Reviews

Winner Takes All by Sandra Kitt

thebookdivareads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

myaddiction's review

1.0

Disappointing. This is one of my favorite writers. Naturally, I was excited to read this book. Unfortunately, I found it boring, drawn out, and lacking. I only finished it because I started it and didn't want to give up.

barbistull's review

4.0

I loved this book!

Jean works for the Mayor's office and is tasked with a last minute request to emcee the announcement of the latest lottery winners. She is surprised to recognize one of the names on the winners list as her high school crush, Patrick Bennett. Patrick is clearly happy to have bumped into each other and his interest in Jean is immediate, though the feeling is not exactly mutual. Jean guards her feelings to avoid getting hurt while Patrick seeks to get to know her better after all the years they had been apart.

After winning 75 million dollars, Patrick was being bombarded with requests for loans and gifts. It was all so overwhelming for him, but Jean wasn't interested in his winnings. She was there for Patrick and helping him think through some of the requests and ideas for managing his money. Their story was an emotional one and I loved every minute of it. I hope we hear more from these two!

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

sosheescapes's review

Didn’t know the MMC was white until 50% in and why was a random child thrown into the plot at 66%? Immediately no. 

ashbats99's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

I enjoyed the book in the first half. However, as time went on i just lost intrest. Especially after 

the whole secret pregnancy thing. I dont mind pregnancy in the book i just hate when it is pointless in it.

 

maryanne19's review

2.0

Almost a DNF. The premise was good - about Patrick, a former athlete turned sportscaster, who wins $75 million in the lottery. The good news is that he reconnects with Jean, a woman he knew in high school. The bad news is the complications it brings - people coming out of the woodwork looking for a handout. I just didn't enjoy the writing style. I was also frustrated by the lack of communication between the two lead characters. The complications in the plot would never have been complications if Jean and Patrick had communicated like adults.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read an advance copy in return for an honest review.

sarareadstoomuch's review

4.0

This book has one of the most original plotlines I've read.

I mean, it's based around the lottery, how cool is that? Jean and Patrick used to go to high school together but lost touch after Patrick graduated. After winning the lottery, coincidence brings Jean and Patrick together again and with that a whirlwind of obstacles that get in their way.

This was a very innovative and unique second chance romance book!

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for the earc in return for an honest review.

ladylaurenexplorer's review

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

This was a meh. There wasn’t a lot of drama when there is so much drama material. The steam had too many fade to black moments, and almost felt like the one time that we did get to see steam it was a textbook version of telling us that they were having a steam session. Overall it was an okay story. Very middle of the road.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Car accident, Sexual content, and Stalking

aqlovestoread's review

5.0

This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. It was a variation of a second chance romance in that the characters were interested in each other in high school but neither knew. There was also a lottery win so dealing with how to manage the hero’s win was also a central part of the story. The background characters were also fun. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you.

prgchrqltma's review

3.0

There were times where I think the POV switched suddenly, or it wasn't clear, and that always takes me right out of the story. Fairly internal plot, somewhat fleshed out protagonists, not much world building, demure sex.