Better Than Chance

Better Than, Book 2

De: Lane Hayes

Narrado por: Tyler Stevens

Jay Reynolds has a crush on his project leader at work, but an office romance with Peter Morgan isn't likely to happen since Peter is straight. Worse, Jay soon fears Peter is homophobic, and his initial infatuation turns to loathing. But one fateful night, Jay is forced to acknowledge things aren't quite as they seem with Peter. Suddenly, his crush is back and unbelievably, Peter is interested too.

They begin a friends with benefits arrangement, which becomes difficult for Jay when he starts falling for his sexy boss. Peter's past issues keep him from committing, and Jay has to decide if he can be satisfied with friendship if Peter isn't ready to take a chance on anything more.

©2014 Lane Hayes (P)2014 Dreamspinner Press

Very Romantic Story

I really enjoyed this book, more than the first one. This was a very classic mm romance novel, Sometimes this very predictable format can be boring if not done right. There is no high drama; no "bad guy" or major conflict to resolve. This was just a well written romance between "J" and Peter that had to exact right mix of angst, humor and romance, it was wonderful. Also, the narrator did an excellent job.

Great series to listen too!

Any additional comments?

This book was good! I love HEA stories. I really enjoyed this narrative by Tyler. He brings the characters some personality! It had a great story with a few love scenes. I will definitely be getting the last book! I would try more by this author.

How do you know, if you won't even try?

If you could sum up Better Than Chance in three words, what would they be?

Fun, engaging and probable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Better Than Chance?

When Peter takes Jay into the smaller conference room and what happens while they are in there. As the story progresses, you figure out that that particular moment was a catalyst for these two men. It just takes a while for them to figure that out.

Have you listened to any of Tyler Stevens’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have, and I quite enjoy his narrations. He's great at making sure each character has their own voice and tone and can put emotion into his words when needed.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both actually.

Any additional comments?

So, this story starts out at the end, then goes back to tell you how these two men got there. At first I thought, what the heck? Why are you telling me this, but then as the book moved I realized that the fun part, was going on the journey with these two men as they figured things out. Like my title for this review.. How do you know, if you don't even try? That pretty much sums up Peter and Jay for a good bit of the book. But there is so much passion, angst and stability growing as they get to know each other and it translates well in the way they are written and the way the story plays out.

Definitely worth a listen in my humble opinion.

Liked it - better than the first in the series

I liked the story much better than the first and this is not a bad author. It will not reach my top 10 but it the author has potential. I kind of think that it should have been the first story since jay and peter is a couple u know from the first book, but mostly that serves like an appetizer since u allready like them in that book, so i guess thats the point in writting it in a different order. Narrator fine.

Great story - top notch narrator

Where does Better Than Chance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks right up there with the best ones I've read.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that opposites attract. One loved with an open heart, the other was guarded with almost impenetrable walls. Loved the juxtaposition of Jay's light-hearted disposition and Peter's rather secretive demeanor.

Have you listened to any of Tyler Stevens’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I thoroughly enjoyed his narration. This genre is teaming with amateur readers and low quality recordings. Steven's performance was a breath of fresh air...he made me smile, often.

Any additional comments?

This is the story of Jay and Peter, and their bumpy journey to happiness. Their "friends with benefits" agreement turns into something more. One loves with an open heart, the other is guarded with seemingly impenetrable walls. Very enjoyable story, but have a Kleenex or two at the ready.

The narrator Tyler Stevens made the story all the more enjoyable. I look forward to more audiobooks being narrated by him.