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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
2.5⭐️
I did actually enjoy this book, was a very quick couple of hours read. But some lines just felt very outdated and threw the whole thing off:
“Me and Long Island. Not really a man’s drink, but I won’t hand over my testosterone card just yet.”
“I can handle only so many chick drinks in one evening. I take a Macallan instead, sipping it calmly.”
Eww the worst.
“Don’t give me shit about your fucking fragile masculinity. Get a better job, asshole. No one’s stopping you.” How about be supportive of a spouse even if they do earn more than you?
I did actually enjoy this book, was a very quick couple of hours read. But some lines just felt very outdated and threw the whole thing off:
“Me and Long Island. Not really a man’s drink, but I won’t hand over my testosterone card just yet.”
“I can handle only so many chick drinks in one evening. I take a Macallan instead, sipping it calmly.”
Eww the worst.
“Don’t give me shit about your fucking fragile masculinity. Get a better job, asshole. No one’s stopping you.” How about be supportive of a spouse even if they do earn more than you?
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s not like they’re going to put me in jail, for God’s sake.
They put me in jail.
Get Lucky is definitely a rom com version of The Hangover. Instead of the wolf pack journeying through their memories in Las Vegas you have Julia and Nate trying to recount the debauchery that they got up to the night before - and how it led to them ending up naked in bed and married.
Julia is a steamy romance author who just lives life. She isn’t ashamed or afraid to be who she is and is quite a ballsy MC who was quite enjoyable to read. Nate is a bitter divorce lawyer who thinks that romance novels lead females to have unrealistic expectations about love. You can see where this is going.
There is a lot of steam in this novel and I’m quite glad I didn’t read it in public where there was a chance that a stranger could read it over my shoulder. However in amongst all the steam there was genuine character connections and developments to where Julia and Nate ended up being bonded by not only lust but by respect and adoration.
My first encounter with Lila Monroe was when I read her super sexy, wonderfully witty book, Rugged. I adored that book! So naturally I was glad to see she had a new book hitting the shelves or air waves such as it is. I must admit, the premise for Get Lucky worried me. I rolled my eyes and thought...Not another drunken marriage in Vegas scenario. And then I started reading. And then my husband was asking me what the heck was making me laugh and giggle like an idiot. Holy drunken hijinks, this book is funny! And so much more. It's wacky, over-the-top hilarious, and it’s whew boy, HOT! It also makes some very astute observations about human behavior that will have you nodding your head. As far as I’m concerned, Ms. Monroe could rewrite the back of a Betty Crocker cake mix box and make it entertaining. She has a gift for writing outrageous, creative scenes. Get Lucky has a plethora of such scenes, which are totally believable since the story takes place in... Vegas, baby!
Get Lucky is fabulously narrated from both Julia’s and Nate’s point of view. It's fun going back and forth between these two since both of them have a LOT of opinions. Which, I’m happy to say, transform for the better during the course of this story. The goofy, innuendo-laced things Julia says out loud as well as to herself reveal her personality perfectly. She’s a romance writer, in Vegas for a romance writer’s convention. Her bestie, Shanna, is with her, as well as her shamelessly saucy, cigarette smoking, 50-something, dressed to the nines, agent who reminds me of Mata Hari with the personality of Anna Wintour...sexy and scary as shit but mesmerizing nonetheless. I think I’d like to see a book about this Meredith! But I’m getting off topic. SO...Julia is still feeling the effects of a nasty divorce. Some men just can’t handle their wives suddenly becoming more successful than they are. Hmm, funny that these guys are perfectly fine with demanding a wack of money from said wife as a settlement. Bastards. This Vegas jaunt is supposed to be Julia’s first opportunity to put the memory of douchebag behind her and find a fling. As luck would have it, she meets the perfect fling in the form of Nate. Okay, he’s a bit standoffish. And kind of a jerk. But his BFF, Mike, is there to get married and Mike’s fiancee is a huge fan of Julia’s books. Which leads to Julia getting swept up in the wedding party’s prenuptial celebrations. Which leads to a lot of drinking. And getting swept away by an equally liquored up Nate.
Stick-up-the-butt Nate seems like a real party pooper with his scowly face, and snarky, lawyerly (he’s a lawyer IRL) comments. But after a few too many Macallan's and tequilas, he’s a changed man. It’s like he’s had a personality enema! Nate’s inhibitions fall off like Post-It notes on a Jello mold. He’s on board for anything Julia suggests, legal or not. And this girl has some wild suggestions! He’s having the best time he’s had in...forever. And he’s rethinking his stance on romance books and their authors. I looooved Nate! This hottie gets even more delicious once he loosens up some. Okay, a lot. He’s tied himself down pretty tight. Seeing this starched collar let loose was loads of fun. But the best part is that Ms. Monroe doesn't descend into the ridiculous. Even though Nate is often drunk off his butt he still has some of the most lucid inner dialogues going on. Granted, they're sprinkled with drunken giggly bits, but this is where we get to see the real Nate. This is the guy he’s been holding hostage. And clever girl Julia has him figured out. Until she gets sober and thinks too much.
Get Lucky is wacky romance at its best, and Lila Monroe is a Sorceress of Creativity! Nate and Julia take us on a scavenger hunt as they follow the clues throughout Vegas, hoping to discover just what the hell happened during the course of the last 12 or so hours. It’s one zany adventure after another, and I loved every minute of it.
*****Reviewed for Xtreme Delusions*****
Get Lucky is fabulously narrated from both Julia’s and Nate’s point of view. It's fun going back and forth between these two since both of them have a LOT of opinions. Which, I’m happy to say, transform for the better during the course of this story. The goofy, innuendo-laced things Julia says out loud as well as to herself reveal her personality perfectly. She’s a romance writer, in Vegas for a romance writer’s convention. Her bestie, Shanna, is with her, as well as her shamelessly saucy, cigarette smoking, 50-something, dressed to the nines, agent who reminds me of Mata Hari with the personality of Anna Wintour...sexy and scary as shit but mesmerizing nonetheless. I think I’d like to see a book about this Meredith! But I’m getting off topic. SO...Julia is still feeling the effects of a nasty divorce. Some men just can’t handle their wives suddenly becoming more successful than they are. Hmm, funny that these guys are perfectly fine with demanding a wack of money from said wife as a settlement. Bastards. This Vegas jaunt is supposed to be Julia’s first opportunity to put the memory of douchebag behind her and find a fling. As luck would have it, she meets the perfect fling in the form of Nate. Okay, he’s a bit standoffish. And kind of a jerk. But his BFF, Mike, is there to get married and Mike’s fiancee is a huge fan of Julia’s books. Which leads to Julia getting swept up in the wedding party’s prenuptial celebrations. Which leads to a lot of drinking. And getting swept away by an equally liquored up Nate.
Stick-up-the-butt Nate seems like a real party pooper with his scowly face, and snarky, lawyerly (he’s a lawyer IRL) comments. But after a few too many Macallan's and tequilas, he’s a changed man. It’s like he’s had a personality enema! Nate’s inhibitions fall off like Post-It notes on a Jello mold. He’s on board for anything Julia suggests, legal or not. And this girl has some wild suggestions! He’s having the best time he’s had in...forever. And he’s rethinking his stance on romance books and their authors. I looooved Nate! This hottie gets even more delicious once he loosens up some. Okay, a lot. He’s tied himself down pretty tight. Seeing this starched collar let loose was loads of fun. But the best part is that Ms. Monroe doesn't descend into the ridiculous. Even though Nate is often drunk off his butt he still has some of the most lucid inner dialogues going on. Granted, they're sprinkled with drunken giggly bits, but this is where we get to see the real Nate. This is the guy he’s been holding hostage. And clever girl Julia has him figured out. Until she gets sober and thinks too much.
Get Lucky is wacky romance at its best, and Lila Monroe is a Sorceress of Creativity! Nate and Julia take us on a scavenger hunt as they follow the clues throughout Vegas, hoping to discover just what the hell happened during the course of the last 12 or so hours. It’s one zany adventure after another, and I loved every minute of it.
*****Reviewed for Xtreme Delusions*****
This was a really cute story. I love that both protagonists couldn't remember how they'd ended up in bed together, and most of the story was about them trying to recreate/remember the previous night. I have to call a little bit of bullshit on everything they did while having no memory of it the next morning -- I mean I've blacked out in my youth and usually not much time passes between my last memory of the night and when I actually pass out. (Thankfully, it didn't happen often, and I've matured at this point, lol.) I mean, they could barely even remember meeting up to go to the strip bar! And then what happened there. It was also a little convenient that a little dance all of a sudden makes Nate see Julia in a completely different light. But still... all the craziness that could only happen in Vegas that ensued for the rest of the night and the next day... very entertaining read. I'll probably have to read more in the series.
4.5 Wild and Funny Stars!
This story was so unique and hilarious! It will take you on a journey with so many twists and turns that all you can do is hold on to your seat and enjoy the ride! It begins with our hero and heroine, Nate and Julia, shocked at waking up, naked, in bed together. They have no memory of the night before or how this happened. Nate is a divorce attorney who has lost touch with his heart. He is in Las Vegas to be the best man for his friends wedding. Julia is a recently divorced romance novelist in Vegas attending an author's convention. Their first accidental meeting did not go well causing some bad blood between them. So what could have happened the night before, and how much did they drink to end up in this predicament? So begins a crazy story, told in alternating past and present sequence revealing the outrageous and heartwarming events. The journey includes pole dancing, Russian mobsters, a Tibetan Parrot named Peebles and everything in between. Nate and Julia are opposites who challenge each other and make a perfect pair to work out this mystery. Their banter is hilarious and their chemistry is explosive. Their friends are also interesting and quirky adding to the mayhem. This is a fun and sexy adventure that will have you laughing out loud and engaged from start to finish!
This story was so unique and hilarious! It will take you on a journey with so many twists and turns that all you can do is hold on to your seat and enjoy the ride! It begins with our hero and heroine, Nate and Julia, shocked at waking up, naked, in bed together. They have no memory of the night before or how this happened. Nate is a divorce attorney who has lost touch with his heart. He is in Las Vegas to be the best man for his friends wedding. Julia is a recently divorced romance novelist in Vegas attending an author's convention. Their first accidental meeting did not go well causing some bad blood between them. So what could have happened the night before, and how much did they drink to end up in this predicament? So begins a crazy story, told in alternating past and present sequence revealing the outrageous and heartwarming events. The journey includes pole dancing, Russian mobsters, a Tibetan Parrot named Peebles and everything in between. Nate and Julia are opposites who challenge each other and make a perfect pair to work out this mystery. Their banter is hilarious and their chemistry is explosive. Their friends are also interesting and quirky adding to the mayhem. This is a fun and sexy adventure that will have you laughing out loud and engaged from start to finish!