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Dancing with Desire #3
Beautiful Chances
Money.
Even all the riches I’ve been selling my body to collect can’t change how bleak my world now feels.
The first man outside my family I loved—the one who gave me a home and kept me safe—is gone. Wrenched from my world by the callous actions of a madman.
A man that’s now chained in the basement.
I’m no longer attempting to hide from the darkness. I sleep in it. Literally and figuratively, as I do my best to keep breathing, not letting my heartache and anger drown me.
My men aren’t merely standing at my side. They’re each doing their best to help me work through my loss as I feel myself crumble. Coen, Kas, and Alec might have different coping techniques, but one thing is clear; all they want is for me to be safe, happy and loved.
I am safe, though. Aren’t I? After all, we chained my stalker to a wall, right? But... If that’s the case, who’s sending me disturbing pictures and presents?
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Trigger Warning
Beautiful Chances is the third and final book in the Dancing with Desire series, and the characters will eventually get their happy ending.
Please note because of explicit content and foul language, it’s recommended for readers ages 18+ only.
This is a Why Choose dark contemporary romance that contains subjects such as stalker, obsessive behavior, death, abduction, mental & physical torture.
If you find dark subjects triggering, maybe this isn’t the read for you.
Even all the riches I’ve been selling my body to collect can’t change how bleak my world now feels.
The first man outside my family I loved—the one who gave me a home and kept me safe—is gone. Wrenched from my world by the callous actions of a madman.
A man that’s now chained in the basement.
I’m no longer attempting to hide from the darkness. I sleep in it. Literally and figuratively, as I do my best to keep breathing, not letting my heartache and anger drown me.
My men aren’t merely standing at my side. They’re each doing their best to help me work through my loss as I feel myself crumble. Coen, Kas, and Alec might have different coping techniques, but one thing is clear; all they want is for me to be safe, happy and loved.
I am safe, though. Aren’t I? After all, we chained my stalker to a wall, right? But... If that’s the case, who’s sending me disturbing pictures and presents?
*******
Trigger Warning
Beautiful Chances is the third and final book in the Dancing with Desire series, and the characters will eventually get their happy ending.
Please note because of explicit content and foul language, it’s recommended for readers ages 18+ only.
This is a Why Choose dark contemporary romance that contains subjects such as stalker, obsessive behavior, death, abduction, mental & physical torture.
If you find dark subjects triggering, maybe this isn’t the read for you.
- GenresDark RomanceDark
498 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2022
18 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ren Blakely
6 books308 followersRen Blakely is a dark romance author who is addicted to coffee, pina coladas, and chocolate...all the beautiful things that makes life go around.
As an avid reader herself Ren loves badass and strong women, though she often wondered what happens to the other ones. The ones who can't beat the sh*t out of anyone but themselves, the ones with shortcomings, the ones who haven't had to grow up yet.
Now she's making it her mission to tell the stories of flawed characters, who may not fit the typical description of the tropes they belong to.
You can follow her on Instagram to keep up with new releases and other shenanigans @renblakelyauthor
https://linktr.ee/RenBlakely1
As an avid reader herself Ren loves badass and strong women, though she often wondered what happens to the other ones. The ones who can't beat the sh*t out of anyone but themselves, the ones with shortcomings, the ones who haven't had to grow up yet.
Now she's making it her mission to tell the stories of flawed characters, who may not fit the typical description of the tropes they belong to.
You can follow her on Instagram to keep up with new releases and other shenanigans @renblakelyauthor
https://linktr.ee/RenBlakely1
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June 21, 2022
What a fantastic and emotional conclusion to this amazing trilogy. Mia is so strong and a survivor but her grief and pain was heartbreaking. She had my emotions all over the place. My heart was broken over what she endures and over her painful struggles to survive. The loves of her life stick by her side and help her see how much love they have to offer her.
This story was an intense emotional rollercoaster that pulled on my heartstrings, had me sobbing at times, and then gushing with love for Mia and her amazing men.
All the questions were answered but not without some further twists to the story keeping me on edge the whole way through. Even with the additional twists, this ending was absolutely perfect.
This story was an intense emotional rollercoaster that pulled on my heartstrings, had me sobbing at times, and then gushing with love for Mia and her amazing men.
All the questions were answered but not without some further twists to the story keeping me on edge the whole way through. Even with the additional twists, this ending was absolutely perfect.
June 23, 2022
Beautiful Chances is the 3rd and final book of the Dancing With Desire series. Mia is still vet one with grief and despair after Marks death in book 2. She wants revenge on her stalker, the man currently locked up in their basement. Just when you think the stalking is over more things appear to prove otherwise.
There are twists and turns plus a few speed bumps but Alec, Kas and Coen were still there to support Mia to help pick up the pieces and move forward.
What a great conclusion to this series!
There are twists and turns plus a few speed bumps but Alec, Kas and Coen were still there to support Mia to help pick up the pieces and move forward.
What a great conclusion to this series!
June 20, 2022
A little time has passed since emotional ending of the last book ... and Mia is not in a good place at all. Throughout Beautiful Chances she takes one step forward and about five back. Her emotions are consuming her and she becomes a totally different person. The way the author has portrayed her emotions and story makes you connect with Mia deeply. She is being swallowed whole by her grief and despair and all thats on her mind is revenge.
The man responsible for Mark's death is now tied up in their basement, putting the harem in more danger. As always her boys, Coen, Kas and Alec are waiting in the wings ready to help and support her with anything and everything she needs in which to overcome. However, in her grief Mia's behaviour towards her guys as she attempts to come to terms with everything that has happened made me angry with her. I sympathised so much but certain thing she does annoyed me.
Things get even more darker in this reverse harem story, more and more secrets are brought into the spotlight and everything might not be as over as they first thought. A shadow stalks them, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.
Will Mia and her harem ever be allowed to live in peace? Will the police finally catch up to them? Will Mia ever feel comfortable in her own body again? Who is sending her disturbing presents if her stalker is in the basement? And more importantly, who will still be standing in the end?
Beautiful Chances is an emotional but fantastic end to an amazing series and well worth the read. I can't wait to see what this author writes next!
The man responsible for Mark's death is now tied up in their basement, putting the harem in more danger. As always her boys, Coen, Kas and Alec are waiting in the wings ready to help and support her with anything and everything she needs in which to overcome. However, in her grief Mia's behaviour towards her guys as she attempts to come to terms with everything that has happened made me angry with her. I sympathised so much but certain thing she does annoyed me.
Things get even more darker in this reverse harem story, more and more secrets are brought into the spotlight and everything might not be as over as they first thought. A shadow stalks them, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.
Will Mia and her harem ever be allowed to live in peace? Will the police finally catch up to them? Will Mia ever feel comfortable in her own body again? Who is sending her disturbing presents if her stalker is in the basement? And more importantly, who will still be standing in the end?
Beautiful Chances is an emotional but fantastic end to an amazing series and well worth the read. I can't wait to see what this author writes next!
June 24, 2022
Ren has concluded this series with brutally raw emotions that challenge the characters and the readers alike. She takes a deep dive into how trauma affects people mentally, how they process and how they heal, Baby was lucky that she an amazing support network around her.
Mia has gone from being closed off and detached, surrounded by a fortress of impenetrable walls valuing only what money could do for her till three men started to break them down. The growth that they triggered was immense but nothing worth it is ever easy but throughout all the challenges Mia has had their support.
Alec, Kas and Cohen three broken men, with a bond foraged in darkness saved by the light of one broken girl. These guys became family, they have been there for each other through every challenge and together they are there for their girl when she falls, they build her back up.
These guys get the perfect closure and new beginning, they have endured now they will change the world.
Mia has gone from being closed off and detached, surrounded by a fortress of impenetrable walls valuing only what money could do for her till three men started to break them down. The growth that they triggered was immense but nothing worth it is ever easy but throughout all the challenges Mia has had their support.
Alec, Kas and Cohen three broken men, with a bond foraged in darkness saved by the light of one broken girl. These guys became family, they have been there for each other through every challenge and together they are there for their girl when she falls, they build her back up.
These guys get the perfect closure and new beginning, they have endured now they will change the world.
June 26, 2022
Beautiful Chances, the final story in the Dancing with Desire series by Ren Blakely was the perfect ending to an amazing series! Packed full of tons of tension, nonstop action and delicious heat this story will take you on yet another dark emotion rollercoaster ride and finally give you so much need answers and revelations!
Baby is still dealing with the trauma and guilt from the tragic ending in book two and working hard to get over the block between her and the guys. I love their unconditional support and acceptance and love that Alec, Kas and Coen continue show her as well as all the growth that Baby has had throughout the series. The way Blakely pulls you in was utter perfection!
Filled with a perfect blend of dynamic characters, - compelling storyline and epic twists and turns this story was the perfect conclusion to this series and a definite must read! If you love a good twisted RH with questionable characters that tug at your emotions—this is the one for you!
Baby is still dealing with the trauma and guilt from the tragic ending in book two and working hard to get over the block between her and the guys. I love their unconditional support and acceptance and love that Alec, Kas and Coen continue show her as well as all the growth that Baby has had throughout the series. The way Blakely pulls you in was utter perfection!
Filled with a perfect blend of dynamic characters, - compelling storyline and epic twists and turns this story was the perfect conclusion to this series and a definite must read! If you love a good twisted RH with questionable characters that tug at your emotions—this is the one for you!
June 24, 2022
This was the perfect ending to this series, even though I wasn’t ready to be done yet! Mia has been put through hell and somehow managed to make it out the other side! She is such a damaged, but very fierce fmc, that finally decides what she wants and goes after it while fending off stalkers! This series was a very fast paced, intense, action packed romance that hooked me in from the beginning and held on through to the end. I absolutely love that Mia, Coen, Kas, and Alec finally get closer and feel more cohesive. Those spicy scenes…good lord they were fantastic! I had been waiting for them to come together through this series and the author did not disappoint! There were so many twists & turns throughout this series and finally having all my questions answered and everything clicked into place, it all makes complete sense! I never imagined the stalkers to be who they were, so bravo to the author for keeping me on my toes!! I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next! I’ll be waiting!
June 22, 2022
It’s here! The conclusion of Baby’s (Mia) story. Untold Secrets blew the door wide open on Mia’s stalker issues. How deep the obsession goes is fully revealed in Beautiful Chances and it’s a wild ride.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beautiful Chances isn’t my favorite book in the Dancing with Desires series. I think when I look back at the overall picture, I can see why so much was included in this book. I just can’t say it was all necessary to the story. I stuck with four stars because the ending and wild twists are amazing. I was shook when all was finally revealed.
Mia definitely had a lot of growth in this book. She picked herself up and found everything she didn’t know she needed with Alec, Kas and Coen. The guys have come a long way from the ones in Tempting Distractions - in all the right ways 😉.
Great series overall - would definitely recommend!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beautiful Chances isn’t my favorite book in the Dancing with Desires series. I think when I look back at the overall picture, I can see why so much was included in this book. I just can’t say it was all necessary to the story. I stuck with four stars because the ending and wild twists are amazing. I was shook when all was finally revealed.
Mia definitely had a lot of growth in this book. She picked herself up and found everything she didn’t know she needed with Alec, Kas and Coen. The guys have come a long way from the ones in Tempting Distractions - in all the right ways 😉.
Great series overall - would definitely recommend!
January 17, 2023
Check TW please, this is a dark romance series! I was skeptical after the second book but I LOVED the ending. The author did a great job of resolving things in a realistic manner. I saw the twist coming but not until about halfway through the book. This story has come a long way from a stripper and three hot men and I really did love the evolution. My one complaint is that there was a lot of repeating of sentiments and reiterations. Granted you have four different POVs but sometimes I was seeing the same character reiterate themselves in their heads and verbally depending on the POV and it was a little obnoxious. HOWEVER, I LOVE getting the POV of everyone involved, especially Kas' inner-monologue, that was everything. It isn't something that a lot of romance authors take the time to do, so the creation of characters was much more involved and set my expectations higher than usual.
June 21, 2022
This is one of my favorite trilogies and Baby is such a strong amazing FMC. This series wasn’t anything like I expected it to be and yet it was completed to perfection! Baby has endured so freaking much and I my heart completely broke for her and while she may have lost herself for a minute who could blame her. I loved how the guys let her work out who she is and what she was going through all the while still standing by her side incase she fell then they would be there to catch her. Alec, Kas and Coen never left her and I think they fell even hard for one another after going through everything together. There were so many twists turns ups and downs moments I wanted to cry and so much freaking love between them all. The ending was complete perfection!!
July 7, 2022
Fantastic finale!! 😭💕
This was already going to be rather heavy going in after the tragedy of the last book so I expected it to be the more intense book of the three. I'd say I was right, it was no less incredible either. This really has been a fantastic trilogy.
Baby kept her back up all the way to the end and the guys were right there with her every step of the way, I really appreciated them for her. She came into this after a pretty hard blow and I was worried they may not all make it through. They each proved themselves and created a stronger bond with each other that made the story all the more special.
This is going to be a series to read over and over again. I've already done so twice. Honestly, it's just MUST read.
This was already going to be rather heavy going in after the tragedy of the last book so I expected it to be the more intense book of the three. I'd say I was right, it was no less incredible either. This really has been a fantastic trilogy.
Baby kept her back up all the way to the end and the guys were right there with her every step of the way, I really appreciated them for her. She came into this after a pretty hard blow and I was worried they may not all make it through. They each proved themselves and created a stronger bond with each other that made the story all the more special.
This is going to be a series to read over and over again. I've already done so twice. Honestly, it's just MUST read.
June 17, 2022
Such an amazing ending to this series!!
Beautiful Chances is book #3 in the Dancing with Desire series. Its a dark reverse harem. Make sure to check the trigger warning.
I love this series so much!!! I'm so sad its over!!!
Beautiful Chances is an emotional rollercoaster!!! Baby is hurting so much and is spiraling, the guys Kas, Alec, and Coen are trying to help her thru it and show her they love her.
So many questions are answered in this book, some crazy twists are thrown at us, and the relationships between Baby and the guys grow so much.
This was an AMAZING conclusion to this story!!!
Beautiful Chances is book #3 in the Dancing with Desire series. Its a dark reverse harem. Make sure to check the trigger warning.
I love this series so much!!! I'm so sad its over!!!
Beautiful Chances is an emotional rollercoaster!!! Baby is hurting so much and is spiraling, the guys Kas, Alec, and Coen are trying to help her thru it and show her they love her.
So many questions are answered in this book, some crazy twists are thrown at us, and the relationships between Baby and the guys grow so much.
This was an AMAZING conclusion to this story!!!
June 23, 2022
What an ending!
I've loved Mia from the very beginning. She's such a strong character and seeing her so heartbroken was beyond gut wrenching. That said there is a lot of growth, not all of it good at the time but it evens out. Not only does she have marks death to deal with but she's pushing the boys away and trying to process conflicting feelings. Plus just who is sending her creepy gifts if marks killer is in the basement?
This book is full of twists and turns and its never quite clear if they'll all make it out in one piece. Darker than the others this is an absolutely must read finale.
I've loved Mia from the very beginning. She's such a strong character and seeing her so heartbroken was beyond gut wrenching. That said there is a lot of growth, not all of it good at the time but it evens out. Not only does she have marks death to deal with but she's pushing the boys away and trying to process conflicting feelings. Plus just who is sending her creepy gifts if marks killer is in the basement?
This book is full of twists and turns and its never quite clear if they'll all make it out in one piece. Darker than the others this is an absolutely must read finale.
June 28, 2022
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
WOW!! My heart really goes out to Baby 💔 She’s had so much happen to her throughout her life. In this book, she is dealing with a loss. This book had so many twists and turns, it was one big roller coaster ride of emotions!! This whole series has been amazing. I really like the character of Baby and her relationships with Alec, Coen and Kas 🖤 In this book, they’re really her saving grace ♥️
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES 💙
WOW!! My heart really goes out to Baby 💔 She’s had so much happen to her throughout her life. In this book, she is dealing with a loss. This book had so many twists and turns, it was one big roller coaster ride of emotions!! This whole series has been amazing. I really like the character of Baby and her relationships with Alec, Coen and Kas 🖤 In this book, they’re really her saving grace ♥️
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES 💙
June 20, 2022
It opens up with Baby wanting answers and dealing with the loss of Mark. She is a force to be reckoned with in the midst of all that has happened. Alec, Coen and Kas are trying have their hands full and trying to keep her from losing it. Dark, unexpected events and well written kept me engrossed..
I received this copy and my spoiler free review is voluntary
I received this copy and my spoiler free review is voluntary
June 20, 2022
4.5 stars
The finale to Mia's story has me rolling in the emotions. The tears just kept falling for the first part of the book. But I loved how she started coming back from everything and how the guys supported her. I started to get an inkling about where the book was headed but there were a few things that still surprised me. Overall it was a good read and a great way to end the series.
The finale to Mia's story has me rolling in the emotions. The tears just kept falling for the first part of the book. But I loved how she started coming back from everything and how the guys supported her. I started to get an inkling about where the book was headed but there were a few things that still surprised me. Overall it was a good read and a great way to end the series.
June 27, 2022
This is the final story but seriously so good! I love this series and the story is just as amazing. This one deals with the aftermath of book 2 where there is a block for sure between her and the guys. The guys remain supportive and are so nice. I can't recommend this one enough. The dynamic is awesome and I like the twists and turns in it so much. Fabulous!
July 2, 2022
Wow, I really loved this series. This one has everything coming together for a perfect ending. There is still so much that must happen for that to be true. I don't want to spoil anything but if you loved the first two books you'll love this one. It on the edge of your seat drama and action. Great book.
July 4, 2022
10/10
Well what can I say an amazing series from this author, I really enjoyed the twists and turns the totally different personalities of each of baby’s guys, at the end of each book it left us in suspense and wanting more… and I still do I’m not ready for it to be over, I can feel a rather large book hangover.
Well done Ren Blakey
Well what can I say an amazing series from this author, I really enjoyed the twists and turns the totally different personalities of each of baby’s guys, at the end of each book it left us in suspense and wanting more… and I still do I’m not ready for it to be over, I can feel a rather large book hangover.
Well done Ren Blakey
July 13, 2022
So good!!
What a great story!
I mean also, the villain left a very icky feeling that was a testament to how great the writing was but no thank you!
Baby's story was a gripping story with intrigue, mystery and the spice! I was HERE. FOR. IT!
I felt the ending was a nice wrap up of the story, though I am not ready to say goodbye to Baby, Alec, Kas or Coen.
What a great story!
I mean also, the villain left a very icky feeling that was a testament to how great the writing was but no thank you!
Baby's story was a gripping story with intrigue, mystery and the spice! I was HERE. FOR. IT!
I felt the ending was a nice wrap up of the story, though I am not ready to say goodbye to Baby, Alec, Kas or Coen.
June 19, 2022
Omg this trilogy has been something else. I did not see it going where it went from book one. Baby is dealing with the after the last book. While she is trying to find her self again the guys Alec, Kas and Coen are there to help. This book has so many twist and the end perfection. I loved it.
June 23, 2022
Wow there are so many twists and turns in this book! There is a ton of emotion too, with Mia dealing with the loss of Mark. This installment is definitely very dark and highly emotional but Mia has her men who will fight for her through it all. Great story!
June 26, 2022
This is an incredible ending to this dark reverse harem series. It is beautifully written and Baby has quite the journey in finding herself again. This is a dark and emotional read that take you the reader for a ride. I highlt recommend this series by Ren Blakely.
July 3, 2022
What am amazing end to an amazing series! I absolutely loved each and every character throughout this series, especially Mia and her men!
Definitely recommend to anyone who wants something a bit gritty, with some hot as sun men and fiesty FMC!
Definitely recommend to anyone who wants something a bit gritty, with some hot as sun men and fiesty FMC!
January 10, 2025
The twists & turns just get better!!!
Great book and great series! What a perfect way to end this!
Great book and great series! What a perfect way to end this!
June 23, 2022
Great read
A perfect ending to this series! So many twists while also having their relationships grow stronger. A really great read and series.
A perfect ending to this series! So many twists while also having their relationships grow stronger. A really great read and series.
March 3, 2024
Loved it! Beautiful Chances concludes the Dancing with Desire series. Secrets are uncovered, questions are answered, and wounds are healed but not without some turmoil along the way. This book is another emotional rollercoaster, with dark, intense themes that leave you hanging on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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