It’s The Chase For Me. Christina C. Jones. 2020. Warm Hues Creative. 90 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.]
You know that feeling when you keep running into someone you really are trying to escape? That’s January. And the guy she bumped into — and subsequently caused to spill coffee on himself — just keeps popping up everywhere around town. It wouldn’t be so terrible if they hadn’t had a one night stand and swore not to see each other again.
It’s the Chase for Me is the perfect Halloween read to me. Jones released this at a time when daily life seems like a never-ending nightmare, so I appreciate the Halloween season without the spookiness. This definitely reads more as comedic romance, and easy to lose yourself in. Main characters Chase and January are relatable and so easy to laugh at. It reads almost like a series of unfortunate events in their lives, and while I want things to get sorted out, I absolutely laughed at their bad fate.
Readers first glimpse of January was in Me + Somebody’s Son, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Her intro in this book isn’t quite glamorous, and somehow she’s off kilter throughout the rest of the book. It’s not a clumsy characterization; instead, she’s just trying to stay focused, and Chase keeps crossing her path. The result is equal parts funny, heartwarming, and sexy.
Secondary characters drove this book in the best way. In Me + Somebody’s Son, Geezy’s antics are merely previewed. Here, they are on full display and central to the story. I enjoyed getting to know her as well as seeing her relationship dynamics with the people who care about her. Simply put, Geezy steals the show. Other characters from the neighborhood make appearances, and it’s a pleasure to catch up with them.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. There are what feel like teasers for other stories, so I’m anxiously awaiting whose story is revealed next. This quick, sexy read is great for an evening of cuddling up to enjoy the fall weather and more than a few laughs.
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