Saturday, February 8, 2020

THE LUCKY ONE by Sylvie Stewart


Title:  THE LUCKY ONE

Series:  Carolina Connections #3

Author:  Sylvie Stewart

Narrator:  Meg Price

Length:  9 hours 21 minutes

Audible Release Date:  11.15.2019

Publisher:  Sylvie Stewart

Publish Date:   04.04.2018

Category /Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content

Listenability:  OK  or  NSFW

Received from:  Sylvie Stewart (as an Audible gifted copy)

Goodreads link: The Lucky One

Date completed: 01.16.2020



Description from the publisher:

Luck is no lady… in fact, she can be a downright bitch.

JAKE:
Coming home was supposed to be my shot at redemption.  Instead, I’m finding myself chasing after an irresistible blonde whose mercurial behavior could give Jekyll and Hyde a run for their money.  I’ve got too much on my plate to get tied up in knots over a girl who wants nothing to do with me.  But Bailey Murphy may hold the key to my redemption, and I’m not giving up on either without a fight.  “Irish” might play with a poker face, but I’m about to call her bluff … and I hope like hell I’ve got luck on my side.

BAILEY:
Let’s get one thing straight.  I am not your typical girl.  Sure, I’ve got all the parts, but I’ve been a stubborn, irreverent tomboy since the womb.  Which makes it particularly ironic that my heart is so damn girlie.  It falls in love at the drop of a hat and leaves me to deal with the aftermath.  But no more!  If Jake Beckett thinks spending one night together gives him some claim on me, he’s got another thing coming—even if the mere thought of that night leaves me panting like a damn Labrador.  I’m not about to open the door and let Jake in, but that choice may be taken from both our hands.

Grab your copy of The Lucky One and meet your next book boyfriend tonight!

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THE LUCKY ONE is the third book in the Carolina Connections series.  Each is a stand-alone contemporary romance, but there are relationships that make more sense if you read them in the order of release.



First things first, I love the nicknames for both the guys and the girls throughout this series.  I love when authors give meaningful nicknames that have something to do with the story that we’ve been given.  I hope this trend continues.



I love Jake.  He has flipped his life to return to the Carolinas and be closer to family.  He’s starting over in his business and rebuilding.  He may not have planned to also start a relationship, but once he meets his “Irish,” he doesn’t really hesitate to claim her.  He’s all in.



Bailey is a tomboy.  I can get it.  It’s funny watching the tomboy having to deal with the girly stuff that is thrust upon her – dang emotions!  Still, I had a hard time connecting with her.  Her inner monologue reminded me too much of the “inner goddess” crap that came from 50 Shades.  Eventually, I had to fall in love with her too.  It just took me some time.  That could just be me.



The humor is amazing.  Sylvie Stewart (the author) is the friend you want around to lighten your day, every day.  I’d never have a frowny day with her around.  Instead, I can just listen to one of her books.



Narration:  Meg Price did a wonderful job of performing the South Carolina accent.  It made me homesick that was only home for five years.



Note:  While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.



Carolina Connections Series:

1.      The Fix

2.      The Spark

3.      The Lucky One

4.      The Game

5.      The Way You Are

6.      The Runaround

Also from Sylvie Stewart:

·         Full-On Clinger

·         Game Changer

Carolina Kisses Series:

1.      The Nerd Next Door

Kings of Carolina Series:

1.      Between a Rock and a Royal

2.      Blue Bloods and Backroads

Then Again series:

0.5  About That…

1.      Then Again

 
















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