Orla is happy with her life or so she portrays those around her. She needs a fresh start in life and her new beginning must happen now. She packs up and heads to Greece for a vacation of a lifetime. With her dysfunctional family miles away, she is happy with her decision. The warm sun and the sandy beach is perfect. After checking into a quaint bed and breakfast, she soon meets her neighbor, Georgios who is a writer. He spends more time inside with pen to paper writing, than outside living life. Orla begins to pull him out of his shell, and shows him there is so much more to enjoying life than just working. But who is this new found adventure really for, Orla or Georgios, and is Orla’s time in Greece just a vacation or has she found her happily ever after?

If you are in need of a beachy vacation, then this is the book for you. Pack your bags because this story will have you packing your bags and heading to Greece. I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful descriptions of Greece and the sandy beaches was just what I needed. I found this story to be inspirational, uplifting and utterly delightful. The characters were believable and one’s I would have in my circle of friends. This feel-good and magical story is one that hits all the feels. I laughed, I cried and I definitely recommend it.

Thank you Sue Roberts for such a heart-warming story. This was such a wonderful escape. I loved the storyline and I highly recommend it.

With descriptions of Greece that made me want to jump on a plane and then run straight to the nearest beach. This is a gentle romance that whilst not unpredictable, is a fabulous read.

This was a wonderful book set in different locations around Kos Greece. I loved the fact that the leading female (I never remember names lol) travelled to try and experience different locations it added that extra fun element to the Story. I loved the amount of Greek culture that was in this book it made me feel like I was back there myself. Plus it's great Learning about different cultures. I really appreciated that the author had the lady seeking out more traditional food and experiencing they joys of the family life there it was wonderful to read. It was a very nice story line with a slow burning romance. There was a great array of characters that were loveable and well developed. I could feel the emotions of the story come through. If you are looking for a relaxing read full of Greek culture then this book is for you. It's also brilliant for those who love to travel the world through fiction books as you can tell the author has a vast knowledge. I bet she is living their now.

So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating this magical story that transported me into Greece. I can't wait to read more from this author. 


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I really enjoyed reading about Orla's travels in Greece. As a woman who enjoys to travel this story just really resonated with me.

After collapsing at work and learning that she has a benign brain tumor, Orla decides she wants to get out and see the world. But during her recovery she discovers an old letter amongst some old family photos written to her father letting him know that he had another daughter in Greece. A sister, something Orla always wanted and never knew she even had. So she decides to go back where it all started, Kos , Greece, a place where she used to spend summer holidays as a child with her mom and dad.

Orla is staying in a small B&B where she gets to know all the different guests in the small hotel, one in particular being Georgios. A mysterious Greek/Englishman who is on holiday looking for inspiration to finish his book. In this book I really felt as if Orla had great character development. She was a wanderer afraid of commitment and in the end I truly believe she has found things in life worth sticking around for. Definitely one of the better reads I've picked up this year and I would definitely recommend to anyone needing a cute feel good story.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. ARC provided by Bookouture.

Forgetting your troubles surrounded by golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and chiselled abs… what could possibly go wrong?

For Orla, moving in with her dad at twenty-nine after a health scare wasn’t exactly her plan. Neither was finding out he’s been keeping a huge family secret. Ready to put the entire Mediterranean Sea between herself and her dysfunctional family, she packs her bags and checks in to a charming B&B on a sun-drenched Greek island. But the vines climbing the beautiful yellow front and the glittering blue sea aren’t the only gorgeous things in view. Her neighbour, sexy writer Georgios, is in search of inspiration, and Orla’s caught his eye,

Take a Chance on Greece is a complete feel good reading about living life to the fullest. This was my first book by Sue Roberts and the first thing I noticed was the gorgeously detailed scenery descriptions which make you feel like you're right there with Orla. I enjoyed the character development and the little banter between Orla and Georgios. I found this book slightly boring but nonetheless, I kept reading this book till the end. The writing leaves much to be desired, but the characters and the setting were great.

When reading one of Sue's books, you can almost feel that you are part of the story. The descriptions of the setting and food make it feel as though you are there. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Bookouture for the invitation to read and review Sue’s latest book, and for a digital review copy. Apologies for being a day late, I had mistakenly written down 15th rather than 13th August. This is my second review for a Sue Robert’s book – my first review was one of my first ever book reviews on my new WordPress account back in August 2019 – you can see the review at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2019/07/07/a-very-french-affair-by-sue-roberts/

Having visited France virtually with Sue before, this time I was transported to a couple of Greek Islands, to spend time with Orla, who has faced a number of challenges in her life recently and wants to visit somewhere with happy memories of her childhood and to investigate a mystery.

Without leaving my garden, I felt as if I was joining Orla on her travels, staying at the B&B, visiting restaurants, bars and the beach, eating the Greek food and enjoying the holiday. Orla meets many new friends, but could she take a risk and find love too?

I enjoyed how the story flowed, as Orla started to get to know her new neighbours at the B&B. However one neighbour is a challenge – I enjoyed finding out how Orla would deal with prickly Georgios.

Another enjoyable read from Sue Roberts that I’m happy to recommend. Full of sunshine, holiday spirit and self reflection. But beware, this book will make you want to book a holiday in Greece!

Sue Roberts's light-hearted, easy-going style is just the thing if you want to dip into a book by the pool or recapture that Greek ambience once the holiday memories have faded.

I really enjoyed reclusive Georgios and the revelation at the end was unexpected. There were lots of 'will they, won't they ' moments without it being too contrived. Orla's father also has a lot to answer for with the secret he's kept for so long. All in all an enjoyable summer read.

Thanks to @netgalley Sue Roberts & @bookouture for this #gifted e-Advanced Reader Copy of Take A Chance on Greece.

This book centres around Orla, a 29 year old woman who moves back in with her dad owing to a health scare & discovers that he's been keeping a huge family secret. Orla is ready to put the Mediterranean Sea 🌊 between herself & her family as she checks in to a traditional B&B on a gorgeous Greek island. But the vines climbing the beautiful yellow front and the glittering blue sea aren’t the only gorgeous things in view. Her neighbour, sexy writer Georgios, is in search of inspiration, and Orla’s caught his eye… if only he would lighten up!

This was my first book by Sue Roberts & the first thing I noticed was the gorgeously detailed scenery descriptions which make you feel like you're right there with Orla.

I enjoyed the character development & her banter with Georgios. In this sense it was a cute fun read!

I did struggle with the slow pace of the plot.. I felt it needed a bit more drama sprinkled throughout time maintain a nice pace.

Rating ~ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5

Overall it's a cute read which will make you yearn for a trip to Greece 🇬🇷

💭 Greece is probably one of the most sought holidays spot for various people around the world.

Sue Roberts has a gift with describing every single detail of the scenery to an i.

The beaches, the homes, hotels, walks with beautiful flowers everywhere and the tasty famous food that will leave you wanting to eat or taste something similar right away.

The story starts with our heroine Orla, overcoming a life-changing moment. This will lead to her going on a hunt for buried secrets in the beautiful place where her family used to spend their summers years.

I found the story going at a slow pace, with a long awaited short or interfering romance side story.

Grumpy/sunshine type of characters are always my favourites and this couple gives that in spades.

Overall, I think it is an uncomplicated afternoon read that any reader will enjoy if you are seeking a woman's fiction story.

🆓📖Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy and blog tour spot on this title.

This was the first book I read from the author, and I didn't care for her writing style at all. I'm not sure if all her works are written the same way, but this one was written in the first person, present tense, which made Orla's narration sound like a bland laundry list of her itinerary. There was no real emotion conveyed, even though she had gone through a traumatic experience. It was all kept very surface level. The dialogue, amongst mostly young people, sounded very inauthentic, with stilted formal language. The setting was probably the best character, because who wouldn't want to take a trip to Greece? I found myself more interested in the book as a travel guide for next year's vacation than having any real investment in the characters or outcomes. I can see this type of story appealing to a very certain demographic who is looking for something with light substance and a quick read, a British supermarket paperback with a brightly colored cover and fancy script title, just as formulaic as the plot itself. I don't think I would actively seek out to read another work by the author unless I was using it solely for travel ideas.

In this delightful book by Sue Roberts, Orla needs a change in her life. That is one reason that she takes a trip to the beautiful coast on the Mediterranean Sea and will have the opportunity to enjoy some time on a beautiful island. However, her trip is not just about change. While recovering from a very serious surgery after a scary medical diagnosis, Orla went and stayed with her father. In so doing, she stumbled upon a long held secret and she needs answers.

The first part of her vacation is set in the most beautiful of environments. Her vacation location is at a small B&B, with only a handful of guests. Spending time with the guests allows Orla to find time to regroup after her experience. However, there is one guest who is less than pleasant and his name is Georgios. He is as grumpy as can be, and his only purpose for being at the B&B is to carve out his next novel. While Orla is enjoying her time with the other guests, there’s just something about Georgios that she cannot ignore. Can she traverse the wall around his heart and get him to find some joy in the time that he is spending there?

At some point, Orla knows she must find answers about that secret that she discovered while at her father’s home. Meanwhile, she is plagued by the growing feelings she has for Georgios. Will she be able to balance matters of the heart all while having a missing piece in her life? Obviously, something has to give when it comes to Georgios, because, after all, this is a romance.

I love the way our author, Sue Roberts, writes these location-based novels. Whether we are visiting France, Italy or in the case of this and her previous three books, we get to enjoy the scenery, and the sights, all while imagining the sounds and the smells of Greece.

This enjoyable story really touched my heart, and it was very easy to connect with all of the characters. It was even able to understand Georgios and how he was able to slowly come around in this book. I also loved it when Orla was able to find the answers that she needed all while having the opportunity to find hope, light, and love. This perfect summer read came easy considering the gorgeous setting, wonderful characters, and a beautiful story.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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A lovely summer read and its always nice when you can tell an author has been to the place they are writing about, it is quite descriptive, but the characters are well written and likable, great round the pool read

Take a chance on Greece follows Orla, who decides to travel to Greece after having a big health scare and make the most out of life. Along the journey she meets new friends, goes to amazing places with a bit of romance thrown in. 
 
I found this book was okay, it was very descriptive of Greece, the food and the sights but I didn't really feel much of the storyline showed through. I felt she rushed the plot quite a bit so I found it hard to connect with the characters and a lot of what happens is all squished at the end few pages.  
 
I found it hard to feel any chemistry as well between orla and Georgios which made the whole romance part of the book fall flat and I felt he was lecturing her quite a bit.

Orla has had to reset her life. After her diagnosis and subsequent brain operation, she had to move back home with her father - not what an almost 30year old plans for. But whilst recuperating a rather large family secret is revealed and Orla feels the need to flee Blighty and soak up some sun.

On Kos she is steeped in nostalgic memories of family holidays and her B&B is beautiful. The hunky neighbour man should have been the syrup on the Baklava but something is always just...off.

Georgio is frustrated with his writing and the gentle romance that he began with Orla was supposed to free up his mind from writing and ignite his creative juices. But as the romance develops they both realise that this is more than a holiday fling and they may just have found their soulmate.

Orla really develops during the story. She has to realise that not everything is set in stone and plans have to be adaptable. The universe is not going to be dictated to by her! The setting is so beautifully described. I've not been to Kos myself but I am going next year and I can't wait to see if it matches what is in my head LOL.

Sometimes the romance felt a bit forced and that's why I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars. Whilst the story isn't overly intricate it is still worthy of a read and would be perfect for a beach read.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another brilliant book from Sue.

Orla has just recovered from brain surgery and decides to travel to Greece. She visited Greece as a child and this visit brings back memories of her childhood. She finds herself in a lovely, quiet B and B full of Greek charm. Her neighbour Georgio is a writer and she starts to spend time with him. She falls in love with both Greece and Georgio.

A health scare can make you rethink your priorities and life
For Orla, an unexpected find whilst recovering adds extra strife.
Recovered, she decides on holiday to go away
And so to Kos she goes to stay.

An idyllic island setting - with places I now need to explore -
With new friends, experiences and so much more.
What a fantastic read this proved to be
With so many unexpected twists you'll not foresee.

A gorgeous read about making the most of your chances
Be they exploring, travelling, new friends or romances.
Life can be short or long, but should never be dull,
Be brave and live yours to the full.

It truly is a delightful, heartwarming read
If you enjoy this genre, this is one book you'll need.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

I always love a book that makes me feel like I have been on holiday and this one did just that.
The descriptions of Kos, the food, the beaches & the early morning yoga on the beach all added to the enjoyment of following Orla's time in Kos and is a super summer read.
The only one tiny criticism I might have is that I felt the ending was rushed but that may just have been because I wanted to carry on reading the story and didn't want it to end.

Take a Chance on Greece by Sue Roberts is a great, feel good summer read! The main characters mention that the best books make you want to visit the places the characters travel and this book achieves that 100%. Charming locations, enjoyable characters and a sweet romance make this an ideal book for lazy summer days. Take a chance on this book...you won't regret it! Thanks to @bookouture and @NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review.

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After successfully getting through brain surgery, Orla decides to get out and travel. Her trip to Greece spurred by the happy memories she had there as a child with her parents and the family secret she just discovered.
The cute B&B she finds herself in, is the epitome of Greek charm. The sun-kissed beaches and the drinks are flowing. The view from her balcony is amazing, especially when her neighbor is out writing on his…. Shame he is so serious!
Spending time with Georgio and living the Greek lifestyle, really suits Orla and she feels more than ready to approach the reason she is in Greece in the first place. As her feelings for Georgio grows, so does her confidence that she can be more than she ever knew possible and her whole future isn’t set in stone.
Such a sweet and touching story. The writing was lucid and never a dull moment. I did feel the relationship between Georgio and Orla seemed a little forced at times but over all, I enjoyed the build up between them.
I loved the location of the book. I always found Greece to be a beautiful place to be and the author did an excellent job of capturing the beauty and essence of the country.
It’s a great summer beach read, nothing overly complex in it but a solid read.

4 stars! Delightfully whimsical and a real down to earth feel good read! If you love a book that will make you smile and warm your heart, this is the book for you!

Thank you netgalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.