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
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor

Her books are listed below:

An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
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Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
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A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
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St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
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St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
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Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
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The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
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The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
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A Lennox in Love Series:
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
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The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
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The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
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The Champion Brothers Series:
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 Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
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The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
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The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
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The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
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Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley

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.

[T K Vaugh · 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 🍾🥂

[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.

[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.

[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.