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Chances Part 2 (Abridged): Lucky's Story Audiobook
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Gino Santangelo always knew he could count on his daughter. But when he fled the country to escape prosecution and entrusted her with his hard-won empire, Gino realized that Lucky Santangelo was the female version of him...a woman who could seize the reins of power with all the cunning, drive and strength of a true Santangelo. Poised, sensuous, hungry for pleasure, Lucky as in love with power -- and determined to fight for it.
From New York penthouses and the villas of Southern France to the casinos of Las Vegas and the bedrooms of Beverly Hills, here's the unforgettable story of a woman on top of a world of love, sex and wealth -- where power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
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"I must admit I was absolutely shocked by how good this story was. I can't wait to read the second installment about Lucky. It was a very easy read but also had an addicting storyline. I could really see it as a mini series. I know that it was written during the Dallas, Falcon Crest era. It really is a soap opera. However, I highly suspect that there is some aspect of truth behind this novel. It also reminds me of the Godfather saga. Gino is a character that you can both love and love to hate. The same can be said for Carrie, Lucky ,Dario, Costa, Steven....... and the list goes on. I wish I would have read this novel as a teen, but I would not have been ready for the subject matter. Although set in the 1920s-1970s, it is still a story to stand time and is like reading a piece of fiction history."
— Davina (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A good old two-track family saga…Unpretentiously packed with action, bedroom and otherwise.”
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Chances Part 2 Listener Reviews
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" i learned nothing but i had a lot of fun. "
— Fostergrants, 2/15/2014 -
" I actually read this book years ago. I still have the physical paperback book. Actually, I have 3 or 4 of the books in this series in paperback format. However, I recently decided to get and listen to the audiobook version. The audiobook version by Simon & Schuster Audio is actually done in two parts (Gino's Story and Lucky's Story) and is read by Jackie Collins herself. It reminded me why I love this series and the characters. Attempting to go through all the Lucky Santangelo books now. I may decide to go through the entire series in audiobook format or I may decide to read some in ebook format. I haven't decided yet. I have gone almost completely digital when it comes to books. "
— Suzette, 2/13/2014 -
" the story about Luckys dad Gino and his start on the streets "
— Karren, 2/13/2014 -
" This is a long book. If you like an on going story this is a good one. "
— Melissa, 2/11/2014 -
" the queen of trash and one of her classiest trashiest. "
— Susan, 2/11/2014 -
" I loved the book. I can't wait to read the sequel. It was a great book about the mafia, prostitution, poverty, and life in New York. It was great. "
— Joshlyn, 2/6/2014 -
" I loved this book! It is rich in history, has suspnse, and of course, romance. I love how Jackie Collins goes in depth to each character. Who doesn't love organzied crime?? "
— Betsy, 2/2/2014 -
" Sex, violence, scandal! In a nutshell! "
— Becky, 1/15/2014 -
" If you like a lot of sex and crime melodrama, then this is the book for you. This is Jackie's best book. It also introduces Lucky Stantangelo. "
— Angela, 1/5/2014 -
" Dying to read Lucky! "
— Maureen, 12/31/2013 -
" Just love these trashy books! "
— Qui2, 12/15/2013 -
" i loved it a real genuine no matter what anyone else says page turner "
— Coraline, 12/12/2013 -
" Santangelo typical "
— Kizito, 12/6/2013 -
" another exciting family / generation story - ambition, gambling, risks "
— claire, 11/13/2013 -
" Forget Fifty Shades of Shit...Chances is the original and best mummy porn...no one writes trashy novels like Jackie Collins. "
— Tracey, 11/20/2012 -
" really liked it surprisingly. will read more of Lucky Santangelo!!! "
— Lisa, 9/22/2011 -
" My all time favorite Jackie Collins book. It's Jackie's Godfather and its so addictive. I read it every year like clockwork and it never gets old. It's Jackie Collins at her best. "
— Brandon, 1/8/2011 -
" I read this book in my late teens (maybe early twenties) and remember loving it at the time... Just a cheesy, trashy beach read, and if that's what you are looking for it is just the thing! "
— April, 12/18/2010 -
" Probably one of my favorite books! This book is a light read that is filled with exciting strong characters and it's a great way to escape for a weekend! "
— Michelle, 9/21/2009 -
" Read this one first if you are going to start the Lucky series "
— Rene, 7/2/2009 -
" One of my faves of Jackie Collins "
— C.j., 6/16/2009 -
" Love the whole mobster scene, Jackie is a little naughty too and that's okay! :) "
— Connie, 2/13/2009 -
" All I can say about this book is that it was WAAAY too long. 805pgs is a bit ridiculous. "
— Kellee, 10/19/2008 -
" My hands down favorite Jackie Collins book. A great mafia saga but the twist is that it is the female character who runs away with the story. "
— Cindy, 8/12/2008
About Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins (1937–2015) was the author of more than twenty-five New York Times bestsellers. More than 500 million copies of her books have sold in more than forty countries. From Hollywood Wives to Lady Boss, from Chances to Poor Little Bitch Girl, Jackie Collins has chronicled the lives of the rich and famous with “devastating accuracy” (Los Angeles Times).