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Time to Fly
What would happen
if you won the multi-million jackpot on the National Lottery?
Helen Pond’s ordinary life changes overnight when she wins an unexpected fortune. Helen must decide how to use her new-found wealth while keeping her identity a secret...
She turns to best friend Ana, battling cancer, who urges her to embrace the new reality. With support from lottery advisors Ben and George, Helen starts to shape a plan—but when romance blossoms between her and Ben, things become far more complicated.
After another big shock, Helen’s world begins to unravel and soon she realises that secrecy comes at a price. A ruthless journalist is determined to expose her and, as the pressure mounts, she is forced to confront what real wealth means.
By navigating love, loss, and the results of her decisions, will Helen discover what truly matters in life?
Helen Pond’s ordinary life changes overnight when she wins an unexpected fortune. Helen must decide how to use her new-found wealth while keeping her identity a secret...
She turns to best friend Ana, battling cancer, who urges her to embrace the new reality. With support from lottery advisors Ben and George, Helen starts to shape a plan—but when romance blossoms between her and Ben, things become far more complicated.
After another big shock, Helen’s world begins to unravel and soon she realises that secrecy comes at a price. A ruthless journalist is determined to expose her and, as the pressure mounts, she is forced to confront what real wealth means.
By navigating love, loss, and the results of her decisions, will Helen discover what truly matters in life?
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2025
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September 20, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
I had high expectations and it did not disappoint! I would absolutely love for Lyn Asquith to release another book!
I loved seeing Helen’s growth and her friendship with Ana, Ben, and George.
The pacing was just what the story needed, giving me the chance to connect more deeply with the characters and their journey.
I also really appreciated that the main storyline wasn’t centered on romance and allowed other important themes, like grief, to shine through. I truly hope everyone gets the chance to have a friendship like Ana’s and Helen’s.
I had high expectations and it did not disappoint! I would absolutely love for Lyn Asquith to release another book!
I loved seeing Helen’s growth and her friendship with Ana, Ben, and George.
The pacing was just what the story needed, giving me the chance to connect more deeply with the characters and their journey.
I also really appreciated that the main storyline wasn’t centered on romance and allowed other important themes, like grief, to shine through. I truly hope everyone gets the chance to have a friendship like Ana’s and Helen’s.
September 4, 2025
3.5 ⭐
Helen lleva una vida rutinaria, entre trabajos temporales, facturas y la constante preocupación por su mejor amiga, Ana, quien enfrenta un cáncer agresivo. Una noche cualquiera, aburrida frente al televisor, descubre que los números ganadores de la lotería coinciden con los suyos. De la incredulidad pasa al vértigo: ¿realmente acaba de convertirse en millonaria?
Lo que parecía un golpe de suerte abre la puerta a una montaña rusa de emociones y dilemas. Helen debe decidir en quién confiar, cómo mantener el secreto, y sobre todo, cómo usar ese dinero que podría cambiarle la vida… o complicarla aún más. Entre sueños de viajes, mansiones y lujos, el deseo más profundo de Helen es uno solo: encontrar una manera de salvar a Ana.
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Esperaba un milagro para Ana.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
Helen lleva una vida rutinaria, entre trabajos temporales, facturas y la constante preocupación por su mejor amiga, Ana, quien enfrenta un cáncer agresivo. Una noche cualquiera, aburrida frente al televisor, descubre que los números ganadores de la lotería coinciden con los suyos. De la incredulidad pasa al vértigo: ¿realmente acaba de convertirse en millonaria?
Lo que parecía un golpe de suerte abre la puerta a una montaña rusa de emociones y dilemas. Helen debe decidir en quién confiar, cómo mantener el secreto, y sobre todo, cómo usar ese dinero que podría cambiarle la vida… o complicarla aún más. Entre sueños de viajes, mansiones y lujos, el deseo más profundo de Helen es uno solo: encontrar una manera de salvar a Ana.
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Esperaba un milagro para Ana.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
November 3, 2025
2.75 ⭐️
I honestly wondered many times throughout this book if I should simply dnf it but I’m weak and I’ve never been able to not finish a book. Anyway the storyline of this book was really interesting. I loved the idea of seeing the life of an anonymous lottery winner. I simply did not like the style of writing and certain comments that were made throughout the entire book. Also I didn’t like some comments that were made by Ben towards Helen, he kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Alan was a real piece of shit but that was his character so it was ok. What made it even better was the way his story ended 🤭. Anyway it was a really interesting book but the writing style just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
I honestly wondered many times throughout this book if I should simply dnf it but I’m weak and I’ve never been able to not finish a book. Anyway the storyline of this book was really interesting. I loved the idea of seeing the life of an anonymous lottery winner. I simply did not like the style of writing and certain comments that were made throughout the entire book. Also I didn’t like some comments that were made by Ben towards Helen, he kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Alan was a real piece of shit but that was his character so it was ok. What made it even better was the way his story ended 🤭. Anyway it was a really interesting book but the writing style just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.
September 2, 2025
Thank you The Book Guild and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Helen wins the lottery and wants to distribute the money anonymously to members of her community in need all while dealing with love interest Ben and her best friends illness. This was a good story. The plot was great and I did love the characters chemistry. The secondary characters are great. This was a first for me by this author but it will not be my last.
Helen wins the lottery and wants to distribute the money anonymously to members of her community in need all while dealing with love interest Ben and her best friends illness. This was a good story. The plot was great and I did love the characters chemistry. The secondary characters are great. This was a first for me by this author but it will not be my last.
October 25, 2025
Cute, somewhat predictable read. Light and easy to pick up, even though some of the subject matter is a little heavier. Raises the question of what would you do if you won the lottery?
October 21, 2025
Helen, oh, Helen.
This is cozy, emotional and well written. I was living the story, not just reading it. Time To Fly will take you from smiling to tears. I can't help but recommend you to take a blanket, some tea and sit down to enjoy this story.
Characters are memorable and the emotional realistic tension will surround you.
Thank you for the ARC. NETGALLEY, PUBLISHER AND AUTHOR
This is cozy, emotional and well written. I was living the story, not just reading it. Time To Fly will take you from smiling to tears. I can't help but recommend you to take a blanket, some tea and sit down to enjoy this story.
Characters are memorable and the emotional realistic tension will surround you.
Thank you for the ARC. NETGALLEY, PUBLISHER AND AUTHOR
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