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Taking Chances (Love Projects Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S.J. Maylee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t lovable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Love Projects
  2. Print length
    92 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    August 22, 2013
  6. File size
    2.4 MB
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"I'm such a fan of S.J. Maylee. Her stories are short, exciting, and sexy with characters who have chemistry to spare." --Cocktails and Books -
Story Rating: 5 out of 5 paddles & Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5 "S.J. Maylee's story is one of beauty and well researched or perhaps well experienced. The journey that is embarked upon is gently done instead of pushed. Though a short story, this is well developed and the BDSM scenes are well written. It is not often that a short story can convey the beauty that a Dominant and submissive relationship can have." -- BDSM Book Review-"The chemistry between Jake and Lydia is blistering. The sex scenes were scorching." --Romancing the Book

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EPWDHP4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evernight Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 22, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 92 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1771305334
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Love Projects
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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S.J. Maylee fell in love with storytelling at a young age and with it came a deep-seated desire for everyone to find their happily ever after. She's finding the happy endings for her characters one steamy story at a time.

When she's not reading or writing, you can find her caring for her garden, laughing with her two young sons, or dancing to her husband's music. She's a PMP (Project Management Professional), Nia instructor, and coffee addict.

As a writer she has a tendency to break hearts, but she always glues them back together.

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  • Kam Brook
    4.0 out of 5 stars You should read it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
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    I've read many BDSM books but I feel this one probably contained more emotion than about 90% of the others I have on my bookshelves. Lydia and Jake's scenes weren't all about fulfilling their kink needs, which I liked. Yeah, spankings and submitting is good but I like to see a couple connecting on a more higher level. That's what makes a BDSM story more enjoyable, more memorable, in my mind.

    On a final note, watching a person eat a banana has been known to elicit carnal thoughts to a happy observer but I'm thinking BBQ sauce is the new aphrodisiac.

    Curious about that statement? Good then buy and read the book. :)
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  • Beckey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jake and Lydia work together at the same company but ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014
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    Jake and Lydia work together at the same company but don’t know much about each other. That is until the two thrown together to work to together on a project what happen is not what either of them expect

    The chemistry between Jake and Lydia was hot and interesting. You get read both POVs and to me that gives the reader a well rounded story on that captivated my attention from beginning to the very end.

    I found the book to be well written and one I can honest say that the book is a 5 stars. I purchased the book.
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  • Jennifer
    3.0 out of 5 stars good start
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014
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    Was a good start to the series but seemed rushed in some areas. Felt as though there were key missing moments between hero and heroine.
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  • Angie
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars - Really enjoyed!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
    Jake picked Lydia to work on a project with him not realizing what Lydia was like. Lydia knew the work and had secretly admired Jake. Watching them work through their issues and Lydia working through everything with her dad and brother. Jake was great not letting Lydia hide from him. It was an enjoyable story.
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  • Sandie Buckley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series starter!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016
    I pretty much love anything SJ Maylee puts out and when I noticed this book was available to review I snapped it right up, I’m glad I did. This is actually a different series than the one I have been reading from her, so I was interested to see if my excitement would wax or wane any. Nope, still love her books.

    I really like the fact I’m in on the first book of the series and I have the others to look forward to. The prospect of a BDSM matchmaking boss is pretty hysterical, I kinda wish I’d had one of those myself, but alas, no kink fairy godfather. Had to do it all on my own. I love that Lydia had this huge crush on Jake and all sorts of fantasies. They get assigned to do a project together and then the sparks start to fly.

    Jake knows of his bosses reputation as a matchmaker, and they are both doms at the same club. Though boss man denies it, Keller smirks at him. Lydia calls him Sir and the heat is on! As usual, someone always tries to interfere, and we have Gina from the office doing so.(Gina’s story comes later) and then family issues and misunderstandings. In the end though, a wonderful story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Chances are good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
    Taking Chances by S. J. Maylee

    4 stars

    Well-written story of erotica and the BDSM world. Lydia is a shy mouse afraid to speak to anyone. Jake is a confident man who goes after what he wants. Unexpected things happen when these two are thrust together at work. Nice read.

    Bobbi the Book Monster
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  • Treena Ross Rockstar Book Muse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Take a chance... on Taking Chances
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015
    Well this is a great first book in the series...I can hardly wait to get to the 2nd and third. Lydia and Jake yes I love them...she is strong and he has met his match. SJ has created quite the world in this series and I am so jealous...I would love to work in this office and have all thiese people as friends. SJ has once again written a great fun read...she is the queen of short, fun romance, hot sex scenes and how to write good BDSM...I recommend this book to anyone who finds these things enjoyable because you will not be disappointed...the whole story with all the characters even the one's in behind the scene are fun to read...yes even the nasty one brings life and substance to the story even if you want to punch her!!!
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  • Sandra Bunino
    5.0 out of 5 stars Smokin' Hot Debut!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013
    Taking Chances was one of those books where you see the story play out in your mind. I was there with Lydia in the conference room with her demanding boss and then alone working with Jake. I loved how Ms. Maylee gives the reader both of H/h's POV as the scenes changed. Jake's view of Lydia eating lunch complete with her innocently licking barbeque sauce from her fingers was memorable!

    Ms. Maylee does a fantastic job of hooking the reader from the beginning of the story. I found myself caring about Lydia and Jake and rooting for them to get together. Oh yes, and Jake, Jake, Jake...May I just say he's my type of man. He knows what he wants and where he wants it. Three words: Over. The. Sofa. Hot! (Okay, that was four words) I loved how he both dominated Lydia but at the same time empowered her to make her own decisions.

    I won't give too much of the story away but I will say S.J. Maylee's debut book, Taking Chances, is a must read for anyone who wants a great story, well written, smoking hot smexy scenes and an oh so hot hero. I can't wait for more from Ms. Maylee.
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