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booksuperpower's review against another edition
3.0
Winner Takes All by Sandra Kitt is a 2021 Sourcebooks Casablanca publication.
Jean’s job is to announce the name of the seventy-five- million- dollar lottery winner- but she is shocked to discover the lucky ticket owner is her old friend from high school- Patrick Bennett.
Patrick is a pro- athlete turned ESPN commentator- but with his lotto win- people are coming out of the woodwork to buddy up to the new multi- millionaire. The only person in his orbit without an agenda, who is giving him level- headed advice- is Jean. Although Patrick is developing deeper feelings for his old friend, one obstacle after another is blocking the path to any thought of a long-term romantic relationship.
I can’t tell you how excited I have been about Sandra Kitt's return to writing. I’ve read several of her books over the years and really liked her style and the way she weaves interesting subjects, especially that of interracial relationships, and the various challenges that presents into the story.
This book touches on some of those things as Jean is bi-racial and encounters a unique set of difficulties, at times.
The main plot, though, involves Patrick and his adjustment to sudden wealth and how this effects his desire to take his relationship with Jean to the next level.
While Kitt is a seasoned author, a little rust is evident, as the story was a little too busy, leaving some conflicts and threads fading without much follow up, while other, meatier threads, where depth and emotion could have taken the story to a higher level, were underdeveloped.
Despite that, this first book in the Millionaire Club series is a solid enough foundation to build upon. I was invested in the plot and enjoyed watching the couple fight to work through the adversity they faced. The communication breakdown was the most frustrating element of the story, but factoring in the insecurities of a new relationship, the couple needed some room to grow, and they had a lot on their plate!!
Overall, this is a nice, enjoyable, sensual second chance love story. It was so nice to reconnect with this author. I’m am definitely on board for the next installment in this series!!
3.5 stars
Jean’s job is to announce the name of the seventy-five- million- dollar lottery winner- but she is shocked to discover the lucky ticket owner is her old friend from high school- Patrick Bennett.
Patrick is a pro- athlete turned ESPN commentator- but with his lotto win- people are coming out of the woodwork to buddy up to the new multi- millionaire. The only person in his orbit without an agenda, who is giving him level- headed advice- is Jean. Although Patrick is developing deeper feelings for his old friend, one obstacle after another is blocking the path to any thought of a long-term romantic relationship.
I can’t tell you how excited I have been about Sandra Kitt's return to writing. I’ve read several of her books over the years and really liked her style and the way she weaves interesting subjects, especially that of interracial relationships, and the various challenges that presents into the story.
This book touches on some of those things as Jean is bi-racial and encounters a unique set of difficulties, at times.
The main plot, though, involves Patrick and his adjustment to sudden wealth and how this effects his desire to take his relationship with Jean to the next level.
While Kitt is a seasoned author, a little rust is evident, as the story was a little too busy, leaving some conflicts and threads fading without much follow up, while other, meatier threads, where depth and emotion could have taken the story to a higher level, were underdeveloped.
Despite that, this first book in the Millionaire Club series is a solid enough foundation to build upon. I was invested in the plot and enjoyed watching the couple fight to work through the adversity they faced. The communication breakdown was the most frustrating element of the story, but factoring in the insecurities of a new relationship, the couple needed some room to grow, and they had a lot on their plate!!
Overall, this is a nice, enjoyable, sensual second chance love story. It was so nice to reconnect with this author. I’m am definitely on board for the next installment in this series!!
3.5 stars
smartcookiesca's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve only recently started to openly admit to reading and enjoying romance novels. So this is my first review of one. I don’t know if it’s because the author has never been in an interracial relationship or because she’s on the older side, but this book is just blech. The way that the characters discuss and think about it is straight out of the 50s. I genuinely hope no one still thinks about miscegenation this way while actively participating in it.... yikes.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
3.0
Just okay. The guy-wins-the-lottery-and-problems-come-out-of-the-woodwork premise was interesting and different, but the execution didn't really work for me. Communication could have resolved their problems sooner, and there were weird inconsistencies throughout (like Jean thinking another woman would be a great fit with her ex, but then being shocked when the ex meets that other woman, likes her, and asks her out) that kept throwing me out of the story.
Rating: 3 stars / C-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Rating: 3 stars / C-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
eicart_reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
2.5
I didn't love this book. It was a quick, light romance that had enough things that I found inconsistent, awkward, or strange that I wouldn't recommend it. The sexy scenes were sometimes very open door, sometimes filled with euphemisms. There were consent issues. I think the first time they had sex he used a condom (he "prepared himself,") but it was never discussed after that. Once she woke up to him having taken off her nightgown while she was sleeping and starting to kiss and touch her naked body. That's not cool. She seemed to be all about what he wanted and this supposedly intelligent, driven woman was never allowed to develop into a multidimensional character. There was a big secret and potential conflict, but it fizzled out and became a non-issue, which seemed like such a let down. I never really cared about either character that much. Looking back, I wonder why I didn't quit this book, but it was a super quick read, and I guess I hoped it would eventually live up to it's potential. In my opinion, it did not.
I received a free copy from Sourcebooks Early Reads in order for an honest review.
I received a free copy from Sourcebooks Early Reads in order for an honest review.
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