Hidden Luck (Lucky Julie series Book 1)

She lives with her best friend Hailey, and has the hots for Cole, a fellow student and study group member from her math class.

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Her downstairs neighbor is an elderly woman named Marge who Kaitlyn and Hailey have grown close to as they help her navigate modern electronics and other things. It seems that Cole and Hailey are finally going to start spending some real time together when M Kaitlyn is a 25 year old college student. It seems that Cole and Hailey are finally going to start spending some real time together when Marge goes missing, and Kaitlyn realizes that Cole is hiding some pretty big secrets.

If you are a fan of author Tara Sivec, or other authors who can combine reality and ridiculous situations in ways that are highly entertaining, you will likely enjoy this book. The story is charming, funny, sexy, dangerous, and serious at times. Kaitlyn has a tendency to embarrass herself in a variety of ways that makes it easy to like and connect with her.

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Even though it takes us a while to get to know Cole, once we do, he is an easy guy to root for. There isn't a lot of development of some of the peripheral characters, but I think that is where this series will have room to expand and grow. The sex scenes aren't explicit, but it is easy to feel the heat and strong chemistry between Kaitlyn and Cole. This was an enjoyable read, and I wouldn't hesitate to continue with this series.

Jun 27, Barb Johnson rated it it was amazing. What a great story. Witty characters, quirky banter and just enough suspense to make it all pull together. I had to opportunity to beta read this, and I am honored to say I am very proud of Julie for what she has done with her story. This story is full of Twisted Luck! Oct 27, Jenn of Rave and Rant about Raunch rated it it was amazing. Sometimes I keep myself in a little box in my obsessive love of the types of books I read.

Twisted Luck is outside my box and I absolutely loved it. I laughed out loud while reading and sent excerpts as texts to friends to show them how funny something in the book was. I definitely recommend this book and I am sure you will love the dynamic of this group of characters. She is ridiculous and has a tendency to land herself in socially awkward land mines.

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Not only is this hilarious Sometimes I keep myself in a little box in my obsessive love of the types of books I read. Her inner monologues and gift of finding herself in the craziest of situations; wondering how did I get here and which wrong step did I take are literary gold. The group of characters in this book is the perfect fictional little family. Marge is a train wreck. Her crazy antics have you doubling over in laughter.

Throw Cole and Matt in the mix and you get swoon worthy boyfriends to love, to round out this phenomenal group of characters. I woke up feeling hot and claustrophobic. I realized that Cole was basically pinning me under him with a leg over my lap and an arm over my chest. When I read books in which this happened to the main character it was always written as cute or sexy, and the girls usually basked in the delightful sensation of being pinned under their lover.

That was total bullshit. I was sweating so much I was sure our skin was going to create a sucking sound when he finally pried himself off of me. His leg was pushing my bladder down in the most unfortunate way, and I was pretty sure that wet feeling in my ear was my own damn drool. Suffice it to say, nothing about this moment was cute or sexy. I LOVE this passage. From my point of view I feel Julie Solorio was paying homage to the dirty books we love, while making note of the non-fictional reality of the things we read in a humors manner.

The end of the novel takes a little bit of a twist, deviating from the light story line and humor. Kaitlyn learns that life can be scary and not all rainbows and sunshine; telling the story of a young girl learning to navigate life once things are not the sheltered world it was previously. This demonstrated the transformation of a young girl finding out the world can be a dark place but she needs to find a way to continue living. Julie Solorio writes beautifully in this novel, bringing humor and a story of friendship, crazy antics, and the transformation of a girl dealing with the dark in the world.

I am beyond glad I was gifted this book and highly recommend it to all of you reading this. Jan 02, Holly rated it really liked it Shelves: I cant tell you how many times I laughed out loud. I enjoyed the characters, they were quirky and this story had some mystery to it. Cole is appreciated by most women on campus, he is a hottie. They share a math class together and with Kaitlyn being shy, she gets flustered easily around him 4 stars Twisted Luck I enjoyed this. They share a math class together and with Kaitlyn being shy, she gets flustered easily around him and tends to not talk all that much.

She doesn't know much about him but their talks are always friendly.

They start spending sometime together and then enters Marge. Marge is Hailey and Kaitlyn's neighbor. She isn't your typical grandma. She is feisty, sweet, loving and like a 70 year old woman in a 20 years old body. These three become great friends. They sit around watching reality shows together, helping Marge with the newest tech gadgets and Marge decides its time to start "loving" again and starts to do Internet dating.

Cole and Kaityln are on a date and everything is pointing to them finally spending time together and while on the date, Kaityln gets a call that Marge is missing. Her and Hailey feel guilty because they hadn't noticed her gone. This is where Marge's sexy grandson Matt walks in. I will just say when they met Matt, things start getting interesting. Cole has to go out of town but meets up with them later to help search for Marge.

This road trip is great because if gives her and cole a chance to get to know one another better and you get to the bottom of why Cole is so mysterious. The four of them have many laughs, discover one another, dive into some mystery and sadness. I laughed so many times reading this. I am shocked this is a debut novel. If you're looking for a funny, sweet book with an adventure this is your kind of book!! The writing is great, the story has a little bit of everything: Kaitlyn is a college student who lives with her best friend Hailey and has a major crush on Cole.

They have an older neighbor that gets herself into some trouble and it's road trip time! I laughed outloud more than a few times! Cole is hot and Kaitlyn is effing hilarious she reminds me of one of my f If you're looking for a funny, sweet book with an adventure this is your kind of book!! Cole is hot and Kaitlyn is effing hilarious she reminds me of one of my friends! Hailey is the best friend that everyone wishes the had! While searching for Marge we find out that Cole has a secret and we meet Marge's very sexy grandson!

I can't wait to read more from Julie! Cole came over to where I was standing and reached past me to turn the music down, and by down I mean off. Well wasn't that just the last damn straw! How dare you cut off 'Nsync?? That was so obvious and embarrassing! Jul 10, Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: Twisted Luck by Julie Solorio is a quirky tale of two crazy roommates and their crazy old lady neighbor. The pop culture references are a favorite of mine. If the author mentions things in a book that I am also into it makes the book more personal, you know?

Kaitlyn and Hailey are a funny pair of best friends that may have just met their match in Cole and Matt. If you Twisted Luck by Julie Solorio is a quirky tale of two crazy roommates and their crazy old lady neighbor. If you are looking for something sweet and funny with little suspense twisted through then this is the book for you.

Aug 07, Sunny rated it it was amazing. I am really glad that I read this book. I loved the characters from the very beginning. If you ever come across this book I'm sure that you'll like it every bit as much as I did. Sep 10, Lucy Hannigan rated it did not like it. This is the 3rd book I have read by this author and I was looking forward to a light read for a long weekend in our RV. This book did not cut it for me. It was as if the author had a fun idea for a short story, but decided to make it meet the word count for a novel. The main character, Julie, is not a woman I would want for a friend.

She has no back bone--she lets her parents, her husband even when he's her ex-husband and her daughters walk all over her and control her life. And then she moans This is the 3rd book I have read by this author and I was looking forward to a light read for a long weekend in our RV. And then she moans about it. And then she moans some more. And then she makes decisions but changes her mind at the drop of a hat.

And then she lets her ex-husband stick around and make decisions for her. And then she moans some more! Give me a break. Lady, if you really want something, fight for it and tell everybody else to leave you alone. You're 60 years old for heavens sake. I see on here that there is a part 2 for this book. Believe me, I will not be reading it.

I loved Julie and Romeo , this sequel not so much. What was so appealing in the first book, a perfect mix of humor and tenderness, unfortunately goes awry in this one. Instead everything seemed a bit too much. Too funny, too ridiculous, too strange. Julie, who at the best of times is conflicted in her relationships with her daughters, becomes a spineless twit, allowing everyone to walk all over her. Including her 8 year old grandaughter, whose love for Willy Wonka grows into a bizarre obsession a I loved Julie and Romeo , this sequel not so much.

Including her 8 year old grandaughter, whose love for Willy Wonka grows into a bizarre obsession and an over-the-top purple-passioned craziness for lottery tickets. Seriously the kid needed one grown-up in her life to act like an adult. Entertaining in a couldn't-look-away kind of way, but really not up to par with the original. Jan 05, Jen rated it liked it Recommends it for: Mothers; sisters; someone looking for a light, happy read.

This is a sweet, funny love story but not what I would call a romance. I expected more plot but all in all it worked ok. I thought the Willie Wonka theme, while slightly contrived, was clever and unique. It got a little "out there" in the middle; the author was more concerned about following the theme than she was about sticking to reality but I think some interesting points were demonstrated through this.

The characters were relatively complex and well-developed and, over-all, pretty en 3. The characters were relatively complex and well-developed and, over-all, pretty enjoyable. I really like the unconditional love Julie and Romeo share. I think Ray did a great job showing strong marriage and family relationships despite previous and current difficulty. I was moved by Julie's relationships with her daughters. Aug 22, Helen rated it really liked it Shelves: I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book, which is a wonderful comedy about family life.

We get the characters from Ray's previous book, Julie and Romeo, but it's not really a romance. Romeo spends nearly the entire book laid up with a bad back, zonked out on painkillers, in Julie's bed. Julie is frazzled taking care of him, trying to run their now jointly-owned florist shops, and tending to her family. Living with her are her younger daughter, son-in-law, grandson I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book, which is a wonderful comedy about family life. Living with her are her younger daughter, son-in-law, grandson and a granddaughter obsessed with Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and winning her own golden ticket.

Then her older daughter, expecting triplets and ordered to bed, moves a hospital bed into the living room and expects mom to wait on her. Much chaos and hilarity ensue. Many books have been written about people winning the lottery and the aftermath of such a happening. Jeanne Ray has added a twist to this scenario that makes this story even more interesting. With endearing characters, this tale will pull you in as you wait for each lottery drawing, just as the characters are waiting. This series is a delight to read, and is even better in this audio version, read by the author.

Jul 11, Lisa rated it it was amazing Shelves: The story of something Julie and Romeo, competing florists who have fallen in love, and their whacky families. Julie's 8 year old grand daughter is obsessed with Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, watching it over and over again, every day. Convinced she is going to win the lottery, she hood-winks every family member, from her mother, to her aunt, to her grandmother to buy her tickets.

In this homage to Willie Wonka, Ray weaves together a story about love, luck and famil Delightful. In this homage to Willie Wonka, Ray weaves together a story about love, luck and family. At once magical and real, the odd characters ring true and the emotions run deep. It is a very easy read and was over much too soon. Jan 23, Celeste rated it liked it. This is a sequel to Julie and Romeo which I read back in early Just a book that caught my eye and picked up at the library when I was between books something that rarely happens nowadays.

This book picks up 3 years after the first one. Julie and Romeo are in love, each has their children and grandchildren living with them. Romeo throws his back out and has to stay in Julie's bed to heal and she has to tend to him. On top of that she has to take her of her pregnant daughter, who's on bed This is a sequel to Julie and Romeo which I read back in early On top of that she has to take her of her pregnant daughter, who's on bed rest.

Jan 23, Linda Katzman rated it really liked it. All of that changes when a twist of fate lands Romeo on his back. So now it is up to Julie to take care of both flower shops and households on her own. Add to that her pregnant daughter moving into the living room for doctor ordered bed rest. All she wanted was a romantic evening alone with her husband. Will her wish ever come true? Dec 27, Darla rated it it was amazing. Another book by Jeanne Ray. Eat Cake was such a fun book I was anxious to read more by her. Jeanne Ray captures the true nature of a mother's love for her grown family We are reminded the responsibilities of parenting don't end at when they turn eighteen.

This is the sequel to her first book Julie and Romeo written in Now I must read that There are no discussion topics on this book yet. She worked as a registered nurse for forty years before she wrote her first novel at the age of sixty. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and her dog, Red. Other books in the series. Julie and Romeo 2 books. Books by Jeanne Ray. Trivia About Julie and Romeo G No trivia or quizzes yet. Mar 03, Katie W rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have a love-hate relationships with these types of books--I enjoy every minute of them and love each story, but I hate that they come to an end.

I can't choose a favorite either! Bringing together three fabulous authors, who each write a fantastic story that stands all on its own, yet has some common threads to the other stories in the book is a fabulous concept! The Fortune Cafe is a Chinese restaurant in a beach town in CA where the first fortune read comes true. In the first story, Mis-Fort I have a love-hate relationships with these types of books--I enjoy every minute of them and love each story, but I hate that they come to an end.

In the first story, Mis-Fortune, Emma is a waitress at the restaurant and is reunited with an old high school friend--one of her best friends, Harrison. Emma has a lot on her plate because she's trying to follow her dreams, take care of a very ill mother, and work to make ends meet. I love the way Emma knows what she wants and where her duty lies. She works hard to be successful in all aspects of her life and tries to hold everything together.

My favorite part was the crazy lady throwing food I love how hard Harrison works to help out. His family is so kind and accepting and he's the same way. Love, Not Luck is a darling story about Lucy who is lucky in everything, until her necklace breaks while she was in The Fortune Cafe. She finds Stella, who is a jeweler, to fix it. Carter, her neighbor, is truly someone who sees life as a glass half full. I loved how he was able to find something good and to be grateful for in everything.

Lucy comes to realize a few things about herself with his help. Takeout is the story of Stella, the jeweler. With a diabetic mom, she often gets takeout for dinner at work and The Fortune Cafe makes the list. Stella is willing to sacrifice to do what she loves and be with who matters most. I love her aunt and Evan is so charming. These are all great, clean romances and are so much fun! I can't wait to see what comes next on Tangerine Street.

Apr 16, Mela rated it it was ok Shelves: I always tell a short story a novella isn't just a shortened novel. Writing a short story isn't easy. Moore seem to need a lesson. I recommend them to read e. Waking Kate , Sleep it Off Lady: The ideas they had for the plots were quite nice, worse with realization. It was almost 3 I always tell a short story a novella isn't just a shortened novel. It was almost 3 stars. A sweet love story with a bit family drama. I love such heroes in romances ;- If it was not for him I would be bored so much, I wouldn't have finished it.

I have skipped almost the whole. There were a few cute paragraphs, but that was all. And only if you get it for free like I did. The two other - you read at your own risk. Apr 08, Rachelle rated it it was amazing. Here is a terrific new book with three authors that I love--seriously, you can't go wrong when you read anything by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson, or Heather Moore! This book was a quick read because it's like three short stories blended into one book. Each story stands on its own but is loosely connected by The Fortune Cafe' where the fortune cookies have a bit of magic because the fortunes all come true!

Mis-Fortune by Julie Wright features Emma, and her great voice and quirky characteristics m Here is a terrific new book with three authors that I love--seriously, you can't go wrong when you read anything by Julie Wright, Melanie Jacobson, or Heather Moore! Mis-Fortune by Julie Wright features Emma, and her great voice and quirky characteristics make her easy to relate to and root for.

Each of the characters are vivid and Wright's style shines through in this witty romance. She has a fire and determination that shines with Jacobson's usual talent of giving each of her characters a distinct voice. Takeout by Heather Moore is about the charming Stella who is willing to sacrifice everything for others and finally gets a chance to find out what her heart needs and wants. Some great kissing and romantic tension going on in this one with a beautiful setting and perfect ending.

I highly recommend this book, and guess what? There's another book coming soon by these three authors. Mar 19, Charissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: How cool is that? It was like breaking open my very own magical fortune cookie and seeing dreams come true. I highly recommend this little gem and give it a 5 because it was unique and so well written and executed by the 3 authors that I couldn't tell it wasn't written by just one person.

Each author wrote a part with different characters and a different fortune in each, yet the characters intertwine throughout the book, weaving together a satisfying whole. You'll feel that you've actually walked along Tangerine Street and can hear the ocean waves; you'll crave Chinese food and never take for granted those cardboard tasting fortune cookies again.

I know I won't. Apr 08, Lisa Bookworm Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: The fortune cookies are magic.

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The first cookie that you crack gives you a TRUE fortune. I loved each and every one of the stories. My only complaint is that they were short! I think that every story could have or should have had a full length novel about them. The stories are related by the cafe and the main character in each story was mentioned in the story before it. One more person that I would have loved to see in all of the stories was the Cafe owner, Cai. He was in the first story and I thought he was great. His enthusiasm for his cookies was fun.

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At the end of the book there is an advertisement for another book featuring a store on Tangerine Street to be written by the three author's. I am looking forward to it. They do a good job working together. The stories complimented each other and were well written. This is the kind of book that just makes me happy. It's light, romantic reading that can take you away for awhile. In this book I got a three for one deal. I liked that the stories sort of had a cross over connection with the Fortune Cafe and we see the characters from the other stories in each one, if only briefly.

Each story had it's own feel because obviously there are different people writing them, but they were still connected. This book also made me hungry. All that talk of yummy food an This is the kind of book that just makes me happy. All that talk of yummy food and fortune cookies?

Don't read this book while hungry. Each story involves a fortune cookie with something magically special inside. Each story has a romance to root for. Each story delivers a happily ever after that my heart just loves. I can't wait to read more books along these lines. There were a few instances of mild swearing.

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Mar 21, Valerie Waters rated it liked it. Not sure what to rate this one. I loved part 1. I wish it could be a full length novel. But I was glad it wasn't a novella. Part 2 surprised me. There was some swearing and I felt like it walked the line of inappropriate in some parts. I liked how it ended. I wish part 3 was also a full length novel because it moved a little fast for me.

You don't know the person yet. Mar 22, Erin Reed rated it it was amazing. I loved how these stories tied together, it was a fantastic glimpse into the lives of three wonderfully complex characters, and the ones that love them. I struggle sometimes with novellas, because I like having a full story. But these were long enough that you got a full story in one book. I also loved guessing what the next story was going to be about just from the little clue they gave you in the first and second book. It was great and I recommend this to everyone! Mar 24, Lucy McConnell rated it it was amazing.