No Chance

by Christy Reece and Coleen Marlo

Book Overview

DO OR DIE Skylar James told a lie to the man she married, and eight years later she still bitterly regrets the deception. Unknown to Skylar, her husband, Gabe Maddox, now lives in the dangerous... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345517784
• ISBN13: 9780345517784
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!

Continuing her LAST CHANCE RESCUE series, phenomenal new author Christy Reece once more invites readers into her world of kidnapping and espionage with NO CHANCE, the story of Gabe Maddox and Skylar James. Years ago, a much younger Gabe and Skyler met on an idyllic island while both were on vacation. Inseparable, Skyler and Gabe fell in love with each other and hastily married -- both kept secrets from the other. When Skyler goes home to her father and tells him of her marriage, her father is disappointed and furious. Unbeknownst to Skyler, while she is visiting her mother, her father is visiting Gabe who remained in their cabin on the island. Skyler flies back to the island and it is there that she finds their cabin empty and a note left by Gabe. It seems he didn't love her that much after all. Gabe has never forgotten Skyler James, uh...Maddox. Still holding a grudge against his wife for lying to him so long ago and getting her father to come tell him she no longer wanted to be married, Gabe is finally ready to move on with his life and obtain a divorce. Then comes word through his employer, Last Chance Rescue, with the news that Skyler has been kidnapped and a ransom demanded. Gabe knows he is setting his heart up for a big let down but even after all of these years, he still loves his beautiful Skyler and there is no way that anyone else is going to find and carry her to safety. Skyler and Gabe's relationship is definitely not over. From the moment they meet again, their feelings for each other come to the forefront and while neither trusts the other, they do know one thing. Their hearts have never been as full as when they are in each other's arms. Lies, misconceptions, and pure stubbornness are the name of the game in NO CHANCE. Skyler, a world renowned model whose portfolio and bank account could support a small country, wants to be loved for herself and not for her money or her beauty. Gabe, when they meet, seems to be the person she has been looking for her entire life. He is unpretentious, giving, and he loves her. Fast forward eight years and Gabe is still those things but he is also angry, stubborn, and cautious. He and Skyler's relationship has to be rebuilt from the ground up - no matter that they still love each other. They no longer know each other and for that to happen, they have to let down their guards. And thankfully, they did because the results were amazing! Christy Reece has another awesome release in the winner's box with NO CHANCE. Action, passion, lies, and kidnappers - who could ask for anything more? Natalie S.

Another Keeper

Reece does it again, going back to the Last Chance Rescue and its amazing cast of characters. You don't have to have read the first trilogy to enjoy this book, but they are all highly recommended as great reads. LRC is a great backdrop to inject interesting characters into deadly and dramatic situations, and Reece never disappoints. Gabe and Skylar will stay with you after you finish the book. Can't wait for the next book, SECOND CHANCE, which will be out in a couple of weeks!

"NO CHANCE" for anything less than 5 stars!!

I admit to being a huge fan of Christy Reece's books and writing style. I very much enjoy the way she moves her stories back and forth between past and present. I like how her characters move from book to book with us. As her secondary character base increases, so does the depth of her storylines. As an added plus to the lead story, you are also presented with many details introducing you to characters in upcoming books. In NO CHANCE, Christy Reece continues the Last Chance Rescue trilogy with another riveting romantic suspense filled with complex, flawed and strong characters who struggle to deal with a myriad of emotions and problems. As a reader, I feel as if I'm on an emotional roller coaster ride through each page and at the end, I'm never disappointed. It's as if I've been on the best ride in the amusement park. Christy Reece has been an auto-buy for me from her very first book. Each book leaves me begging for more!

LOVED IT

I can see the other reviewers point, the book did lag a little in the middle. But finding out about Gabe and his issues with his wife was great. The action and dialogue during the beginning and ending were so satisfying I think it more than carries the book.

Wonderful start to a new series

I am so glad that I have found Christy Reece. I loved her first three books, and I have been desperately waiting for this one to come out. I was not disappointed. I loved how down to earth Skylar was despite her career and her money. I loved how Gabe was so vulnerable, even if I wanted to strangle him half the time. Reece does an amazing job of developing the plot, the story, and the characters, so that you don't get lost. Her writing and story pulls you into the story. I kept getting disappointed by having to stop my reading in order to go to work. I cannot wait for Cole's story. Excellant!