Too Lucky to Live

Description

Lonely and broke, Cleveland divorce-survivor Allie Harper believes all her problems would be solved if she could find a nice, smart, hot guy and enough money to get her car fixed. The hot guy arrives first: he's in a crosswalk clutching a bag of groceries while a blonde in a Hummer is learning hard on her horn, sending the man's groceries and w

Although Annie Hogsett has been writing for as long as she can remember and enjoyed a long career as an advertising copywriter, TOO LUCKY TO LIVE is her first published novel.

"This is an absolute thrill ride of a novel as Allie and Tom dodge the escalating threats caused by the one lottery ticket. What is a relief is that the ticket itself is never a game of keep away, but Allie and Tom who are the actual targets. Despite, or perhaps because of his blindness, Tom is the epitome of the perfect man for Allie: sexy, intelligent, emotionally damaged, and completely disdainful of material wealth that is disrupting his life. Allie herself has no problem "calling in rich" to work, but she is less enamored of the paranoia and sense of danger brought by sudden wealth. The rocketing pace is interspersed with moments of blissful hot romance and absurd humor, ensuring for a continually entertaining read. This debut series is off to a fantastic start, and I can't help but be intrigued and eager for the next installment of what is certain to be a unique new mystery."--Cynthia Chow "Kings River Life " "The story has enough twists and turns that even if you guess some, you won't get them all. The characters and settings are well drawn and strong enough to support a series."--James Jackson "Goodreads " "Lonely, divorced Allie Harper comes to the rescue of a handsome blind man caught in the crosswalk after he's startled by the honking of a Hummer on a Cleveland street. She drags Thomas Bennington III home, makes dinner, and is enjoying his company when he learns he's won over $500 million on a lottery ticket. Yet a downcast Tom had bought the ticket to prove to a young boy that gambling doesn't pay off. Unfortunately, too many people know he won and think they deserve a share of the money. The couple get to know each other quite well as they go on the run and do everything they can to stay alive, while the people around them end up dead. -VERDICT In this entertaining, sexy debut, Allie is a sharp Stephanie Plum paired up with a hot partner. She quickly learns how adept a blind man can be in dealing with trouble. The original voice, humor, and unusual premise will appeal to Janet Evanovich readers." (starred review)--Library Journal "I quite enjoyed the turbulent ride along with the gripping mixture of suspense and mystery. In a nutshell, this book needs a sequel!...I would recommend this mystery to everyone seeking to embark on a thrilling race, not only against time but against all odds."--Hajar Benmazhar "Bookishly Forever " "I don't know what I was expecting but not this! Too Lucky to Live was BRILLIANT! I just loved the concept, from love at first 'sight'/ smell of soap to dark ransom plots and bodies at every turn. The concept of winning that sort of sum and people NOT being jealous seemed totally plausible. Littered with characters that I would love to be my friends an utterly fabulous read! LOVED it!"--Laura Richards "Netgalley " "Fast pacing, multiple plot twists, and humor, including a Stephanie Plum-like main character, enliven the story and keep the pages turning."--Sue O'Brien "Booklist " "As the plot zigs and zags, readers will enjoy hanging out with Tom and Allie, whose quirkiness will remind some readers of Janey Mack's Maisie McGrane."--Publishers Weekly