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Chance
Heart filled with regret, and a failed relationship under her belt, Isabelle is hitchhiking home when a winter storm leaves her holed up in a quaint cabin with what she at first thinks is a snarly loner. Predator hunter and shifter, Chance Howlett, doesn’t have it in him to ignore the shivering female hitchhiking on the highway in the midst of a Montana blizzard. Reluctantly, he picks her up and instantly knows something is off. His inner beast is raging at him to care for her, but he can’t get attached. Isabelle’s going home, and he has no intentions of stopping her. ***WARNING*** This book contains an explicit rape scene that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. ***** “Shit. Road is closed.” Chance jerked his chin toward the road ahead of them. “My place is just a couple miles back. You can stay there tonight. I’m sure the plows’ll push through in the morning, then I can get you where you need to be.” “No.” Isabelle shook her head, setting her shoulders in a hard line. When he glanced at her, brows furrowed in irritation, he finally got a good look at her. She was facing him now–hell, she was looking right at him–and he couldn’t tear his eyes from hers. Behind that silky wall of black tresses, she was hiding these fucking amazing eyes. Eyes he couldn’t look away from. With his heightened sight, he could see every vibrant detail. “Your eyes,” he breathed, realizing he was staring like a psycho. “They’re…” “Yeah,” she ducked her head, the fall of her hair sweeping forward and hiding her from view again. “I know. Weird. People tell me all the time.” She sounded a little insulted and a lot annoyed, but he hadn’t been about to call her eyes weird. They were odd for sure, but they were breathtaking. He tore his gaze away from where she was hiding from him and clenched the steering wheel. Shaking his head, he thought back to the conversation they’d been having. She’d said something… No. She’d told him no when he’d offered her a place to stay. He cleared his throat. “Listen. I know you don’t know me, but…” “I’m not staying at your place,” she cut him off. “Thank you, but if you could just give me a ride to the nearest town.” “Sure,” he gritted, jaw bunched in annoyance. “Only it’ll mean taking you back to where you started.” Isabelle paled, and her slight frame trembled. He wanted to tick up the corner of his mouth in triumph, but he simply wasn’t feeling it. No, his animal was riled, and this woman wasn’t helping. She huddled in her seat once more, head angled away from him as she gazed out her window. The fall of her dark hair shielded her face from his view again, but he could see her reflection in the glass, worry written on her soft features. His nostrils flared and assaulted once more by the scent of her pain, his beast growled at him to do something about it. He’d been content to ignore it when he thought he’d just be dropping her off somewhere, but now it was his problem. Finally, he ground out, “You hurt?” “No,” she immediately lied, and it pissed him off. Damn her! If she was going to sit in his truck and lie to him, then she could just as soon get out and walk. Throwing his hand across the center console, he slammed on the brakes, catching her weight before she could slam into the dash.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2017
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Susan A. Bliler
37 books573 followersMy pack territory is in Central Montana, between Stone Crow Estates and the North Fortress. Born and raised in an untamed location that bridges the gap between rolling prairies and majestic mountain peaks, I am born to a family that also bridges the gap between cultures. My father’s people boast a fiercely proud Scandinavian ancestry while my mother’s tribes descend from two savagely beautiful and unique nations (White Clay and Nakoda) that inspire my Skin Walker series.
I'm a huge fan of MMA, boxing, 30 Seconds to Mars, DMX, Nahko and Medicine for the People, and 21 Pilots (“…sometimes quiet is violent”). I also love to read because it encourages me to write. (I hate it when authors add that they love coffee and chocolate. Really? Who doesn't love coffee and chocolate?) Anyway, I love beer...kidding. I don't love beer but we are engaged in a very serious relationship. (Mom, please don't call me when you read this.)
Please leave feedback….well, only if it’s positive. “Keep in mind that I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my shit! (Erykah Badu lyrics!)
Check me out at www.susanbliler.com for updates, my blog, and for excerpts from upcoming books.
~A’hau.
I'm a huge fan of MMA, boxing, 30 Seconds to Mars, DMX, Nahko and Medicine for the People, and 21 Pilots (“…sometimes quiet is violent”). I also love to read because it encourages me to write. (I hate it when authors add that they love coffee and chocolate. Really? Who doesn't love coffee and chocolate?) Anyway, I love beer...kidding. I don't love beer but we are engaged in a very serious relationship. (Mom, please don't call me when you read this.)
Please leave feedback….well, only if it’s positive. “Keep in mind that I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my shit! (Erykah Badu lyrics!)
Check me out at www.susanbliler.com for updates, my blog, and for excerpts from upcoming books.
~A’hau.
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October 11, 2017
An okay read but warning to others: there are a few rape scenes in this where the villain rapes the heroine. It goes on for a few scenes.
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September 7, 2017
This book is different than some of her other books, she writes about rape and abuse. There was a warning in the front of the book of this, but I decided to go ahead and buy and read the book. That if was too graphic I would stop. But I read the complete book. The scenes are heart breaking and sad. There has been so many books in the past that hinted at these circumstances but didn't go into detail. We read about it and was not " in our face". But I felt it was part of the story and made Isabelle be strong, to grow. Chance stood by her, protected her. I enjoyed the book and would ad it again and other books she writes.
August 14, 2018
This was a good read until.... (SPOILERS!)
I love a good shifter novel and this was shaping up to be a typical, heartwarming HEA read but the one thing that got to me was the graphic descriptions of the tape and violence the heroine endured at the hands of the man she was trying to run away from. It was disturbing beyond measure and ruined the flow of the book. I think it would have been much more tasteful to allude to it rather than give us the full, excruciating detail. Other than that, I actually WOULD recommend this book to someone who is not sensitive to themes of rape, buggery and violence against women.
I love a good shifter novel and this was shaping up to be a typical, heartwarming HEA read but the one thing that got to me was the graphic descriptions of the tape and violence the heroine endured at the hands of the man she was trying to run away from. It was disturbing beyond measure and ruined the flow of the book. I think it would have been much more tasteful to allude to it rather than give us the full, excruciating detail. Other than that, I actually WOULD recommend this book to someone who is not sensitive to themes of rape, buggery and violence against women.
June 16, 2021
This was more like a 3.75 for me. I’m not really sure how to review it. I liked it, I cried, felt a little sick, but ultimately I did like it. Isabelle was very like able to me. Loved chance. Heed the warnings, abuse and rape are in here. I knew going in and I think it would’ve been much worse for me if I didn’t know.
Isabelle is trying to get home after running from an abusive boyfriend. Unfortunately it’s winter, in Montana and she’s out walking a road in the snow when Chance finds her. Chance is a shifter, used to being on his own. He’s a good man, and just wants to help her. She just didn’t realize how much he’d end up helping her. A little short, but again I liked it.
Isabelle is trying to get home after running from an abusive boyfriend. Unfortunately it’s winter, in Montana and she’s out walking a road in the snow when Chance finds her. Chance is a shifter, used to being on his own. He’s a good man, and just wants to help her. She just didn’t realize how much he’d end up helping her. A little short, but again I liked it.
June 7, 2025
I'm sorry but that rape scene was totally unnecessary.
I did read the content warning in the blurb but I didn't think it would be that long of a scene. I thought it would be just 1-2 pages max, but fucking hell, it was almost three chapters of that shit. It made me think that the author wrote this book just to write that rape scene. Because honestly, that scene was even longer than what we got with the main couple.
The only reason I even finished this book was because of the FMC. I wanted her to have a happy ending but unfortunately, the ending was also fucking underwhelming.
I did read the content warning in the blurb but I didn't think it would be that long of a scene. I thought it would be just 1-2 pages max, but fucking hell, it was almost three chapters of that shit. It made me think that the author wrote this book just to write that rape scene. Because honestly, that scene was even longer than what we got with the main couple.
The only reason I even finished this book was because of the FMC. I wanted her to have a happy ending but unfortunately, the ending was also fucking underwhelming.
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July 6, 2018
This book was artfully crafted and uniquely designed to pull you into the pages where secrets and fairytales live and dreams come true for those who believe!
This book was enchanting, enthralling and endlessly entertaining where stubbornness and determination to rise above conflict with a core of steel to get to where love and happiness lives!
One of Your Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
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This book was enchanting, enthralling and endlessly entertaining where stubbornness and determination to rise above conflict with a core of steel to get to where love and happiness lives!
One of Your Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
lenadeleon2004.ld@gmail.com
August 10, 2018
2 1/2 stars. Even though there was a rape scene, it seemed somewhat detached so that while awful, isn't as bad as it might be and can be easily skipped. While there are emotional repercussions that is not the focus of this book. And there is a happy ending.
Other than that, the book isn't outstanding or bad. It's average. Unfortunately, other than a wolverine shifter which is different, I don't know how much I will remember this story in a couple of years.
Other than that, the book isn't outstanding or bad. It's average. Unfortunately, other than a wolverine shifter which is different, I don't know how much I will remember this story in a couple of years.
November 22, 2021
Thx for the Warning & Warm Hearted Story
Wow, so wasn’t expecting a brutal tell, but it recovered well, and we got the true justice we only read about in books! Chance and Belle’s story seemed more about deeper things; loneliness, longing, reciprocation, and the dangers of ignoring red flags. Self love was the catalyst for recognizing a good mate and getting that happy ending. I enjoyed this perspective.
Wow, so wasn’t expecting a brutal tell, but it recovered well, and we got the true justice we only read about in books! Chance and Belle’s story seemed more about deeper things; loneliness, longing, reciprocation, and the dangers of ignoring red flags. Self love was the catalyst for recognizing a good mate and getting that happy ending. I enjoyed this perspective.
December 7, 2017
Chance a can't put down choice.
I was just read till I fell asleep and should have known I could not stop until I read the last page. I know Ms boiler can usually keep me up all night reading but she got my nap today and I have things to do and she got that time to. I recommend anything she writes as great reading.
I was just read till I fell asleep and should have known I could not stop until I read the last page. I know Ms boiler can usually keep me up all night reading but she got my nap today and I have things to do and she got that time to. I recommend anything she writes as great reading.
January 21, 2018
Very Emotional
An abused woman runs to her family. A special but cantankerous man gives her a lift. This book had sensitive scenes that can easily be fast forwarded through for anyone who has rape triggers. The ending of the story was fantastic.
An abused woman runs to her family. A special but cantankerous man gives her a lift. This book had sensitive scenes that can easily be fast forwarded through for anyone who has rape triggers. The ending of the story was fantastic.
April 18, 2018
Must say it was new to read about a reape scene that was a new for me and it really deliver, I really enjoyed it if you have time read it but not my favorite cuz of the element if reape but other then that the plot and the Alfa character was really good
August 15, 2018
Trauma doesn’t stop love
Our main character goes through so much but our hero is chivalrous as hell! He’s a fighter and he fights for her.
This has abuse in the novel. Be wary if this is off putting.
Our main character goes through so much but our hero is chivalrous as hell! He’s a fighter and he fights for her.
This has abuse in the novel. Be wary if this is off putting.
September 22, 2018
Chance
I was so mad when her ex came for her and hurt her. I was cussing because I understand it's because of her aunt why she didn't fight back. I don't see how Chance didn't realize she was his from they felt so drawn to each other.
I was so mad when her ex came for her and hurt her. I was cussing because I understand it's because of her aunt why she didn't fight back. I don't see how Chance didn't realize she was his from they felt so drawn to each other.
October 7, 2019
3.1 stars
I was in the mood for a shifter romance and this was recommended. This book had so much promise but it fell short for me. There were parts of it that really needed to be fleshed out in my opinion.
I was in the mood for a shifter romance and this was recommended. This book had so much promise but it fell short for me. There were parts of it that really needed to be fleshed out in my opinion.
November 18, 2019
WOW!
This is a novel! Chance and Isabelle are quite the couple 💑. So much is going on in this story and so fast that the reader is left in awe! Chance and Isabelle do get their HEA!
This is a novel! Chance and Isabelle are quite the couple 💑. So much is going on in this story and so fast that the reader is left in awe! Chance and Isabelle do get their HEA!
April 8, 2020
Really enjoyed
A great book. I’m a not a big fan of the rape scene. It felt like it didn’t need to go on like it did... maybe offer more of a warning at the beginning???
Besides that I enjoyed it!
A great book. I’m a not a big fan of the rape scene. It felt like it didn’t need to go on like it did... maybe offer more of a warning at the beginning???
Besides that I enjoyed it!
February 18, 2021
Really great read.
I will give a trigger warning as there was a r.a.p.e. Seen that was very hard for me to read. I felt awful for the heroine but it was handled well by the author. The H saved her and protected her after. It was very endearing.
I will give a trigger warning as there was a r.a.p.e. Seen that was very hard for me to read. I felt awful for the heroine but it was handled well by the author. The H saved her and protected her after. It was very endearing.
June 15, 2025
Only if you like tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. This book had all the elements that a longer book would have. The cover doesn't match the story. There are elements and situations that are disturbing.
September 1, 2017
Loved it.
I couldn't put it down. It was a heart wrenching, incredibly wonderful book. I can't wait for more. Loved it!
I couldn't put it down. It was a heart wrenching, incredibly wonderful book. I can't wait for more. Loved it!
September 7, 2017
It would have been a great book, but the rape scenes ruined it.
September 14, 2017
You rock Susan!
I didn't see the plot twist coming. Life isn't all pretty roses, and sometimes you suffer and come out stronger.
I didn't see the plot twist coming. Life isn't all pretty roses, and sometimes you suffer and come out stronger.
September 16, 2017
Wow
This is an emotional ride , wished the ending was longer wished the whole book was longer. I wish more villains ended up like this one. I definitely give it 5 stars.
This is an emotional ride , wished the ending was longer wished the whole book was longer. I wish more villains ended up like this one. I definitely give it 5 stars.
November 5, 2017
Was ok
For me this story was just ok. Usually all the stories by Susan Bliler are great but this one even with warning was way too explicit for me
For me this story was just ok. Usually all the stories by Susan Bliler are great but this one even with warning was way too explicit for me
March 8, 2018
3.5 Stars
June 11, 2018
Damn this one got me emotionally drained. Lol. I was happy, sad, mad, and then overjoyed. You pulled on all the heart strings.
July 30, 2018
Lovely story!
I almost passed this by because of the cover. Am glad I have it a chance. This turned out to be a sweet story.
I almost passed this by because of the cover. Am glad I have it a chance. This turned out to be a sweet story.
October 8, 2018
A pretty good read. Kept me reading until the end. My first by this author but not my last one .
October 21, 2018
Chance by Susan Bliler 5 Stars
If you're looking for a shifter book, make sure to grab this one. Totally captivating from page one until the end. I loved Chance!
If you're looking for a shifter book, make sure to grab this one. Totally captivating from page one until the end. I loved Chance!
August 3, 2019
Good
I loved this story it was a nice read for a lazy morning. I loved Chance and Isabelle they were great.
I loved this story it was a nice read for a lazy morning. I loved Chance and Isabelle they were great.
July 22, 2022
love this book
I’ve read this book over 10 time. I love it and all her books she write, I’m addicted to all of her books so far❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕
I’ve read this book over 10 time. I love it and all her books she write, I’m addicted to all of her books so far❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕
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