Isn't She Lucky

by Tina Martin

One reluctant night out. One irresistible bachelor. A second chance at love…

When Giada Gardner agrees to attend a charity bachelor auction, she’s expecting a night of forced smiles and conversation with a bottle of wine to help her get through it. She wasn’t expecting to lock eyes with one particular bachelor on the stage—a man she thought she’d never see again. He was her childhood best friend and only heartbreak, Kasim Noble.

Kasim has never forgotten Giada. He didn’t forget what her friendship meant to him and definitely didn’t forget the way she walked out of his life back then. So, if this bachelor auction is a way for him to finally get answers, that’s what he’ll do. But he’s looking for more than a one-night dinner date—he wants forever by any means necessary.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2025

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
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Her books are listed below:

Discover other books by Tina Martin!

Christenbury Hills:
Thankful
Snow in Love With You

The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire’s Arranged Marriage

Tell Me Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Tell Me: The Prelude
Tell Me You Love Me
Tell Me You Want Me

The Love of Elias Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Been in Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine

The Accidental Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows

DePaul & Company Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Rude Boss
Rude Boss 2
Rude Boss Special Edition w/sprayed edges

The Boardwalk Bakery Romance Series:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3

St. Claire Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Monty
Major
Zander
Zavier
Zimyra
Jeremiah

St. Claire Life Series:
Honeymoon With a St. Claire (Follow up to Monty)
Just Being Us (The Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Follow up to Zander)

St. Claire Women Series:
Gemma
Gianna

An Unlikely Love Series:
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
Flame: An Ahmalee + Cain Update

Seasons of Love Series:
Hot Chocolate: A Winter Novella
Spring Break: A Spring Novella

The Marriage Chronicles:
*This is a continuation series that must be read in order.
Life’s A Beach
Falling Out
War, Then Love

The Blackstone Family Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novels and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us: Barringer and Calista Blackstone
The Things Everson Lost
Candy’s Corporate Crush

The Champion Brothers Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novels and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring
A Champion’s Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time

A Lennox in Love Series:
*All books in this series are standalone novellas and are full, complete stories.
Read them in any order.
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
One Day You’ll Be Mine

Dying to Love Her (Ava & Andre):
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
Destination Romance – Prequel to Dying to Love Her

The Dare and Deja Chronicles:
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever

Back To Love Short Stories:
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Second Chance Romance
Crushed
Summer Interrupted

Non-Series Titles:
*Individual standalone books that are not part of a series.
Wasn’t Supposed To Love Her
What Wifey Wants (Follow-up to Wasn’t Supposed To Love Her)
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
For Ruby (Follow-up to How To Love Me)
Weekend Fiancé
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
Mr. Tall, Dark & Unavailable (Baes of Juneteenth)
Brushstrokes and Love Notes
The Inheritance
Or Forever Hold Your Peace
This Time Next Year
You Were Made for Me
Let Me
Let Me Special Edition w/sprayed edges + bonus chapter
Secrets

Reviews

[Melise]

DNF @31%

FMC wasn’t likable, I can tolerate some you know millionaire fantasy romance but I can’t take a FMC who’s clearly strapped for cash basically getting along judging someone who she used to know and be close to cus he has money. Like I promise every other sentence was about that man’s money like GIRLLLLLL ENOUGH lmaoo

['The Book Queen' · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved loved this story

And yes, she was lucky to get a second chance with her childhood crush. Giada's mother worked for Kasim's wealthy family, so the fact that they were friends was amazing. Then, fast forward several years and they get the chance to rekindle their friendship and more. You will love their journey back to their inevitable future. I highly recommend this story.

[Leah Stevens · Rating 1 out of 5]

can’t relate

The FMC & MMC entirely unrealistic. I can’t imagine the world in which they exist. I couldn’t finish the book.

[Cre8tive Dreamz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Giada and Kasim, A Lasting Love

This was such a sweet love story!!!…
My heart broke to learn what Giada’s mom did!!!…Parents are to want better for their children!!!…The seeds she planted for Giada was based on the hurt inflicted by Giada’s father and that, broke my heart for both of them!!!…
Giada wanted to believe that Kasim had no problems because his parents were rich, but she never took in him saying he had nothing but loneliness because there was no one there for him!!!…
I was glad that Diedra continued to encourage her and let her know the part she played in him getting back in her life!!!…
They deserved the love that came with their return!!!…To know a love so strong, that you have waited and saved yourself for that person is beautiful!!!…

[Alma M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memories

This book reminded me why I have read romance novels for as long as I can remember. Not only was the storyline relatable, but the characters were too. The book has just enough spice to keep it interesting, but as the story unfolds you clearly understand that this a second chance love story, and the FMC was determined to get it right this time around.

Cheers to the author 🍾🥂

[Arlena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Isn't She Lucky
Author: Tina Martin
Publisher: T.M.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Isn't She Lucky" by Tina Martin

My Review:
'Isn't She Lucky' was a wonderful love story for Kasim and Giada. The story had me shaking my head a bit with all the things that went on, especially with that mother's input. However, it was interesting to see how things worked out for these two.

[I-Asiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful quick read!

I’ve been reading Tina Martin’s books for years now and each story lives me with a bit of hope regardless of it being fictional! I’m a hopeful romantic, so her books just support that lol. Great quick read!

[Gwendolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The love these two, Kasim and Giada, encountered from their existence was powerful. They were from totally different backgrounds and nothing could break their love, not even the fourteen years of not seeing each other.

[Marquisa Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Freaking Beautiful!!

This story was so good. Giada & Kasim whew. Love is so pure and when you find it, it consumes you & never lets you go. When you know it’s real you can’t seem to shake it. I’m happy they found their happily ever after.

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Good read, I liked the characters and story. Giada and Kasim are from opposite social/economic backgrounds. They are best friends that reunited after fourteen years and a misunderstanding. Which was perpetrated by a lie. This is their journey to forever love.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isn't She Lucky

Tina knocked it out the park with this one. It was short sweet and powerful.Kasim and Giada started with puppy love and it grew to never ending love. MS Gardner was all kinds of wrong for keeping them apart after they finished college.

[nikita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!

I’m so happy they were able to find their way back to each other. It broke my heart when she read the letter. G’s mom projected her own issues on her daughter. Love truly wins.

[Stephanie L. Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful..

This story had just the right amount of everything I needed. Love, heartache, trust, misconceptions and honesty. When you grow up a certain way it changes you, and sometimes not fit the good. Thank you for this story of true love and sincerity among two people.

[Ursula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good novella

Short and sweet...will have you tear tested because of their story. I highly recommend. I love how they both saved themselves for each other how magical that union was.

[Shonta · Rating 5 out of 5]

You were always mine!

I love that despite time and distance they were able to reconnect past the lies and secrets. One thing is for sure absence makes the heart grow fonder and Gilda and Kasim proved that to be true.

[KAREN MCCRAW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love their story

I can understand Giada's mother's fear especially from her experience. She may have taken it to far. Did she not see her daughter not really happy just existing.

[Vivian Byfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

A real feel good book. I enjoyed the characters who were full and believable. Lovely storytelling, just made you feel all warm and great all over 😘.

[Gia Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

isn’t she lucky

The luck runs amok in this perfectly written happily ever after romance. Ms. Martin allows the reader to experience all the feels. I knew it would be a good read!!!

[CHANDRA RENEA FIELDS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chandra's Review

I truly enjoyed reading this book it was intriguing, mysterious, loving, and full of action! I would definitely recommend this book to read! 🤗🤗👏🏾👏🏾

[Barbara Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isn't she lucky

Not only is she lucky, but special. To have a man love her this way and they both are virgins. A fourteen love is rare even for some married couples.

[Natasha · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a No for me!!

The story didn't have much build up,it was lackluster the connection with the two main characters felt rushed . Just wasn't my favorite

[Ash]

24% FMC was a little bit annoying and it was a turn off

[India Guster · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great storyline but its super robotic!

This book had the potential to be so good but it was very robotic. Sounds like AI wrote this one!

[Cattera Rune · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

This is the first Tina Martin novel. I love second chance romance. This was perfectly written. A fresh palate cleanser both of them saving themselves for another.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful short read. Kasim and his favorite girl Giada from elementary ages. He found his soulmate early in life, out of his own loneliness, Giada filled voids in Kasim youth. He did the same for her, until he didn’t. Even in this short read is intrigue snd surprises as these two attempt to reconnect with what rach had been missing for over 14 years.

[Catrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lost Love

I loved how much the two main characters loved each other, even during the years of separation. I didn’t like how Giada was lied to and manipulated into marriage, although I understand Kasim’s desperation. Now, Kasim is no where near my favorite leading man. The way Giada was his whole world, literally, gives all kinds of red flags. But glad it worked out for them.