The Chance

A Novel

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: January LaVoy

From the New York Times bestselling author of Someone Like You comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and an age-old promise, proving it’s never too late for love.

Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree and wrote letters to each other, sealing them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later and read them in 2013, the year Nolan’s time traveling books say all the mysteries of the world will be understood.

Now, as that date approaches, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment and trying to make ends meet. Nolan, now an NBA star, has dealt with terrible personal tragedies that fueled his faith and athletic drive in equal measure. Ever since his father and coach succumbed to a heart attack, Nolan has suffered from a transcendent loneliness. Drowning in an ocean of grief, he often thinks about Ellie and the innocence of their childhood days together.

As Ellie and Nolan move toward the possibility of a reunion at the oak tree, Molly and Ryan, the central characters from author Karen Kingsbury’s previous novel The Bridge, return in their own ongoing story. Written by the “Queen of Christian Fiction” (Time) with eloquence and grace, The Chance is a beautiful tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only love can heal.

my 1st Kingsbury book

I've read every Francine Rivers book (some twice) & needed a new one. I want depth and this book had some. Will probably try another Kingsbury. Narrator did a very good job. will look for her again - can make a big difference

Kleenex please!

This one is a bit long winded but great story. Yep, get Kleenex those happy endings make me happy cry.

Such a Inspirational Story of Love and Faith!!!

January LaVoy is amazing and gave The Chance beautiful life! It also reminds you that God is so loyal and loving and knows your heart's desire.

Such a great book.

This book is easy to get interested in. it has a fun story. Loved it.

Karen Kingsbury never disappoints

I love this story. I enjoy listening to the narration of January LaVoy. Redemptive tales of loss and recovery never fail to warm the heart.