“Fans of acclaimed novelist Rosamunde Pilcher will queue up to read A Risk Worth Taking, a new novel by her talented son Robin. Robin Pilcher not only writes with his mother's style and fluency but also writes about the same type of ordinary people...Engrossing...More than one reader will relate to it with painful clarity...Robin Pilcher, like his mother, obviously loves people and has a knack for conveying that...a poignant and thought-provoking book that makes one want to cheer for the Dan Porters in this world. This is a perfect novel for a wintry day.” —Roanoke Times

“This is an engaging character study of a person who once was riding the crest, but since has lost his self esteem...The cast is a delightful ensemble...Robin Pilcher provides a deep look at what really counts as Dan reassess his values and how he has lived.” —Harriet Klausner, The Midwest Book Review

“The good news? Her [Rosamunde Pilcher's] son and fellow author, Robin Pilcher, will release A Risk Worth Taking this month.” —BookPage

“A short novel that is one evening's reading delight.... Robin Pilcher is good with the details of people's lives and his skill at dialogue makes for fast reading.” —The Charlotte Observer

“Pilcher offers a charming story about life in the new millennium and one man's pursuit of happiness, a tale that will appeal to both men and women.” —Booklist

“Pilcher crafts another engaging, happy-ending tale in the tradition of his mother, beloved British novelist Rosamunde Pilcher...[Readers] will care about Dan, tough, and his children and friends, and will approve Dan's belief that risks are worth taking, and that life can be a great game.” —Publishers Weekly