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Taking a Chance on a Boss

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After dealing with the fallout of a drug addicted mom, Connell “Con” Williams is the 30 years old guardian of his sister and brother. He’s also a millionaire with multiple business ventures and revenue streams the legit way. However, his current problem lies with getting his fiancé and his siblings to cohabitate under one roof. When Lisa suggests hiring a babysitter for the kids, will it bring the peace to his home that he so desperately desires? Or will it continue to be the exact opposite, showing him what hell on earth is really about?
After derailing her school plans and kicking get out of her parents’ home by becoming pregnant, 25 year old Chance Clark can’t seem to catch a break. Dealing with the constant cheating and abuse by her child’s father, Polo, for years, she’s ready for a change and ready to leave all that she knows. However, saying she’s ready and actually leaving are two different things. Working as a daycare worker, a great opportunity for a second income is presented to her, offering her a blessing in disguise. Will this new chance be her saving grace?
In the cruel streets of Chicago, survival of the fittest definitely functions as an action instead of just a saying. Life for Con and Chance is not handed to them on a silver platter but they make the best of the situation afforded to them until envy and resentment appear. In book one of this African American urban fiction series, the Pen Pusha serves up love, lust, jealousy, cheating, and betrayal in this story of high emotions and compelling devotion.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2023

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1,873 reviews
May 4, 2023
😳😳

I am too glad that I read this book once the series was complete because the ending!! 😱in true Dedra B fashion, she took me through it with this book but I couldn’t get enough of the story!! I welcomed the drama and the characters baggage. There is a part of the story that could be a trigger to readers- DV, please heed to the content warning. My heart ached for Chance; Polo means her no good and I am not a fan of him. Lisa is just as bad, how do you want the man but not his kids? What kind of evil person do you have to be. I am aching for Polo and Lisa to get dealt with. I love Con; he’s lowkey but deadly and that is a good combo for me! Running to part two!!
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1,085 reviews41 followers
December 27, 2023
This book had me in my feelings, I couldn't put it down I can' t wait for part 2, now I can start my Christmas Dinner.
Profile Image for LaTanya Garry.
2,037 reviews40 followers
March 9, 2023
Must Read

Whew Chile Lisa is a whole trifling, scandalous, conniving mess and I'm surprised Con didn't see her for who she truly is sooner. His little sister Morgan try warning Con about Lisa being evil and the red flags was all up in his face. It seems to take Chance coming to babysit Morgan and DJ for Con to realize listen was selfish and cold hearted. Lisa think her sister Monica have her back but babyyyyy the both of them are conniving like their mother. I felt sorry for Chance. Being in a disrespectful and abusive relationship was taking a toll on her. I understand she Polo was all she knew since her mother turn her back on her but Polo is a piece of s**t. He's a dirty, disrespectful, cheating, abusive ass bastard. Polo lowkey plotting on Con and Lisa and Monica too dumb to realize it. However I don't think its going to work out well for either of them. Con isn't an easy target. I had a feeling Con was going to start looking at Chance as more than the person who babysit his little brother and sister. Chance is a nurturer and that is something Con and his siblings miss having. I love Prince. Him and Chance are cousins but seems more like brother's and sister's. They definitely had each other back. The way this ended. Polo putting his hands on Chance was the last straw for her but I believe that is going to bring out the beast in Con since his brother and sister was there to witness the drama.
187 reviews
July 21, 2023
Great

This book has lol and mad all in one it was a good read. Lisa was a dirry low down snake and she deserved Everything she got and more for treating those kids the way that she did.Monica was thirsty but and desperate too bad it took her getting mad at her sister over a no good man to spill all the tea on her and Polo. Polo was really a lame No good dude. He just needed to live in his truth that he was bi or gay no harm in that. Chance was a sweetheart true and thru but she was also too nieve and let A lot slide. So glad that she finally got a backbone and found her worth and let a real man love on her. Con waa thee man but he was too trusting of his soo called fiance your a millionaire why dont you have cameras in your house and when he saw her moving different why did he not take heed to his sisters words and check up on her. Prince kept it all the way real loved his character.
932 reviews13 followers
February 2, 2023
Awesome Read I can’t wait for part 2 to drop

Baby when I tell you the drama is at an all time high I’m this book whew I am outdone.. I really like Chance she is having a hard time right now but things are finally starting to look up for her if she could just get rid of her toxic a$& baby daddy Polo. Polo is a narcissistic mess he is abusive verbally, mentally and physically has community d and still won’t let Chance move on and be great. Con is bae and I am glad he is realizing that Lisa is not where it’s at she is selfish, manipulative and just all around trifling and I can’t wait until he finds out about that bogus sh!t she pulled with Morgan things are going get real for sure then. Oh on a side note I believe the lady Alice that Chance met at the bus stop is going to end up being Con’s mother but we will see.
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46 reviews
April 1, 2023
Good Read

This was def a fast paced book, everything happened quick...a little too quick for me. However it was a cute little read with enough entertainment to keep turning the pages.
It is serious when someone decides that their partner becomes their meal ticket for life without engaging with all aspects of life with them and that is on Lisa. She expected to have a full life without Con's siblings in the picture and while I dont agree that she should be doing a mother's job to Mo and DJ off the strength that she was dating Con, Lisa was heartless and selfish.
I wish Chance didn't give Polo all of those chances but I guess it was hard to walk away from someone who treat you terribly. I wish Chance wasn't so fly off at the mouth and although she was great with Mo and DJ her character didn't seem to fit Con's either. I guess book 2 will bring everything together.
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2,038 reviews40 followers
February 1, 2023
When Everything That Causes You Pain Finally Comes Out!

Dedra B,lord, this messy mess right here. I can't even think about how much mess these fools got going on. Polo, needs to just look in the mirror, he only does what women allow him to do. Lisa, has not a heart and her soul is black. Chance has such a good soul, heart and with everything going on she just still has a heart of gold. No knew who was for them and who wouldn't. I can't wait to see how this goes cause my lord, it's too much right now! I just hop.E Chance will finally get to be at peace. Good messy mess🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
26 reviews1 follower
February 16, 2023
part 2

Why did you do me like that? I am invested I need for Chance to be Okay. I don’t like Polo or Lisa. Matter fact I can’t wait for everything to blow up on Lisa. Her momma for giving that dumb advice and her sister too for being nasty. Polo was upfront he was no good but he need to stop playing with Chance and let her go. Con I’m rooting for him because he is really doing right beside with Chance but he was loyal for the longest till Lisa started being bolder with her disrespect. I really want Morgan to tell Con about what Lisa says or let Dj surprise everyone and talk.
697 reviews
February 2, 2023
a must read

Polo caused what happen to him at his own defense he should of been a men and just let Chance go but typically guys want their cake and eat it too now look Chance got tired of his mess and took matters into her own hands I know for a fact Con going to make sure nothing doesn’t happen to Chance his sister brother and Junnie he became to fond of Chance as for Lisa Monica Cierra they better count their days cause a women scorned ain’t nothing to play can’t wait for Part 2 it’s about to go down
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1,292 reviews34 followers
February 26, 2023
Satisfied Reader

I never wished death on anybody but Polo got ta go. Lisa thinks her ish don’t stank and to go to the extreme to hurt innocent kids is too far. I love Chance and her big heart. Con got his hands full dealing with Lisa. Morgan need to tell everything that went on with Lisa the evil witch. I don’t like Monica either. She acts as if she giving good advice but also giving out da cooch like sample packets. I bet Alice is who I think she is and I can’t wait for the reunion. Great story
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2,531 reviews11 followers
February 2, 2023
Taking a Chance

I'm with Prince on that one. Polo and Lisa really deserve each other cause they sho don't deserve Chance and Con. They both do dirty, disrespectful and vindictive shyt and think it's ok. I hope Polo see the light and follow it. I can't wait till Con finds out the mess Lisa pulled, how she really hate his siblings and her sleeping with Polo. I think I know who Alice is. I am really looking forward to part two.💕💕
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179 reviews3 followers
March 10, 2023
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

OMG! So good. Lisa and Monica both are snakes and I can’t wait for the ax to fall on both of them. When it comes out that Lisa planted those drugs in Mo’s backpack, she will definitely feel the wrath of Con. Polo is so grimy but I don’t want Chance to be the one who kills him, let Con handle that as well. For some reason, I get the feeling that Alice is Con’s mother and she will get herself together with the help of Chance. On to book 2.
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1,662 reviews17 followers
March 31, 2023
Unlimited drama that's an attention keeper

The drama is unlimited and draws you in! Polo and Lisa are straight up phuck ninjas. I love Chances and was glad that she finally stood firm on choosing herself and her child. Now Con, he's all man! And I love how he takes care of his siblings and those he cares about. That ending had me in a chokehold so can't wait for the final installment.
216 reviews
November 11, 2023
Awesome

Off again this author doesn't Her book for some of the best book I read so far she would definitely be 1 of my favorite author can't wait to read more her work now I'm getting ready to read part 2 I know it's gonna be great to amaze me. Her book for some of the best book I read so far she would definitely be 1 of my favorite author can't wait to read more her work now I'm getting ready to read part 2 I know it's gonna be great
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783 reviews13 followers
February 1, 2023
Part 2 me ASAP !!!!

This was bomb and my dear friend I need part 2 fairly soon please lol. Polo was just annoying and weak 🙄 Lisa going straight to hell in a hand basket. Con was everything for Chance and the kids. Prince is definitely my bestie 🤣, I love how he has his cousin back PERIOD. Can’t wait to see how this come together. As always great job Dedra !!!
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1,418 reviews11 followers
February 2, 2023
wow must read book

Well damn this book was a page turner I can’t wait for part two because baby theses characters are to much to handle.. Omg I wanted more from Chance and Con I love the way they grew on each other naturally. That damn Lisa and shit and I hope it don’t take long for Con to find out what she did.need part two asap
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433 reviews
February 2, 2023
Cliffhanger

The only thing I’m upset about is that I have to wait for more. This was very entertaining…I have laughed and been ready to fight reading this. Lisa trifling as I don’t know what and so is Polo run this back soon so we can see Chance get everything she deserves. This 304’s ain’t got no manners at all and I need more!!!!
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50 reviews2 followers
February 4, 2023
ohhhhhh no she didn’t

I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open and no f given if something fly in it because the way she ended this story got me speechless! I’m not gonna spoil the story for y’all but I need to make this announcement real loud and clear: “MOTHERS STOP ENABLING THE GOOFY ISH YALL TRIFLING SONS ARE DOING!!”
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1,860 reviews
February 4, 2023
LISSSSSSSSEEEEENNNN!!!

Dedra B., knows how to keep you on your toes!! I despise Lisa, Monica, Polo, his sisters, and Lisa’s mammy!! I mean I real life don’t like them! I really hope that their karma comes for them QUICK! Chance and Con deserves each other. Atp, just part 2 me, PLEASE!!
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868 reviews8 followers
February 8, 2023
🔥🔥🔥

Omggg... when I tell you this read had me in a chokehold! I absolutely couldn't put it down and I read it non stop. I have so much to say that I can't even sum it up or I'll be here all day lol. Just know it's a must read and was bomb! Oh, but I am rooting for Chance, and I'm team Con!
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Author 17 books24 followers
February 28, 2023
Fiyah!!! 🔥🔥🔥

OMG this book was straight up FIYAH!! Dedra B definitely did her thing with this story line. Attention grabbing from page 1!! I’m sitting on go waiting for part 2!! I love her humorous side and I found myself lmao while reading this book! The characters were well developed and the drama was heavy! I’m definitely a fan of the pretty pen pusha!!
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997 reviews11 followers
March 4, 2023
Where is part 2 because this has me on the edge of my seat

That Lisa and Polo are some of the grimiest people I have read about!! I'm rooting hard for Chance and Con to be happy though. Prince as well. I hope in book 2 we hear more from Prince and his side of things. That ending had my mouth on the floor!! Wasn't expecting that at all!!
1,177 reviews4 followers
August 13, 2023
Whoosah

I can't wait until that Bish Lisa day comes. If a grimy - dirty bitch was a person it would most definitely be here. How you just feel comfortable getting that man siblings taken away. I damn sho can't wait for all to be revealed. As for Polo and Ciearra they clearly forgot that KARMA is that bitch!!!!
45 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2023
Ready for part two 💕💕💕

When I say I couldn’t put this book down, babyyyy listen. This is my second book from Dedra and though the first was good, this one is fire. On to the next part. I hope it doesn’t disappoint but I doubt that. The storyline keeps you reading!! I highly recommend.
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519 reviews7 followers
April 2, 2024
This good is so good!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️
This book is really good but has a lot of trigger warnings so read at your own risk. I enjoyed how the book progressed and can’t wait until all secrets are revealed. This book does leave on a cliffhanger. I did wish that the book had more spicy scenes.

I would recommend! 💖
288 reviews
October 1, 2025
Wow! Drama FR!!!!

Debra B. I really like your books. Ive been going thru your books like crazy and none have let me down. I knew Chance was gonna end up hurting Polo dumb self. And Lisa is a wicked stepmother. I can't understand how she figure she was gonna keep up her nice to nasty act. But the real problem is that people are as delusional as Lisa in real life. Smh
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225 reviews6 followers
February 1, 2026
Oh my goodness… this book was so messy 😂. If you’re into a nanny trope mixed with lies, deception, and pure chaos—this is the one. The story follows two couples: Con and his fiancée Lisa, and Chance with her abusive boyfriend Polo.
In true Dedra B fashion, she took me THROUGH it with this story. It was funny, entertaining, and messy in all the best ways. And yes—I’ll say it again… MESSY. LOL.
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65 reviews2 followers
February 2, 2023
She have done it again!

Omg!!! Girl at this point you deserve your own show on BET because you funny as the fuck writing these books! I’m in love with Con and Chance and rooting for them!
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Author 25 books63 followers
February 2, 2023
just Wowwwww

To say I don’t know how write this review is saying a lot!! Ain’t no way Dedra just did us like this… I mean wowwwwwwwwwww!! I’m not giving one part of this story away with this review because you need to read ret now!!!! Damnnn I’m blown away!
18 reviews2 followers
February 2, 2023
5 STAR

She never disappoints. The only thing I'm mad about is that I read it so fast and have to wait for the next one. You won't be able to put it down. Lawd!!!! Don'tet my girl Chance get locked up
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