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Chance Encounter
Montessori teacher Sky Roberts doesn’t think twice about entering a charity raffle for a free vacation. She can hardly believe it when the winning ticket turns out to be hers, but the trip conflicts with the summer school program she’s scheduled to teach. She can’t give up on her students.
Drew Mitchell excels in her job as a travel agent, and her success makes up for never quite measuring up to her family’s gender expectations and her disappointingly single status. That’s why she’s determined to win her company’s latest competition for best travel package and be named the top regional agent.
Drew can’t believe Sky is turning down a free vacation. She to take this trip. In a desperate attempt to get Sky to change her mind and ask another teacher to step in for her, Drew suggests they go on the vacation together. What better way to relax than with your very own travel guide? Plus, she can win the competition by keeping tabs on her travel plan as it unfolds.
As Sky and Drew travel beautiful Fiji together, they’re about to discover that the trip of a lifetime may just lead to the kind of love they've been searching for.
Drew Mitchell excels in her job as a travel agent, and her success makes up for never quite measuring up to her family’s gender expectations and her disappointingly single status. That’s why she’s determined to win her company’s latest competition for best travel package and be named the top regional agent.
Drew can’t believe Sky is turning down a free vacation. She to take this trip. In a desperate attempt to get Sky to change her mind and ask another teacher to step in for her, Drew suggests they go on the vacation together. What better way to relax than with your very own travel guide? Plus, she can win the competition by keeping tabs on her travel plan as it unfolds.
As Sky and Drew travel beautiful Fiji together, they’re about to discover that the trip of a lifetime may just lead to the kind of love they've been searching for.
240 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2024
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August 4, 2024
Can you fall for the brazen tour guide with the huge ego that kind of annoys you and excites you at the same time? Does the unexpected trip to paradise help? Well, yes, yes to both!
I received an advance copy from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Drew Mitchell has been fighting to be accepted for who she is her whole life. She happens to have gotten a female body but also has a lot of masculine energy inside of her. That mix does not sit well with a lot of people, especially her family. Drew spent her life proving her worth over and over again and failing to get fully recognized. Her experiences made her impenetrable on the outside, always working extra hard to be successful and appreciated. It has made her excellent at her job as a travel agent but her demeanor hasn’t served her well in her personal life.
Sky Roberts always craved a life of adventure, she never got to it though. Yes, she loves her job as an elementary teacher, but her mundane and boring existence lacks a definite spark. When Sky wins a luxury vacation to Fiji, she realizes that maybe this opportunity is as good as any to step out of her routine. The jerky travel agent Drew was not the person she would have expected to be going on said vacation with. Why in the hell, did she say she would only go if Drew went with her? It doesn’t help that this annoying person is also very, very hot. Sky goes from being irritated with Drew to being turned on by her in the blink of an eye. How will she survive a trip to a tropical paradise with her?
Drew is such an interesting character. Renee Roman does an excellent job of describing her internal battle with the outside world. As a person without a specific gender, Drew faces a lot of misunderstanding from others. But when Sky meets her for the first time she immediately asks Drew what her preferred pronouns are. It’s the first time Drew met someone who doesn’t judge how she dresses or presents herself. It was so sad but at the same time beautiful to witness her experiencing that inquiry from someone who just sees a person not a gender.
I liked Sky from the very first page. She is a true teacher giving her best to her little pupils. Although she misses excitement in her life, she is very honest about that to herself. Sky doesn’t jump at the chance to go to Fiji but she convinces herself that maybe this is the adventure she was looking for. Although she detests Drew’s overly confident and cocky demeanor, somehow, Sky is drawn to her.
We get a glimpse into Drew’s painful past and I understand completely why she acts the way she does. She build thick castle walls around her heart because she simply never has been understood. Her behavior still irked me because Sky mostly doesn’t deserve her ire. I did love how Drew reflected on her own reactions and how she grew more vulnerable towards Sky during their trip.
Of course the backdrop of this story is like a dream. White sandy beaches, tropical cocktails..I am there for it! And I must not forget to mention the heat level of this story, because, phew! It is steamy! Where Sky and Drew clash sometimes outside the bedroom, they are pure fire inside of it. (Or in the shower.) Sky turns out to be a vixen between the sheets and is not afraid to take command, even though you’d expect Drew to be the dominant one. Their physical connection is everything!
My only complaint about this story is the abrupt ending. I would have loved to read more about Drew and Sky’s evolving relationship when they got home from their trip. I was left with a feeling that there was more to be explored, like meeting Drew’s family and her getting to a place where she didn’t feel the need to fight to defend herself. She so deserved that!
Chance Encounter explores very sensitive subjects but is also hot as hell. Add stunning Fiji into that mix and you get a great summer read!
I received an advance copy from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Drew Mitchell has been fighting to be accepted for who she is her whole life. She happens to have gotten a female body but also has a lot of masculine energy inside of her. That mix does not sit well with a lot of people, especially her family. Drew spent her life proving her worth over and over again and failing to get fully recognized. Her experiences made her impenetrable on the outside, always working extra hard to be successful and appreciated. It has made her excellent at her job as a travel agent but her demeanor hasn’t served her well in her personal life.
Sky Roberts always craved a life of adventure, she never got to it though. Yes, she loves her job as an elementary teacher, but her mundane and boring existence lacks a definite spark. When Sky wins a luxury vacation to Fiji, she realizes that maybe this opportunity is as good as any to step out of her routine. The jerky travel agent Drew was not the person she would have expected to be going on said vacation with. Why in the hell, did she say she would only go if Drew went with her? It doesn’t help that this annoying person is also very, very hot. Sky goes from being irritated with Drew to being turned on by her in the blink of an eye. How will she survive a trip to a tropical paradise with her?
Drew is such an interesting character. Renee Roman does an excellent job of describing her internal battle with the outside world. As a person without a specific gender, Drew faces a lot of misunderstanding from others. But when Sky meets her for the first time she immediately asks Drew what her preferred pronouns are. It’s the first time Drew met someone who doesn’t judge how she dresses or presents herself. It was so sad but at the same time beautiful to witness her experiencing that inquiry from someone who just sees a person not a gender.
I liked Sky from the very first page. She is a true teacher giving her best to her little pupils. Although she misses excitement in her life, she is very honest about that to herself. Sky doesn’t jump at the chance to go to Fiji but she convinces herself that maybe this is the adventure she was looking for. Although she detests Drew’s overly confident and cocky demeanor, somehow, Sky is drawn to her.
We get a glimpse into Drew’s painful past and I understand completely why she acts the way she does. She build thick castle walls around her heart because she simply never has been understood. Her behavior still irked me because Sky mostly doesn’t deserve her ire. I did love how Drew reflected on her own reactions and how she grew more vulnerable towards Sky during their trip.
Of course the backdrop of this story is like a dream. White sandy beaches, tropical cocktails..I am there for it! And I must not forget to mention the heat level of this story, because, phew! It is steamy! Where Sky and Drew clash sometimes outside the bedroom, they are pure fire inside of it. (Or in the shower.) Sky turns out to be a vixen between the sheets and is not afraid to take command, even though you’d expect Drew to be the dominant one. Their physical connection is everything!
My only complaint about this story is the abrupt ending. I would have loved to read more about Drew and Sky’s evolving relationship when they got home from their trip. I was left with a feeling that there was more to be explored, like meeting Drew’s family and her getting to a place where she didn’t feel the need to fight to defend herself. She so deserved that!
Chance Encounter explores very sensitive subjects but is also hot as hell. Add stunning Fiji into that mix and you get a great summer read!
August 13, 2024
Sky is a teacher who takes a chance to enter win a dream vacation is surprise when her ticket is the winner. She conflicted though because she doesn’t want to go ba k on her word of teaching a summer program. Drew is travel agent who is determined to be named the top regional agent when she realizes Sky might not be able to go on the trip she offers to go with her. As they both explore Fiji they grow closer despite Drew who is arrogant kept running hot and cold giving Sky and me whiplash but I like how Sky gets a handle on it. It’s was good read even though I thought characters was kinda wrong for each other but maybe that’s why they work at the end I did love the descriptions of places though.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.
July 26, 2024
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book
sky and drew are about to go on an all expense paid holiday to fiji though there are terms and conditions that apply to this....
sky is a teacher and drew a travel agent....both have very different backgrounds but how this trip will be successful is anyones business
drew fought most of her life... from the expectations of her family to her work colleagues, she was never her authentic self
sky came across as prim and proper
how were these two going to make this holiday work... its a match made in heaven or hell...only time will tell
a fun read that makes me want to take a holiday to fiji now
sky and drew are about to go on an all expense paid holiday to fiji though there are terms and conditions that apply to this....
sky is a teacher and drew a travel agent....both have very different backgrounds but how this trip will be successful is anyones business
drew fought most of her life... from the expectations of her family to her work colleagues, she was never her authentic self
sky came across as prim and proper
how were these two going to make this holiday work... its a match made in heaven or hell...only time will tell
a fun read that makes me want to take a holiday to fiji now
August 9, 2024
I found the setup of this story convoluted. Sky Roberts is a teacher who wins a raffle for a dream trip. Drew Mitchell is the travel agent who puts the travel package together. Sky hears the dates for the trip and protests that she has a summer class to teach. Then Drew jumps in with an offer to come with her. I literally read the page three times to see if I was missing some place where Sky’s says she doesn’t have someone to bring on the trip. The rules of the contest made about as much sense as well. So park the logical side of your brain from the start.
Drew’s character is very interesting. The author spends a good bit of time on the mixed feelings within Drew. Knowing she is feminine but with big masculine energy. Unfortunately, the masculine side often comes across as arrogant or behaving like a jerk. I had whiplash at times from her personality going back and forth. Sky didn’t deserve a lot of the behavior. Although to Sky’s credit, she seems to get a handle on it. I did eventually have sympathy for Drew’s constant inner battle.
Where they are compatible is in the bedroom. This book has a lot of scenes in the sheets, shower etc. The pair do get to know each other during their time in Fiji. And yes, who doesn’t want a vacation in paradise? I was okay with where the book ends as it fit the story. So for me after a bumpy start, I warmed up to the story and characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC and I am leaving an honest review.
Drew’s character is very interesting. The author spends a good bit of time on the mixed feelings within Drew. Knowing she is feminine but with big masculine energy. Unfortunately, the masculine side often comes across as arrogant or behaving like a jerk. I had whiplash at times from her personality going back and forth. Sky didn’t deserve a lot of the behavior. Although to Sky’s credit, she seems to get a handle on it. I did eventually have sympathy for Drew’s constant inner battle.
Where they are compatible is in the bedroom. This book has a lot of scenes in the sheets, shower etc. The pair do get to know each other during their time in Fiji. And yes, who doesn’t want a vacation in paradise? I was okay with where the book ends as it fit the story. So for me after a bumpy start, I warmed up to the story and characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC and I am leaving an honest review.
July 18, 2024
When Sky Roberts won a trip to Fiji she was looking forward to the trip but apparently this trip was meant for two. Teaching school, grading homework didn’t leave her much time. Besides, she liked her life the way it was but when speaking with the travel agent in charge of the prize explained how she could travel with Sky so she still could have a trip to enjoy.
Drew Mitchell works for the travel agency and she just told the contest winner that she would be her travel mate. She had to if she was going to be named best travel agent of the year. Ms Roman explained just how this was going to work but after reading the ‘rules’ chapter I still don’t have a clue.
The one thing I have discovered is this book is basically a story with an unbelievable plot and lots and lots of sex. Here, there everywhere, they can’t keep their hands to themselves. If reading plenty of erotica gets you to buy this book. If you are like me and look for both characters along with a somewhat believable plot.
ARC via NetGalley/ Bold Stroke Books
Drew Mitchell works for the travel agency and she just told the contest winner that she would be her travel mate. She had to if she was going to be named best travel agent of the year. Ms Roman explained just how this was going to work but after reading the ‘rules’ chapter I still don’t have a clue.
The one thing I have discovered is this book is basically a story with an unbelievable plot and lots and lots of sex. Here, there everywhere, they can’t keep their hands to themselves. If reading plenty of erotica gets you to buy this book. If you are like me and look for both characters along with a somewhat believable plot.
ARC via NetGalley/ Bold Stroke Books
July 24, 2024
This time it's a bit difficult for me to write a review, because something was missing. I'm not sure what.
There's a strange chemistry between the two MCs and I just didn't know where the story with Drew was going.
Things start out extremely rocky for both of them, as they clash at the very first meeting.
They are very different and struggle with a lot of mood swings and they will soon spend a lot of time together in Fiji.
I thought it would definitely take a long time for these two to warm up to each other.
But then, bam! Extremely hot, extremly fast!
Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of hot scenes in novels, but I have to admit that this seemed kind of rushed.
Something slower and more careful would have been nicer and more intense.
Essentially, it's a light story without much plot aside from building up to the growing relationship or first "situationship" and then maybe more
with Sky and Drew.
Fans of a light reading, beautiful places and hot scenes will like this!
Thanks to Bold Stroke Books and the Author for the ARC!
There's a strange chemistry between the two MCs and I just didn't know where the story with Drew was going.
Things start out extremely rocky for both of them, as they clash at the very first meeting.
They are very different and struggle with a lot of mood swings and they will soon spend a lot of time together in Fiji.
I thought it would definitely take a long time for these two to warm up to each other.
But then, bam! Extremely hot, extremly fast!
Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of hot scenes in novels, but I have to admit that this seemed kind of rushed.
Something slower and more careful would have been nicer and more intense.
Essentially, it's a light story without much plot aside from building up to the growing relationship or first "situationship" and then maybe more
with Sky and Drew.
Fans of a light reading, beautiful places and hot scenes will like this!
Thanks to Bold Stroke Books and the Author for the ARC!
July 29, 2024
I normally enjoy Roman's books, but this was more all about sex with very little plot.
Sky Roberts is a teacher and is set in her ways even if she wishes she was more adventurous. When she wins a trip to Fiji and is hesitant to go when Drew offers to tag along and be her companion which irks her because Drew comes off as cocky and kind of an asshole.
Drew is a travel agent that is out to prove herself . She worked her as off on this all inclusive trip so when Sky looks like she's gonna turn it down, Drew step up. She has her own issues with her identity, but it wasn't really working.
This wasn't the most fleshed out book and there were a lot of things left unsaid about Sky and Drew's families respectively. It was alright, if you enjoy sex throughout the entire book.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sky Roberts is a teacher and is set in her ways even if she wishes she was more adventurous. When she wins a trip to Fiji and is hesitant to go when Drew offers to tag along and be her companion which irks her because Drew comes off as cocky and kind of an asshole.
Drew is a travel agent that is out to prove herself . She worked her as off on this all inclusive trip so when Sky looks like she's gonna turn it down, Drew step up. She has her own issues with her identity, but it wasn't really working.
This wasn't the most fleshed out book and there were a lot of things left unsaid about Sky and Drew's families respectively. It was alright, if you enjoy sex throughout the entire book.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 8, 2024
This was my first time reading Renee’s books, I enjoyed her writing style very much. It was a fairly short book and the pacing made it easy to get into.
I loved Sky, a dedicated teacher who loved her job. She wins an all expenses trip to Fiji and ends up doing the trip with Drew, the arrogant travel agent.
Sparks fly between them but Sky is hesitant when Drew’s brash comments puts her back up. It gets hot quick and wow they are certainly in tune with each other.
I loved the location descriptions, the zip lining sounds like such fun!
Great read and would highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley, Renee Roman and Bold Strokes Books for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.
I loved Sky, a dedicated teacher who loved her job. She wins an all expenses trip to Fiji and ends up doing the trip with Drew, the arrogant travel agent.
Sparks fly between them but Sky is hesitant when Drew’s brash comments puts her back up. It gets hot quick and wow they are certainly in tune with each other.
I loved the location descriptions, the zip lining sounds like such fun!
Great read and would highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley, Renee Roman and Bold Strokes Books for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.
July 21, 2024
Masc travel agent Drew meets teacher Sky when Sky wins a luxury trip to Fiji and Drew somehow can tag along as travel companion. Very little story and very much sex. Would have been nice with some story line as well as some more descrption about the trip in Fiji and not as now almost only bedroom scenes.
I received a free ARC copy of this book from NetGalley.
I received a free ARC copy of this book from NetGalley.
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