Take a Chance on Me

From New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster comes a spicy contemporary protector romance ​about trust, hope, and allowing yourself to love again.
Originally published as Sex Appeal in 2001.
He never meant to fall. Can she learn to trust again?
Ohio is the fresh start Shadow Callahan needs, far away from the painful reminders of the past. She’s learnt the hard way that the only person she can rely on is herself, even if part of her yearns for the happy ending she’s always dreamed of. Opening her novelty boutique, Sex Appeal, is the first step in Shadow’s unconventional plan for independence, including organising a contest of rating eligible bachelors to boost sales. And who better to recruit than the gorgeous stranger who literally falls head over heels outside her shop?
Shadow is the chaos to Brent Bramwell’s well maintained order and control. Except it’s a walk on the wild side that he can’t resist, especially when their attraction burns through the winter chill. But when a stalker emerges from the dark and threatens Shadow, Brent’s urge to protect clashes with Shadow’s fierce hyper-independence.
The final showdown looms—with the stalker and the future of their relationship. Can Brent show Shadow he’s worth taking a chance on?
Perfect for fans of:Suspense RomancesAlpha Male Protector HeroesSmall Town RomancesRevisit recently published titles by Lori Foster:Let Me Be the OneWhen I First Met YouRiley