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Taking Chances

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Reads 3,614
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Parts 50
Time 5h 35m

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She is breaking free from a bad relationship. He is determined to build a life in country-town Australia. Can they both find what they are looking for?

Bec Williams moves in with her sister after leaving her controlling entrepreneur-boyfriend. She knows it won't be for long - just until she gets her career in photography on track. She doesn't want to give up her dreams for anything, or anyone, including the handsome High School English Teacher, Mr Anderson.

Ryan Anderson thinks he has his life in order after a divorce. When he intervenes between Bec and her ex, things begin to heat up for Ryan, and he is forced to confront his romantic urges and his goals in life.

As Bec's ambitions become clearer and Ryan questions his painful past, the two must decide whether or not to take a chance on their future together. But, will Bec's manipulative ex let her go unpunished for leaving him?

Start reading 'Taking Chances' to discover the beautiful world of Brooksdale today!

Hi! JD Rosewood here.

This is my first sweet-romance and I'm really excited to be on Wattpad! I'd love to get your thoughts on the story. I really wanted to write a story where the main characters take charge of their lives. But, I didn't want to simply flip the age-old stereotype of boy rescues girl/girl rescues boy. I wanted a heroine and hero that pull themselves out of trouble and are not dependent on each other for salvation. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether I achieved that or not!

Sincerely,

JDAll Rights Reserved

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