Take a Chance

If you loved

Take a Chance

Abbi Glines · Book · 2014

If you loved Take a Chance, you were drawn to the high-stakes friction of forbidden romance set against the backdrop of jarring social divides.

Films on the same thread

My Fault

My Fault

Domingo González · Film · 2023

Like Take a Chance, this story thrives on the tension of an unwanted relocation into a world of immense wealth and the inevitable, rebellious attraction that follows.

My Fault: London

My Fault: London

Film · 2025

You will recognize the familiar pull of forbidden family dynamics and the clash of social classes found in Take a Chance within this tale of complicated step-sibling desire.

The Last Song

The Last Song

Julie Anne Robinson · Film · 2010

This film mirrors the displacement found in Take a Chance, focusing on the emotional growth of a young woman navigating a new, unfamiliar environment under difficult family circumstances.

Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him

Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026

The emotional stakes of Take a Chance are reflected here, as the characters struggle with the weight of their pasts while navigating a romance that defies societal expectations.

Series on the same thread

The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han · Series · 2022

Much like the summer setting of Take a Chance, this series captures the transformative power of a coastal location where family secrets and romantic evolution collide.

Anne with an E

Anne with an E

Moira Walley-Beckett · Series · 2017

While the setting differs, this story captures the same coming-of-age spirit and search for belonging that defines the journey of the characters in Take a Chance.

All American

All American

April Blair · Series · 2018

The culture clash and social mobility themes that provide the dramatic backbone of Take a Chance are front and center in this story of two worlds colliding.

The Peripheral

The Peripheral

Scott B. Smith · Series · 2022

This narrative echoes the sense of isolation and the desire for escape present in Take a Chance, though it trades beachside drama for a high-stakes, technology-driven reality.

Podcasts on the same thread

To Live and Die in LA

To Live and Die in LA

Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023

If the intensity of Take a Chance kept you engaged, this true crime narrative offers a similarly gripping exploration of how personal lives are fractured by systemic secrets.

The Rachel Hollis Podcast

The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Three Percent Chance · Podcast · 2026

Readers who felt empowered by the personal growth arcs in Take a Chance will appreciate this direct approach to life coaching and self-actualization from a best-selling author.

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Common questions

Is Take a Chance part of a larger series?

Yes, Take a Chance is part of the Rosemary Beach series by Abbi Glines. The story follows Grant, a character who first appeared in the earlier book, Fallen Too Far. Readers should consider the reading order of the series to fully understand the character connections.

Who is the main character in Take a Chance?

The main character in Take a Chance is Grant. He is described as a sexy playboy who originally captured the hearts of readers in the book Fallen Too Far. The story also features Harlow Manning, who moves to Rosemary Beach to live with her father.

What is the setting of Take a Chance?

Take a Chance is set in the coastal town of Rosemary Beach, Florida. This is where Harlow Manning is sent to live by her rocker father while he goes on tour, serving as the primary backdrop for the events involving Grant and the other characters.

Do I need to read Fallen Too Far before Take a Chance?

While Take a Chance focuses on the story of Grant, he is introduced in the earlier novel Fallen Too Far. Reading the books in order allows you to follow the development of Grant's character as established in the previous work by author Abbi Glines.

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