Take a Chance with Me

The O'Callaghans #5

by Kristen Proby, John Hartley (Narrator), Kirsten Leigh (Narrator)

A friends-to-lovers soul-mates story from Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author Kristen Proby, set in the world of her beloved With Me in Seattle series!

Cameron Cox has mastered the art of keeping secrets. His talent for computer hacking means he’s been recruited for highly classified jobs since leaving the military. He travels the world, risking his life. But his biggest secret isn’t from a government job or a foreign spy.

It’s Maggie O’Callaghan.

He’s loved her from afar, always standing by as the friend. He’s been her rock through the hardest days of her life. But after his dangerous past comes crashing into his life and threatens the only woman he’s ever loved, he has a choice to make. Give up the secrets and win her heart.

Or watch Maggie walk away with his.

Genres: Romance, Friends To Lovers, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Second Chance, Audiobook, Fiction

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First published January 25, 2022

About the author

Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.

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[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Taking a Chance Stars

You know when you're waiting for a couple to get together for so long you have this buildup in your head, and then things don't live up to what you had anticipated...well, that's what I'm feeling right now 😕 I liked the story please don't get me wrong, I just wanted more from it.

I fell for Cameron a while ago and fell even harder for him when he decided that it was time to see what can be between him and Maggie so he started to step away from the work he has been doing for the government. In this story we find out why Maggie dislikes him so much and I have to say I didn't agree with her reasoning.

Maggie's late husband did some real damage to her when they were married and even more after he passed away and I can totally sympathies with her on several things but holding someone else's past against Cam just didn't have me taking her side on certain things.

I loved the chemistry between Cam and Maggie and the way the O'Callaghans made him part of the family years ago when he became friends with Maggie's older brother definitely warmed my heart. I am thrilled that they finally get their HEA because they both deserve happiness and with the chemistry they shared it was just a matter of time before things worked in their favor.

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys the Siblings Best Friends Trope, Steamy Contemporary Romances, or Age Gap Romances.

Happy Reading!!!

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[Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The O’Callahans know how to hit your happy place. The last sibling to find her HEA, Mary Margaret “Maggie” has crushed on her big brother’s best friend, Cameron Cox. But Maggie got married and widowed and Cameron has finally settled on the island and now these two have to work out their feelings. A wonderful second chance for both Maggie and Cameron.

There are some secrets and mystery surrounding Maggie’s deceased husband. Cameron having a secretive job might have a bit of knowledge but can’t say anything because of his job. Maggie and Cameron must learn to trust and let go in order for them to work. A sweet and loving journey that makes your heart happy.

Also, all the O'Callaghan siblings and their family, as well as their parents, come together in this story to make you all the more entertained. They are funny, nosy and love and protect each other fiercely. It definitely makes you want to be part of their family. And I must also acknowledge that the epilogue was absolutely perfect!!

*advanced copy provided by Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review*

[Rozberry🍓 · Rating 3 out of 5]

The O’Callaghans
Dream With Me - 4 stars
Imagine With Me - 3.75 stars
Escape With Me - 4 stars
Flirt With Me - 2.75 stars
>> Take A Chance With Me - 3.25 stars

Maggie & Cameron’s book is finally here. These two have been simmering in the backdrop since the beginning of the O’Callaghans. True enough, M&C’s was definitely a step up from the last(Flirt With Me, Maeve & Hunter’s book) with a better h & H as well as most of the story itself was an improvement, yet still has a similar downfall - speeding through the start of their romance. Idk I just don’t get stepping on the gas from go. I mean I didn’t hate it obviously (3.25 stars) & again as I said, the characters were definitely better established (Maggie, a fiery/strong-willed redhead & finding herself through loss & Cam, strong/tough man’s man yet completely adores Maggie & a good guy, both very strongly family-oriented) & they were good together, but (keeping with the random car analogies *jazz hands*— not something I ever imagined saying in any context, but I’m going with it lol) from there, most of the story feels stuck in cruise control. Many of their “moments” all pretty much felt the same. I just couldn’t shake the entertainment value feeling so subdued regardless of what happened.

& well, tbh the issue above with both O’Callaghan sisters just made it abundantly clear now the O’Callaghan brothers’ books are the strength of the series. I totally would reread the brothers’.

Oh & before I go, I have gotta say there was one little detour in this book with a truly random/never seen before character, Heather, I’m still scratching my head at & side-eyeing KP for the inclusion. I genuinely genuinely do not understand why she bothered creating this scene. It reads completely & utterly as filler — adding absolutely nothing to the story — & so so weird.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is something to be said about a series of standalones wrapped around one family. Absolutely addicting. And let me just say, Kristen Proby is the queen of family series!!

I have been waiting for Maggie and Cameron’s story. You knew there was something brewing back in Dream with Me and it was so good!!

I was hooked from the prologue. Brother’s best friend is one of my favorite troupes add in an age gap, I am a goner!!

The love these two share, it is just truly something special. Love how fierce Maggie has become since we first met her and how Cameron has just been waiting.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ absolutely amazing!

And of course, series ending epilogues, Kristen made me cry. Loved it ❤️

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Finally Stars
* * * 1/2 Spoiler Free-A Quick Review
I happen to love stories with big families. I get to know all of the characters and follow along with how they mature and develop. Kristen Proby has made this O'Callaghan family interesting and charming over the years.

In Take A Chance With Me, we finally have Cameron Cox being real about his feelings for Maggie O’Callaghan. He was always much older than her, a best friend of the family, and kept his distance because he felt it was the right thing to do. Yet, one night when Maggie matured, she pursued him and things almost happened. He wasn't able to continue the pursuit due to unforeseen circumstances and Maggie has never recovered from this perceived snub.

Now it is years later and Cameron has decided this game needs to be over. Maggie is for him and he will do whatever it takes to convince her he is sincere. Both are strong-willed, convincing will need to be full force, but Cameron is up for the task.

Kristen Proby continues to give the readers a family, a couple, and a story to engage.


January 12, 2022-Going In!
Yes, I have been Inconsistent in my Reading of the With Me in Seattle/The Callaghans, but I am doing my best to catch up!

All The Books, The Beginning and Connecting Series
Come Away with Me
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Under the Mistletoe with Me (With Me in Seattle, #1.5)
Fight With Me (With Me in Seattle, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Play With Me (With Me in Seattle, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rock With Me (With Me in Seattle, #4)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Safe With Me (With Me in Seattle, #5)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Happy Halloween from the Montgomerys (With Me in Seattle, #5.1)
Tied with Me (With Me in Seattle, #6)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Burn With Me (With Me in Seattle, #6.5)
Breathe With Me (With Me in Seattle, #7)
Forever with Me (With Me in Seattle, #8)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Grow With Me (With Me in Seattle, #8.4)
Easy With Me (With Me in Seattle, #8.5)
Stay With Me (With Me in Seattle, #9)
Indulge With Me (With Me in Seattle, #10)
Love With Me (With Me in Seattle, #11)
Dance With Me (With Me in Seattle, #12)
Wonder With Me (With Me in Seattle, #12.5)
Dream With Me (The O'Callaghans #1; With Me in Seattle, #13)
Shine With Me (With Me in Seattle, #13.5)
You Belong With Me (With Me in Seattle, #14)
Imagine With Me (The O'Callaghans #2; With Me in Seattle, #15)
Escape With Me (The O'Callaghans, #3; With Me in Seattle, #16)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Flirt With Me (The O'Callaghans, #4; With Me in Seattle, #17)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Take A Chance With Me (The O'Callaghans, #5; With Me in Seattle, #18)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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[Gi's Spot Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ‘That’s More Than Love. That’s Everything’ Stars


OMG! Talk about a PERFECT ‘Ending!!! Since the very first O’Callaghan book – Dream With Me – I’ve been dying for Cam and Maggie’s story, and it’s finally here!

These two had quite a slow burn – and HOT first attempt as it seems, lol – throughout all the series, that it’s no wonder neither of them stands any chance right from the start of the book, so FINALLY they do give a chance to each other and their connection, and their match is all I dreamt it was: sweet, hot and passionate, or should I say Irish tempered, lol…

I must confess that after Cam and Maggie’s love story, I understand why Ms. Proby saved them for last, their fated match was the perfect way to wrap up the O’Callaghans’ tales, with its EPIC Epilogue, wow. Still swooning so very hard, even now. Family and love, indeed Everything! <3 <3 <3 <3

It’s all I’ve wanted for what feels like years, and I’m finally here.
It’s a good thing I’m a patient man.


“You’re mine, Mary Margaret.” Those blue eyes are fierce now. “And I’m yours until the day I die.”



ARC kindly provided by the author via Valentine PR for an honest review

[Michele McMullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was just so excited to be back in the land of the O'Callaghan's world. This is finally the tale of the sassy spitfire Maggie. Maggie has been burned by a cheating ex-husband who even from the grave is making waves. I loved her gumption, quick tongue and sassy personality. She is loyal to a fault and always puts her family first.
Cameron Cox has been a family friend for years. A military man that has finally found his place in the secret security business. He is stoic, private and has been in love with his best friend's sister for years. They have danced around their attraction for years and it finally becomes too much for Maggie and she caves. When the night is cut short before it even starts Maggie realizes that maybe it was for the best. Two years have passed and now Cameron Cox is ready to revisit that night and hopefully make it so much more.
This was so much more than a friends to lovers romance it was filled with, mystery, romance, amazing chemistry and so much family!
~~Michele McMullen~~

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 star review of Take A Chance With Me (The O’Callaghans #5) by Kristen Proby
I was so excited to be back with The O’Callaghan’s, they have quickly become one of my favourite series. This is Mary Margaret (Maggie) O'Callaghan and Cameron (Cam) Cox’s story and what a fabulous addition it was. I was totally riveted from the first chapter to the last, with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested.

From the first time Cam was introduced in the series, there was something about the man that intrigued me and I knew he was the man for Maggie. The man has so many secrets from his time in the military and the classified jobs he has done since leaving the service.

The chemistry between them sizzles, hot and steamy. The camaraderie and witty banter between the O’Callaghan clan added a fun layer to the story. I fell hard and fast for both Maggie and Cam, both separately and especially together.

Cam has been in love with Maggie for as long as he can remember, always there , someone she can count on, no matter what and I so admired him. When his past comes back to haunt him and danger rears it’s head, he will do whatever it takes to keep those he loves safe. Can Cam convince Maggie to take a chance with him, or will she walk away?

[Snow · Rating 2 out of 5]

gah...
I actually loved all the characters in this family from previous books BUT this one just didn't do it for me...

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has been teased from book one. Maggie and Cameron just had such a cute romance. It was a great brothers best friend/ age gap. Proby is just amazing at writing standalones set in a family and this wrapped up the series so nicely. It was romantic, spicy and funny. I’m sad this series is over!

[Coco.V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maggie and Cameron’s story is a great final to the O’Callaghans series set in my beloved With Me In Seattle Series! I love the close knit family and friends which is a norm for author Kristen Proby.

[The Romantic Rush Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kristen Proby can always be counted on to give me a sweet and swoony comfort read- and her second chance stories are always my favorite, this is a trope that she writes beautifully. Add in the forbidden aura of a bit of an age difference and the brother’s best friend trope, and I am hooked. We’ve been teased about this one for so long, so I was really looking to see how this love story would play out. And, while it didn’t quite live up to my anticipation, Proby stories are always worth the read. There were a lot of secrets and fights to this one- and ultimately it was sweet with the family flair I like. Cam just wasn’t my favorite Proby hero- just something about the flavor of his dominance. But his love for Maggie is sweet. And the O’Callaghans are always delightful- I love their close knit connections and the humor they add. The added bonus was seeing everyone in their HEA bliss since this is sadly the end of this swoony series, but it was nice to have a fond farewell with this crew.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

A gorgeously romantic friends-to-lovers/brother’s-best-friend story that is sweet, swoony and sexy, I loved this one!

This is the final book in The O'Callaghans sub-series within the With Me in Seattle series – the story of five Irish/American siblings living on an island off the coast of Seattle, all of them up in each other’s lives.

Maggie is the youngest of the O’Callaghan siblings. She had a disaster of a marriage that spectacularly imploded, and in the two years since her husband’s death, she’s done everything she can to try and forget about him and move on with her life. Complicating that is her eldest brother’s best friend, Cameron. He grew up as a de facto member of the family but due to his job he is a bit of a mysterious character. He and Maggie have been dancing around each other over the last few books, and I was so ready to watch them finally come together.

Cameron is in love with Maggie, and has been for years. He’s always been there for her, and the end of her marriage finally saw them have a chance. But their one and only attempt at going there ended badly, and even though he has remained hopeful, Maggie has angrily avoided him ever since.

I love her fiery personality, but it frustrates the hell out of me.
If I weren’t completely and utterly in love with her, I’d walk away.

But their feelings for each other can’t be ignored indefinitely, and they soon find themselves finally addressing their past and confronting their attraction in chemistry-filled scenes that had me squeeing with excitement.

“Look, as sexy as you are, and as much as I want you, I’m not interested in just sex with you, Mags.”
“What are you interested in?”
I lean in, kissing her cheek. “More.”

Cam is just gorgeous! Sexy and swoony, he is all in with Maggie, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to have her in his life. He holds nothing back from her as he eases her into the idea of a relationship, he’s caring and thoughtful, and so freaking romantic! And holy hot damn, the man is confident and bossy in bed. Maggie is a lucky girl.

“I want to spend time with you, indulge her, spoil her a bit … she deserves to know what it feels like to be with someone who’s crazy about her.”

It’s natural, and seems effortless as their friendship develops into something so much more, and I love how the entire family is on board when these two finally get together. Cam is there for Maggie as she deals with her past once and for all, and is by her side as she takes important steps forward, supporting and encouraging her like the perfect man that he is, and I was lost in a swoony dreamland as I watched them find their happy together.

“You’re mine … And I’m yours until the day I die.”

There is a bit of drama, which honestly felt a bit contrived. I mean, the set up was there from the beginning, so we knew what was going to happen, but it happened so quickly, was resolved so quickly, and then it was just over and forgotten about. I don’t think it was necessary, and would have preferred it to get dealt with in another way. But still, the story ends in a great place with a wonderful epilogue that provides closure for the entire Callaghan family, and I finished this book with a big smile on my face.

4 stars.

An Advanced Review Audio Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to be catching up with the O’Callaghans because this family have fast become one of my favourite families to read about and let me just say this book was everything I expected and more.
This is Mary Margaret (Maggie) O’Callaghan and Cameron (Cam) Cox’s story and boy do they have an entertaining take to tell. I read this book in one sitting so I would suggest you have time to finish this captivating romance because I’m sure you won’t be able to put this book down.
Cam is a man of mystery and he has been in love with Maggie for many years, he was always the man she turned to, the man she counted on but will she ever open up her heart to him, will she ever trust enough to be with the man who is her true soulmate. Cam’s job means he has secrets, he is often in danger and that can put the ones he loves in danger as well but this a man who will do what ever is needed to protect his loved ones. So will he convince Maggie to cross that line and maybe risk their friendship or will she walk away….
This book has it all, it certainly ticked all my boxes and I highly recommend it to all romance lovers.

[Samantha (Millennial Life Crisis Bookshelf) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally getting Maggie’s story and I couldn’t be more excited! After getting to read all the other O’Callagan’s books, I was most excited for Maggie’s after getting to know her and what happened in her life in the previous books, and Kristen did not disappoint! Maggie has always had a huge crush on her brother’s best friend Cameron, and unbeknownst to her, he felt the same way and never acted on it because of his relationship to her family combined with her marriage. But when there is the potential to have something happen between them only for Cameron’s work to get in the way, he makes the decision to step back from his career in order to get his girl. Two years later, Maggie’s world implodes again, but Cameron is there to prove to her that he is in it for the long haul with her, no matter what her family says and the potential to ruin his friendship with her brother. I loved their love story, and it was everything I could’ve asked for, with an additive of Maggie’s closure with her late husband. I can’t wait to see what happens next and if we get more of this series from Kristen because I’m obsessed!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you so much Valentine PR for the ARC.

I’ve been a fan of the series since Luke and Natalie stole my heart. And I’ve seen this family grow and expand. The O’Callaghans are the extended family of the Montgomery family. And in this book we have Cameron and Maggie. I'm going to be as spoiler-free as possible, so bare with me.

From the beginning Cameron and Maggie’s relationship has intrigued me. I was curious to why they were dancing around each other when they both knew something was there. But in this book, we see why Maggie is cold towards Cameron.

But is her being cold towards him justified? Absolutely not. He had a job to get to. And while it’s explained in the book and other readers will possibly side with Maggie on this, I’m on Cameron’s side. Cameron works for the government and his security clearance (it’s not mentioned but I’m assuming it’s classified) doesn’t allow him to divulge any of what he works on to anybody. That includes whomever he ends up with. So for his job to pull him away from Maggie when they’re about to the good part, while I understand her frustration, it’s not justified.

Flash forward a couple years and Cameron has had enough of his job. The secrets and the traveling has worn on him and he’s just ready to settle down. One night him and Maggie finally give in to what they’ve been craving and the night is filled with passion.

At some points, I wanted to reach through my Kindle a shake some sense into Maggie.

While I loved the first two books in the O’Callaghan family, the third and fourth book were too insta-love, and while this book wasn’t insta-love I felt like it was missing something. More depth to the characters? Maggie was such a no-fuss character that it left me wondering why Cameron even put any effort into her.

While this is an interconnected stand alone novel, you do not have to read the other 17 books in this long series. You can if you want to, but it’s explained very well of who each family member is.

Rating 3.5

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maggie has had feelings for Cameron for as long as she can remember but believing that nothing would come of it led to a devastating marriage that she still hasn’t recovered from even after the death of her husband. Just when she thinks it may finally be their time fate intervenes and she has kept her distance ever since.

Cameron has always loved Maggie, but he believed his dangerous and secretive job made her off limits. After the death of her husband, he put a plan in motion to back away from the life he was living so that he could create one with Maggie but first he needs to convince her that she can trust him with her heart.

Cameron and Maggie have always belonged together, but both their pasts have taken a toll. Between the danger from his and the emotional turmoil from his they are in for a bumpy ride, but they prove that anything worth having is worth fighting for.

[itsallaboutbooksandmacarons · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart is full of emotions,.one of my fave series has come to an end. My beloved Family O'Callaghan that I was reading about a whole year is over. And it is a romantic end that I can say. Do not me make to choose my fave couple cause it is impossible. I love every mamber an each book so much. I am in love with Seattle and surrandings and I love Irland where the family has the orrigins. books. Quite steamy too. Maybe this last a little less but had something to dream about.


Cameron Cox has a highly classified jobs since leaving the military. He can not speak about neither with his addopted family. The youngest member is Maggie O’Callaghan. Younger then him but now there is the right time to make it work. Maggie has many talents and she is hiding one from all ther family. Then Cam found out and help her to make her dream come true. They were so perfect as a couple has to be, they also disagree sometimes but a strong relationship has to be like that. If we changed something in the past we would change also the future and we do like to be in this reality couse it is prefect what vibes we recive. I better stop telling everything. It is a perfect one.

@valentine_pr_p thank you for this wonderful ARC.

[Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥’ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the previous book in this series and fell in love with this family. So I am working my way through the previous books and loving every single one of them. This one was Maggie and Cam 😊

Maggie was married to a horrible abusive man, but now she is a widow. And she has always had a bit of a crush on Cameron, her brother’s best friend. So one night when she pushed everything aside and made a move on him, it didn’t end the way she wanted it. They got interrupted by Cameron’s work and he left her to attend to something urgent. But it seemed like Maggie never forgave him for that.

Cameron has been in love with Maggie for a long time. But since the night they almost spent together went totally wrong it seemed that Maggie hates him. But now its years later and Cameron has quit his job and bought a house and seems to be settled down, so can they maybe give this another try??

I totally enjoyed this story. I loved Cameron. He was so patient with Maggie, even when her temper seems to get her in trouble all the time, lol. Maggie annoyed me a bit, lol. I thought that she was being a bit unreasonable about him not sharing about his job. Other than that, the story was intriguing, emotional and some drama as well and lots of totally hot steamy moments 😊. All in all I enjoyed it from beginning to end 😊

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[Tanja OMGReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there ever was a couple I was looking forward to reading about its these two. Cam and Maggie have held my interest since book one and I just knew there is so much to unpack here. Their chemistry was visible to everyone and it was just waiting to explode.
Maggie is trying to move forward with her life but it seems that in order to do that she first has to deal with her past. Which is easier said than done but with Cam'shelp she is finally able to find peace. They've wanted each other for so long and now they can finally be at peace in each other's arms.

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way for Cam and Maggie to end up together!

***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog ***

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been impatiently waiting for Maggie and Cam’s book, and it did not disappoint! I absolutely loved it all! Sad to see an end, but I know/hope we’ll see this family pop up in other books!

[Denise - Shh Mom's Reading® · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take a Chance with Me by Kristen Proby was such a fun read .... with class Proby banter and hero to swoon over it will make romance readers happy!

Maggie, the youngest of the 5 O'Callaghans siblings has had a connection to family friend Cameron Cox teases the reader many of the books in the series...

Hence making it a book I was so excited to read...

Cameron did not disappoint ... it is so very clear to the reader what he wants and that NOW he is ready... and what he wants is Maggie!

This man settled in his life, is making space in his life and supporting the woman he is now ready to love and share his life with!  Such a great romance novel hero, heck don't we all want to be loved and supported like this!

I adore the use of Leo Nash from Rock with Me was so PERFECT, it highlighted Cam's support of Maggie and his desire for her to be happy!

This is a story I have wanted since the start of the O'Callaghans series and I highly recommend this 5 books series!

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[Chloe McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where to start? Well in the words of Tom O’Callaghan “the best place to start is the beginning” I’ve been waiting on Maggie’s book for awhile now and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I loved this book so much. I literally devoured it within 4 hours and now I wanna start it all over again! I don’t have words to describe the feelings this book gave me and the emotions it made me feel! And lemme just say right now CAMERON COX just became my new book boyfriend and I don’t think anyone is gonna be able to bump him from this spot;) I’m gonna stop here because if I don’t stop I’ll write a whole novel about this incredible book in my review!Lol

KRISTEN YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN & WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR IT!!!

Can’t wait for the next book!;)

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are anything like me, you have been following the O'Callaghans since book 1, and waiting for Cam and Maggie's story just as long. This story could be considered instalove as a stand along, but their love is anything but instant, it has been growing and teasing the reader and taunting the characters for 4 books. I started to worry these two would get together. The story is low angst, but high romance. Cam helps empower Maggie in reclaiming the rest of her life and finding the last pieces of her true self. This book gave me all the warm fuzzy feelings. It was like sinking into a hot bath with a glass of wine and some chocolate covered strawberries. It was so worth the wait and I know this will be a couple I revisit for future rereads.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily give my review.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Wow… This book was definitely worth the wait… I have been waiting for Maggie and Cam’s book for what seems like forever.
These two had such amazing chemistry. Maggie is such a spitfire you just knew with her Irish energy their banter was going to be so much fun to read.
Cam totally just stole my heart. I loved how alpha he was and made sure that Maggie had nowhere to hide from him.
I’m so sad to see this series end but the epilogue just put a big bow around the entire series. This is a must-read!

[Vania Nunes · Rating 4 out of 5]

And finally we come to the book of the O'Callaghan's little sister, Maddie, or Mary Margaret.
After having had one hell of a marriage to a man who never valued her, Maddie wanted to get on with her life as lightly as possible.
She worked at her brother Keagan's pub. But Maddie had a few little secrets.

The first of them was that she kept a YouTube channel where she recorded typical Irish songs (she used to perform informally in the pub too), and her channel already had more than three million followers!!!
The second little secret - which wasn't that much of a secret - was that she had a crush on Cameron, a family friend (in fact, Cam had been hanging around there since he was a teenager, and was kind of "adopted" by her parents). However, what no one knew was that Maddie had tried something with Cam a few years ago, and he was super interested, taking her to the hotel room where he stayed (at that time, his job required him to travel a lot, so he didn't even have a house on the island), but just as something was going to heat up, he got a call from work and had to leave in a hurry, leaving her alone.
Since then, there has been no attempt on her part.

However, Cam's work was finally over (super secret, not even Maddie's brothers, best friends, knew what it was about), and he had taken up residence on the island with the help of Maeve, as realtor, and he wanted to woo Maddie.

For some time now, everyone who loved her had noticed the change in her. The vivacious and thoughtful girl was too calm, agreeing to everything she was offered (a holdover from her abusive husband times), and it broke everyone's hearts - especially Cam's - but, even more, there were still secrets of the ex-husband that Maddie would need to face in order to have a full new life. And Cameron wasn't going to give it up…or her.
4,5 stars

[Ruthie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~

Oh my goodness, so much perfection in this book - in the wonderfully imperfect way of Maggie and Cam.

This may be the fifth book in the series- and I most definitely recommend that you read them all and in order ... and then you will realise that these two have been skirting around each other for a long while already!

In fact Maggie gave up on Cam a long time ago and married her loser, now deceased, husband. She is most definitely sworn off men, which makes Cam's return a little inconvenient, shall we say. I loved watching these two circle around each other, get to learn the person underneath the public persona and try their hardest to make each other's lives better. It was utterly enchanting and also a lot of fun. The rest of the O'Callaghan siblings, their partners and offspring, as well as their parents, all come together in this really family oriented world to make what they all knew as inevitable years ago, become a reality now.

Delicious from the very first page - do not delay, go and grab a copy and enjoy!

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Maggie needs a little comforting, and her friend, her brother's friend, Cameron is just the guy for it. Unfortunately, right after they get to the fun part, he gets a phone call and jets out. Maggie decided after her divorce she'd never, ever let a man treat her badly again, so she's done with Cameron now. Done. But is she really? Her heart certainly doesn't agree with her being done with this man who's been in her life for so many years. And as long as Cameron is standing, he's going to find a way to convince her how much he loves her.



Cameron has a job that has kept him from disclosing important things to the people he loves. Now he has to decide if keeping the secrets his job demands is more important than being open with the only woman he's ever loved, or does he want a future without secrets?



The O'Callaghans and their extended circle of loved ones are always such great reading. Like the others to fall in love, Maggie and Cameron's story is heartfelt, a little emotional, and not a little steamy. Friends to lovers, brother's friend - Kristen Proby did right by these two tropes, and now I can't wait for more of this clan and their friends and loved ones.



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[Ria Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally ... it's Maggie and Cameron ... emotional

Finally, finally, finally ... Margaret Mary (Maggie) O'Callaghan's story has arrived. This is the one I've been impatiently waiting for. I just knew that Maggie and Cameron Cox had something between them, and that it was going to be special. Over the previous four books in the O'Callaghan's series, we've watched Maggie and Cam tread on ice around each other, now it's time for the ice to thaw under some very sexy heat.

"I'm so tired of fighting him. Of fighting myself. I want him. I enjoy him.'

For the past several years Maggie has been trying to rebuild herself and her life, since the death of her abusive husband left behind many questions and turned her world upside down. Two years ago she gained the courage to make a move on Cameron Cox, her brother's best friend and a man older than herself, a man she has always felt drawn to. Their night was interrupted by his work, something that always seemed to happen, and Maggie has been cold to Cameron ever since. Cameron has now left his position and has returned for good, and he's also determined to claim Maggie as his. Will she give in to him, or will her Irish stubbornness take over?

"When I'm with her, everything in me settles as if she's my safe place ... it's the best feeling in the world ..."

I adored everything about Maggie and Cameron's story. Even though Maggie was still having doubts about herself and what she was feeling. I cheered for the way in which she began to flourish with the care and attention that Cameron gave her. I loved her growing feistiness and her sassiness, and the fact that Cameron never gave up his pursuit, no matter how hard Maggie tried to push him away. For these two though, fate was inevitable, they were destined to be together. Cameron encouraged Maggie, he allowed her to reach for more with her talents than she thought was truly possible. They were the perfect fit.

"I know that I could open my soul to him ... and I would be safe. And that's more than love. That's everything."

As with all stories written by Kristen Proby, TAKE A CHANCE WITH ME was an enjoyable, sexy read that brought out all the feels. I laughed at the humour and antics of the extended O'Callaghan family and felt the pain and anger Maggie felt when even more secrets about her dead husband emerged. The Epilogue was simply beautiful, it was the perfect finish told by the perfect person. I'll even admit that I shed a few tears.

TAKE A CHANCE WITH ME: another heartfelt and emotional read from Kristen Proby. I cannot wait to start reading her new series, once they are released, especially after those sneak peeks.

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