I couldn't put this book down!  I really needed to know who lied and who was telling the truth.  The lottery win ruined everything and three families fell apart.  I was so upset to read the lengths Jake was prepared to go, and I immensely disliked everyone other than Lexi and Toma!!!  A really great, if somewhat uncomfortable read.

Yesterday consisted of reading Just My Luck by @adele_parks in one sitting (ending with a gin cocktail in the sun). The rave reviews for this were spot on, Parks hits the mark perfectly in this twisty family drama, with some brilliantly written loathsome characters to top it off. It's definitely one to pick up and devour this summer - it would be the ideal holiday read (if we're ever allowed to go in holidays again!). Thank you @netgalley for this arc copy, I loved it!

I love Adele Parks, and this book didn’t disappoint! It had a really interesting premise, not your usual domestic noir that is so common at the moment. I didn’t find any if the characters especially likeable, but that just made the book even better in my opinion. Secrets, lies, betrayals- and above all greed. A lockdown belter!

So this is my first adele parks read.  It intrigued me so i went for it.  This is a story of 6 friends and a lottery win.  The whole book is full of twists and turns that i wasnt expecting.  Its a story of love, lies, fear and deceit.  I think it centres on the question of can love really buy you happiness? Adele goes through all the emotions with this book. A very enjoyable read

Lexi and Jake are happily married with two kids Emily and Logan.  Lexi has a job that she loves and life is relatively good.  They have longtime friends, Carla and Patrick and Jennifer and Fred, they all met when they were pregnant with their first children and still have regular get togethers. 

They have all been part of a lottery syndicate for years  playing the same numbers until one night they decide to call time on this, much to Lexi's disappointment and more so as she feels their friendship is also coming to an end.  

Lexi, same as always, buys a ticket the next week and the numbers come up!! 

What happens next is a tale of greed, jealousy, secrets and betrayal with families ripped apart.  Certainly a tale of the grass not always being greener on the other side. 

I liked the character of Lexi she seemed grounded and didn't let the money change the person she was, the others I didn't like but that's the whole point.  Toma however was a wonderful character. 

I definitely did not see the twist at the end!! 

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC.

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

The plot for 'Just My Luck' is far from original, but you can always rely on Adele Parks to put her own inimitable twist on the most tired of literary tropes. Parks' books are always faultless in terms of her pitch-perfect plotting, supremely well-drawn characters and nuanced storylines. This book is no different; with the fallout of a contentious lottery win on a group of recently-estranged friends handled with a deft touch by this eminently talented author. Brimming with her typically astute observations on the human condition, with its tangled interplay of relations, Parks has written yet another compelling character-driven novel. Indeed, if you revel in reading about the corruption of the human spirit and toxic friendships, vividly realised in Parks' resonant prose, then this is certainly the book for you. The filthy stain of greed seeping through the pores of abruptly acquired wealth is the central artery of a book with numerous veiny sub-plots. I was gripped, as I usually am with Parks' impeccable storytelling, which just keeps getting better and better. A warning, however: you won't like many of the characters in this book, but lets face it, that's half the fun. Compelling, twisty, witty and acerbic. A great read.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.  This is not my usual genre, I’m more of a crime/thriller reader therefore am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different. 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lexi, Jake and some friends have done the lottery with the same numbers every week for years, but then one weekend there is a fallout.  Lexi has always bought the ticket and continues to do so.  The next weekend their numbers come up on jackpot, £18 million for Lexi and Jake.   Soon a dispute between all the friends begin and then there are other subplots in the story which just keep you turning the pages until the very end. 
I have read quite a few Adele Parks books in the past so I thought I’d give this one a go for a change of my usual genre.  I wasn’t disappointed, it had an excellent plot with lots of twists and turns.  I really enjoyed reading this.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher HQ for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Who’d have thought that money could corrupt so many people!! A good plot that keeps the pages turning - lots of twists and turns throughout right up to the last page. Jake’s spending sprees became a bit repetitive though and after everything Lexi had been through the ending was not what I was expecting. Having said that I did enjoy it & couldn’t put it down - read it in 2 days.

Not Adele Parks' best in my humble opinion. That said, it did hold my attention for the most part. Some parts I found went on and on and I skipped a few paragraphs here and there - there was too much introspection at times. I was also bored with all the tales of Jake's spending. There was nothing uplifting about this story whatsoever. There was a chance of redemption at the end, but that was spoilt by what we discover about the main character. I found it bleak. None of the characters were endearing (although Logan was harmless). I had been rooting for Lexi, but my opinion on her changed at the end. I wasn't overly keen on Emily, the other narrator. Some of the twists I didn't see them coming, so a good read all in all, I just would have liked a different ending.

A lottery win will change your life, but will it be for the better? When six friends play the lottery as a syndicate for fifteen years and never win, one weekend there is a disagreement and four of the friends decide not to play any more. The next weekend, Lexi and Jake's numbers win the lottery and they are 18 million pounds richer. 
From there on in, the other friends insist they are owed a share, but that's not all the trouble Lexi and Jake have to face. There are lies and deceit, and worse to come. The book is full of twists and turns making it a really interesting read with a good twist at the end.

Like many people, I always wondered how my life will change if I win the lottery and how other people will see and act around you after knowing you for a long time. 
The story has many layers, some very suspenseful twists and turns that will make you wonder and want to read more and some that in my opinion are a bit predictable. 
The dialogue and the way the author pictures each character are very well done, especially in showing a mix of personality with all of them and adding to the overall story. 
For me personally, Toma was my favourite character, because of his way of coping with his grief and wanting more than anything else revenge for the list of his wife and child. 

This story will be loved by many people.

Ive been a fan of Adele Parks since her first chick lit book, I have enjoyed all her earlier books and this change of direction into darker territory is great.
Just My Luck is truly brilliant, I was gripped throughout.   The characters are so well written and true to life.  This story has it all - broken friendships, secrets, lies and mystery.  It's an amazing read and would be brilliant adapted as a series on TV.

Who doesn’t dream of winning the lottery?! I really enjoyed this book about a winning lottery ticket from a syndicate, touching on all the toxic friendships and greed that go along with it. Thanks NetGalley!

A cautionary tale, be careful what you wish for!

Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth 18 million.

Shocking, twisty and constantly surprising.

I was gripped.

I'll never dream of winning the lottery again!

A really intense, addictive read! This book was absolutely brilliant. Full of some of the most vile characters I’ve read about in a long time.. I thought I’d guessed the ending several times but I was wrong and was left surprised at the end. So many twists and turns, gripping and juicy!

The basic premise of the book is that The story revolves around ‘average’ couple Lexi and Jake, who along with old friends of 15 years have been in a lottery syndicate, playing the same numbers every week. At one of the regular dinner parties, the syndicate is dispersed with couples calling time on the syndicate. The very next week Lexi who always buys the ticket wins £18 million on the usual numbers. Naturally the ‘friends’ want a share of the fortune and will go to lengths what they believe they are owed .... or are they.

Another well written book by Adelle Parks. It's a what if situation that I'm sure many of us who have been in a syndicate have thought about what would happen if you won without everyone else. .....

My Review:
I absolutely adore this author, her books are utterly fantastic and she has a remarkable talent of pulling me into the story, making it impossible to put down.
This latest book has been no different. I actually let out my excited squeal and happy dance when this arrived, I knew I had to start it straight away.
I have adored it, I liked Lexi from the very beginning. Although, I almost wish that she'd stood up up for herself around her husband. Jake was rather annoying from the very beginning but I couldn't put my finger on why.
I'm sure we all dream of the big lottery win which takes place early on in this book. As the plot developed, I attempted numerous times to predict what was going to happen with very little success.
This book has a fantastic plot, I definitely questioned the characters in my head and as the plot twisted I couldn't wait to see what was going to take place next.
This is without a doubt a five star worthy book, although I wish I could give this one more than five stars to show how fantastic it is.

I did enjoy this book on the whole however it wasn’t my favourite Adele Parkes book. I found the storyline quite refreshing however, I detested most of the main characters. I also didn’t like how the story ended in deceit (don’t want to spoil too much). I think that the story was full of greed and selfishness and in some parts a little unbelievable. Worth a read if you’re a fan of Adele.

Thank you for the advanced read of this book.
This book is a bit of an untouched genre for me, so was keen to read based on the synopsis.
I enjoyed this book, it only really got going for me in the last third of the book, where the action and suspense really ramps up.
The story revolves around ‘average’ couple Lexi and Jake, who along with old friends of 15 years have been in a lottery syndicate, playing the same numbers every week. At one of the regular dinner parties, the syndicate is dispersed with couples calling time on the syndicate. The very next week Lexi who always buys the ticket wins £18 million on the usual numbers. Naturally the ‘friends’ want a share of the fortune and will go to lengths what they believe they are owed .... or are they.
There are a number of twists and turns along the way, so it does get you hooked, an enjoyable read!