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Shamrock Falls #3

Just My Luck

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Her friend. Her boss. Her husband?

Betsy Harris has always known Jace Macnamara was off-limits. Not only is he a close friend, he also happens to be her boss—making him doubly forbidden. Betsy’s too timid to ever admit her crush, nor ‘fess up to the fact that she’s secretly drowning in her mother’s medical bills.

Jace just found out he needs a wife and needs one now. His childhood home—the last reminder he has of his deceased parents—can only become his if he gets married, but Jace, ever the playboy, never dreamed of settling down for real. Neither Betsy nor Jace wants to ruin their friendship when their fake marriage inevitably ends, so they vow to keep things light, professional, easy. But as Betsy comes out of her shell, Jace begins to see his “wife” for the beautiful, caring woman she is. Can he risk their past for a future together?

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 10, 2013

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Kelley Vitollo

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Kelley has been writing for as long as she can remember. She won her first writing contest in third grade for an essay she wrote on, “Tomorrow’s Leaders on the Move”. Like dreams sometimes do, they fell to the background for a while. She married her best friend, worked full time, and started her family. In 2004 Kelley, her husband and their new baby girl made a move from Oregon to Southern California and that’s when everything changed. As a stay-at-home mom for the first time, her passion for writing flared to life again.

Things haven’t been the same since.

With two incredible daughters, an awesome husband and her days spent writing what she loves, Kelley considers herself the luckiest girl in the world. She still resides in sunny Southern California, where she loves spending time with her family and sneaking away to the bookstore with her laptop.

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1,262 reviews188 followers
June 8, 2013
4.5 for being such a sweet read. :)

First off, I'd like to thank Entangled Publishing for giving me an ARC of this book. I love you for this. :)

"JUST MY LUCK" --> I think this is what both characters have to say to each other. They are both damn lucky to have one another. :)


I was very very curious as to how things will go with these two since I have been following them from books 1 and 2. Yes, it really did help that I read the first two before reading this. At least I had a little background of how they are. Betsy has been chronically shy from the past books and it was carried on to the third one. Jace is still as confident as ever, but he's not completely happy with his life. It was very interesting to read about how these two fell in love. :)


When I first opened the book, I was blown right away by how deep Betsy's problem is. I knew right away that this novel is going to be a little less lighthearted than the last two. Betsy has too many insecurities. I don't think she ever completely trusted a person before Jace too. It's sad really, how she's so affected by her past. However, she had moments of confidence that she makes me feel proud. Jace saw this. Oh, he saw a lot alright. You see, Jace knows that Betsy has been crushing on him. At first, I thought that he was so smug about it. But no, I was wrong. From the beginning of their um... "arrangement", he was just very concerned about her all the time. Even when he wasn't owning up to it, he cared for our shy heroine. He was amazed by her. I'd like to believe that Jace also made Betsy better. He made her open up more and he made her more comfortable in her own skin.


It was so much fun reading how Jace gradually fell for Betsy. He was in denial at first, but when he got past that. It was all good. :) For Betsy, it wasn't the same since I believe that she was already half in love with the guy since the first book. It was just a matter of beating her insecurities and letting her self be happy too.


All things ended well. This book is so sweet and I honestly liked it. Jace may just be the coolest guy among the three. ;p
3 reviews
June 10, 2013
When I was given the opportunity to read and write a review for this book I just had to do it. I am a huge Nyrae Dawn fan - huge. I cannot seem to get enough of her books, and it has been that way since I first discovered What a Boy Wants over year ago.

So, knowing Nyrae Dawn is Kelley Vitollo, there was no way I could not read it. However, that was where the similarities ended.

Holy mother, it was like an entirely different writer. I've never seen an author be able to do that. If I didn't know I would have never, ever made that connection.

I loved Jace and Betsy. With a name like Betsy, how could I not? I stepped into this series without reading the previous two and it was no problem. I never felt out of the loop, because Kelley could catch me up to speed without actually distracting from the current story line, or spend too much time doing it.

Betsy works at Jace's law firm, and is basically his crutch. He acknowledges, quite often, how much he needs her with him. As somebody he relies on, it makes sense that he goes to her to help him with his new predicament. That issue comes in the form of being forced to marry and live with a lady for 6 months, otherwise he forfeits his childhood home and his grandfather's wife will gain possession.

Naturally, he asks Betsy. His sidekick, who he knows has a crush on him, but somebody he can rely on and confide in. She, of course, agrees.

Betsy has her own set of issues with her mother. Betsy pays for her mother's care and is falling behind on payments. When Jace approaches her with his ridiculous proposition, and in return offers to pay her a lot of money, she accepts. This girl will do pretty much anything for that mother of hers, even at the expense of her own sanity. Marrying and living with Jace, her crush, will really test her because she knows how much he can hurt her.

They do the deed, fake it for their friends, and learn a lot about each other in the process. Jace sees what has been right in front of him, and Betsy tries to not fall harder while dealing with major insecurities. Both struggle with commitment issues. It's an absolutely adorable read.

I didn't see Jace in the previous books, so I only know the kinder side of him. I was a little hesitant about him because he knew Betsy had feelings for him, and he still asked this of her. It seemed a little selfish and I was sad that he didn't immediately crush on her. However, Betsy had reason to do this, she was gaining as well. The marriage was mutually beneficial so I could not feel that bad for her. I was happy with the ending and how Jace completed their HEA. Betsy deserved that.

I'm looking forward to more of Shamrock Falls, both because I love the writing of Kelley Vitollo, and because I'm from Seattle. It's always fun to see your area in a book, even if she made us a little podunk.

Definitely give this book a chance. The story was solid, the characters well developed, and a good dose of humor. A very sweet, quick read.
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1,023 reviews523 followers
June 9, 2013
I have been anxious for Jace's book since I read the first book in the Shamrock Falls series. Pairing Betsy and Jace together was perfect. She's quiet, shy, and a bit innocent, while Jace has been a bit of a player and never had plans to settle down. Betsy's had a crush on Jace for a while, but watching him start to really see her was pretty great!

I loved getting to know Betsy better in this book. She's a dedicated assistant to Jace, she's a good friend to Sidney and Rowan, and she's a good daughter. Betsy is a bit quiet and hasn't opened up to many people. No one really knows about her mother's issues. Once she moves in with Jace after the wedding, he starts to see her personality a bit more. Betsy is sweet, but she's also funny and is wild about sports. Betsy and Jace start to do more together at home and around town. I felt like Betsy and Jace's marriage really brought her out of her shell. Even if it was just a fake marriage in the beginning.

Jace is a charmer. He's never been in a relationship. I had been curious about why Jace was the way he was, but in this book we get to know more about the reasons why Jace has clung to his bachelor ways. Keeping his family home was so important to him. It was his parents' house when he was growing up. After they died, his grandfather raised him, but wasn't really available to give Jace the love and affection he needed as a kid. As a result, Jace decided to protect his heart from being hurt again. Betsy was the perfect person to open him up. She's gentle, caring, and unselfish. They were really a sweet couple once Jace realized his feelings for Betsy went beyond friendship.

Overall, Just My Luck was everything I had been hoping for. I love Betsy and Jace as a couple. Of course, I loved seeing the rest of the group too. If you're looking for a quick, light-hearted romance, definitely check this series out!

Quotes:
~"I married you because I thought I needed my house. I thought the place would give me the love I needed safely, but I didn't realize I had it in here. That place doesn't matter, it's who's living in it. Who cares if I have my house if I have no one to love? If I don't have you. And you live in here, B." Two of his fingers patted her hand, which he still held over his heart. "And I hope like hell I'm inside you, too."-Loc 2582

~"Thank you." He held himself up, over her, peering down.
"For what?" Betsy touched his cheek.
"For teaching me how to love." And then he kissed her.-Loc 2646
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682 reviews652 followers
June 8, 2013
Book three in the Shamrock Falls series by Kelley Vitollo, Just My Luck, is the one I’ve been waiting for since playboy lawyer Jace Macnamara and his introverted legal secretary, Betsy Harris were introduced in Lucky Break. While reading the sequel, The Luck of the Draw, I tore through the pages of Rowan and Breck’s story, eager to analyze every interaction between Jace and Betsy to catch the slightest hint that Betsy’s crush on her handsome boss would be reciprocated. The anticipation of my two favorite characters finally getting their own chance at romance made me giddy even before I started Just My Luck, and I can happily say that it was worth the wait.
While I believed that it was only a matter of time before Betsy and Jace became a couple, I didn’t expect that they would ultimately come together through a marriage of convenience. The arrangement of their mutually beneficial union is clinical, dispassionate, and far from romantic – not exactly the Happily Ever After that every girl fantasizes about. Somehow, though, Betsy’s undisguised feelings for Jace lend an air of hope and giddiness to the unconventional proceedings.
More often than not, I’ve wanted to slap Jace across his fictional face to get him to notice Betsy as someone aside from the quiet, reserved woman he works with, who is the complete opposite of the obviously beautiful, confident women he typically dates. The revelations about Jace and Betsy’s respective pasts provide good reason for their current states of emotional detachment – Jace dealing with his issues via serial dating and Betsy coping with hers by withdrawing into herself – but the more insight I gained into their characters, the more I rooted for their happiness.
What I love the most about the Shamrock Falls series is its strong sense of community. The small town and the colorful characters that inhabit it are quirky and entertaining; it’s a bit like watching an episode of Gilmore Girls, except with more titillating romantic entanglements. The fierce sense of loyalty that characterizes the relationships between this group of friends is the heart of this series, and I love the continued presence of former protagonists in new books. Just My Luck is an engaging, relatively clean read, with a sweet love story between two incredibly likable characters. I’m excited to see what Kelley Vitollo does next with this series.
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2,376 reviews179 followers
June 19, 2013
I am a huge fan of this series and I couldn't wait for Jace & Betsy. I wasn't sure how these two stories was going to unfold.

There was always a connection between Jace &Betsy Even though Jace never saw it and kind of took Betsy for granted.

With their mutually beneficial agreement to a fake marriage things started to change. I liked the evolution of the two but at times I got frustrated with Betsy's insecurities but I can't really blame her with how she was brought up but girl secrets will ALWAYS kick you in the ass and unfortunately she learned this lession the hard way.



But when it is right it is right so with a little persistence and luck things can work out.



I am always a fan of friends to lovers and even though this book had no smut you still felt the chemistry and pull between one another. There is something so charming and sweet about this series that I just love.



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1,390 reviews286 followers
June 8, 2013
Shamrock Falls is one of my new favourite places on earth. Over the series I have become completely captivated and invested in the lives of each of the residents and Just My Luck brings us another fabulous journey of love, friendship and family. I couldn't put it down.

Before I even started reading, Jace and Betsy were characters that I already had begun to love. They have skirted around each other in each of the two previous outings and their time has come. I thought we had been given an idea of their personalities and boy was I wrong; we hadn't even scratched the surface! Betsy may be on the shy side, but underneath she has a strong, quiet determination. It's no secret she has a soft spot for Jace and see's him as out of her league, but the successful lawyer with somewhat of a playboy reputation is misunderstood and I think he may well have stolen Breck's title as my favourite man, with his sweet-natured thoughtfulness and vulnerable side.

With moments that will make you smile, along with those that are truly heartwarming and pull on your heartstrings, this was a perfect sweet romantic read. I smiled, I swooned and my my heart ached for both of them. I sincerely hope that this isn't our last visit to Shamrock Falls and is certainly deserving of a 5 star rating.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher for an honest and unbiased opinion.
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42 reviews7 followers
June 10, 2013
Let me start by saying I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. I'll make this short, sweet and spoiler free!

I really enjoyed this book! And all I can think about after reading this book is JACE MACNAMARA!! Swoon! I really, really loved this character! Every girl deserves a Jace! He was charming, smooth, sexy, and all other things you'd want in your knight in shining armor!

I liked Betsy, she drove me crazy for most of the book, but given her background most of it was expected.

The story was a little predictable that's why I only gave it 4 stars, but it was told so well and it kept me wanting to read more!

The characters of Jace and Betsy were well rounded and I really wanted to read about their story and hope for their hea! THe other characters in this book, and series, only added to the story and were not confusing as it sometimes is with lots of characters.

This is the third book in a series, but you really don't have to read the others to know what it going on. The author made sure to explain the previous story lines without muddying up the book or making it super lengthy. You could read this as a stand alone.

Overall a great book that I would definitely read again!
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2,129 reviews5 followers
June 9, 2013
Oh I was waiting for Jace's story and it was definitely worth the wait. I've really like the Shamrock Falls series and I really liked the cast of characters and setting. Jace has intrigued me a lot since he was introduced, charming, outgoing, ladies man and all around well liked person. Betsy is his complete opposite personality wise, quiet, shy, reserved but has a huge heart and giving. They seem so unlikely when it was hinted about Betsy's crush on Jace in the beginning.

It was definitely nice seeing them slowly realiuze the depoth of feelings they had for one another. Even if it started as a arrangement it brought two people to get to know each other outside work, for Betsy a way to open up past her insecurity and shyness, for Jace to realize the importance acting on his feelings.

I'm glad that Betsy came out of her shell and we got to know why she was how she was. Also the friendship of Sidney, Rowan, Breck, Kade with them how they supported them with all the sudden changes but still they remained close.

A must read series for adult fans of Nyrae Dawn's writing, fort a nice, enjoyable read set in a hometown vibe this one fits the bill.

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1,468 reviews293 followers
June 25, 2013
Just got an ARC from publisher via Netgalley..excited I enjoyed the first 2 books..lined up in the TBR growing out of control pile!

So the 3rd book in this series and I think my favorite! I love a good simple, character driven love story and this one delivered. Sometimes I just want to read..simple, sweet and so easy to read..not that I didn't get the swooning butterflies and WTF moments..I did which makes it just that much better.

Jace was so endearing and Betsy or B was shy and heartfelt..I had enjoyed the glimpse I had of the 2 in the last book..when the closed off bad boy has a change of heart..swooon..I am such a sucker for that!

All 3 of these books are simply perfect and I am glad I got a chance to read them..thank you Netgalley!

**ARC courtesy of Entagled:Bliss Publishing via Netgalley for an honest review**
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Author 7 books156 followers
June 11, 2013
Aw, Jace. Sexy as hell, but closed off to love. He is an amazing friend and has a heart of gold that he thinks he hides from everyone. When his grandfather's will puts some stipulations on him receiving the only thing he's ever wanted, he's faced with having to get married. For a self proclaimed bachelor for life and serial dater, this makes him very angry. His law aide and only employee, Betsy, has been crushing him since day 1. She is extremely shy and likes to fade into the background. Despite their social differences, they work well together and have the same friends. Can her crush turn into anything else? Can he actually fall in love? This story is sweet! It was a great way to finish this group of friends off. I wish there was more of this series. I truly enjoyed the friendships.
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1,728 reviews83 followers
December 13, 2014
**My thanks to NetGalley and EntangledPublishing LLC, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

I have been looking forward to Betsy and Jace's story since book one and I was not disappointed.

Betsy has shown us little moments of her character where she can be more outgoing, however we get to see SOO MUCH MORE, yet she still has her very shy moments.

Jace also shows us more of his personality, how giving he is anyhow patient he can be. He really helped bring Betsy out of herself and stood up for her quite a few times.

A marriage of convenience turns friends into closer friends and then lovers and of course we get a misunderstanding before the great big HEA.

A great finish to the end of the series.
9 reviews1 follower
June 7, 2013
I was given an ARC copy by the publisher for an honest review.
I have been very busy these last few days. After receiving this copy I realized that this was a series. Being the anal person I am- I went and bought the first two! I absolutely loved the first two and when I started this one I was beyond excited! All I can say is read this book and this series! It is a great love story that warms your heart and feeds your soul! The characters are well developed and the writing is descriptive and beautiful. Kelley lets you get inside their lives and takes you on a wonderful journey. I highly recommend this book! (And the series)
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2,367 reviews251 followers
January 29, 2022
Just My Luck is a pretty good fake relationship slash marriage of convenience romance. Jace's grandfather pulled the ol' you-gotta-get-married-to-get-your-inheritance trick, so Jace turns to his legal assistant, Betsy, who's been crushing on him for a while. While Jace is quite the ladies' man, Betsy is the most stable woman in his life, and he knows she needs some financial help, even if he doesn't know for what. Lucky for him, Betsy agrees to a quick wedding and a six month marriage. He doesn't expect to fall in love with his wife though!

I did like Just My Luck. Fake relationships are my favorite, although this one didn't have too many scenes of them pretending to be together in front of others. It's a lot of them awkwardly at home, navigating their new living situation, or them going about their separate daily activities. The one thing I really didn't like though was how Betsy's mother's mental health was used as the trigger to their inevitable fight and break up. This woman has gone through something horrific (content warning for discussions of rape and her being institutionalized for paranoia) and it's only there for Betsy to have a secret that Jace stumbles upon, never to be mentioned again once they get their happy ending.

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151 reviews13 followers
June 19, 2013
Her friend. Her boss. Her husband?

Just My Luck is the third book in the Shamrock Falls series but these novels can be read individually. Betsy and Jace were first introduced in Lucky Break (Shamrock Falls #1) and I am SO glad they were able to have their own book. These two are fantastic characters with an emotional, romantic tale to tell.

Betsy Harris is self-conscious, socially awkward, and extremely shy. Due to her paranoid mother’s influence, Betsy has never had a relationship with a man and doesn’t think she ever will. I really enjoyed the conversations between Betsy and her mother because it allowed me to understand Betsy’s character better. Their relationship is complicated and a real struggle for Betsy.

Since moving to Shamrock Falls, Betsy has formed actual friendships and for once doesn’t feel isolated. Jace is Betsy’s boss and one of her closest friends. They know each other very well and take care of one another. Betsy’s feelings for Jace aren’t completely platonic. She knows they can never be more than friends, his friendship and her job are far too important to risk.

Jace Mcnamara is attractive, intelligent, outgoing, and emotionally unavailable. After losing both of his parents at a young age and being raised by a bachelor, Jace only has shallow, physical relationships with women. He refuses to let his guard down and get abandoned again. When Wallace passes away, Jace is faced with a life-altering decision.

When Jace propositions Betsy about getting married, it wasn’t a huge shock since it was in the synopsis. I felt Kelley Vitollo chose this aspect of the storyline extremely wisely because of how different Betsy and Jace are. How will the sexy bachelor and the meek introvert get along living together? Their journey together through this novel was beautiful. Both of them need to quit hiding… Betsy behind her baggy clothes and long hair, Jace behind meaningless flings and his job.

Betsy and Jace are delightful. The small, cute details of their relationship made me smile. Their story was charming, light-hearted, and fun to read. Aside from their “fake” marriage, Jace and Betsy are very realistic. I feel like I could meet this group of friends at local bar and have a great evening together! I love being able to actually place myself in a book.

Just My Luck is another great addition to the Shamrock Falls series. You’ll really enjoy meeting Jace and Betsy!

4.5 Diamonds

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598 reviews119 followers
June 25, 2013
I received a copy of Just My Luck from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!!

I LOVE Nyrae Dawn and jumped at the chance to read one of her books written as Kelley Vitollo. I had NO idea she wrote under a pen name, so it was like discovering a new favorite author. I have not yet read the previous 2 books in the series.

So pretty much, in the first chapter of Just My Luck, you can see how the entire story is going to play out. That is why it lost one star from me - it was predictable. However, that being said, I fell in love with the characters and could not put this book down. I finished in one sitting! It is told in alternating POV between Betsey and Jace - LOVE this!! I love getting into both characters' heads!!

Jace is the male lead. He is a super hot, commitment-phobe lawyer. Betsey is the female lead. She is the product of a rape and her mother is not mentally stable. She is very shy and uncomfortable around men because of her mother constantly telling her how men are good for nothing and will only hurt you. So Betsey tries to fall into the background. She is quiet, dresses kind of frumpy and has a crush on Jace, her boss.

Jace discovers that his grandfather puts a stipulation in his will that Jace must marry and stay married for 6 months in order to inherit the house that he and his deceased parents grew up in. This house means the world to him, so he asks Betsey to help him with his predicament. He overhears that she needs money for something and will pay her for her help. Betsey agrees because she needs the money and would do anything to help Jace.

At the end of chapter one, I rolled my eyes a little and thought, oh no, I've read this before. However, the author had me turning the pages. She connected me to the characters. I loved discovering who Betsey really was without all of her mother's issues. And I loved discovering who Jace really was underneath his polished veneer. Half way through the book I wanted to slam their heads together and say, "This was supposed to be predictable!! Open your eyes and tell each other how you really feel!!" The characters pulled on my heart, I laughed and cried! And I couldn't wait to find out how they reach their HEA.

I want me some Jace!!! He was smokin hot and adorable at the same time.

So, if you're looking for a light, romantic read, Just My Luck will not disappoint!!!
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1,488 reviews24 followers
June 14, 2013
Rating: 4.5 Stars

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Now moving on to something sweet and innocent. The latest book from Kelley Vitollo which happens to be Just My Luck. Yes, this is the latest news from Shamrock Falls.

If you have been keeping up with the gossip (or at least reading the previous stories) you would know that Betsy Harris has been nursing a serious crush on Jace Macnarama. She's totally hopeless. We all know it's never a good idea to fall for the player of the town, but alas the heart doesn't listen.

However, this player has a problem. Yep, he needs to find a wife, or forfeit his home to his grandfather's wife. Oh no! Now where is he going to find a women who will keep house with him for at least six months. Nothing like going to the old reliable friend. Betsy is the best bet to get his childhood home.

All right, I was little worry how this story was going to workout. Granted I do love a story with a marriage of convince. However, I did fret how Jace and Betsy relationship would change. Yet, somehow it magically worked out. I must say I found some surprising facts about these two. For instance, shy quiet Betsy is a closet sports fanatic. Yep, you would never guess that. And Jace is, well, I guess there isn't really anything secret about him. He's a pretty straightforward guy.

I really did like this story and how the dynamics of their relationship change. I did love the fact his grandfather was looking out for Jace, even though he didn't understand why Wallace did what he did. As I said, I wasn't sure how this would have worked out after all he's a player and she's a shy gal who has a serious crush on him. You would think it would spell disaster. So, if you are looking for a sweet romance with friends who came to each others aid, I would suggest checking out Just My Luck. It leave you with that warm-fuzzy feeling.

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480 reviews20 followers
June 21, 2013
I was so exited to get a chance to read and review this book. I love Kelley Vitollo/Nyrae Dawn. No matter what name she writes under I enjoy her books.

I think in order to really get why I liked this book, I have to tell you a little about my reading preferences. I started reading in the romance world because of Fifty Shades. I love sexy, hot, alpha males, lots of sex filled books. Hot. Love it.

However, in my voracious reading, I often came across very sweet romances and grew to love YA books as well. Now Just My Luck is not NA but it's also not a smutty read. It's just a sweet love story. And no matter how cynical I may be about love these days, I remain a hopeless romantic.

There actually isn't any sex here but there is a sweet romance. Two good people, really and truly good people, finding out that they belong together. I am in love with Jase. I mean he's so damn sweet and considerate and I just swoon for him. And I like Betsy as well. She has a lot on her plate and she does what she has to do to survive and I love that.

I suppose you could say this book is predictable. You do get your HEA and you know on the path to get to that, there will be a lack of communication that leads to misunderstanding of epic proportions. But it works out somehow in the end.

This is the third in a series and while you don't need to read all three ( I read the first but need to go back to the 2nd) it's nice to know all of the characters.

If you want to read a book that will make you feel good about people and about love, I suggest this one. You might not have to bust out the battery operated boyfriend but if you're like me, you'll enjoy seeing love grow naturally and be a beautiful thing.
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225 reviews4 followers
July 19, 2013
Betsy Harris always knew that Jace Macnamara was a great boss and a close friend but felt like she would never know what he would be like as a boyfriend or husband. Well that all changes when Jace is forced to ask his her to be his wife so that he can keep the only home that he has ever known. Jace always knew that Betsy had a crush on him but he never expected to see her as anything more but that all changes when their true feelings start show as they continue their "fake" marriage. Jace and Betsy soon find out that there is more to a person than what meets the eye as they continue to get to know each other better.

This book is filled with laughs, tears and even a little heartbreak at times. I think it was a great read and a very quick read. I would say the reason I gave it four stars instead of five would be that the story has been done before in the aspect of two friends start out in a fake relationship/marriage and fall in love. Again it was a great read and I would like to read the other two books in this series to learn more about the other two couples love stories.

If you are looking for an easy read and a book to make you laugh and smile than this is the right book for you.
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482 reviews865 followers
June 11, 2013
Just My Luck is a little predictable, but I think this is my favorite out of Shamrock Fall series!

Betsy pays for her mother care and falling behind on payments! When Jace talks to her with a ridiculous proposition and in return offers her money, she just couldn't refused it! I like Betsy, she's your typical shy, insecure heroine but throughout the story she became confident and came out of her shell.

Jace on the other hand is one sexy man! He makes me want to rawr! lol. I've been waiting for his story and was not disappointed! He's confident but a little unsure when it comes to Betsy. I just love this guy!!!

The story is well written and easy read. Heartwarming, sweet romantic story that would make you feel giddy inside! There were not much drama going on but you would enjoy the character development of the two. It was fun to read Jace POV specially when he realized he fell in love with Betsy. :)


This can read as a standalone, but I highly recommend to read the whole series!

Overall, this is a must read if your a fan of Shamrock Falls series!


I received this book from Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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94 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2013
Betsy Harris has been Jace Macnamara's employee and friend and when he finds out the only way to get his childhood home per the provisions of his uncle's will is to get married and live in the house for six months he turns to Betsy. His offering to pay her to pretend to be his wife so he can meet the terms of the will is a blessing in disguise because she needs the money to pay for her mom's expensive medical bills.
Betsy is shy and has a crush on Jace but decides to do it since her mom's medical bills are crushing her as is a secret she hides from her friends and her boss. Along the way, Jace discovers he needs Betsy in his life and wonders if she feels the same way.
Their romance slowly develops and when Jace discovers her secret she releases him from their agreement as she thinks he cannot possibly love her and she wants to go back to their professional relationship as boss and employee only.
The story is romantic and love wins the day as Jace realizes he wants Betsy for more than a wife in name only.
I read this book in two days and Jace is a sexy lawyer that is just what Betsy needs and the cover art is perfect. I look forward to reading more books in this series!
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523 reviews11 followers
June 25, 2013
In Just My Luck by Kelley Vitollo, Betsy Harris has been half in love with her boss and friend Jace Macnamara for as long as she has known him. But because he is her close friend and her boss he is off-limits and forbidden. Not only that, her shy nature and the way that her mother raised her would not even let her admit her attraction to him or any other male for that matter.

Jace has always knows that the family home, which belonged to his late mother, would be his when his grandfather died. To his utter surprise he learns that his grandfather has required in his will for him to marry within a month and remain married for six full months in order for him to get his own home. If not his home goes to his grandfather’s wife. Read More...
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382 reviews22 followers
June 13, 2013
Let me just say, I don't care what name she writes under. I will read anything this woman writes. Love her!!!

I was so excited to get to Jace and Betsy's story. I wanted to know more and more about shy little Betsy.

I love how Betsy starts to get more and more confident as the weeks progress in their "marriage". She is trying so hard to keep her worlds from colliding, and collide they do.

Jace has issues he doesn't even realize! I love him. Of course it takes a bit of a slap in the head to wake up, but our boy comes around.

I loved how their relationship wasn't just about sex. This was about two friends, growing in friendship and realizing that it was love all along. It's a sweet, sweet story. And we get to see all our fave Shamrock Falls folks :)


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4,138 reviews57 followers
June 17, 2013
Friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, super sweet contemporary. Betsy is a shy, sweet young woman who has a crush on her boss, Jace Macnamara. When he needs to get married to inherit his childhood home he makes a deal with Betsy. Can they make it through the six months he needs to be married and still remain friends and work together after it’s over?
This has been done before but it is always fun to see a new spin on it. Betsy is incredibly sweet but not a push-over. Both Betsy and Jace have some major commitment issues and half the fun is watching them deal with it.
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
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825 reviews129 followers
June 11, 2013
**4-4.5 stars** Jace & Betsy! I was so looking forward to their story and I loved it! This has been a great series. Kelley Vitollo (AKA Nyrae Dawn) knows how big a fan I am of her books and she will always be one of my favorites :-)
Profile Image for Amy Morrison.
434 reviews99 followers
June 15, 2013
I have been curious since book one as to how Jace and Betsy's story would go. I love how they got together. I love how Jace finally pulled his head out and saw Betsy for who she is. I loved all the folks from Shamrock Falls and will miss their little world!
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46 reviews23 followers
June 12, 2013
This book is definitely unputdownable! mannnnnnn. If only I could rate this book 10 billions of stars, best believe I would! I'm such a huge fan of Kelley Vitollo @ Nyrae Dawn!!!!!
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2,970 reviews274 followers
September 13, 2013
I just don’t think this series is for me. Another very frustrating read. This one made no sense what so ever. The set up I got, it has been done before but Betsy drove me crazy.
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