Description
She likes to be in control.
Olivia Jackson’s life is one big to-do list. But after her sister tragically dies and leaves her a ticket to go travelling, Olivia has to leave her perfectly ordered world – albeit with a meticulously organised itinerary.
He throws caution to the wind.
Jacob Green couldn’t be more different. He’s been travelling the world for five years and lets destiny decide where he goes next with a roll of a dice.
Do opposites really attract?
When the two first meet, Olivia finds Jacob’s laid-back attitude infuriating. Not to mention her unanswered question as to why he’s been travelling for so long without going back home. But as they part ways, she can’t help but wish her carefully laid plans involved him.
Will fate bring them together again? And if it does, what secret is Jacob hiding?
https://www.waterstones.com/book/take-a-chance-on-me/emily-houghton/9781804992647
Why We Loved It
We have loved Emily’s previous books and this is another powerful and gripping example.
Her descriptions of India are so vivid that the reader really does feel all their senses engaged as they are transported to the sights and sounds of the various locations.
But it is the connection between Olivia and Jacob that is so enthralling, and Emily keeps the reader guessing until the very end and beyond.
Poignant and emotional, it’s impossible not to be moved by their story, this is a book that yet again shows Emily’s wonderful talent of writing in this genre.
Highly Recommended!
One of our Favourite Fiction Books of 2024!