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One More Moment

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Julian and Charlotte’s book, One More Moment by Samantha Chase is one that’ll grab you by the heart strings, and won’t let you go until the very end. But I’ll tell you, the journey through this book was well worth it!

These two characters were perfect for one another. They balanced each other out so well! The book was a fantastic ending to the Shaugnessy Brothers books. Very bitter sweet!

Again, another great book that didn’t disappoint. If you want a well developed story line, one that’s unique, charming, and truly addictive, this is the book for you!

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I enjoyed this one so much! I think this conclusion has a special place for me because while it was it's own story, it's also the culmination of the band's story, and that makes it something extra special. I love Samantha Chase, and definitely enjoyed this series.

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This book gives you a rom com feel. The way Julian and Charlotte meets is a cute meet. Cant get enough of this series!

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This was a great end to a great series. Julian and Charlotte were both wonderful characters and had lots of depth. I enjoyed seeing their growth and seeing the love blossom.

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Great story. Didn’t want to put it down. Light and airy but deep and real. Loved the range of life covered. Reads like a movie. I did wish there was more detail about Charlottes life. We knew a little but I wanted more to balance out Julian’s. Otherwise it was great.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I was in no way required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

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I’ve read so many of Samantha Chase’s books. Does she EVER disappoint me? No! This is just another five star read to add to her belt. Chase has this magical way of creating an original love story that touches the reader from beginning to end!

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I think we can all say that we wish we could have no more moment with someone. This book was sweet, fun, easy on the heart. This would make a good beach read!

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Between the Band on the Run series and the Shaughnessy Brothers series, author Samantha Chase managed to grab my eye and keep me engaged. Packed with a lot of emotion, a refreshing heroine, a stubborn hero, and lots of catching up with the other members of the band, One More Moment was a great ending to this series.

After a spectacular revelation at his wedding that didn’t happen and a three month sabbatical rock star drummer Julian Grayson is back in California and trying to figure out what is next with his life, but on a morning coffee run he realizes he forgot his wallet and a woman pays for his order which irritates him because he believes she has recognized him and like everyone else wants something from him. He quickly begins to realize that social worker Charlotte Clark simply was doing a good deed for someone she believed was in need, and he is intrigued and curious about this woman who is so genuine and wants nothing more than to make the lives of the people who come to her for help better.

First off I want to thank Ms. Chase for Charlotte Clark, a heroine with a heart of gold but also strong enough to give tough love when it is needed and believe me when I say Julian needed it. Charlotte was a breath of fresh air; optimistic even when things were at their worst and willing to go the extra mile for those who would let her. She was smart, but also had a hard time saying no even when it dug into her personal time because she felt that strongly about helping others which is why she was determined to help Julian when she thought he was down and out and even when she found out he was a famous rock star. I have a lot of admiration for Charlotte.

I’ll admit that I had a rough time trying to figure out Julian and got a bit tired of his belief that the entire music world thought of him as a fool and honestly that was the sole reason this book was not five stars. I get that he was humiliated but he brought a lot of that on himself and he seemed to dwell on the negatives in everything instead of the positives. I thought as he shared some of his life with Charlotte that he would begin to understand why she and others thought he needed some counseling, yet he refused to get help and it frustrated me to no end. I hated that he didn’t see he was repeating old patterns and how toxic his thoughts and actions had become. There were moments when I thought he was getting a handle on things and then he fall back again, thankfully Charlotte was so even keel she handled him well and knew when to back off, his band and his manager though were another story.

I loved watching their relationship play out even with all the ups and downs and most of all I applauded Charlotte for making Julian face his past, his feelings, and realize that only he could control what happened in his life. I also loved that in helping others Julian found joy in his music, joy in giving back, and joy in making a difference. I know it sounds like I didn’t like Julian very much, but that wasn’t the case I felt like Julian was in a really bad place and he needed help to get back to the man who was always willing to help his friends and family when they needed him without being used.

A story of forgiveness, introspect, life, love, and giving back to others made One More Moment a satisfying and completely entertaining romance.

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One More Moment by Samantha Chase is book three in the Shaughnessy Brothers: Band on the Run Series. Stepping into the middle of a series left me uncertain about what to expect, but this book made it easy to jump in.

In One More Moment we meet rockstar Julian Grayson. Julian is struggling to recover from heartbreak…and life in general. It turns out that Charlotte Clark may be the answer to all of his struggles. Charlotte encounters the hot mess that is Julian Grayson at a coffee shop one day and automatically assumes he is in need of help. He has no wallet, so Charlotte offers to pay for his coffee. Once Julian realizes Charlotte has no idea who he is, he decides to continue being just Julian and not clue her in. From there a beautiful, life changing string of events begins to shift Julian’s view on the world.

I was provided with a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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If you love rockstar romance than look no further. This book will blow you away! Everything about this book is relatable to the reader. I could imagine walking into a coffee shop and randomly buying a cup of coffee and not realizing who I was buying it for! I mean the story is what most woman fantasize about. Meeting a real like rockstar and having them fall in love with you. I enjoy this genre of romance a lot. I highly recommend this book!!!

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He met her when his world fell apart. Trying to make sense of everything he finally realized he had been lost for years. Charlotte helps him realize what music means to him and helping them both realize they’re better together than apart. Julian will eventually realize that healing from a betrayal is the only thing that will make music mean something to him again.

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Julian and Charlotte's story is amazing! I found this book hard to put down and I finished it in about a day! Looking forward to more from Samantha Chase

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This was my first book by Samantha and I was very impressed! Her writing is fabulous and I always love a good rock star book! I really Enjoyed the story, I came away from this book with a ‘feel good’ feeling!

I will definitely be reading the prior books in this series!

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I enjoyed this book I loved the romance this was a sweet quick read and I cant wait to read more from Samantha Chase and I totally recommend

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One More Moment is book 3 in the Band on the Run Series and it's a spin off from The Shaughnessy Brothers Series so there are a lot of recurring characters which I LOVED.

Julian Grayson, drummer for Shaghnessy went through a very nasty public break up at his wedding. After a three month hiatus from life, he's decided that maybe it’s time to quit the band. He just wants a nice quiet life now. Free from the spotlight.

Charlotte is a social worker, who thinks Julian is a homeless man down on his luck. It's in her nature to offer help.

I LOVED Charlotte and Julian! Samantha Chase has once again given us delightful, sexy, characters you'll love, with a storyline that will keep you glued from page 1.

*I voluntarily read an advance copy. This is my honest review.*

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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. This was so sweet and swoon-worthy!

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If you're looking for a lovable grump to swoon over, stop your search!! Julian Grayson is your man.

Here's the deal. Julian is frustrated with life. Everything is going wrong and he's very angry at the world. The best description for him at the start of the book is jaded but it's definitely justified. So when a chance meeting occurs with Charlotte Clark, he can only see the negative points about it all. But he cannot forget her and her kindness. She has a heart of gold and Julian is drawn to her goodness.

Slowly they develop a passionate relationship but it's a journey filled with lots of ups and downs. But every one of them is worth experiencing. Their romance becomes a story about learning to forgive and how to move on so that true happiness can be found.

I had a smile on my face the entire time that I read One More Moment - I loved the latest addition to the Band on the Run series from Samantha Chase. Don't miss out on this incredible romance! It is a must read.

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Once again I didn't realise that this was a part of a 'series'. That being said it didn't lessen my enjoyment, I didn't feel as though I was at all at a disadvantage. I would have preferred to start at the beginning and read the other couples stories, but that was my issue with not checking!

I have added the rest of the books to my TBR list (which is just growing and growing!)

This story was a great tale of forgiveness, love, and generosity.

The main characters Julian and Charlotte are flawed, they have each faced things that have made them the people they are today. It is a was lovely to see them start to trust again.

I had my struggles at the beginning with Julian, I found it hard to connect with him, but he grew on me soon enough. Charlotte was absolutely clueless, I just adored her!

I'm looking forward to ready the rest of the booked in this series and also checking out more from this author!

4 stars!

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At 26%, I am so over this couple. I'm really sorry but I am not a fan or Julian or Charlotte. I'm only a 1/4 of the way through this book and I find Charlotte to be so judgmental, especially for a Social Worker, who works in a homeless shelter. And maybe we learn some where later in the book what her issue is with rich people, I just don't really care. I'm not rich, which is the excuse she uses for her hateful thoughts, and I don't pass judgmental thoughts against the rich as she does. I mean, maybe they worked their asses off to afford that multi-million dollar home. Everything about her so far has rubbed me the wrong way.

Julian=asshole. Enough said.

Thank you but no thank you. This couple will have to carry on without me.

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This was a great read - a sweet romance that doesn't have a ton of angst. It's more about the character development than the drama. Which is what I've come to depend on from this Band on the Run series. Not sugary sweet but sweet none-the-less. The heroine was fantastic - a social worker with a big heart who also isn't afraid to stand up for herself or others. She was a breath of fresh air. All in all, I really enjoyed this one. It was heartwarming and sweet which is exactly what I've come to expect from the series!

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