Title: Just Our Luck
Author: Denise Williams
Series: N/A
About this Book: Sybil Sweet has always been lucky, but lately she can’t catch a break. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is worried that she’s the directionless, floundering daughter her family thinks she is. All she really wants now is a little financial stability and carb comfort. Lucky for her, she’s got just enough in the bank to buy a lottery ticket, and the late-night donut store is open.

Kiran Anderson put his dreams of becoming a doctor on hold to take over running his family’s bakery, and after fighting a losing battle to save the place, he’s exhausted, broke, and no closer to getting back to school. But when a whirlwind of a woman sweeps in late one night, flirty energy gives way to more…until she runs out, leaving behind her winning lottery ticket.

Lucky for Kiran, his attempt to return the ticket looks like a grand romantic gesture and goes viral, sending sales through the roof. In an effort to keep the store afloat and to convince Sybil’s family she can make good relationship choices, they agree to fake a relationship for three months. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars, finding each other might end up being the sweetest bit of luck for both of them. 

My Thoughts:

This book made me feel good, and to a certain extent, it also made me feel seen. I know what it’s like to be considered dumb, flaky, and a failure. Sometimes it takes some time to get to who you’re meant to be and where you’re meant to be, especially if you have undiagnosed ADHD, and especially if you don’t have someone who believes in you. Especially if you don’t believe in yourself.

I empathize so much with Sybil. She tries her best constantly, but sometimes can’t keep on track and as much as he tries it seems like no one really notices how much she is actually trying. She’s become a funny footnote in her family’s story next to someone who seems perfect.

Kiran is stuck being the person he thinks he should be, rather than who he wants to be, and doing what he thinks he should do, rather than what he can do for himself. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a major sweetheart, but through much of the book I kind of wanted to shake him and tell him to open his eyes. That being said, the two of them do seem to have a better understanding of each other than they initially thought.

There is a host of background characters in this who are amazing, and deserve their own stories.

Denise Williams is always a must-read for me, and should be for you too.