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This was a good read that I found to be long at times. This was also my first time reading this author. Daphne has e'er regretted not talking to her college shell Rob. While at a friend's bachelorette party they encounter again. I did realize that the characters in this book are from another series. I really liked Rob. This book was well written no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the other series. This was a skilful read that I constitute to exist long at times. This was also my first time reading this writer. Daphne has always regretted not talking to her college vanquish Rob. While at a friend'due south bachelorette political party they meet again. I did realize that the characters in this volume are from another series. I really liked Rob. This volume was well written no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the other series. ...more

I really enjoyed this 1 and wow it pulled on the heart strings

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The characters actual characteristics, in no way, matched up, especially given the timeline, it wasn't even believable to have "made a change", in i 24-hour interval! If the scenario had taken identify over a longer catamenia of fourth dimension then I experience, in a romance book sort of way, y'all could run across Rob and Daphne taking a turn. His bad boy, histrion means and her reserved, dominion follower means.
Kristen is abrasive and completely out of line with her stalker flirtations with James. I think it'due south meant to be funny but later on sev The characters actual characteristics, in no way, matched up, especially given the timeline, it wasn't even believable to have "made a change", in i mean solar day! If the scenario had taken identify over a longer catamenia of time then I feel, in a romance volume sort of way, yous could come across Rob and Daphne taking a turn. His bad boy, histrion ways and her reserved, rule follower ways.
Kristen is annoying and completely out of line with her stalker flirtations with James. I recollect it'south meant to be funny but afterward several characters in the volume tell her to dorsum off, including James, information technology'due south only gone too far and no longer quirky cute. Had it resolved the first day at the pool when James was clearly uncomfortable and information technology was becoming apropos, then it could be laughed off. I call back it was just taken also far.
Matt isn't the character y'all dear to hate. Yous only hate him. Who allows a "buddy" a laissez passer after drugging their friend, who's a KNOWN recovering addict!?!?!? I felt this was dismissed in extremely poor taste (and I am not even associated with anyone in my life who's a recovering addict, it was simply a common sense feeling). That dismissal has turned me off from the residuum of the books. ...more

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Run across I knew at that place was more depth to Rob then what got portrayed in James and Penny's books. He still has his humor though not as much of it came out equally in the other books. In this volume nosotros got to run across the side of him that he didn't have in the other books. Daphne is a fleck different than I would have idea. She seemed and so mellow in the other books. She laughed at everything that came out of Rob'due south oral fissure. In this book we don't run into as much of that. I kind of wish this volume was a flake longer. I would've Come across I knew there was more than depth to Rob and so what got portrayed in James and Penny'south books. He still has his humor though not equally much of it came out as in the other books. In this book we got to see the side of him that he didn't have in the other books. Daphne is a bit different than I would have thought. She seemed and then mellow in the other books. She laughed at everything that came out of Rob's oral fissure. In this volume nosotros don't see as much of that. I kind of wish this book was a fleck longer. I would've liked to come across how they handled Rob going into the hospital especially since they were then new into the human relationship. I had to dock a star just considering I retrieve that should've been brought into this book. Theirs by far was the shortest length of time for their story. Nosotros all knew what would happen to Rob in the other stories and so it would accept added more depth to the characters to see them accept on a struggle of that magnitude and so early. Other and then that information technology was a adept read. ...more

No one was actually likeable in this book, except James. Bleh.

Another outstanding book by the delectable Ivy! I admittedly love the Hunted serial, and while this is a side story to James and Penny's epic tale, we larn so much more about Rob and James'southward family dynamics, the human relationship betwixt the ii, and simply how much they accept been through together. In the past, it had been pretty rough. As much as James has protected Rob, Rob has besides been there for James in some pretty major ways himself. They both procedure these aspects of their relationship differen Another outstanding book past the delectable Ivy! I absolutely dearest the Hunted series, and while this is a side story to James and Penny'due south ballsy tale, we learn and so much more nigh Rob and James'due south family dynamics, the human relationship between the two, and just how much they have been through together. In the past, it had been pretty rough. As much as James has protected Rob, Rob has also been there for James in some pretty major means himself. They both procedure these aspects of their human relationship differently and some unspoken feelings are unleashed. But don't worry ladies, they still take brotherly love. It was very enlightening to read and acquire more near them, and I sense some possible foreshadowing as to how James may react and spiral to sure time to come events.... Now, permit's talk about ROB!

Rob is a animate being unlike whatsoever hero I've met notwithstanding. He'due south carefree, up-forepart, and fairly crude to be honest. He has always had a thing for James's fiance, Penny -- specifically how hot she is -- though, you lot know he would never act on anything he jokes about apropos her because he would never cross that line or hurt his brother. It doesn't stop him from shamelessly flirting and making comments to embarrass her. He is, though, a chip jealous of the blazon of relationship his brother and Penny share. When will he find that? How?

During a trip abroad, for James'due south available party, he happens upon a daughter he'south had his eyes on for a long time from way back home. What are the odds? He has to decide whether to pursue her here or miss another chance, a chance he already hadn't taken back home before he lost track of her. Simply she has some real issues of her own going on that makes this trip less than pleasant. How will this pan out? Can Rob actually calm downwards his bravado and learn how to develop a relationship? How tin she possibly trust him anyhow? It gets interesting!

This volume was withal another of Ivy's that I could not put downwardly. She really knows how to reel you in and agree you to it correct to the end. I had to know how everything would pan out, and what some of the other characters (their friends) would say or do. I liked the time overlap with Eruption, with the phone calls to Penny. I really enjoyed getting to know Rob much more than intimately and how he feels about his life and about things that need to modify. This book was but plenty to keep the burn down stoked and ready for Ivy'due south adjacent volume Devotion!
BRING IT Sister!!
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December 22, 2020 K.J. Simmill rated it it was amazing

Then, just similar my review for City of Sin, this is another 1 of those boot myself reviews. I last read this volume in December, and that was the 2d time I had picked information technology up. The problem with books by Ivy Smoak is they're addictive, you tin't merely cease at 1. I said on my final one, that I think I forgot to review considering I went through all her books so rapidly, but that is actually no alibi, considering every volume I have always read by this lady has been brilliant and deserves recognition, even if So, just similar my review for Metropolis of Sin, this is another i of those kicking myself reviews. I last read this book in December, and that was the second fourth dimension I had picked information technology upwards. The problem with books by Ivy Smoak is they're addictive, you can't only finish at one. I said on my final one, that I think I forgot to review because I went through all her books so quickly, but that is really no alibi, because every book I have ever read by this lady has been brilliant and deserves recognition, even if that'due south in the class of a quick review I write months subsequently reading it.

I would like to say 3rd Chances centres effectually 1 of my favourite characters, Rob, merely anyone who has picked upwards any of Ivy's books knows information technology's pretty much impossible to have a favourite. Her characters are so alive and vibrant that it becomes impossible to simply choice ane, merely at that place is a special identify in my middle for the free spirited, prankster with a centre of aureate, and seeing him observe Daphne was truly amazing. I love how the two of them fit. They accept difficulties, couldn't exist more different, and nonetheless with endeavour they come together amazingly. Whilst Rob frequently seems costless, in this volume nosotros get a glimpse into the things he hides beneath his confidence, and discover parts of him we didn't know existed from the times we encounter him in the other books. Daphne, however, has a trouble past herself, and the more she uncovers virtually Rob, the more those red flag in her mind brainstorm to spring. Sometimes the merely things getting in the style of happiness, is yourself.

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This book was written well but my God is it boring & weird! A manwhore hero that talk sleazy and act information technology & also fantasize about his brother'south fiancé, a heroine who is virtually every bit exciting as watching pigment dry. She was so dull! A stalker female person all-time friend who doesn't know when to quit or have some nobility and a male best friend that drug his friend who is an recovering addict so he would lighten up & stop thinking of his fiancé and maybe cheat on her! Everything was only so wrong and forceful al This book was written well merely my God is it deadening & weird! A manwhore hero that talk sleazy and human action it & also daydream nigh his brother'southward fiancé, a heroine who is well-nigh as exciting equally watching paint dry. She was so ho-hum! A stalker female all-time friend who doesn't know when to quit or take some dignity and a male best friend that drug his friend who is an recovering addict so he would lighten up & cease thinking of his fiancé and peradventure cheat on her! Everything was just so wrong and forceful all being delivered with a major slice of colorlessness. I completed the book & there was meaningful insight somewhere in in that location but I wouldn't recommend or read this once again. ...more than

HORRIBLE!

I very rarely accept to stop reading a book only as much equally I tried I just couldn't get over how HORRIBLE her friends are in this book. Not i girl stood up for Daphne, I only finished 16% and most of that was her friends making fun of who she waz as a person. If at to the lowest degree one friend was dainty I would've kept reading but this is not how a good friendship is portrayed.

HORRIBLE!

I very rarely accept to stop reading a volume but every bit much equally I tried I merely couldn't get over how HORRIBLE her friends are in this book. Non 1 girl stood up for Daphne, I only finished 16% and most of that was her friends making fun of who she waz as a person. If at least ane friend was overnice I would've kept reading but this is not how a good friendship is portrayed.

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I liked it

I loved seeing how Rob and Daphne got together. I liked seeing what happened at the resort. I did remove a star because the author kept using the word boner. Might audio dumb, just it collection me nuts.

It's 1:00 AM and I've read way too late. I couldn't go out Rob and Daphne mid romance. Saw lots of old friends in these pages.

Highly Recommended For Fans Of The Hunted Series! Rob & Daphne's Opposites Attract Romance Pairs Fun-Loving Rob With Mama Bear Daphne. Together, They Discover A Happy Middle.
ABOUT THE Serial:

This is volume ii of iii in the Men of Manhattan serial of related standalones. Fans of The Hunted serial will specially love this series, which is a spinoff of sorts. It includes:
1. City of Sin (Mason Caldwell and Bridget Cowan'southward story)
ii. Tertiary Chances (Rob Hunter and Daphne Hughes'due south story)
3. Missing Pieces

Highly Recommended For Fans Of The Hunted Series! Rob & Daphne's Opposites Attract Romance Pairs Fun-Loving Rob With Mama Bear Daphne. Together, They Find A Happy Middle.
ABOUT THE Series:

This is book two of three in the Men of Manhattan series of related standalones. Fans of The Hunted series will particularly love this series, which is a spinoff of sorts. It includes:
ane. Metropolis of Sin (Mason Caldwell and Bridget Cowan'southward story)
2. Third Chances (Rob Hunter and Daphne Hughes's story)
3. Missing Pieces (Tyler Stevens and Hailey Shaw's story)

This serial intersects with The Hunted serial. While these books and each series tin can be enjoyed on their own, each book is even more enjoyable when read collectively because petty glimpses of the characters from one book to another add together to the depth of their individual stories. Approximating the chronological lodge, the ii series combined should exist read every bit follows (according to the author).
1. Temptation (James Hunter and Penny Taylor's story, office 1)
2. Addicted (James Hunter and Penny Taylor's story, part 2)
3. City of Sin (Mason Caldwell and Bridget Cowen's story)
iv. Eruption (James Hunter and Penny Taylor's story, office 3)
v. Tertiary Chances (Rob Hunter and Daphne Hughes's story)
vi. Devotion (James Hunter and Penny Taylor's story, part 4)
7. Missing Pieces (Tyler Stevens and Hailey Shaw's story)

IN THIS Volume:

For those that have read Eruption in The Hunted series, this book gives a look at the available party that James was kidnapped and taken to. Readers finally go to learn more than about James and Rob'due south relationship as well. Unlike The Hunted series, the male gets his POV, so the reader gets to know Rob's inner thoughts. Finally, the epilogue cuts to the following Friday, so be forewarned if you have non yet read Devotion that it does give abroad a few parts. This volume adds a lot to The Hunted series, even though information technology does work perfectly as a standalone.

This story opens the weekend before James and Penny's wedding, during his available political party at the Bluish Parrot in Costa rica. The Blue Parrot is a secret and sectional resort tucked away in the jungle. The Resort encourages some kinky beliefs amongst its patrons with their card and bracelet system.

Daphne Hughes, twenty-three, is affectionately chosen Mama Bear by her friends. She likes to be organized. She likes to be in control. She is protective and nurturing. And she is afraid of taking risks. She left her family unit and home in Delaware backside afterwards graduation to go to New York and begin her career as a high school math teacher; her friends all tease her about her students having crushes on their hot instructor. Daphne is focused on her career now, but as her friends are all coupling upwards around her, she is get-go to wonder if she might be ready for change. Her last year at the University of New Castle was tough, but fortunately she had Kristen and Alina to lean on. Even if Kristen was a piddling also obsessed with Professor Hunter, she had been a good friend, pushing Daphne out of her comfort zone. She and Alina had been best friends dating back to elementary schoolhouse, and she understood the hurting and loss, if not the guilt. As she heads off to Republic of costa rica with Alina, Kristen, and Layla for a one week bachelorette getaway in accolade of Alina upcoming wedding, Daphne begins to reverberate on where she is in her life.

Robert Hunter, xx-seven, is the carefree and adventurous Hunter blood brother. Unlike his broody brother James, Rob is mostly happy and fun loving. He is flirty and used to getting what he wants from women handed to him on a silver platter. He went to Harvard as was expected of a Hunter, just he has not worked since. He spends his time travelling on whims, going where the current of air blows him. He is waiting for inspiration to hitting him and give him a purpose in life. He had taken over James'due south condo near the University of New Castle back when James and Penny moved to New York 2 and a half years ago. When he isn't travelling, he enjoys living amongst the beautiful coeds on campus. But the one night stands are getting slow. If he is honest with himself he is a piddling jealous of James. Rob loves Penny like a sister, but seeing how happy she and James are together makes him recognize that he wants to exist in love with someone, too. Their beloved is a fiddling inspiring, and seeing James happy means the world to Rob. James had sacrificed his own happiness to protect Rob from their parents' controlling ways while growing upward, and even if it sometimes made Rob experience second best, Rob would always accept James's dorsum in render. Rob stuck with James through his addictions, only since he began teaching and found Penny, James has been clean. Penny makes James whole.

Rob wonders if he will always find what he is looking for. At that place had been a girl back in Delaware that captured his attention a while back. He had watched her study on the lawn each mean solar day, and he really wanted to know her. This girl had been different than the others. He sensed she needed some space and planned to arroyo her at the end of the semester, but she left earlier he got the chance. A twelvemonth later and he is getting bored with his life. So when that same girl shows upwardly at the Blue Parrot Resort, Rob isn't going to allow his second chance go to waste. She seems a lilliputian skittish, merely he has her attention thanks to the bracelets on her wrist. She needs help removing them, and he has all the cards.

Rob and Daphne's story is a whirlwind romance – most of the story takes place over the class of but 2 days. But in reality their allure for one some other had been percolating for almost ii years. The absenteeism had done nothing to change the natural pull they shared, and when they finally meet one another they feel the connectedness. But Rob has never been in a relationship before, and doing things the slow way is a foreign concept to him. Daphne values patience and getting to know someone before getting more than intimate. And unlike Rob, she is agape of trying new things. She likes things done just then. Rob inspires her to desire to live her life more freely, but putting that idea into activeness is more than difficult than she would similar. She is bogged downwardly by regrets about her past that forbid her from fully enjoying the present. Rob feels content around Daphne, a feeling that is new to him. And though he doesn't understand what love is, he wants to give things a endeavour and find out. Despite how happy they experience when they are together, fright threatens to arrive the manner. The couple eventually earns a happy for at present ending.

Fans of The Hunted serial will recognize Tyler Stevens, Penny's expert friend from school. He comes up in the epilogue here as this serial segues into Tyler'southward HEA. He hasn't always been painted every bit the good guy, but it is more often than not just that he is human being and makes some dumb mistakes (and judging his actions while he is under the influence is probably non entirely off-white). Subsequently years of not getting over Penny, his story has become very sympathetic. His story follows in Missing Pieces, book iii of this serial..

Fans of the Empire High series, which is Matt'south story, volition finally get to run across a piddling more than of Matt here. Thus far in both the Men of Manhattan series and The Hunted series, there has been picayune from Matt. This book doesn't exactly paint him in the best of light. He does a few very mean things, and at that place is a hint of loneliness. This may ruin the story for some, but those that take read Empire High and are enlightened of the past wild behavior and indulgences of James and his friends growing up together may empathise where Matt is coming from even if they don't forgive him. And that explains why the friends get by information technology with and so little fanfare. And guys just react to things differently than women, so female person readers should keep that in mind, too. Equally awful as it is, at this point in the Empire High series (book three), it is mayhap serving a purpose. Matt is unhappy because his HEA was stolen from him. His love story is tragic. Those that haven't read Empire High don't have the backstory and thus cannot fathom Matt's actions. I have my own ideas about what Empire High Matchmaker holds in store (which is not notwithstanding released as of this writing), but this book sort of puts my theory into question (though it does not rule information technology out). Fans volition know that book three of that series had a devastating ending that really left things unsettled and the direction of the series unclear.

Rob and Daphne'south story is mostly light and fun – watching Daphne loosen upward when with Rob is sugariness, and seeing him settle down effectually her is very satisfying. They make a series of deals revolving around the game of bracelets and cards which keeps things from getting too serious. They both take some issues to deal with, yet, before they are prepare to move forward and begin a relationship. At that indicate the story is a little more serious. Rob, even so, is such a character that his story cannot possibly take a serious turn for long. Rob may exist a bit lost, but he has been a protective footling blood brother. Information technology is great to see him notice dear, too.

Rob and Daphne's opposites attract romance pairs fun-loving Rob with Mama Carry Daphne. Together, they find a happy middle. This story is well-written. The plot is somewhat circuitous; information technology weaves together many characters from other stories past the author. Most significantly, this story offers a lot to fans of The Hunted – and it is thus highly recommended. The story is written in starting time person. The POV alternates between Rob and Daphne. I rate this book four stars – or 4.five stars for fans of The Hunted series and other related books past the author.

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Does anyone have a filter?

Hilarious!!! Matt rob Kristen. They demand filters. rob needs one regarding penny!!! Who says that stuff about their brothers girl? Kristen!!! Cheers to lists!!!! Haha a scrap creepy though. Honey it

After James and Penny, Rob has been a favorite graphic symbol of mine. I loved reading his and Daphne's story and seeing him finally settling down. Please continue writing most their story and the other Men Of Manhattan!! After James and Penny, Rob has been a favorite character of mine. I loved reading his and Daphne's story and seeing him finally settling down. Please keep writing virtually their story and the other Men Of Manhattan!! ...more

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Third Chances is part of The Hunted Series only focuses on secondary characters within the series. It's Rob's story (Professor James Hunter's brother) and it's fabulous! He's ever been a character that I've been more curious nearly and I was pretty dizzy to find out this book is near him. The bulk of the story takes place in Costa Rica where the men take James for his bachelor party. Rob loves risk and never settles in one plac

**ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review**

Third Chances is role of The Hunted Serial but focuses on secondary characters within the series. It's Rob's story (Professor James Hunter's brother) and it'south fabulous! He'due south always been a graphic symbol that I've been more curious about and I was pretty giddy to find out this book is about him. The majority of the story takes place in Republic of costa rica where the men accept James for his bachelor party. Rob loves gamble and never settles in one place. He's a player and enjoys every moment of life despite a dark past. Daphne is the girl he used to secretly watch back in Delaware when she was in college. He always wanted to talk to her but never did. When she shows up for a bachelorette party (Alina from Going For Aureate!) at the aforementioned resort in Costa rica, he finally has the chance to make his move with her. Daphne has ever been the responsible one and never lets go. She is structured and thrives on routine and won't let any man get close to her for fright of losing him. When Rob and Daphne finally officially run across, the sparks wing. Theirs is more than of a slow burn romance since Daphne doesn't desire to go involved with him. What I love about these characters is that they bring out the best in each other. Their story is funny, super sexy and I was able to really connect to them. At the very heart of this story is the thought of letting go of your past and finding what your middle truly desires.

Ivy Smoak does a swell task of developing her characters and fans of her other books will bask all of the recurring characters who are nowadays in this story. Because of this, it's a good idea to read the other books in The Hunted serial prior to reading Third Chances. Information technology's not 100% necessary only in society to sympathise more about Rob and his relationship with James and his family, information technology certainly is helpful.

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Rob is absolutely one of my favorite characters, so I was very excited to read his story and information technology did non disappoint! He's and then funny, loyal, loving, charming, and anyone would be lucky to have a blood brother similar him! Ivy did it again with her amazing writing, she makes you feel like your there with the characters!! I don't want to requite any Spoilers merely if you love The Hunted series and Rob then you'll definitely dearest this book!! Rob is absolutely one of my favorite characters, so I was very excited to read his story and information technology did not disappoint! He'south so funny, loyal, loving, charming, and anyone would be lucky to accept a brother like him! Ivy did it again with her amazing writing, she makes you feel like your there with the characters!! I don't want to give any Spoilers but if you love The Hunted serial and Rob and then you'll definitely honey this book!! ...more

DNF.. couldn't exercise it.. Ane thing I can't stand is a daughter like Daphne, judgemental, uncertain, unreasonable and I didn't read far enough to find out why, it was torture. Rob, I liked and will give him all the credit in this because he deserves it. Might exist wrong but I'chiliad sticking to it.. DNF.. couldn't practice it.. One thing I tin can't stand up is a daughter like Daphne, judgemental, uncertain, unreasonable and I didn't read far enough to discover out why, it was torture. Rob, I liked and volition give him all the credit in this because he deserves information technology. Might be wrong but I'chiliad sticking to it.. ...more

Some other Trump reference? Ugh! So distracting

Loved this book and Rob is absolutely hilarious!! He always makes me laugh and I'm and so glad he has his ain book!! Highly recommend Third Chances! Some other amazing book by Ivy Smoak! Loved this book and Rob is absolutely hilarious!! He always makes me laugh and I'm so glad he has his own volume!! Highly recommend Third Chances! Some other amazing book by Ivy Smoak! ...more

Rob & Daphne

This might be my favorite Ivy Smoak book yet! I am reading/re-reading most of her books in chronological order in preparation for Empire High Matchmaker.

This book has a lot of characters from other series and then I don't recommend trying to read it every bit a stand-solitary book. You can detect Ivy'due south chronological order list here: https://world wide web.ivysmoak.com/chronologica...

Back in loftier school (in the early Empire Loftier books) Rob was Matt's best friend and he became skilful friends with Brooklyn. Rob is al

Rob & Daphne

This might be my favorite Ivy Smoak book yet! I am reading/re-reading most of her books in chronological order in training for Empire High Matchmaker.

This book has a lot of characters from other serial so I don't recommend trying to read it as a stand-alone book. Yous can detect Ivy'south chronological gild list here: https://www.ivysmoak.com/chronologica...

Back in high schoolhouse (in the early on Empire High books) Rob was Matt'due south best friend and he became good friends with Brooklyn. Rob is likewise James' younger brother and so nosotros run into him throughout The Hunted: The Consummate Serial #one-4 too. Rob is the funny guy. The prankster with no verbal filter. He's always flirting and existence inappropriate with Brooklyn and Penny. He travels a lot and he doesn't have (or need) a task then he hasn't put down whatever roots. He doesn't seem to take life too seriously... but things aren't always what they seem.

Daphne is a loftier schoolhouse math teacher. She is the "mama bear" of her friend grouping - the serious and responsible one. She is at the Blue Parrot Resort for her friend Alina's bachelorette political party.

Rob and Daphne balance each other out. His is all about sexual innuendos and having fun and she is reserved and reliable. But they have more than in mutual than either of them realize.

Series crossovers: The timeline of this volume is the same equally Eruption from The Hunted series. We get to encounter what James is up to on his bachelor weekend while Penny is dealing with all of the drama back in New York. Information technology is prissy to hear from James how he feels about Penny in his conversations with his friends, instead of merely seeing things from Penny's perspective. We also hear a trivial about Mason and Bee. The highlight for me was seeing more of Matt though (since I'm counting down the days for the release of his next book). My heart broke a little during the poolside game of "Never Have I Ever" merely I won't spoil it for you. Other than that, Matt just seemed to be stirring up trouble for his friends.

Alina and her friend Kristen are from Going for Gold and there are lots of references to events in that volume. Layla from Layla's Forecast is too function of the bridal party. The guys from these books (Bryce, Tim, and Ethan) besides brand cameos.

Blue Parrot Resort is a short story that comes before Third Chances and gives an intro to the kinds of things that tin happen at the resort.

Rob was ane of my favorites supporting characters in the Empire Loftier series and The Hunted series and I loved his book! We go to see more than of him and Daphne in Penny and James' 4th volume: Devotion.

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'd ideally like to give this volume 3.3 stars, which shocks me for an Ivy Smoak volume. I've read the all of the hunted serial, so the city of sin and take loved all of them. I couldn't put urban center of sin downward when I started it….simply, this one was a different story. In short, I almost DNF'd information technology. The beginning 30-50 pages were SO Hard to get through. Daphne was abrasive. Kristen SUCKS…similar what kind of psychopath friend is she??? It was funny to see her once more after the New Castle stalking situation but I'd ideally like to requite this volume 3.3 stars, which shocks me for an Ivy Smoak book. I've read the all of the hunted series, and then the city of sin and have loved all of them. I couldn't put city of sin down when I started it….but, this 1 was a dissimilar story. In brusque, I almost DNF'd it. The first 30-50 pages were And so Difficult to become through. Daphne was annoying. Kristen SUCKS…like what kind of psychopath friend is she??? It was funny to encounter her again afterwards the New Castle stalking situation but that plot line was so overused and information technology needed to stop subsequently the outset fourth dimension it was mentioned, it was abrasive and frankly super creepy. I understand why Daphne is the way she is after the loss of her blood brother, just did we take to make up then uptight and anal? I accept loved her in all the other books then I was shocked to be and then easily bellyaching by her. I told myself I would stop this book and it started getting better one time Rob was introduced, he's a favorite character of mine. It was kind of weird to exist reading this book subsequently reading the entire hunted series because we have heard a lot of this earlier, and we obviously know that Daph and Rob get married and have kids. Overall, once it got going I enjoyed the sexual tension betwixt the two and Daph caring for James. The back and along, was overplayed likewise. If at that place was 1 less fourth dimension of her running abroad and him not chasing after her, I would of been fine. As well to note, I thought information technology was so weird for the boyfriends to show up and just be like yeah we're kicking you lot out of the room? Evidently at the finish we know why, but generally I feel like they're shitty friends. I'thousand glad nosotros don't really hear most them in the later Hunted books. For all the build upwards, and somewhat character evolution the ending was so rushed. They hadn't fifty-fifty gotten back together and at that place was only twenty pages left? The catastrophe was besides pretty predictable, obviously once they were dorsum in the wood we knew they were going to the waterfall to kiss and make upwardly. I did relish the surprise of Rob wanting to exit and travel somewhere (i vaguely call back this being mentioned in an earlier hunted book). Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend this book unless yous're looking for a quick sex buildup read. If you haven't read whatever of the other books, I definitely wouldn't recommend. I'g interested to encounter how I feel about Matt's stand alone books, considering he was kind of annoying and drugged James??? I still dearest Ivy, only this one wasn't it. ...more than

October 24, 2020 Gemma Davies rated information technology really liked information technology

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Having read all Ivy's Hunted and Light in the Darkness Series, James' little blood brother, Rob was one of my favourite characters (second only to James of course). He's funny, sexy and has that wonderful cheekiness to him that makes him absolutely adorable.

I'm then glad he got his standalone story and I actually enjoyed learning more about Daphne. She's sweet, caring and homely... which is exactly what Rob needs to help him detect his forever.

Tin can't say I'd like to say at the Blue Parrot Resort... all sou

Having read all Ivy'southward Hunted and Light in the Darkness Series, James' little brother, Rob was one of my favourite characters (second merely to James of grade). He'southward funny, sexy and has that wonderful cheekiness to him that makes him absolutely adorable.

I'm and then glad he got his standalone story and I really enjoyed learning more than nearly Daphne. She'south sweet, caring and homely... which is exactly what Rob needs to aid him detect his forever.

Can't say I'd like to say at the Blue Parrot Resort... all sounds a scrap sleazy and sordid if I'k honest! Information technology's like a loftier-end yuppie version of an 18-30'south holiday (U.k. readers volition know what I mean) but I estimate if you lot're going to learn to live a little and let your inhibitions become, and so this place would work.

I didn't think I could possibly honey Rob or James anymore than I already did... merely I did. Their relationship is so solid because of what they have sacrificed for each other in their ain way. It shows their sweet nature and how much they truly care for the people they requite their middle to. It'south really quite endearing... specially when you meet James' pure dedication to his hereafter married woman past completely removing himself from the antics the resort offers... particularly from the unwanted advances of Daphne's friend Kristen (I actually don't like her!)

Rob and Daphne's story is so intense... they are both trying to fall in love without realising that's what they actually want. Neither thinks that honey is what they want... simply they shortly acquire that each other's dearest is exactly what they demand.

If I had ane criticism... it felt a fleck rushed at the stop. I wanted more than. I don't want the story to end... even though I know how their story ends... I desire to know how they got to where they end up in "This Is Love".

What else did I learn? I don't like Matt very much at the moment. I don't know why... I simply notice him abrasive and a bit of a jerk. Always getting in the way of people's happiness. Maybe I need to read his story to sympathize him more.

I whole heartedly recommend all of Ivy's books... merely make certain you get-go at the beginning so that you understand the whole story... because the journey her characters accept is so incredible.

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Third Chances: Men of Manhattan Volume iii is by Ivy Smoat. This book deals with James and Rob Hunter, Mason Caldwell, and Matt Caldwell.
Daphne, Kristen, Alina, and Layla were in Costa Rica at the Blue Parrot Resort for Alina's bachelorette political party. Alina and Daphne are along reluctantly, in fact, they kidnapped Alina with her fiancé'southward help. Kristen and Layla, although in committed relationships, were very excited. On arrival, they were each given a gold bracelet and the instructions for the game. Th Third Chances: Men of Manhattan Book 3 is by Ivy Smoat. This volume deals with James and Rob Hunter, Mason Caldwell, and Matt Caldwell.
Daphne, Kristen, Alina, and Layla were in Costa Rica at the Bluish Parrot Resort for Alina's bachelorette party. Alina and Daphne are forth reluctantly, in fact, they kidnapped Alina with her fiancé'southward assistance. Kristen and Layla, although in committed relationships, were very excited. On arrival, they were each given a gold bracelet and the instructions for the game. The women were to wear the bracelets every day and any man could come up and inquire they to practise what was on his bill of fare for the day. If they did, he would unlock the bracelet. Daphne wants to know more about the game; but is cut off. The girls head to their room, alter, and head for the restaurant and pool. Kristen takes the bill of fare a man tries to use on Alina and uses it instead. Alina gets her bracelet off by dancing with another man. Daphne just wants to consume and get out of at that place. Finally, she heads to bed. Forget the others.
The next morn when she woke, she had four bracelets on her arm. The girls set her up!
Rob and the other guys were having a difficult time keeping James from calling his fiancé. He needed to get with the fun; but he was determined non to cheat on Penny. Rob took pity on him and permit him call her. They were sitting at the puddle when the iv girls came upward to take the chairs next to them. They immediately started flirting with them. Rob institute it as well much fun non to tease Rachel; but she didn't like him. So, he just kept it up. Would he wear her downwards? Or, was she wearing him downward?
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I have a confession to brand: after I got accepted to review this book, I did some research on it and I wasn't looking forward to reading information technology. Not that I didn't like the sound of it, it was just that I had never read the Hunter series earlier, and and so didn't know any of the characters. I'm and then, and then pleased I decided to give it a go, though. It was an addictive read.

I really liked Daphne. Don't get me wrong, there were a few times where I wanted to slap her, but I think that's a mark of a well-develope

I have a confession to brand: subsequently I got accustomed to review this volume, I did some research on it and I wasn't looking forward to reading it. Non that I didn't like the audio of it, it was just that I had never read the Hunter serial before, and and then didn't know whatever of the characters. I'grand and so, then pleased I decided to give information technology a go, though. It was an addictive read.

I really liked Daphne. Don't get me wrong, there were a few times where I wanted to slap her, but I think that'southward a marker of a well-developed graphic symbol.

"We're non swimming laps. Nosotros're lounging around, tanning, and flirting with strangers," Kristen said with a smile.
"Possibly you are. I brought SPF 50 sunscreen so I don't terminate up with skin cancer."

Rob...oh, Rob. What a mouth he has on him! I'm pretty certain I'1000 notwithstanding blushing. Fifty-fifty though I did cringe at some of the things he said, he was quite sweet sometimes.

And there was no insta-love! There was definitely a whole lot of insta-lust, but who doesn't feel that? I get insta-lust for boys I've never met before on public transport. It happens to the all-time of us.

I recollect this is 1 of those books for me where, even though I know at that place'southward nothing spectacular or different about it, I still love it. It had me smiling like a consummate goober.

"It's the start of our dearest story, Daphne. Let's make it memorable." He climbed out of the water and put his hand out for me. "Requite me your hand. I promise I won't let go."
I put my manus in his. I was finally ready to alive again.

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Sep 07, 2021 Jamie rated information technology it was ok

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I feel similar I experienced a completely different book than the majority of the reviewers. The book basically takes place during the course of a 24-hour interval and a half. There's actually no chemistry between Rob and Daphne.

Rob had a threesome the morn right before he met her but all of a sudden is set to leap in with only her?!?! Rob only talked well-nigh wanting to F her all the fourth dimension merely we're supposed to believe it'south deeper? Again, they only hang out for less than 2 days.

Daphne is a wet coating. Aye we feel b

I feel like I experienced a completely different book than the majority of the reviewers. The book basically takes identify during the class of a day and a half. There'south really no chemical science between Rob and Daphne.

Rob had a threesome the morning right before he met her but suddenly is fix to bound in with only her?!?! Rob only talked near wanting to F her all the fourth dimension but we're supposed to believe it's deeper? Again, they only hang out for less than 2 days.

Daphne is a wet blanket. Yep we feel bad for her because of the loss of her brother simply she was a wet noodle before that. And and then the Insta-love just doesn't even make sense. She kept telling Rob she wouldn't have sex with him and then magically hours later she just can't help but give in.

And and then you lot add in absolutely craptastic friends similar Kristen and Matt. They destroyed so much of the fun that was supposed to happen. Kristen is embarrassing in the style she constantly threw herself at James. She had no regard for his feelings, respect for his date to Penny or whatsoever thoughts of her own young man. Matt was even worse. Drugging his addict friend was gross and kind of dismissed past anybody. Why Rob felt similar he needed to protect Matt didn't make sense, peculiarly because Rob and James are super tight.

There were definitely a few laugh out loud moments but information technology didn't make upward for the mess of the rest of the book.

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I love the Hunted series! Information technology's practiced to read how the other characters in James and Penny'south life met. Rob is the gratuitous spirit. He feels similar taken off he hops on the airplane and goes. He is happy for James subsequently everything he has been through. James is kidnapped by his brother and friends for a available party. All James wants is to talk to Penny. They took his phone and refuse to let him talk to her. James is not having a good time at all. Rob recognizes the daughter he use to see sitting under a tree re I love the Hunted series! Information technology'southward good to read how the other characters in James and Penny's life met. Rob is the free spirit. He feels like taken off he hops on the plane and goes. He is happy for James afterward everything he has been through. James is kidnapped past his brother and friends for a bachelor political party. All James wants is to talk to Penny. They took his phone and refuse to allow him talk to her. James is not having a skillful time at all. Rob recognizes the daughter he use to see sitting under a tree reading. He never had the backbone to approach her. By take a chance she is hear at the resort and he volition not let her go. Daphne the Momma Bear is what her friends call her plays it safe. Her friend is getting married and they kidnapped her for a bachelorette party in Costa RICO. Daphne'south friends get her try and accept some fun and loosen up. Rob sees Daphne and breaks her out of her trounce. Daphne's past makes her play it prophylactic. All kinds of crazy things happen. Arguments, partying and unexpected feelings. I'thou glad Rob found what James has. I idea he was into Penny as more than than a little sister. Always the jokester. ...more

Third time's a charm 💘

A great spin-off of the Hunted Series and then wonderful to get Rob's story after meeting him previously in that series. Rob is James's younger brother and always came off equally a jokster, never being serious, and somewhat naughty. Now, however, his own story reveals his softer, more than sensitive side. He'southward actually very caring and sweet, and I especially liked the tender, true brotherly moments betwixt him and James. Mason and Matt Caldwell are also a large part of this story, but M

Third time'south a charm 💘

A great spin-off of the Hunted Series and so wonderful to get Rob's story after coming together him previously in that series. Rob is James'southward younger brother and always came off equally a jokster, never beingness serious, and somewhat naughty. Now, however, his own story reveals his softer, more sensitive side. He'south actually very caring and sweetness, and I specially liked the tender, true brotherly moments between him and James. Mason and Matt Caldwell are as well a large part of this story, but Matt actually is a bit of a thwarting and a jerk at times. Mayhap he'due south lonely (you lot'll know why if y'all're into the Empire High series), and mayhap nosotros'll meet him in a unlike light if and when he gets his story. (Hoping).

The ending is good, with no bewilderment, and this probably can be read as a standalone just and so much better when read in conjunction with all the related books in the Hunted, Low-cal to My Darkness, and Empire Loftier series.

Of course now I can't look to read Tyler's story in Missing Pieces.

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This review has been subconscious considering information technology contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. Overall, I have enjoyed the Men of Manhattan series more the Hunted serial.

I am giving 3rd Chances 3 stars considering it is inconsistent with the timeline of events in the Hunted serial. In the beginning of Tertiary Chances, Daphne goes on about how, since it's the middle of summer, she has naught to do because she isn't teaching and how maybe she should have signed up to teach summertime school. Thereafter, she and her friends keep their trip where they meet James & the guys who are there for h

Overall, I accept enjoyed the Men of Manhattan serial more the Hunted series.

I am giving 3rd Chances 3 stars considering it is inconsistent with the timeline of events in the Hunted series. In the showtime of 3rd Chances, Daphne goes on near how, since it's the middle of summertime, she has cypher to do considering she isn't teaching and how perhaps she should accept signed up to teach summer schoolhouse. Thereafter, she and her friends go along their trip where they meet James & the guys who are there for his bachelor party. James and Penny's wedding ceremony takes place on June 30th every bit we notice out in Eruption. This means both groups would have been at the Bluish Parrot Resort sometime in June which is non the eye of the summertime and so school would have still been in session.

This might be a minor matter for a lot of people. Even so, I like and look for consistency when reading series and spin-off stories so I couldn't help thinking about information technology while reading the rest of the book.

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I've previously read one novel by @ivysmoakauthor, a fascinating thriller titled The Truth In My Lies. Subsequently experiencing Ivy's talent, I chose this novel as my second read by her. Third Chances was not a thriller, all the same, but an adult contemporary romance. I've been expanding my reading genres, so I dove right in. This appeared to be just some other "good daughter meets bad boy and falls in love" story, merely the depth on character development Smoak puts into her tale makes this volume and so much better tha I've previously read i novel by @ivysmoakauthor, a fascinating thriller titled The Truth In My Lies. After experiencing Ivy'south talent, I chose this novel as my second read by her. Third Chances was not a thriller, even so, just an adult gimmicky romance. I've been expanding my reading genres, and so I pigeon right in. This appeared to be just another "good girl meets bad boy and falls in dearest" story, simply the depth on character development Smoak puts into her tale makes this book so much improve than the norm. The story, albeit not entirely original, has enough detail that the reader cannot assistance but fall in honey with the writer's writing. The storyline flows smoothly, with a prissy pace and few wasted words. Ivy Smoak is ane author who has seamlessly crossed genres, and succeeded in both.
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