By Chance

By Chance is a slow burn female boxing sports romance novel.
 
An explosive blend: will her new love survive the ring's demands?

"Was every step I took, every decision I made to grab power, merely leading me to this inevitable moment? The 'By Chance' is the universe laughing at my self-belief. I have lived by the sword, and now, the dice are rolling. I need to know if the fighter in me is a master of her fate, or if she was always just a lucky pawn on someone else's board."

Sally Faces an Ultimatum: Career vs. Relationship: The central conflict revolves around Sally's burgeoning boxing career and her love life. Mark, her love interest, is embarrassed by her chosen profession and struggles with his own insecurities. Sally is faced with an "agonizing decision" of whether to "sacrifice her passion for a well-paid job" in order to keep their relationship intact.

An Ex-Girlfriend Acts as an Obstacle: The dynamic between Sally and Mark is complicated by an outside force. An "ex-girlfriend adds further complications to the mix, throwing unexpected obstacles in their path," testing Mark's commitment and forcing him to confront his biases about Sally's boxing career.

Readers of Leon M.A. Edwards' By Chance will get a compelling blend of sports romance, emotional resilience, and an exploration of overcoming societal bias in pursuit of true passion and love. The book is the first novel in the Chance Series and focuses on a contemporary friends-to-lovers dynamic set against the gritty backdrop of a boxing career.

Here is what the reading experience offers:

• An Inspiring Message of Self-Belief: At its heart, the novel is a story of personal empowerment. Readers follow the main character, Sally, who is initially trapped in a life of dissatisfaction. The key takeaway is the message that you are in control of your destiny and that it's okay to be different, defend yourself, and go after your dreams, no matter what others think.
• The Conflict of Passion vs. Conformity: Sally's unexpected discovery of a talent for boxing threatens her budding relationship with Mark, who grapples with feelings of embarrassment and insecurity regarding her chosen, non-traditional career path. Readers will be deeply involved in Sally’s agonizing decision: sacrifice her passion for a seemingly "secure" life and relationship, or risk it all for her boxing dream.
• A Story of Overcoming Stigma: The book excels as a contemporary romance that delves into the themes of overcoming societal stigma and challenging personal biases. Mark’s journey forces him to confront his own insecurities and learn to embrace his partner wholeheartedly, regardless of her unconventional career.
• Steamy Sports Romance: Fans of the genre will enjoy the fast-paced action of the boxing ring blended with a generous dose of steamy passion as the deep friendship between Sally and Mark evolves into love. The narrative skillfully weaves the intensity of physical and emotional battles, making for a sweet but strong love story.

Ultimately, By Chance is a must-read for anyone seeking a resilient heroine, a sweet love story, and an ultimate test of whether love can truly conquer internal biases and external interference.

 If you have read this far, dive into the novel. It will greatly pay for a cup of coffee for the author.