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Book 4: Take a Chance on Love (Green Hills) Kindle Edition

by Virginia'dele Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
She’s sure forever is a fantasy. He won’t settle for less than a soulmate. Can these playful pals open their hearts to each other?

Dr. Landry Stark is hamstrung by trauma. After escaping abuse as a teen, the saucy physician doesn’t dare reach for anything beyond the sense of belonging she’s found in small-town Oklahoma. And though she enjoys flirting with her firefighter bestie, she knows better than to give in to her feelings…until in the wake of tragedy, he steals a kiss.

Daniel Davis’s roots run deep. Convinced his parents’ wedded joy is too rare to duplicate, the six-foot-tall boy-next-door’s delight over finally claiming his beautiful friend’s lips wars with worry that they’ll ruin their easy companionship. And the tension mounts when he convinces her to move in so they can temporarily foster a child hurt in a devastating explosion.

Discovering the simple pleasure of having someone to share life’s load, Landry grapples with uncertainty when she is called to New York City to respond to a medical crisis. And though Davis is unsure where their relationship stands in her absence, even the start of a global pandemic can’t dim his dreams of a lifetime spent loving her.

Can they turn a terrible disaster into happily ever after?

Take a Chance on Love is the sweetly intense fourth book in the Green Hills romance series. If you like independent heroines, true-blue heroes, and tight-knit communities, then you’ll adore Virginia’dele Smith’s silver lining.

Buy Take a Chance on Love to risk everything today!
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    April 2, 2023
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Book 4: Take a Chance on Love by Virginia'dele Smith
When their friendship develops into more, will they find the courage to take a chance on love?

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'A compelling, contemporary romance set during the pandemic. Highly recommended!"

If you happen to be on the lookout for a 'smart' romance, this book might be for you. It's the story of two characters, Dr Landry Stark, a woman who had a difficult childhood and tends to shy away from commitment, and Davis, a rather charming fellow, a little broken, but devilishly attractive - I thought so anyway! When a disaster hits the town, the two work together to help the victims. But, when the pandemic hits the world and Landry is pulled away, will a blossoming romance survive?

I have enjoyed several books in this set and, I must say, I have enjoyed all of them. Although the author is not shy at taking on difficult subjects, her books still seem very 'safe' to me. I think it's the way the author keeps the focus on the central characters and the growing chemistry between them, and not so much on the horrors of, in this case, the Covid-19 pandemic. Saying that, this novel did feel ever so slightly gritty in parts - particularly at the beginning in the aftermath of the explosion - more so than in the first three novels.

All in all, I'm delighted to recommend this novel (and all the novels in this set) to readers who (a) enjoy romance and strong chemistry and (b) find it interesting when world events control, or attempts to control, the destiny of the central characters. Helped along by a strongly developed writing style and even pacing, this is the prefect novel to curl up with on a sofa with a glass of wine - preferably red!

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*****

MUST READ: Take a chance on love, small-town community, faith, and friendship with these relatable characters. You won't regret it.

Book 4 in the Green Hills series focuses on two besties, fireman Daniel Davis and Dr. Landry Stark. The likable duo must decide if they dare risk their friendship for something even more special.

An explosion rocks the tight-knit town's recreation center, and it brings out the best in everyone. Neighbors, church community, family, and friends put their faith and love into practice.

The event pushes Davis and Landry together to "play house" as temporary parents for Zane, a precocious eight-year-old boy. It also forces them to confront their personal hangups and fight temptation as they acknowledge their feelings for each other run deep.

I loved following the progress of their slow-burn romance and could relate to both of them. I chuckled out loud and sympathized with Landry's lack of cooking and sewing skills, and Davis's interactions with his big family and friends.

Anyone used to living in a small town will enjoy how the characters handle themselves in ordinary life situations. The supporting cast of characters from the previous stories also plays their part in creating a realistic setting. You feel like you know them all. The author does a splendid job of creating a community that cares for each other as they go about their work, sports, and recreation. One unifying challenge includes the search for arsonists who've plagued the community.

The author has an easy-to-read style of writing. She effortlessly weaves the recent Covid pandemic and racial tension into the story. Her reference to the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas highlights the best and worst of humanity and dark stains of history that we should "never forget". Including all this in the story is a risky move that she just about gets away with, but it was tempting to skim over them. I like to read for fun and escape the realities of modern life.

Another eyebrow-raising aspect is putting the unmarried Christian main characters who are attracted to each other in the same house for three weeks. What a temptation!

This book will appeal to readers who love small-town, faith-based romances about family, fun, food, and friendship. You can read and enjoy the story on its own, but it is best read in the order of the series. I recommend Take a Chance on Love and look forward to the next book in the saga.

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From the Author

Ashli Montgomery is a wife, a momma, and an author whose passion is sharing love stories, books, quilts, yoga, recipes, and her favorite things in life. She is quilting to mend the mind by spearheading and educating a community of quilters through Quilt 2 End ALZ, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit she launched to use her quilting hobby as a platform to advocate for an end to Alzheimer's disease.

Ashli writes wholesome and heartfelt, small-town romance under the pen name Virginia'dele Smith to honor Syble Virginia Tidwell, Adele Gertrude Baylin, and Etta Jean Smith. These three cherished grandmothers were beautiful role models, teaching Ashli to love without judgment and to always put family first. Through Grandma Syble's journals and appetite for books, through Momadele's priceless cards and handwritten letters, and through many, many hours of visiting over fabric at Mema's kitchen island, Ashli also learned to treasure words.

You are invited to join Ashli in Green Hills and learn more about Virginia'dele Smith and the many hats she enjoys wearing by subscribing to Ashli's newsletter, The Gazette, at AshliMontgomery.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BPNNQJ3D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Books are Ubiquitous, LLC (April 2, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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Ashli Montgomery is a wife, a momma, and an author whose passion is sharing love stories, books, quilts, yoga, recipes, and all of her favorite things in life. She is quilting to mend the mind by spearheading and educating a community of friends who love quilts and quilting but hate Alzheimer’s disease through Quilt 2 End ALZ, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit she launched to use her quilting hobby as a platform to advocate for an end to Alzheimer's disease.

Ashli writes under the pen name Virginia’dele Smith to honor Syble Virginia Tidwell, Adele Gertrude Baylin, and Etta Jean Smith. These three cherished grandmothers were beautiful role models, teaching Ashli to love without judgment and to always put family first. Through Grandma Syble’s journals and appetite for books, through Momadele’s priceless cards and handwritten letters, and through many, many hours of visiting over fabric at Mema’s kitchen island, Ashli also learned to treasure words.

To learn more about Virginia’dele Smith and the Green Hills series of wholesome, small-town romance stories, visit AshliMontgomery.com — while exploring her site, sign up to receive an invitation to join her exclusive online community, Welcome to Green Hills.

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"...There was a lot going on in the story, and author thoughtfully and meaningfully describes how each character responds to the challenges they faced...." Read more

"...I also loved that the author was able to write this book in the timeline of COVID hitting without dwelling on it in a way that made me feel like I..." Read more

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Set in a small town in Oklahoma, the story of Landry, Davis, and Zane leaves the reader rooting for the hero and heroine and the ending is as satisfying as you would hope.
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  • CK2009
    5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and heartfelt read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    This fourth installment of the Green Hills series was a pleasure to read. It focuses on the story of Landry and Davis, whom we met in earlier books as friends of Maree and Rhys, Ms. Sadie, and others. The story centers on their friendship as they go through a tragedy and mystery that has hit their small town, which is then compounded by the rise of the pandemic and Landry's call to help meet the need in New York.

    There was a lot going on in the story, and author thoughtfully and meaningfully describes how each character responds to the challenges they faced. I shed some tears, but everything was tied up very nicely in the end. I really enjoyed the fact that each of the novels in this series had very interesting twists. I loved the resilience and positivity of the main characters in this particular book. I also enjoyed the quotes in the beginning of every chapter. I appreciate how well the author researched the details involved in this story!
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  • Emily
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet as Mammaw’s Iced Tea
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
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    Lovers of Virgin River, this one is for you! Small town charm, friendly neighbors, and a budding romance draw all the feelings of comfort and home for this southern girl. While I don’t typically gravitate to such syrupy sweet romance novels, I found this one hard to put down. Perhaps it was Davis’s boyish charm, or Landry’s grit and snark, or Zane’s adorable loquaciousness. Whatever it was I find myself wanting more! The characters are dynamic and interesting. The storytelling kept me engaged and excited. And watching the main characters realize the love they shared was just perfect.

    Just a little word of warning for those who battled in the trenches of the worst days of the pandemic, I did find parts difficult to read not because of style or anything. Just that having worked through the dog days of early Covid and throughout the whole ordeal, be mindful there may be some minor triggers.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute read, great characters, easy to get through
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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    I've loved reading all of the books from this author so far and was not disappointed by book 4! The character development is excellent and the development of the story doesn't feel as textbook/predictably tumultuous as so many romance novels do these days -- it felt like a new and unique story. I also loved that the author was able to write this book in the timeline of COVID hitting without dwelling on it in a way that made me feel like I was reliving all of that. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for an easy read, cute wholesome romance, and fun characters!
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  • CatLover5324
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book that tackled a lot
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    Thank you, thank you, thank you for addressing the impact Covid had, the horror of George Floyd’s murder, and the immense work the first responders/nurses/doctors do every day. I love all your books—this was the best yet!
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  • Cat Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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    To some this book might have been a hard book to read because it dealt partly with covid in New York City. I thought it was so well written. You felt the pain that was happening but it never became depressing. I definitely fell in love with Davis. The relationship he and Landry had was exceptional. They are my favorite in the series so far. Ms. Smith did an excellent job on this book.
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  • Kentuckybooklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great romance series (clean)
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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    This series is so good. This book centers around the pandemic in a small town and what it takes to help one another out.

    The love story between Landry and Davis is sweet. They balance each other out.

    Hoping for a book 5.
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  • Carol Hand
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Slightly Darker Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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    Smith’s fourth love story set in Green Hills, Oklahoma revolves around committed doctor Landry Stark and hometown firefighter Daniel Davis. The pair resist building a relationship until real-life events bring them together: a horrific arson, followed almost immediately by the Covid pandemic. Together, the two care for Zane, the son of a friend badly burned in the fire. Davis must deal with the arson investigation plus his worry over Zane’s father. Landry is consumed by the pandemic and further depressed by hate crimes in the news. But the author is always optimistic, and as always, love triumphs over hate. Highly recommended!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book very much!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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    A pleasure to read some stories that are well written and love all the characters. This is one of them.
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