details to keep me satisfied and engaged. Additionally, the author highlighted Daniel’s character enough at the start so the reader can appreciate how out of his comfort zone he was as the events that would change his outlook and life unfolded. This change provided a nice character arc that left me hopeful for a bit more by the end. I also liked that the idea of “chance” ran throughout the novella- appearing in multiple scenarios and with multiple characters- tying the theme together nicely and making for an interesting read. The writing itself was solid, the characters interesting, and the pacing kept the speed and excitement rolling. Unfortunately, the shortened timeline meant too much story happened in too few pages- especially as the book concluded- and the character and relationship development suffered a bit. That said, Chance is the first of a series so I’m hopeful we get more time with Daniel and Nathan and the opportunity to see their story play out, especially in the romance area. If you’re in a mood for a quick, action-packed read with the promise of more to come, I’d recommend giving this title a try.

Smart, witty, shockingly entertaining. A short, quick read full of high octane fun.

Daniel is a risk analyst at an insurance company. He lives a life of rigid schedule. It could be called robotic if not for the occasional pang of loneliness.

Nathan is a college student working through school as a parcel delivery man.

Neither lead very exciting lives until they accidentally run into each other and into an unforseen situation that sets them on the run from men determined to catch them.

Let the fun begin...

Fantastic story. Great MCs. Even greater secondary characters. So much fun!

I definitely recommend this one for a few short hours of perfect escapism.