Review: A Risk Worth Taking
A RISK WORTH TAKING - Darby Baham

The Friendship Chronicles (Book #6)

Harlequin Special Edition

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Shirley Fleming (A)

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE


REVIEW: After years of heartbreak, Giselle Lewis has decided to stop chasing whirlwind romance. Instead, she wants something steady, safe, and certain. A partner who’s dependable. Predictable. Sensible. Definitely not Brandon Clark—her closest friend and secret crush. That’s what she tells herself. Brandon is the one man she can’t seem to stop thinking about. But risking their friendship for something more could be a mistake she’ll never recover from. On the other hand, walking away from a chance at real love with Brandon might be the biggest mistake of all.

Giselle works with HUD. Helping people to find housing is something she really enjoys doing. After years of failed relationships, she is at a point in her life where she wants to settle down and start a family. Brandon is a personal trainer with his own business. He is the type of person who follows his heart and does whatever feels right to him no matter what. He is transparent in his relationships so what you see is what you get.

A RISK WORTH TAKING is a ‘Friends to Lovers’ romance. Giselle is afraid to reach out and get what she so desperately wants. Her fear of ruining a good friendship is holding her back. The author has written a thought-provoking story that will have you examining your own relationships. The author captures Giselle’s inner conflict. There is a delicate balance between desire, longing, hesitation, love, and friendship. Giselle clearly has to step out of her comfort zone and reach for what she wants. But will Brandon, her heart’s desire return her feelings? This page turner is a good read and heartwarming story sure to pull you in at the beginning.

A RISK WORTH TAKING shows us how important connections are, like having girlfriends to cheer on when you take risks and walk beside you through life’s ups and downs. Also, we must be true to ourselves to find true happiness. Besides love and romance, this book is packed with good things. I recommend it for your reading pleasure.


23rd August 2025 | romcol@caribsurf.com