I love armchair travelling and this book took me all over India, to the point I can’t tell whether I’ve actually been there or I’ve just read about it. The vibrant detailed atmospheric descriptions were vividly realistic, with Delhi being exactly as I imagined and Goa just as beautiful. 

 

Jacob was a breath of fresh air with his carefree, living life to the full attitude but I personally felt more aligned to Olivia’s approach, organising meticulous itineraries and making sure every minute of the day was carefully planned for. 

 

When these two characters meet, their attitudes couldn’t be more different but there’s a spark that fires between them which they can’t ignore…..can they overcome the predilections that control their everyday and enjoy a happy ever after?.……or will there be twists and turns that will keep you reading well past your bedtime? 

 

Finding romance unexpectedly in soaring temperatures wasn’t on either of their agendas and I have to admit myself, to feeling hot under the collar and not just with the Delhi heat! Not just an exploration of solo travelling, the story is an exploration of the heart, emotions, grief and learning to live life unconditionally. 

 

These ‘will they, won’t they’ stories are so frustrating and I was screaming in my head to sort themselves out and make things work. “Take a Chance on Me”  is a wonderful escapist romance, that surprisingly pulls on your heartstrings. Funny, heartbreaking, poignant and highly entertaining, I adored this book and if this is your reading genre, then you’ll surely love this book too. It’s billed as the summer romance for 2024 - however for me, it’s the romance of the year!