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Did I Mention I Won The Lottery?
Rebecca Miles has won the lottery and is now living a millionaire lifestyle. The only problem is – she hasn’t told her husband. So at weekends she’s a dutiful wife in Darlington, working at the local deli and making shepherd’s pie for dinner, but during the week she’s living in her new mansion in Leeds spending her days shopping whilst her husband thinks she’s looking after her sick mother. Will she get the courage to tell him before he finds out for himself? And can several million pounds in your bank account save a failing marriage?
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2013
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Julie Butterfield
13 books38 followersJulie Butterfield belongs to the rather large group of 'always wanted to write' authors who finally found the time to sit down and put pen to paper - or rather fingers to keyboard.
It has to be pointed out that 'Did I mention I won the lottery' is a complete work of fiction and she did not in fact receive millions in her bank account and forget to tell her husband - even though he still asks her every day if she has anything to tell him!
It has to be pointed out that 'Did I mention I won the lottery' is a complete work of fiction and she did not in fact receive millions in her bank account and forget to tell her husband - even though he still asks her every day if she has anything to tell him!
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February 7, 2019
5☆ A Fun, Entertaining, Feel Good Read, You won't want to put Down!
We've all dreamed of winning the lottery and what we would do with the money if we won.
Well that's exactly what happened to Rebecca, she won the lottery!
But just how long can she keep it a secret?
Rebecca's husband made me so mad.
He is a bully, a grumpy pig and treats Rebecca appallingly.
So it came as no shock when she decides to keep the money a secret!
I certainly wouldn't of told him, right or wrong he doesn't deserve it after how he treats her.
So Rebecca creates this secret life for herself where she quiet rightly so spoils herself every now and again but is very careful not to get caught out!
She isn't the kind of person to let the wealth go to her head, which I loved. It was so refreshing to see.
Rebecca is living a double life, as she still has to return back home to her 'normal' life as a slave to her husband.
I did want to shake her and say leave him, start over. But on the other hand if she left then he would get her money and he didn't deserve it.
I adored watching Rebecca shine, yes at times she frustrated me but i couldn't help warming to her, she's very endearing, and it was a joy to watch her grow in confidence and strength, I admired how grounded she was.
This book Really got me thinking about what I would do in her situation and what would I spend the money on?
It's easy to pass judgement if your not in the situation but I applaud Rebecca and think she handles her new found wealth and her hubby really well.
Did I Mention I Won the Lottery? Is a fun, feel good, entertaining, light hearted, compulsive and thought provoking story I couldn't put down.
The plot is witty, original and very well written which had a beautiful flow to it.
When I found out there was a second book I went straight and bought it on my kindle, I can't wait to find out what's next in-store for Rebecca.
Oh and I just want to take a moment to admire just how gorgeous the book cover is. It oozes light hearted fun, which is exactly what it delivered!
If you are looking for a warm, fun, highly entertaining read to cosy up with, then I definitely recommend reading this Gorgeous Book.
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
We've all dreamed of winning the lottery and what we would do with the money if we won.
Well that's exactly what happened to Rebecca, she won the lottery!
But just how long can she keep it a secret?
Rebecca's husband made me so mad.
He is a bully, a grumpy pig and treats Rebecca appallingly.
So it came as no shock when she decides to keep the money a secret!
I certainly wouldn't of told him, right or wrong he doesn't deserve it after how he treats her.
So Rebecca creates this secret life for herself where she quiet rightly so spoils herself every now and again but is very careful not to get caught out!
She isn't the kind of person to let the wealth go to her head, which I loved. It was so refreshing to see.
Rebecca is living a double life, as she still has to return back home to her 'normal' life as a slave to her husband.
I did want to shake her and say leave him, start over. But on the other hand if she left then he would get her money and he didn't deserve it.
I adored watching Rebecca shine, yes at times she frustrated me but i couldn't help warming to her, she's very endearing, and it was a joy to watch her grow in confidence and strength, I admired how grounded she was.
This book Really got me thinking about what I would do in her situation and what would I spend the money on?
It's easy to pass judgement if your not in the situation but I applaud Rebecca and think she handles her new found wealth and her hubby really well.
Did I Mention I Won the Lottery? Is a fun, feel good, entertaining, light hearted, compulsive and thought provoking story I couldn't put down.
The plot is witty, original and very well written which had a beautiful flow to it.
When I found out there was a second book I went straight and bought it on my kindle, I can't wait to find out what's next in-store for Rebecca.
Oh and I just want to take a moment to admire just how gorgeous the book cover is. It oozes light hearted fun, which is exactly what it delivered!
If you are looking for a warm, fun, highly entertaining read to cosy up with, then I definitely recommend reading this Gorgeous Book.
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my Blog Website :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2019/0...
February 3, 2019
Favorite Quotes:
Before leaving the house she held the lottery ticket in her hand. It had lived in her pocket throughout the previous week and had gone everywhere with her. But now that she knew it was worth so much, she was frightened at the thought of taking it out of the house. Suppose she lost it? Suppose she put it in her purse and then she had her purse stolen? If she put it back in her pocket it might fall out.
She put the phone down and wiped the sweat from her forehead. If it was going to take this much out of her spending a few hundred pounds, how on earth would she cope with spending 15.7 million?
15.7 million pounds. Like a little mantra inside her head the number seemed to fit in with her footsteps as she walked towards the nearest shopping area. 15.7 million. Oh my God, she had won 15.7 million and it would soon be in her bank. Where should she start?
Her credit card, her trusty companion, had started to shout with glee when it was taken from her purse but even so, she had spent very little.
The only thing she didn’t do was tell Daniel. Each evening he came home and told her how hard his life was, how hard he had to work. And Rebecca did what she had been doing for years, nodding in the right places, serving his meal and waiting for him to shut up so blessed peace would reign in the house.
She took very little with her. She had of course shopped like a professional over the last weeks and the wardrobe of clothes she left behind in Leeds each Saturday morning reflected the amount of money in her bank account. In Darlington she was a different person. The downtrodden wife of a grumpy, belligerent man. It was getting harder and harder to play the role when she returned.
My Review:
This was a fun and cleverly penned tale; written with a sharp wit, crafty insights, heart-squeezes, edge of my seat anxious encounters, and wily plot twists. I was reluctant to put my Kindle down and enjoyed this shrewdly paced and well-crafted tale that hit all the feels. I chuckled, gasped, and huffed my way through this curiously enticing and cannily appealing story.
Rebecca had won a huge jackpot and didn’t tell anyone, least of all her arrogant and pompous husband. She couldn’t come to terms with the win herself for over a week. Gradually she slowly began to enjoy and amass longed for items such as a lovely home in the town she had previously lived in and greatly missed - but it still wasn’t time to tell her obnoxious husband just yet; new clothes and toiletries - which she easily hid from her husband as he didn’t pay much attention to her anyway; a better quality of wine – which was cagily pushed to the back of the fridge; a new car that her husband wouldn’t approve of, so of course she couldn’t tell him about that. No, it was never the right time to tell her husband of her good fortune as he was vile, controlling, overbearing, and hideous, he would certainly take over and where was the fun in that?
A large part of the problem was that Rebecca was spineless and had allowed her husband to browbeat and treat her in such an abominable fashion while their marriage steadily deteriorated over the last five years; I was quite frustrated with her lack of backbone and tendencies for indecision, avoidance, and waffling. I alternated between wanting to give her a good kick in her can and anxiously holding my breath that she was going to cave and give in to her overriding sense of guilt. She avoided detection for two months - eight weeks of heady bliss - by stealthily living a double life. Then it really hit the fan.
Before leaving the house she held the lottery ticket in her hand. It had lived in her pocket throughout the previous week and had gone everywhere with her. But now that she knew it was worth so much, she was frightened at the thought of taking it out of the house. Suppose she lost it? Suppose she put it in her purse and then she had her purse stolen? If she put it back in her pocket it might fall out.
She put the phone down and wiped the sweat from her forehead. If it was going to take this much out of her spending a few hundred pounds, how on earth would she cope with spending 15.7 million?
15.7 million pounds. Like a little mantra inside her head the number seemed to fit in with her footsteps as she walked towards the nearest shopping area. 15.7 million. Oh my God, she had won 15.7 million and it would soon be in her bank. Where should she start?
Her credit card, her trusty companion, had started to shout with glee when it was taken from her purse but even so, she had spent very little.
The only thing she didn’t do was tell Daniel. Each evening he came home and told her how hard his life was, how hard he had to work. And Rebecca did what she had been doing for years, nodding in the right places, serving his meal and waiting for him to shut up so blessed peace would reign in the house.
She took very little with her. She had of course shopped like a professional over the last weeks and the wardrobe of clothes she left behind in Leeds each Saturday morning reflected the amount of money in her bank account. In Darlington she was a different person. The downtrodden wife of a grumpy, belligerent man. It was getting harder and harder to play the role when she returned.
My Review:
This was a fun and cleverly penned tale; written with a sharp wit, crafty insights, heart-squeezes, edge of my seat anxious encounters, and wily plot twists. I was reluctant to put my Kindle down and enjoyed this shrewdly paced and well-crafted tale that hit all the feels. I chuckled, gasped, and huffed my way through this curiously enticing and cannily appealing story.
Rebecca had won a huge jackpot and didn’t tell anyone, least of all her arrogant and pompous husband. She couldn’t come to terms with the win herself for over a week. Gradually she slowly began to enjoy and amass longed for items such as a lovely home in the town she had previously lived in and greatly missed - but it still wasn’t time to tell her obnoxious husband just yet; new clothes and toiletries - which she easily hid from her husband as he didn’t pay much attention to her anyway; a better quality of wine – which was cagily pushed to the back of the fridge; a new car that her husband wouldn’t approve of, so of course she couldn’t tell him about that. No, it was never the right time to tell her husband of her good fortune as he was vile, controlling, overbearing, and hideous, he would certainly take over and where was the fun in that?
A large part of the problem was that Rebecca was spineless and had allowed her husband to browbeat and treat her in such an abominable fashion while their marriage steadily deteriorated over the last five years; I was quite frustrated with her lack of backbone and tendencies for indecision, avoidance, and waffling. I alternated between wanting to give her a good kick in her can and anxiously holding my breath that she was going to cave and give in to her overriding sense of guilt. She avoided detection for two months - eight weeks of heady bliss - by stealthily living a double life. Then it really hit the fan.
December 12, 2019
Favorite Quotes:
Before leaving the house she held the lottery ticket in her hand. It had lived in her pocket throughout the previous week and had gone everywhere with her. But now that she knew it was worth so much, she was frightened at the thought of taking it out of the house. Suppose she lost it? Suppose she put it in her purse and then she had her purse stolen? If she put it back in her pocket it might fall out.
She put the phone down and wiped the sweat from her forehead. If it was going to take this much out of her spending a few hundred pounds, how on earth would she cope with spending 15.7 million?
15.7 million pounds. Like a little mantra inside her head the number seemed to fit in with her footsteps as she walked towards the nearest shopping area. 15.7 million. Oh my God, she had won 15.7 million and it would soon be in her bank. Where should she start?
Her credit card, her trusty companion, had started to shout with glee when it was taken from her purse but even so, she had spent very little.
The only thing she didn’t do was tell Daniel. Each evening he came home and told her how hard his life was, how hard he had to work. And Rebecca did what she had been doing for years, nodding in the right places, serving his meal and waiting for him to shut up so blessed peace would reign in the house.
She took very little with her. She had of course shopped like a professional over the last weeks and the wardrobe of clothes she left behind in Leeds each Saturday morning reflected the amount of money in her bank account. In Darlington she was a different person. The downtrodden wife of a grumpy, belligerent man. It was getting harder and harder to play the role when she returned.
My Review:
This was a fun and cleverly penned tale; written with a sharp wit, crafty insights, heart-squeezes, edge of my seat anxious encounters, and wily plot twists. I was reluctant to put my Kindle down and enjoyed this shrewdly paced and well-crafted tale that hit all the feels. I chuckled, gasped, and huffed my way through this curiously enticing and cannily appealing story.
Rebecca had won a huge jackpot and didn’t tell anyone, least of all her arrogant and pompous husband. She couldn’t come to terms with the win herself for over a week. Gradually she slowly began to enjoy and amass longed for items such as a lovely home in the town she had previously lived in and greatly missed - but it still wasn’t time to tell her obnoxious husband just yet; new clothes and toiletries - which she easily hid from her husband as he didn’t pay much attention to her anyway; a better quality of wine – which was cagily pushed to the back of the fridge; a new car that her husband wouldn’t approve of, so of course she couldn’t tell him about that. No, it was never the right time to tell her husband of her good fortune as he was vile, controlling, overbearing, and hideous, he would certainly take over and where was the fun in that?
A large part of the problem was that Rebecca was spineless and had allowed her husband to browbeat and treat her in such an abominable fashion while their marriage steadily deteriorated over the last five years; I was quite frustrated with her lack of backbone and tendencies for indecision, avoidance, and waffling. I alternated between wanting to give her a good kick in her can and anxiously holding my breath that she was going to cave and give in to her overriding sense of guilt. She avoided detection for two months - eight weeks of heady bliss - by stealthily living a double life. Then it really hit the fan.
Before leaving the house she held the lottery ticket in her hand. It had lived in her pocket throughout the previous week and had gone everywhere with her. But now that she knew it was worth so much, she was frightened at the thought of taking it out of the house. Suppose she lost it? Suppose she put it in her purse and then she had her purse stolen? If she put it back in her pocket it might fall out.
She put the phone down and wiped the sweat from her forehead. If it was going to take this much out of her spending a few hundred pounds, how on earth would she cope with spending 15.7 million?
15.7 million pounds. Like a little mantra inside her head the number seemed to fit in with her footsteps as she walked towards the nearest shopping area. 15.7 million. Oh my God, she had won 15.7 million and it would soon be in her bank. Where should she start?
Her credit card, her trusty companion, had started to shout with glee when it was taken from her purse but even so, she had spent very little.
The only thing she didn’t do was tell Daniel. Each evening he came home and told her how hard his life was, how hard he had to work. And Rebecca did what she had been doing for years, nodding in the right places, serving his meal and waiting for him to shut up so blessed peace would reign in the house.
She took very little with her. She had of course shopped like a professional over the last weeks and the wardrobe of clothes she left behind in Leeds each Saturday morning reflected the amount of money in her bank account. In Darlington she was a different person. The downtrodden wife of a grumpy, belligerent man. It was getting harder and harder to play the role when she returned.
My Review:
This was a fun and cleverly penned tale; written with a sharp wit, crafty insights, heart-squeezes, edge of my seat anxious encounters, and wily plot twists. I was reluctant to put my Kindle down and enjoyed this shrewdly paced and well-crafted tale that hit all the feels. I chuckled, gasped, and huffed my way through this curiously enticing and cannily appealing story.
Rebecca had won a huge jackpot and didn’t tell anyone, least of all her arrogant and pompous husband. She couldn’t come to terms with the win herself for over a week. Gradually she slowly began to enjoy and amass longed for items such as a lovely home in the town she had previously lived in and greatly missed - but it still wasn’t time to tell her obnoxious husband just yet; new clothes and toiletries - which she easily hid from her husband as he didn’t pay much attention to her anyway; a better quality of wine – which was cagily pushed to the back of the fridge; a new car that her husband wouldn’t approve of, so of course she couldn’t tell him about that. No, it was never the right time to tell her husband of her good fortune as he was vile, controlling, overbearing, and hideous, he would certainly take over and where was the fun in that?
A large part of the problem was that Rebecca was spineless and had allowed her husband to browbeat and treat her in such an abominable fashion while their marriage steadily deteriorated over the last five years; I was quite frustrated with her lack of backbone and tendencies for indecision, avoidance, and waffling. I alternated between wanting to give her a good kick in her can and anxiously holding my breath that she was going to cave and give in to her overriding sense of guilt. She avoided detection for two months - eight weeks of heady bliss - by stealthily living a double life. Then it really hit the fan.
July 30, 2018
Loved it
I would of done exactly the same. I was hoping she would leave but I'm glad she got the upper hand on this situation and kept it in her account
I would of done exactly the same. I was hoping she would leave but I'm glad she got the upper hand on this situation and kept it in her account
August 4, 2016
This is a book to put a smile on your face - despite the awful husband who I can't believe Rebecca put up with for so long and even that was funny in places. I really needed Rebecca to stand up for herself and when she finally turned I was cheering her all the way! It was a well thought out story and I was so pleased with the ending, won't say any more so as not to spoil the plot!!
def worth reading - especially on the beach with a cocktail in your hand!
def worth reading - especially on the beach with a cocktail in your hand!
July 31, 2017
A fabulous read, I thoroughly enjoyed it although I did want to slap Rebecca a few times and that horrible husband of hers, I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author.
September 12, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. I needed a quick, fun and light-hearted read and I certainly found it here. Julie Butterfield has kept the story very much on point and giving enough additional characters to make it feel real whilst not overloading the cast list.
The main character, Rebecca, clearly loves her husband but has some reservation about telling him about her win. This lead me to think of friends who have partners and whether they would or wouldn’t share the news – I have to admit I do know of an acquaintance who I suspect (hope) would do exactly as Rebecca did, whilst most wouldn’t waste a minute before telling their other half. I am single and therefore don’t need to ask myself that question.
I love the way the author describes Rebecca’s thinking and the way she starts spending – its like a dream come true and I love the way the author has managed to bring this all to life. I was really hoping that Rebecca would do the right thing with the money and this made the book into a gripping page-turner for me.
Obviously I won’t be saying any more on the plot – now, go read it yourself. Grab a bottle of wine and find a comfy chair and switch off the phone and enjoy!
The main character, Rebecca, clearly loves her husband but has some reservation about telling him about her win. This lead me to think of friends who have partners and whether they would or wouldn’t share the news – I have to admit I do know of an acquaintance who I suspect (hope) would do exactly as Rebecca did, whilst most wouldn’t waste a minute before telling their other half. I am single and therefore don’t need to ask myself that question.
I love the way the author describes Rebecca’s thinking and the way she starts spending – its like a dream come true and I love the way the author has managed to bring this all to life. I was really hoping that Rebecca would do the right thing with the money and this made the book into a gripping page-turner for me.
Obviously I won’t be saying any more on the plot – now, go read it yourself. Grab a bottle of wine and find a comfy chair and switch off the phone and enjoy!
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August 11, 2017I found this story really quite interesting.
It made me think how I would deal with the situation if I ever won the lottery.
I must admit, I was super frustrated with Rebecca for the way she allowed Daniel to speak and treat her. There was a few times in the book, I had to turn off my kindle and step away because of the mental abuse he was giving her.
I get it, really I do. Domestic violence doesn't need to be fists, and normally the form that leaves deepened scars are the words.
I really do love how Rebecca found her way, her strength and most importantly, her self-worth.
I did enjoy the storyline.
This book though, isn't for everyone. It's written in 3rd person and there's some parts throughout the story that dragged on.
Overall though, I found myself wanting to get back to Rebecca's life, and cheered for her when she was able to find herself.
It made me think how I would deal with the situation if I ever won the lottery.
I must admit, I was super frustrated with Rebecca for the way she allowed Daniel to speak and treat her. There was a few times in the book, I had to turn off my kindle and step away because of the mental abuse he was giving her.
I get it, really I do. Domestic violence doesn't need to be fists, and normally the form that leaves deepened scars are the words.
I really do love how Rebecca found her way, her strength and most importantly, her self-worth.
I did enjoy the storyline.
This book though, isn't for everyone. It's written in 3rd person and there's some parts throughout the story that dragged on.
Overall though, I found myself wanting to get back to Rebecca's life, and cheered for her when she was able to find herself.
December 18, 2018
This was a lovely little book! A nice and easy read and would recommend it if you are after something light. You connect with Rebecca as she seems such a genuine character and sympathise with her struggles.
August 28, 2018
This book is in DIRE need of some proper proofreading and editing. The story is enough to keep your interest piqued throughout but it’s rough around the edges. I couldn’t settle into it because of the regular typos, random speech marks going missing and grammar mistakes.
Also, not a fan of how the main character’s mother is referred to by name instead of ‘Rebecca’s mother’ or ‘her Mum’.
A quick an easy read with a good story but please get it proofread!
Also, not a fan of how the main character’s mother is referred to by name instead of ‘Rebecca’s mother’ or ‘her Mum’.
A quick an easy read with a good story but please get it proofread!
January 13, 2021
I read this a while back and really enjoyed it. I read a lot of crime so every so often I choose a lighter subject and this book was an enjoyable distraction from the murder and mayhem. Made me wonder how I would spend my new found fortune; who would I tell! I would definitely read again just for the fun of it.
September 10, 2018
Couldn't put it down
I read this book virtually in one sitting on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect escapism. Looking forward to the sequel. I've also had some major fantasies about how I would spend my lottery win!
I read this book virtually in one sitting on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect escapism. Looking forward to the sequel. I've also had some major fantasies about how I would spend my lottery win!
January 4, 2019
This is the perfect book to cure a book hangover from a massively impressive psychological thriller, I am delighted to say. I was unsure what to read next, but figured I would go for a complete opposite sort of read to the previous and it worked out for the best, as this was equally fabulous but in different ways!
From the moments we first meet Rebecca and she is furtively trying to dampen down the excitement that she may possibly have won the lottery, if only she could be completely sure the ticket and the numbers are both for the same week. Then her being amazed at being a solo winner that week, and how much she has won.
I couldn't help but instantly love her, she is just a woman who is instantly likeable, unlike her husband Daniel. I can't blame her for failing to mention to her husband that she had won, and I agreed that if you hadn't told hubby,then telling other family members would be poor form.
So she is left to deal with become a millionaire overnight by herself with a whole range of consequences. Let's just say that Rebecca is not your typical lottery winner, and the way she deals with everything is great.
The whole way through though I wanted to beat the living daylights out of the dinosaur she is married too. Daniel is an utter nightmare, belittling, bullying, and clearly just sees Rebecca as a cook.
Completely unintentionally I read almost the whole book in one sitting, I don't even think I had been reading for that long but the percentage meter shot up. I was enjoying it so much.
This is a very fun book to read, and I couldn't help but applaud Rebecca by the end. I think I may be about to drop everything and read the sequel, as I need to see how her story progresses, plus to see if she has any money left!
Thank you to Julie Butterfield for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
From the moments we first meet Rebecca and she is furtively trying to dampen down the excitement that she may possibly have won the lottery, if only she could be completely sure the ticket and the numbers are both for the same week. Then her being amazed at being a solo winner that week, and how much she has won.
I couldn't help but instantly love her, she is just a woman who is instantly likeable, unlike her husband Daniel. I can't blame her for failing to mention to her husband that she had won, and I agreed that if you hadn't told hubby,then telling other family members would be poor form.
So she is left to deal with become a millionaire overnight by herself with a whole range of consequences. Let's just say that Rebecca is not your typical lottery winner, and the way she deals with everything is great.
The whole way through though I wanted to beat the living daylights out of the dinosaur she is married too. Daniel is an utter nightmare, belittling, bullying, and clearly just sees Rebecca as a cook.
Completely unintentionally I read almost the whole book in one sitting, I don't even think I had been reading for that long but the percentage meter shot up. I was enjoying it so much.
This is a very fun book to read, and I couldn't help but applaud Rebecca by the end. I think I may be about to drop everything and read the sequel, as I need to see how her story progresses, plus to see if she has any money left!
Thank you to Julie Butterfield for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
January 31, 2019
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this book, the idea of winning the lottery is everyone’s dream I’m sure, so I figured it would basically just be an extended shopping list of the most expensive, garish, unnecessary, outlandish tosh, being profligate for the sake of it ‘just to keep up with the Jones’. At a time in my life where I realise money can’t buy anything important I was a bit uncertain whether I wanted to commit to reading a book which could potentially wind me up/upset me but the cover appears quite fun & lightweight so I began.
Rebecca, married mum of two grown children has regularly purchased a lottery ticket and as many others do she used the same numbers each week, so she obviously remembered them if they were significant birthday, anniversary dates etc. She checks the numbers and thinks; she has won, shock sets in, an ordinary woman like her couldn’t possibly win so she doesn’t tell anyone (including hubby) or claim the funds. She takes much pleasure daydreaming about what she could spend the fictitious money on.
But this ticket is burning a hole in her pocket so she finally plucks up courage to mumble down the phone and declare it. What happens next is sheer genius, as we get to see how poor Rebecca spends her daily life and why she earns to change it. If I was married to somebody like Daniel (her husband) I would have done exactly what she did! Whether I could keep the secrecy intact is debatable. He has to be one of the most objectionable men I have read about for a long time, (makes me wonder who Julie based him on lol) how Rebecca tolerated his condescending attitude without swatting him, but I suppose he had worn her down to such extremes it was easier just to ignore him.
Did I Mention I Won the Lottery? deftly covers so many levels of human behaviour, it had me smiling, shouting and desperately wanting to throttle Daniel on Rebecca’s behalf. There were episodes that made me a bit teary but overall it’s a book that I wanted to read quickly at any given opportunity just to check in on Rebecca and see what she might be doing next.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a pleasant surprise. I will be reviewing another book by her next week so I think that demonstrates I enjoyed her writing style.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Rachel from Random Resources I read and reviewed voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
Rebecca, married mum of two grown children has regularly purchased a lottery ticket and as many others do she used the same numbers each week, so she obviously remembered them if they were significant birthday, anniversary dates etc. She checks the numbers and thinks; she has won, shock sets in, an ordinary woman like her couldn’t possibly win so she doesn’t tell anyone (including hubby) or claim the funds. She takes much pleasure daydreaming about what she could spend the fictitious money on.
But this ticket is burning a hole in her pocket so she finally plucks up courage to mumble down the phone and declare it. What happens next is sheer genius, as we get to see how poor Rebecca spends her daily life and why she earns to change it. If I was married to somebody like Daniel (her husband) I would have done exactly what she did! Whether I could keep the secrecy intact is debatable. He has to be one of the most objectionable men I have read about for a long time, (makes me wonder who Julie based him on lol) how Rebecca tolerated his condescending attitude without swatting him, but I suppose he had worn her down to such extremes it was easier just to ignore him.
Did I Mention I Won the Lottery? deftly covers so many levels of human behaviour, it had me smiling, shouting and desperately wanting to throttle Daniel on Rebecca’s behalf. There were episodes that made me a bit teary but overall it’s a book that I wanted to read quickly at any given opportunity just to check in on Rebecca and see what she might be doing next.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a pleasant surprise. I will be reviewing another book by her next week so I think that demonstrates I enjoyed her writing style.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Rachel from Random Resources I read and reviewed voluntarily and all opinions are my own.
January 30, 2019
Covers are soooo important to me. When I see one that attracts me, I don’t even read the blurb on the back anymore. I am convinced that I will fall in love with the story as well and my prediction always comes true.
It also happend with this book. I enjoyed it thoroughly and it was wonderful to see how the characters developed.
Often you see lottery winners that go off the rail and very soon they are left with an empty bank account. But others think rationally and take their time before they do something they will most certainly regret real soon. Of course, there is nothing wrong with spoiling yourself and your loved ones a bit.
I am looking forward to reading the next book about Rebecca some time next week. I will keep you posted about that one as well.
The author has a nice writing style and I have spent a few entertaining hours in the company of her protagonists. 4,5 stars.
Thank you for the book, Julie Butterfield and RachelsRandomResources.
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It also happend with this book. I enjoyed it thoroughly and it was wonderful to see how the characters developed.
Often you see lottery winners that go off the rail and very soon they are left with an empty bank account. But others think rationally and take their time before they do something they will most certainly regret real soon. Of course, there is nothing wrong with spoiling yourself and your loved ones a bit.
I am looking forward to reading the next book about Rebecca some time next week. I will keep you posted about that one as well.
The author has a nice writing style and I have spent a few entertaining hours in the company of her protagonists. 4,5 stars.
Thank you for the book, Julie Butterfield and RachelsRandomResources.
https://bforbookreview.wordpress.com
July 30, 2017
A mixed bag
I spent most of the book feeling frustrated with Rebecca and wanting to shake her or at least put a back bone in her. I found myself wanting to skip pages just to check that she ended up doing the right thing as it dragged on and on about her not telling anyone. Not so much about winning the lottery but not putting up with the biggest idiot of a husband.
I spent most of the book feeling frustrated with Rebecca and wanting to shake her or at least put a back bone in her. I found myself wanting to skip pages just to check that she ended up doing the right thing as it dragged on and on about her not telling anyone. Not so much about winning the lottery but not putting up with the biggest idiot of a husband.
January 22, 2018
Very enjoyable read. Light hearted and very life-like.. Gives you something to think about if you won the lottery. You see into her life and it makes you think about yours. The husband was awful but the reasons are a good end to the story. I had to read it all in one day.
June 13, 2018
Absolutely loved this story, read it this afternoon as I couldn’t put it down. We all dream of winning the lottery and what Rebecca did was so so amusing, enjoyable and understandable, I don’t really want to spoil the story but needless to say just brill, made me smile, just read it
November 30, 2017
It wasn't for me
I couldn't bond with the characters in this book and found Daniel to be a tyrant and would regularly get angry at the insane dialogue.
I couldn't bond with the characters in this book and found Daniel to be a tyrant and would regularly get angry at the insane dialogue.
April 23, 2018
Great read
This was a great book, easy to
Read, kept you gripped. I couldn’t put it down Loved the characters. Would recommend this book.
This was a great book, easy to
Read, kept you gripped. I couldn’t put it down Loved the characters. Would recommend this book.
July 1, 2018
I enjoyed it especially the first chapters coping with the shock and disbelief and from then the story was away taking me along with characters we’ve all met and may know now. Highly recommend.
January 2, 2024
Full review to follow on my blog tour date but for now all I will say is - I LOVED THIS BOOK!
February 19, 2023
I absolutely loved this book! This is the second time of reading it, so the proof reading isn't great, fair few mistakes not picked up, but something about Bec really gets me, I just love it
January 31, 2019
How many of us put the lottery on and then mentally begin to plan a whole new way of living? I know I'm guilty of it....I buy a ticket once in a blue moon, mentally change my lifestyle then become extremely cross when I don't even win £10. But this is not the reality for Rebecca because the reality is an astronomical win of over £15 million big ones.....that could buy a lot of books....no wait, that could buy an entire bookshop (sigh!!!!).
But I digress .....moving swiftly on! As a huge lover of shopping I found the book extremely satisfying to sit on the sidelines and watch Rebecca shop until she dropped. Where money is no object and no buyers remorse will kick in on the way home - that is unless you fail to tell your husband you've won a few pennies in the first place.
Now don't get me wrong, if I was in Rebecca's shoes with a husband like Daniel I wouldn't be telling him anything either. I don't think I've ever disliked a character so much.....which has to be a huge compliment to the writing skills of Julie Butterfield. Sheer gasps of horror were aimed at my Kindle many times as I read in frustration at his appalling antics and wishing and hoping that he would receive his just desserts.
This book is a true delight. It's sparkly and witty and put the biggest smile on my face. I can't wait to read the next installment now. I can't recommend this book enough, so please download it today and dive straight in you won't be disappointed.
But I digress .....moving swiftly on! As a huge lover of shopping I found the book extremely satisfying to sit on the sidelines and watch Rebecca shop until she dropped. Where money is no object and no buyers remorse will kick in on the way home - that is unless you fail to tell your husband you've won a few pennies in the first place.
Now don't get me wrong, if I was in Rebecca's shoes with a husband like Daniel I wouldn't be telling him anything either. I don't think I've ever disliked a character so much.....which has to be a huge compliment to the writing skills of Julie Butterfield. Sheer gasps of horror were aimed at my Kindle many times as I read in frustration at his appalling antics and wishing and hoping that he would receive his just desserts.
This book is a true delight. It's sparkly and witty and put the biggest smile on my face. I can't wait to read the next installment now. I can't recommend this book enough, so please download it today and dive straight in you won't be disappointed.
January 18, 2019
Rebecca thinks she has won the lottery. She has checked her ticket more times than a little. She works part time in a deli and her husband Daniel appears to be rather a whinging, miserable sort of man who takes her for granted and does little more than moan at her all of the time. When the win is confirmed as £15.7 million Rebecca starts to treat herself a little whilst still being cautious. She has never had money to burn and now finds it difficult even to spend a few hundred. She keeps the secret to herself and even buys a house, all the time thinking that she should tell her husband but never quite managing to. As time goes on the secret becomes harder and harder to keep but more is revealed about Daniel and his sour demeanour. I loved this. I rooted for Rebecca the whole way through. Her trust, her friendships and her new found belief in herself made me smile and gives you that positive feeling that there is good in the world. I won’t say too much other than this has earnt my 5** rating, given only to those books that are truly magnificent. A good plot, a story to keep me engaged, an ending that fits and that something extra that makes the book memorable. I very much look forward to the next instalment.
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Amazon Top 1000 reviewer.
June 26, 2025
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September 3, 2025
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Email: lordmeduzatemple@hotmail.com
Face-book Page: Lordmeduza
Website: https://lordmeduzatemple.com
May 29, 2024
I have made consistent efforts trying to hit the jackpot, it all seems like a dream that might never come through, this could’ve been the case if i had continue making attempts without getting help from a spell caster called “Dr Amend”. An African wizard who’ve become prominent through his spell works. I was fortunate to come across a testimony on how ( Dr Amend ) cast a lottery spell to help a lady win the jackpot, seeing this i knew my dream has come through, immediately i contacted him and he did an amazing work for me by casting a lottery spell that revealed the exact wining numbers which helped me win the jackpot– I just want the world to know that such powers still exist. Thanks “Dr Amend” for this great help. This is to those who’re tired of the many failed attempts in trying to win the “lottery, connect with Dr Amend via website below.
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May 28, 2024
Wining a lottery is something not certain, no one can tell for sure, regardless of “logical, or rational thinking– i have been a big part of those who thought winning a lottery is just luck rather than spiritual insight, and my quest and eagerness in wining the lottery kept pushing me in realizing this fact and today, my story has changed after i won a lottery worth £2million, i was browsing online sometime, when i saw a post where a lady was testifying on how an African wizard ( Dr Amend ) helped her cast a lottery spell in winning a lottery and immediately i contacted him for same purpose and he did exactly what i wanted and i also won. To those who’ve been playing lottery with consistent trial for a long time and haven’t won should contact Dr Amend. You can contact him through his website below.
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November 23, 2019
After losing my reading mojo and being encouraged to have some me time I picked this book. I couldn’t have picked a better one! I read this in a day, every page left me wanting to find out more and more. I think the main draw is that Rebecca could be any of us, one day ‘normal’, the next a millionaire! That feeling of ‘maybe, just maybe’. Not to mention all the other family issues etc etc, I think we can all relate to at least one of the issues in the story. I couldn’t wait to find out the ending and that kept me reading. A mostly feel good story with some real angst in the middle. I’d recommend to anyone who’s thinking about reading this book, pick it up and turn that first page!
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