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A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride . . . the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while' - Taylor Jenkins Reid What if you had the winning lottery ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn't cash it in?Lucky Armstrong is tough, talented and in real trouble. Having just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, she's preparing to start a brand new life, complete with new identity, when everything goes sideways. Suddenly Lucky finds herself completely alone, without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she's learned the art of the scam.When Lucky discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she'll be arrested for her crimes. As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must find a way to confront her own past and learn what it means to be independent and honest . . . before her luck runs out.

'A gripping and compelling story . . . Deeply addictive and simmering with tension, THE LAST RESORT had me breathlessly turning the pages all the way through to its explosive conclusion.' - Lucy Clarke, author of The CastawaysYou can ignore the truth, but it will come for you eventually . . .The Harmony Resort promises hope for struggling marriages. Run by celebrity power couple Drs. Miles and Grace Markell, the "last resort" offers a chance for partners to repair their relationships in a luxurious setting on the gorgeous Mayan Riviera.Johanna and Ben have a marriage that looks perfect on the surface, but in reality, they don't know each other at all. Shell and Colin fight constantly: after all, Colin is a workaholic, and Shell always comes second to his job as an executive at a powerful mining company. But what has really torn them apart is too devastating to talk about. When both couples begin Harmony's intensive therapy program, it becomes clear that Harmony is not all it seems - and neither are Miles and Grace themselves. As a deadly tropical storm descends on the coast, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested - but what price will these couples pay when they uncover the truth?

'I absolutely loved this book and found myself drawn in and unable to put it down from page one! I can see this being a great pick for anyone who loved Daisy Jones and The Six' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I seriously loved this book! It brought together two of my great loves in life, music and books... The characters were out of this world! I felt all of the emotions... What a wonderful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐They were a rock 'n' roll love story... until he disappeared without a trace... Jane Pyre was part of the famous rock 'n' roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. But when her bandmate, and soulmate, Elijah Hart went missing at the height of their fame she became the most vilified, misunderstood woman in music. Jane retreats to the countryside, but she can't escape her past. Her new neighbour is a Lightning Bottles superfan claiming she has evidence Elijah is still alive and leaving secret messages in different cities. Suddenly Jane is in a race against time to uncover the mystery about her star-crossed love... But will the truth mend her heart or finally break it forever? Combining a mystery, a love story and a coming of age, this unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Idea of You and Songs in Ursa Major - and will have you hooked from the very first page!Everyone loves The Lightning Bottles:'If you enjoy rock n roll love stories and Daisy Jones and The Six you will really like this book. I absolutely could not put it down!... A great summer read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow - I absolutely loved this... 5 stars!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I wish I could give this book 10 stars! From the very start of Elijah and Jane's relationship, I was absolutely hooked' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW. I could not put this book down. I loved the grunge, rock & roll, music feel of this book... I read this book in 2 days' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book that you can't put down!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, this was such a great book! I loved both Jane and Elijah and thought their love story was inspiring' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book and found myself drawn in and unable to put it down from page one! I can see this being a great pick for anyone who loved Daisy Jones and The Six' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I seriously loved this book! It brought together two of my great loves in life, music and books... The characters were out of this world! I felt all of the emotions... What a wonderful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐They were a rock 'n' roll love story... until he disappeared without a trace... Jane Pyre was part of the famous rock 'n' roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. But when her bandmate, and soulmate, Elijah Hart went missing at the height of their fame she became the most vilified, misunderstood woman in music.Jane retreats to the countryside, but she can't escape her past. Her new neighbour is a Lightning Bottles superfan claiming she has evidence Elijah is still alive and leaving secret messages in different cities.Suddenly Jane is in a race against time to uncover the mystery about her star-crossed love... But will the truth mend her heart or finally break it forever?Combining a mystery, a love story and a coming of age, this unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Idea of You and Songs in Ursa Major - and will have you hooked from the very first page!Everyone loves The Lightning Bottles:'If you enjoy rock n roll love stories and Daisy Jones and The Six you will really like this book. I absolutely could not put it down!... A great summer read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow - I absolutely loved this... 5 stars!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I wish I could give this book 10 stars! From the very start of Elijah and Jane's relationship, I was absolutely hooked' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW. I could not put this book down. I loved the grunge, rock & roll, music feel of this book... I read this book in 2 days' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book that you can't put down!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, this was such a great book! I loved both Jane and Elijah and thought their love story was inspiring' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RNA CHRISTMAS/FESTIVE HOLIDAY ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD'Magical. The most festive book you'll read this year' CARLEY FORTUNE, bestselling author of Every Summer AfterOne snowstorm.Two strangers.Three times the holiday magic . . .When strangers Maryam Aziz and Anna Gibson are seated next to each other on a flight, neither expects that severe turbulence will scare them into confessing their deepest hopes and fears to one another. Unfortunately, Maryam's lifelong crush Saif happened to be sitting two rows behind them and heard it all, including the part where she professed undying love for him...An emergency landing finds Anna, Maryam and Saif snowbound at a quirky hotel in the picture-perfect town of Snow Falls - where fate has Anna's actor-crush filming a holiday romance. As Maryam finds the courage to open her heart to Saif, and Anna feels the magic of an unexpected new love, they might just realise there's nowhere they'd rather be for the holidays.What's everyone saying about Three Holidays and a Wedding?'The perfect cosy read' Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December'A heartwarming celebration' Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball'My favourite holiday romance ever!' Sara Desai, author of The Dating Plan