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A few days ago, I read an article about a man who shared his lottery millions with an old friend, after they made a promise to split the winnings if either ever won. Many of us fantasize about winning the lottery, daydreaming about early retirement and upgraded homes. Fancy meals and champagne tastings sound divine to some. But what about the blessings we have now, in this moment?
The characters in Louisiana Lucky could be the people next door. They might even remind you of yourself! Have you been the mom who felt a little out of place at a book club, or found yourself crying after a bitter betrayal? I connected with all three Breaux sisters at different points in the story. Better still, I connected with my own blessings. Louisiana Lucky reminded me to live my days with joyful contentment. It’s a sweet, charming read with a lighthearted tone, yet a deep message of friendship and gratitude.
ABOUT LOUISIANA LUCKY:
From the critically acclaimed author of The Young Wives Club, a “heartwarming story about friendship, heartache, and self-discovery” (Karen White, New York Times bestselling author), comes a charming novel reminiscent of the works of Mary Alice Monroe and Kristy Woodson Harvey, about three sisters who win a huge lottery prize and learn what it truly means to be lucky.
Lexi, Callie, and Hanna Breaux grew up in small-town Louisiana, and have always struggled to make ends meet. For years, they’ve been playing the lottery, fantasizing about how much better life would be if they had the money.
For Lexi, it means the perfect wedding; for Callie, it means having the courage to go after her career dreams; and for Hanna, it means buying a house that isn’t falling apart and sending her bullied son to private school. When the incredible happens and the Breaux sisters hit it big—$204 million dollars big—all their dreams come true. Or so they think. Because it’s actually not a cliché—money isn’t the answer to everything, and it often comes with problems of its own.
Heartfelt, engaging, and featuring characters you’ll root for from the first moment you meet them, Louisiana Lucky is a satisfying page-turner from a rising star in women’s fiction.
Julie Pennell was born and raised in Louisiana. After graduating from college, she headed to New York to work at Seventeen magazine. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and young son, and is a regular contributor to TODAY.com. Her writing has also appeared in The Knot, In Style, and Refinery29. She is the author of The Young Wives Club and Louisiana Lucky.
LOUISIANA LUCKY by Julie Pennell
Emily Bestler Books | Paperback | ISBN: 9781982115630
On-sale: August 4, 2020 | 320 pages | US $16.99
eBook ISBN: 9781982115647, $11.99
FIND JULIE PENNELL ONLINE:
Website: http://juliepennell.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @juliepens
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I really love the sound of this one! I think I’d probably pay it forward if I won too. What else would I do with all that money haha.
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