Chance Series Series by Simone Jaine

Rick has had Cherie on his mind since the night they met years earlier. Unfortunately for him that night didn’t end well and when their paths cross again, he’s lucky she doesn’t recognise him. After fighting his attraction to her, Rick tells himself that maybe he deserves a second chance. But first there are a few things to deal with: the boyfriend he can handle although the determined assassins after him might be a problem... moreRick has had Cherie on his mind since the night they met years earlier. Unfortunately for him that night didn’t end well and when their paths cross again, he’s lucky she doesn’t recognise him. After fighting his attraction to her, Rick tells himself that maybe he deserves a second chance. But first there are a few things to deal with: the boyfriend he can handle although the determined assassins after him might be a problem. This is book 2 in the Chance series but can be read as a standalone story. less

After the death of his aunt, Liam learns that he has inherited half of a Victorian house on a property in the middle of nowhere. The downside is that Eleanor, a woman he believes inveigled her way into his aunt’s affection, gets the same deal. There is also a small fortune to be had but to earn it they have to spend every night in the house together for a year on a strict budget while they renovate... moreAfter the death of his aunt, Liam learns that he has inherited half of a Victorian house on a property in the middle of nowhere. The downside is that Eleanor, a woman he believes inveigled her way into his aunt’s affection, gets the same deal. There is also a small fortune to be had but to earn it they have to spend every night in the house together for a year on a strict budget while they renovate. Liam has a few ideas on how they can make extra money to get around the budget but has trouble getting Eleanor to see things his way. However there is one thing they can agree on; they’re not alone in the house… less

Brian currently has two main goals in life. The first is to determine whether the company he’s contracted to is using corporate espionage to get ahead. The second is to avoid his mother’s efforts at matchmaking. Enter Ellis. After Brian helps her out of a sticky situation Ellis feels she owes him for his assistance. She has the means to help him meet both goals and Brian is happy to take advantage... moreBrian currently has two main goals in life. The first is to determine whether the company he’s contracted to is using corporate espionage to get ahead. The second is to avoid his mother’s efforts at matchmaking. Enter Ellis. After Brian helps her out of a sticky situation Ellis feels she owes him for his assistance. She has the means to help him meet both goals and Brian is happy to take advantage. However, things do not go smoothly as Ellis inadvertently puts him in a series of embarrassing situations. Despite everything, Brian finds himself falling for her and sets a new goal. He wants Ellis to want him as much as he wants her. But wooing her is not going to be easy. Apart from a CEO who now has a score to settle and Ellis’ flatmate being more than meets the eye, there is the fact that Ellis appears to already have a fiancé that Brian needs to do something about before he can be in with a chance… This is book 5 in the Chance series but can be read as a standalone novel. less