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Stolen Chances

Clio Evans

3.88 AVERAGE

crystallocicero's review

5.0
emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Broken hearts mend stronger

This throuple is HOT. The spice is SPICY. The drama is high, the laughter is frequent, and there are a lot of cute, feet kicking moments.
I do wish the book was like 300 more pages so I could have seen more of what the family unit looks like under one house. Does Davy ever change his name? Do they get the school straightened out? How do the guys differ in parenting styles? I also would like to see Sammy make content when they all share a house and a life. Also, does Sarah bake for a living yet? I hope we see more of this group in the next book(which I will be reading).
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readwithevelane's review

4.0

"𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’˜π’‰π’š π’šπ’π’– π’˜π’π’–π’π’… 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆 π’Šπ’π’•π’†π’“π’†π’”π’•π’†π’… π’Šπ’ π’Žπ’† π’˜π’‰π’†π’ π’šπ’π’–β€™π’“π’† π’šπ’π’–.” 

β€œπ‘©π’†π’„π’‚π’–π’”π’† π’šπ’π’– π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’† 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏 π’”π’‰π’Šπ’π’†, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’Žπ’š π’˜π’π’“π’π’… π’”π’‘π’Šπ’. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 π’”π’Šπ’π’„π’† 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’…π’‚π’š π’šπ’π’– π’”π’‰π’π’˜π’†π’… 𝒖𝒑 π’Šπ’ π‘ͺπ’Šπ’•π’“π’–π’” π‘ͺ𝒐𝒗𝒆.”

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Relationship: MMW, poly am
Tropes/content: Small town, romantic suspense, single mom, brother's best friend, friends to lovers, spanking, DVP, fisting, breeding kink, toys, light bondage
Series: Citrus Cove #2

⚠️Check triggers⚠️

Sarah thought she married the man of her dreams, until she learned about the secrets he kept from her and her world changed forever. Now she's a single mom to her twin boys, working hard to rebuild her life and heal from her marriage. Love is the last thing on Sarah's mind. Enter Colton Hayes and Sammy Harlow, two men Sarah has known forever, who are determined to show her what it means to have partners who really love her.

I had fun with this story. I love that Clio wrote a poly am romance in a small town in Texas. Given the state of the world right now, I think it's great to show all types of romantic relationships and how great they can be. I liked getting to see Sarah's healing journey through the support of her therapist, family, and her men. I thought the development of their relationship was done well and I loved how the guys interacted with her kids. The spice was delicious and everything I expected from Clio.

I didn't love the third act break up mostly because it didn't serve much of a purpose. I felt like they broke up, something happened, then they were just back together. There wasn't much discussion about the break up and how they were going to move forward, they just jumped back in. I would've preferred if there wasn't a break up and they worked together to address the concern.

Thank you to Clio Evans and Grey's Promotions for the early copy!

booksnherbs's review

4.25
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

✨️ MMF
✨️ small town 
✨️ second chance
✨️ mystery and intrigue

Oh my goodness! Clio did an amazing job with Sarah,  Sammy and Coltons story. I was hooked on Citrus Cove when I read Haley and Cams story but this made me fall head over heels.

"This is the biggest mistake I've ever made. You will always be the one that got away. I'm sorry, Sarah."

In book one we learn Sarah's husband David is pretty much a psycho with a evil twin brother. David's shenanigans turned not only Sarah's world upside down,  but all of Citrus Cove. 

As things begin to settle down, Colt starts daydreaming of what ifs.  Sarah has always been the one and he more determined than ever to get her back. Sammy Harlow has suddenly set his sights on Sarah too. But with colt being his brothers best friend,  he's all too aware that she is off limits. 

As Colt and Sammy start to realize they could be more than friends. Sammy comes up with the great idea that they could share Sarah. As ideas turn into reality- they realize their dreams may not live long. Someone is after Sarah, and Sammy. Will their relationship last? Or will they be forced to call it quits as tensions continue to rise for them and their families

mistysreads's review

4.0
dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Colt has loved Sarah for years, but when she married another man he could only hope that he would one day have his chance to be with her. When her ex-husband turns out to be not who everyone expected she is trying to rebuild her life. When Sammy starts dating Sarah, Colt is jealous but is willing to step back and let her be happy. 

Sarah is torn she still feels something for Colt, however their history is making her hesitant. She wants to explore how she feels about Sammy, but when he suggests a third option, they all date, she admits she doesn't want to choose. Why not try to make it work together? Sarah, Colt, and Sammy are trying to navigate their lives and do for themselves and each other what makes them happy. 

When Sarah's past starts to haunt her in the present Sammy and Colt are right there trying to protect her and the twin boys. But will they be able to figure out who is haunting her or will it be too late? Stolen Chances is very spicy and family that love and accept them no matter what. This book had a lot of heavy topics that were addressed with care. I think that this was such a good book, I could not put it down and read it in a day and would recommend if you are looking for a cowboy, singing guitar player, and a single mom of two twin boys. 

Received ARC in exchange in voluntary honest review from Clio Evans and Grey's Promotions.
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loranmar000's review

5.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
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maggiemaysbookslays's review

4.25
dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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michellekennedy0922's review

5.0
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book was written beautifully and the way these three people came together was perfect! I really loved following as Sarah found herself and learned to let people love her. Colt and Sammy are perfect together and for Sarah and I love the way they helped her find herself again! I can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out!
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thatbooktrovertkait's review

3.5
hopeful reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

lvposso's review

DID NOT FINISH: 73%

Cringy and over use of the word ”kinky”

This is a great read