Taking Chances

by J. Bliss

Book 2 of the Chance Twenty-two year old Jasmine Chance is a recent graduate of Spelman College that was abused by her mother’s boyfriend as a child. She sets out for a fresh start, heading to another country far away from her family. Paris, France seems like a great place to carry out her International Business Degree and reinvent herself. After her graduation party…she doesn’t make it out of Atlanta, she is assaulted by her childhood assailant and is rushed to the hospital where she lays in a coma with Andrew Rodd by her side, protecting and nursing her back to health. She moves in with Drew and begins to discover what she likes and wants while facing medical conditions, self-esteem challenges, nightmares from her recent trauma, and pop ups from Drew’s past flings. Jasmine finds being in a relationship is too much for her to bear.Meanwhile, Drew finds out there is a sinister plan for someone to harm Jasmine and he is trying to keep everything together while holding on to the secret of who her sister really is.Jasmine’s life takes a drastic turn once he learns more about her family secrets. In a time faced with chaos, is love really what Jasmine should be focusing on. When the situation shifts to danger will Jasmine remain protected in the shadow of Drew or will she rise up and choose herself over love?

268 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2019

About the author

Inspired by literary greats like Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Terry McMillan, and the influential writing of her own mother, Dr. J. Bliss discovered her passion for storytelling at just thirteen, igniting a spark that would fuel her journey as an author. Her first novel sprang from her time as a radio talk show host, where she listened to countless callers share intimate stories about marriage struggles and unmet desires. Driven by her personal experiences and a mission to dive deep into the complexities of love and healing, she penned Lovers of Convenience and then Not by Chance.

With over 25 published books to her name, Dr. Bliss specializes in suspenseful, heart-pounding romance, and her unique blend of storytelling captivates readers worldwide. As a certified Relationship/Intimacy and Trauma Awareness Coach, she brings real-world insight and empathy into every story, making her novels not just reads but experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level.