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A Chance Encounter

By: J.P. Pomare
Narrated by: Maddy MacRae
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In an encounter straight out of fiction, Katie might have met Mr Right on the long-haul flight from Melbourne to New York. Richard Sinclair is charming, handsome, wealthy, cultured—and married. In an open marriage, according to him. When he invites her to join him in his lush lakeside villa in Italy as his son’s au pair, it might just be the opportunity for a reset that Katie has been longing for.

The mansion at the edge of Lake Scanno is a romantic’s dream. But despite the perfect golden afternoons, tranquil waters and luxurious surrounds, all is not what it seems. In the nearby village, there are ominous rumblings about ghosts, drownings and the tragic fate of the women who came before her. What dark depths of obsession and betrayal will Katie uncover in this fairy-tale paradise? And when all the secrets and lies are unburied, will she be able to live with the devastating consequences of her choices?

©2025 J.P. Pomare (P)2025 Audible Australia Pty Ltd

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By chance, or with intent?
What’s better than a December mystery that transports you to a luxurious lakeside villa in Italy? Katie’s instant connection across the aisle of a long flight with Richard Sinclair initially feels like destiny. Richard is magnetic in every sense. The issue? He’s married, though he claims it’s open. After Katie accepts his invitation to work as his son’s au pair, village whispers spread about ghosts, drownings, and missing women at the Sinclair estate. As Katie uncovers what happened to the women who came before her, romance turns to dread. Chance brought her there, but the consequences will leave you questioning every coincidence. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

Unexpected Twists • Captivating Storyline • Excellent Narration • Intriguing Plot • Engaging Mystery

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This came up on my feed when I was listening to another love/crime book and I ended up really enjoying it! I hate when I’m 5 chapters into a book and I’m not captivated. This book is intriguing right from the jump, has a nice twist, and keeps you guessing as to what may unfold. Happy I listened to it. Really enjoyed the narrator. Worth the read/listen!

Solid Storyline

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Although this was predictable it grabs your attention and keeps your interest. Worth a listen.

Pretty good

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Suspenseful to the very end. Well written. Great narration. Quick read that I would recommend to friends.

Great read all the way to the end!

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I was looking for something light to distract me for a few days and Chance Encounter was perfect. The storyline kept me engaged and focused to the end. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Story keeps you engaged to the very end

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Great story and character development - will be looking for more by this Author. Amazing it was “free”

Very very good

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