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A review by currant7
Get Lucky by Lila Monroe
This review can also be found in Currant7 Recommends.
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Julia Stevens is a romance writer and new divorcee attending a romance convention in Las Vegas. She promised herself to step back from relationships, focus on her writing, and avoid seeking anything crazy after going through a messy divorce.
Nate Wexler is a divorce lawyer whose view on marriage is a cynical one. He's in Las Vegas to help celebrate his best friend's bachelor party and wedding. He is a cynic on marriage because he "sees too much" in his line of work. BUT since he is the best man and the best friend of the groom, he is willing to be open-minded and let the happy couple enjoy the long weekend celebration - even if it comes with an adventure that he will never forget!
Expect Get Lucky to remind you of the film, The Hangover . There were many cliche incidents and scenarios from the popularized movie. I have to be honest - I was alarmed as I got halfway through that this book was a rehash of the film. ( The Hangover came out in 2009, while Get Lucky in 2016.)
Bottom line: there are very close similarities, but the main character's POVs bring in more profound character development with talks of their pasts.
I enjoyed the timescape flashbacks and Iand instead of friends of a would-be married couple helping Julia and Nate have the full-on Las Vegas experience.
Julia is a laugh trip from start to finish with her snazzy comebacks and quick-witted retorts to anyone that messed with her. She has a load full of dirty (and clean) things in her writing arsenal that readers will enjoy, whether spoken out or in her head. I love her character a lot in the end because of her bravery and "groundedness." She is willing to overcome her past and venture into "something" with Nate - what an adventure it was!
The scenes between Nate and Julia are some of the hottest ones I've read. When Nate and Julia are together, their impulsiveness is infectious and brings in the sexual tension in the scenes. Together - they are electric!
In summary, Get Lucky is a hilarious trip of an enemies-turned-lovers book. Do not let the storyline derail you from the book's characters' growth. Although I found Get Lucky an entertaining read with its comedic scenes and banters, it did not make an impression BUT I believe a few other readers may like it better than I have. The writing is well suited for the storyline and develops the characters to a level above the movie that it's reminiscent of. Nate and Julia discover through their adventures how imperfectly perfect they are for each other in the end.
Would I continue with the series? Most likely! The rest of the books' storylines are varied and exciting enough to read through. I believe it gets better as the series progressed when I reviewed a few of the series' blurbs.
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Julia Stevens is a romance writer and new divorcee attending a romance convention in Las Vegas. She promised herself to step back from relationships, focus on her writing, and avoid seeking anything crazy after going through a messy divorce.
Nate Wexler is a divorce lawyer whose view on marriage is a cynical one. He's in Las Vegas to help celebrate his best friend's bachelor party and wedding. He is a cynic on marriage because he "sees too much" in his line of work. BUT since he is the best man and the best friend of the groom, he is willing to be open-minded and let the happy couple enjoy the long weekend celebration - even if it comes with an adventure that he will never forget!
Expect Get Lucky to remind you of the film, The Hangover . There were many cliche incidents and scenarios from the popularized movie. I have to be honest - I was alarmed as I got halfway through that this book was a rehash of the film. ( The Hangover came out in 2009, while Get Lucky in 2016.)
Bottom line: there are very close similarities, but the main character's POVs bring in more profound character development with talks of their pasts.
I enjoyed the timescape flashbacks and Iand instead of friends of a would-be married couple helping Julia and Nate have the full-on Las Vegas experience.
Julia is a laugh trip from start to finish with her snazzy comebacks and quick-witted retorts to anyone that messed with her. She has a load full of dirty (and clean) things in her writing arsenal that readers will enjoy, whether spoken out or in her head. I love her character a lot in the end because of her bravery and "groundedness." She is willing to overcome her past and venture into "something" with Nate - what an adventure it was!
The scenes between Nate and Julia are some of the hottest ones I've read. When Nate and Julia are together, their impulsiveness is infectious and brings in the sexual tension in the scenes. Together - they are electric!
In summary, Get Lucky is a hilarious trip of an enemies-turned-lovers book. Do not let the storyline derail you from the book's characters' growth. Although I found Get Lucky an entertaining read with its comedic scenes and banters, it did not make an impression BUT I believe a few other readers may like it better than I have. The writing is well suited for the storyline and develops the characters to a level above the movie that it's reminiscent of. Nate and Julia discover through their adventures how imperfectly perfect they are for each other in the end.
Would I continue with the series? Most likely! The rest of the books' storylines are varied and exciting enough to read through. I believe it gets better as the series progressed when I reviewed a few of the series' blurbs.