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Chances Are
A deeply emotional love story from the author of By My Side.
Luke is the man with the money, the fast car and the hot woman. There’s no way he would even think about getting serious, but a face he can’t remember soon threatens his calm.
Rebecca isn’t interested in a relationship, and definitely not with him. How could she, after all he put her through? She’s spent the last 4 years hiding away from society, a one woman crusade for children’s road safety. Who would have thought one fateful day, it might almost be her ... again.
As two worlds collide, will opposites attract?
Not if she can help it.
Luke is the man with the money, the fast car and the hot woman. There’s no way he would even think about getting serious, but a face he can’t remember soon threatens his calm.
Rebecca isn’t interested in a relationship, and definitely not with him. How could she, after all he put her through? She’s spent the last 4 years hiding away from society, a one woman crusade for children’s road safety. Who would have thought one fateful day, it might almost be her ... again.
As two worlds collide, will opposites attract?
Not if she can help it.
316 pages, Paperback
Published July 22, 2025
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December 25, 2016
Luke has enough money to spend, he's popular with women and he lives in a big house. He's used to getting attention and doesn't think about the feelings of others very often. That changes when he meets Rebecca. Rebecca's unique appearance enchants him and he wants to know more about her. Even before he has a chance to really get to know her he knows he's falling for her. Caring so much about a woman is something he's never experienced before.
Rebecca has lost her fiancé four years ago and ever since she's lived a withdrawn life. She's a fighter for safer roads and she stacks shelves at the local supermarket. She's left her biggest passion behind and now her main focus is just getting through the days. When she meets Luke she isn't ready to spend any time with another man, because it feels like she's betraying the man she was supposed to get married to. Luke doesn't give up without a fight though. Will Rebecca like him back eventually or is she too damaged to ever love again?
Chances Are is a beautiful multilayered love story. Wendy Lou Jones's novels are always deep and meaningful. She writes about realistic topics in an honest and emotional way. I love that about her books. They make me cry when the main characters are hurting and they fill my heart with joy when something good happens to them. Her books are fantastic emotional rollercoasters that always leave a lasting impression.
At first Luke is arrogant without any consideration for what other people may think or experience. This changes when he meets Rebecca. I enjoyed witnessing how true love improves his personality and makes him a wonderful and kindhearted person. It happens gradually, the more he does for Rebecca to win her heart, the more he becomes a sensitive and compassionate man. This amazing transformation moved me to tears.
Rebecca has been through a lot and she doesn't know how to start living again. Without Luke she might have never given it another try. She has a good heart and is a sweet woman, but she's also scared and on guard. She doesn't trust easily and it takes forever for Luke to find a way to get through to her. She's fragile and he has to be careful not to break her. The steps they make together are pure and they greatly affected me. Their journey isn't an easy one, but there's so much beauty in it.
I love the way Wendy Lou Jones writes about life and living. She has a unique vision and that makes her stories so strong. Her writing flows easily, so the reader can focus entirely on the story and all the sentiment that comes with it. I love the Echoes of Nutt Hill series. The setting is fantastic, the characters are interesting and there are many unexpected twists and turns. These books are really special and I highly recommend them.
Rebecca has lost her fiancé four years ago and ever since she's lived a withdrawn life. She's a fighter for safer roads and she stacks shelves at the local supermarket. She's left her biggest passion behind and now her main focus is just getting through the days. When she meets Luke she isn't ready to spend any time with another man, because it feels like she's betraying the man she was supposed to get married to. Luke doesn't give up without a fight though. Will Rebecca like him back eventually or is she too damaged to ever love again?
Chances Are is a beautiful multilayered love story. Wendy Lou Jones's novels are always deep and meaningful. She writes about realistic topics in an honest and emotional way. I love that about her books. They make me cry when the main characters are hurting and they fill my heart with joy when something good happens to them. Her books are fantastic emotional rollercoasters that always leave a lasting impression.
At first Luke is arrogant without any consideration for what other people may think or experience. This changes when he meets Rebecca. I enjoyed witnessing how true love improves his personality and makes him a wonderful and kindhearted person. It happens gradually, the more he does for Rebecca to win her heart, the more he becomes a sensitive and compassionate man. This amazing transformation moved me to tears.
Rebecca has been through a lot and she doesn't know how to start living again. Without Luke she might have never given it another try. She has a good heart and is a sweet woman, but she's also scared and on guard. She doesn't trust easily and it takes forever for Luke to find a way to get through to her. She's fragile and he has to be careful not to break her. The steps they make together are pure and they greatly affected me. Their journey isn't an easy one, but there's so much beauty in it.
I love the way Wendy Lou Jones writes about life and living. She has a unique vision and that makes her stories so strong. Her writing flows easily, so the reader can focus entirely on the story and all the sentiment that comes with it. I love the Echoes of Nutt Hill series. The setting is fantastic, the characters are interesting and there are many unexpected twists and turns. These books are really special and I highly recommend them.
July 29, 2016
Luke has everything he wants right now. He's a dentist, he's financially secure and with his good looks he can pretty much get every woman he wants. Luke doesn't do serious relationships. Sometimes he stays with one woman a little bit longer, but he has never felt the urge to settle down. While he's driving with his girlfriend of the moment, he is more interested in the woman on the passenger seat than he is in what happens in front of him. Because of that he almost causes an accident.
Rebecca is standing in the middle of the road. She just found out that the house she should have been living in with her husband is sold to a new family. Rebecca's heart is filled with sadness and pain. She doesn't see the car coming at her and luckily it misses her. Rebecca recognizes Luke and doesn't have fond memories of him. Four years ago Rebecca and her fiancé got into a car accident. He didn't survive and Rebecca has been grieving ever since.
Rebecca lives in a barn on her parents' land. Her father turned the barn into a home and she has everything she needs. Rebecca's house is filled with memories of the man she lost. She gave up her dream for him and now she works nights at the local supermarket. Rebecca's also pulled back from having any social life whatsoever.
Ever since the day Luke almost ran her over he can't stop thinking about the girl on the road. She said his name, but he doesn't remember her. When his brother asks him to drop off some invitation cards for his wedding Luke gladly helps him out. When he is about to deliver a card to Rebecca, Luke's heart almost stops beating when he discovers she is the girl he has been thinking about.
To get Rebecca to like him Luke has to really go all out. He needs her to see that he is not the same guy he was when they went to school together. Will Luke be able to open Rebecca's eyes and make her see the new him? Is it possible for Rebecca to get over what happened and to open up her heart again for love?
Chances Are took my breath away. Rebecca is so heartbroken and I truly felt for her. She is still young, but feels like her life ended the horrific day of the accident. Even though she pulled back from having a social life she still is a loyal daughter and a good employee. Rebecca is a person I would absolutely like in real life. Luke is used to getting what he wants without much trouble or effort. The fact that he has to reinvent himself to get Rebecca to let him in felt right for the story. He is a kind and caring man who is willing to do anything now that he has finally found the love of his life.
Wendy Lou Jones has written another amazing story. She writes about Rebecca's situation with so much dignity that she made me clearly feel the emotions she is writing about. While I was reading Chances Are there were tears streaming down my face a couple of times, but I also laughed and felt the joy of newborn love. Wendy Lou Jones is a fantastic writer. She knows how to pull you in with her beautiful stories. Chances Are is the third book of the Echoes of Nutt Hill series and I hope she will keep adding to this series for a very long time.
Rebecca is standing in the middle of the road. She just found out that the house she should have been living in with her husband is sold to a new family. Rebecca's heart is filled with sadness and pain. She doesn't see the car coming at her and luckily it misses her. Rebecca recognizes Luke and doesn't have fond memories of him. Four years ago Rebecca and her fiancé got into a car accident. He didn't survive and Rebecca has been grieving ever since.
Rebecca lives in a barn on her parents' land. Her father turned the barn into a home and she has everything she needs. Rebecca's house is filled with memories of the man she lost. She gave up her dream for him and now she works nights at the local supermarket. Rebecca's also pulled back from having any social life whatsoever.
Ever since the day Luke almost ran her over he can't stop thinking about the girl on the road. She said his name, but he doesn't remember her. When his brother asks him to drop off some invitation cards for his wedding Luke gladly helps him out. When he is about to deliver a card to Rebecca, Luke's heart almost stops beating when he discovers she is the girl he has been thinking about.
To get Rebecca to like him Luke has to really go all out. He needs her to see that he is not the same guy he was when they went to school together. Will Luke be able to open Rebecca's eyes and make her see the new him? Is it possible for Rebecca to get over what happened and to open up her heart again for love?
Chances Are took my breath away. Rebecca is so heartbroken and I truly felt for her. She is still young, but feels like her life ended the horrific day of the accident. Even though she pulled back from having a social life she still is a loyal daughter and a good employee. Rebecca is a person I would absolutely like in real life. Luke is used to getting what he wants without much trouble or effort. The fact that he has to reinvent himself to get Rebecca to let him in felt right for the story. He is a kind and caring man who is willing to do anything now that he has finally found the love of his life.
Wendy Lou Jones has written another amazing story. She writes about Rebecca's situation with so much dignity that she made me clearly feel the emotions she is writing about. While I was reading Chances Are there were tears streaming down my face a couple of times, but I also laughed and felt the joy of newborn love. Wendy Lou Jones is a fantastic writer. She knows how to pull you in with her beautiful stories. Chances Are is the third book of the Echoes of Nutt Hill series and I hope she will keep adding to this series for a very long time.
July 27, 2016
A man who has it all; money, career, lifestyle and the ability to click his fingers and a woman would come running to him.
A woman who is afraid of having it all. Afraid of putting her heart on the line. Afraid of history repeating itself.
After all, it nearly did repeat itself. Rebecca lost the man that she loved, the man that she was supposed to marry and ever since that day she has tried to make the roads a safer place. Then one day, along comes Luke, trying to multi-task whilst driving and nearly sends Rebecca to the same place as her fiancé.
Is Luke really that arrogant where women are concerned? Or is Rebecca too guarded after her past? The ‘chances are…..’
At first, I disliked Luke with a passion. Arrogance in men does not appeal one bit, especially when they think they are the be all and end all. He could have caused a terrible accident, yet ‘that woman’, Rebecca, is on his mind. Seriously? Surely you would avoid contact with a person that you nearly put in an unfortunate situation? I’m not nitpicking at Wendy’s writing, definitely not. Despite my early opinion of Luke, as the story progressed, my opinions changed for the better. Which, if I’m honest, was a surprise to me!
But then there is Rebecca. A lost soul and extremely guarded after everything she has been through, and thanks to an idiot in a car, she gets to re-live the past to a certain extent. No wonder she wants to stay clear…at first. My heart definitely went out to her because she seemed so lonely and without a purpose.
The way that Wendy incorporated chalk and cheese personalities, and completely turned them and the storyline around, takes such talent. She has created very complex characters with highly strung personalities and a lot of baggage. To fit all of that, and the future into just one book, made for an exciting yet emotionally charged read.
Watching the characters grow as they dealt with their own pasts and feelings made me feel like I was walking the journey with them. When the characters were happy, I was happy, when they were sad, I was crying like a baby unable to breathe and looking like I had met Ruldolph for a slush puppy (red nose).
Even though I found ‘Chances Are’ a very moving story, crying with the events within the book felt like the natural step. Every situation flowed and every word had its place. I am in awe of Wendy and how she has written such an emotional, rollercoaster ride of a book, with such a BEAUTIFUL cover! A pleasure to read.
A woman who is afraid of having it all. Afraid of putting her heart on the line. Afraid of history repeating itself.
After all, it nearly did repeat itself. Rebecca lost the man that she loved, the man that she was supposed to marry and ever since that day she has tried to make the roads a safer place. Then one day, along comes Luke, trying to multi-task whilst driving and nearly sends Rebecca to the same place as her fiancé.
Is Luke really that arrogant where women are concerned? Or is Rebecca too guarded after her past? The ‘chances are…..’
At first, I disliked Luke with a passion. Arrogance in men does not appeal one bit, especially when they think they are the be all and end all. He could have caused a terrible accident, yet ‘that woman’, Rebecca, is on his mind. Seriously? Surely you would avoid contact with a person that you nearly put in an unfortunate situation? I’m not nitpicking at Wendy’s writing, definitely not. Despite my early opinion of Luke, as the story progressed, my opinions changed for the better. Which, if I’m honest, was a surprise to me!
But then there is Rebecca. A lost soul and extremely guarded after everything she has been through, and thanks to an idiot in a car, she gets to re-live the past to a certain extent. No wonder she wants to stay clear…at first. My heart definitely went out to her because she seemed so lonely and without a purpose.
The way that Wendy incorporated chalk and cheese personalities, and completely turned them and the storyline around, takes such talent. She has created very complex characters with highly strung personalities and a lot of baggage. To fit all of that, and the future into just one book, made for an exciting yet emotionally charged read.
Watching the characters grow as they dealt with their own pasts and feelings made me feel like I was walking the journey with them. When the characters were happy, I was happy, when they were sad, I was crying like a baby unable to breathe and looking like I had met Ruldolph for a slush puppy (red nose).
Even though I found ‘Chances Are’ a very moving story, crying with the events within the book felt like the natural step. Every situation flowed and every word had its place. I am in awe of Wendy and how she has written such an emotional, rollercoaster ride of a book, with such a BEAUTIFUL cover! A pleasure to read.
September 14, 2016
My Thoughts:
I don't really know where to begin other than to start by saying how I became completely engrossed in this story. I really became invested in the characters and I loved how both Luke and Rebecca transformed in this story. It was interesting to see them grow and evolve just in their different ways. I don't think anyone reading this book will like Luke to start with as to put it bluntly he is pretty arrogant! Rebecca is stuck in the past and I could certainly understand why. However Wendy Lou Jones handled how Rebecca slowly surfaced through her grief brilliantly.
Loss is a major theme throughout the book but it is handled sensitively and the love story is beautifully written. Chances Are tells the story of a sweet and passionate romance.
Once I started this book I found it hard to put down and I read quite late into the evening which I don't normally like to do. This was because the book grabbed my attention and before I knew it I was totally immersed in the story.
Overall:
Wendy manages to bring her characters to life and I really felt like I knew Rebecca and Luke by the end of this book. The story was beautifully told and I am so glad that I got the chance to read this book.
I am determined after reading Chances Are to read more books by Wendy Lou Jones.
Chances Are is full of charm and romance with a lovely captivating story!
Five stars from me!
(I would give it more if I could)
Thank you to Brook Cottage Books & Wendy Lou Jones for my copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I don't really know where to begin other than to start by saying how I became completely engrossed in this story. I really became invested in the characters and I loved how both Luke and Rebecca transformed in this story. It was interesting to see them grow and evolve just in their different ways. I don't think anyone reading this book will like Luke to start with as to put it bluntly he is pretty arrogant! Rebecca is stuck in the past and I could certainly understand why. However Wendy Lou Jones handled how Rebecca slowly surfaced through her grief brilliantly.
Loss is a major theme throughout the book but it is handled sensitively and the love story is beautifully written. Chances Are tells the story of a sweet and passionate romance.
Once I started this book I found it hard to put down and I read quite late into the evening which I don't normally like to do. This was because the book grabbed my attention and before I knew it I was totally immersed in the story.
Overall:
Wendy manages to bring her characters to life and I really felt like I knew Rebecca and Luke by the end of this book. The story was beautifully told and I am so glad that I got the chance to read this book.
I am determined after reading Chances Are to read more books by Wendy Lou Jones.
Chances Are is full of charm and romance with a lovely captivating story!
Five stars from me!
(I would give it more if I could)
Thank you to Brook Cottage Books & Wendy Lou Jones for my copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
September 16, 2016
Luke, a dentist, appears to have it all. A good life, nice home, his own dentistry practice and he comes from a privileged background. Rebecca, however, feels as though she has lost everything; the dreams she had and the person she loved. It's that loss that drives her to campaign for road safety, whilst spending the rest of her life hidden away.
A near miss and Luke is intrigued by the woman who he has to swerve to avoid. Luke doesn't remember Rebecca but she remembers him all too well! Is Luke beginning to realise what's missing in his life and can Rebecca come to terms with the change in hers.
Luke had me so conflicted. With his background and the way he treated Rebecca at school, I first found him arrogant. I wanted Rebecca to keep turning him down - I admired his persistence and wanted her to say yes! I felt sorry for him, yet I felt he was getting a bit of what he deserved.
I was glad the author had me conflicted. It made Rebecca and Luke's journey all the more satisfactory. Luke needed Rebecca so he could be a better person. Rebecca needed Luke so she could heal and grow and become the person she was always meant to be.
A lovely story. Sweet and incredibly satisfying!
A near miss and Luke is intrigued by the woman who he has to swerve to avoid. Luke doesn't remember Rebecca but she remembers him all too well! Is Luke beginning to realise what's missing in his life and can Rebecca come to terms with the change in hers.
Luke had me so conflicted. With his background and the way he treated Rebecca at school, I first found him arrogant. I wanted Rebecca to keep turning him down - I admired his persistence and wanted her to say yes! I felt sorry for him, yet I felt he was getting a bit of what he deserved.
I was glad the author had me conflicted. It made Rebecca and Luke's journey all the more satisfactory. Luke needed Rebecca so he could be a better person. Rebecca needed Luke so she could heal and grow and become the person she was always meant to be.
A lovely story. Sweet and incredibly satisfying!
July 10, 2017
I loved this book, it is a beautiful story .
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