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Unlucky in Love
Kristen Collins is cursed. It’s the only explanation for this recent run of catastrophes. She’s lost her brand-new car and a winning lottery ticket, and her ex-boyfriend just drove off with all her possessions. She’s even lost the empty office that’s been her lunchtime sanctuary. Plus, the new hire who’s taken it over is precisely the kind of impending heartache she knows to avoid, from his intense gaze to that irresistible crooked smile.
Developer Aiden Scott plans to stay at the Denver architecture firm just long enough to prime it for takeover. A job like his can’t get personal. Yet from the moment he collides with Kristen, he’s smitten. He wants to save the stunning interior designer from every crazy scenario she winds up in. But who’s going to save him when his business agenda shatters Kristen’s trust?
Turns out, love’s a lot like luck. You don’t know just how good you have it until you stand to lose it all.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 8, 2016
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Jill Sanders
196 books2,098 followersJill Sanders is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Sweet Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, and Paranormal Romance novels. With 100 books in eleven series, translations into several different languages, and audiobooks there’s plenty to choose from. Look for Jill’s bestselling stories wherever romance books are sold or visit her at jillsanders.com
Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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March 9, 2016
I really enjoyed this one. It was a sweet straightforward low angst romance.
Both characters were extremely likeable. I felt bad for poor Kristen at the beginning, she certainly had her fair share of bad luck! Neither were virgins. Aiden wasn't a man-whore or an asshole. There was no OW/OM drama. There was no annoying push/pull or fighting their feelings for each other. The plot flowed nicely and I didn't feel the need to skim. The secondary characters were well written and interesting. Really this is just one of those simple charming romances we are seeing less and less of lately.
I'm looking forward to Amy's book next.
Both characters were extremely likeable. I felt bad for poor Kristen at the beginning, she certainly had her fair share of bad luck! Neither were virgins. Aiden wasn't a man-whore or an asshole. There was no OW/OM drama. There was no annoying push/pull or fighting their feelings for each other. The plot flowed nicely and I didn't feel the need to skim. The secondary characters were well written and interesting. Really this is just one of those simple charming romances we are seeing less and less of lately.
I'm looking forward to Amy's book next.
February 21, 2016
This was a really quick read.
I liked both main characters. Kristen was funny, good at her job and her relationship with her best friend Amy is the kind of friendship we all aspire to have. Aiden was thoughtful, respectful and HOT. What else can a girl want?
However there were problems in both of their characterizations. First we have Kristen who’s very very unlucky…. she finds herself in crazy over-the-top situations all the time, and I understand that the author wants them to be sort of a comic relief... but there’s a point where exaggeration stops being funny and starts being ridiculous.
On the other hand, Aiden says his shortest relationship was 7 months, but he also tells us that he’s never had a girlfriend over at his place. But he invites Kristen in after a few weeks of meeting her. Again, I understand that the author is trying to emphasize that Kristen is very special to him, but I thought that was just silly. If I’ve been with a guy for over 6 months and he’s never invited me over to his place I’d probably run the other way.
I think the plot was the weakest part of the book. I appreciate that there was no drama, and that the only small misunderstanding was solved pretty quickly, but I was expecting a little more development. The whole plot was basically: Girl is very unlucky, girl meets boy, they fall in love (pretty quickly!) The End.
I liked both main characters. Kristen was funny, good at her job and her relationship with her best friend Amy is the kind of friendship we all aspire to have. Aiden was thoughtful, respectful and HOT. What else can a girl want?
However there were problems in both of their characterizations. First we have Kristen who’s very very unlucky…. she finds herself in crazy over-the-top situations all the time, and I understand that the author wants them to be sort of a comic relief... but there’s a point where exaggeration stops being funny and starts being ridiculous.
On the other hand, Aiden says his shortest relationship was 7 months, but he also tells us that he’s never had a girlfriend over at his place. But he invites Kristen in after a few weeks of meeting her. Again, I understand that the author is trying to emphasize that Kristen is very special to him, but I thought that was just silly. If I’ve been with a guy for over 6 months and he’s never invited me over to his place I’d probably run the other way.
I think the plot was the weakest part of the book. I appreciate that there was no drama, and that the only small misunderstanding was solved pretty quickly, but I was expecting a little more development. The whole plot was basically: Girl is very unlucky, girl meets boy, they fall in love (pretty quickly!) The End.
August 24, 2019
* Quick & light romance book.
* Perfect beach vacation read with cutesy characters & nothing really happens plotline
* Perfect beach vacation read with cutesy characters & nothing really happens plotline
February 1, 2017
This was a fun quick read as most of Jill Sanders books are.
Kristen's life over the last couple of years can be summed up by Murphy's Law, "If anything can go wrong it will," she thinks it's because a curse has been placed on her by an ex-boyfriends sister but honestly if Kristen didn't have bad luck she'd have no luck at all. Kristen was a likable character that was a bit flighty which was very endearing.
Aiden is thinking of buying out the owners of the firm that Kristen works for and when he finds her eating lunch in his office its pretty comical. Aiden is instantly attracted to Kristen but she isn't interested..why bother when she knows something bad is going to happen. They have great chemistry and I loved the way Aiden was always around to help Kristen out when she found herself in a bad spot.
This is a great start to a new series and I cannot wait for the next book which I believe will be Amy's story.
I also purchased a copy from Amazon
Kristen's life over the last couple of years can be summed up by Murphy's Law, "If anything can go wrong it will," she thinks it's because a curse has been placed on her by an ex-boyfriends sister but honestly if Kristen didn't have bad luck she'd have no luck at all. Kristen was a likable character that was a bit flighty which was very endearing.
Aiden is thinking of buying out the owners of the firm that Kristen works for and when he finds her eating lunch in his office its pretty comical. Aiden is instantly attracted to Kristen but she isn't interested..why bother when she knows something bad is going to happen. They have great chemistry and I loved the way Aiden was always around to help Kristen out when she found herself in a bad spot.
This is a great start to a new series and I cannot wait for the next book which I believe will be Amy's story.
I also purchased a copy from Amazon
February 17, 2016
DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN ADVANCE DIGITAL COPY OF THIS BOOK THROUGH NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR MY HONEST REVIEW!!
Despite having purchased several of this author's works in the past, this is the first time I've actually sat down and read any of her work. For a first introduction, this wasn't a bad story, but I wound up wishing for more.
Things move quickly in this story and while the heroine believes she is cursed, we don't actually get the reason why until a bit late in the story. Kristen seems to be a flighty character when it comes to men and managing money, and she very much came across to me as needing to be taken care of.
Aiden comes across as ruthless and untrustworthy, but somewhat likable as well. He was always there to "rescue" Kristen, and we see very little more than that from him until near the end of the book. For me, there wasn't much to recommend him as "hero" material.
There's a liberty taken with the religion mentioned in the story that I really didn't agree with. A true Wiccan would not "curse" anyone with bad luck, because their tenant is "Harm none, for what you do comes back to you times three." It showed the author's ignorance about the religion, just because the practitioners can consider themselves to be witches. For me, it was an insult to my husband's religious beliefs, and a poorly used plot device.
Overall, the book was a light-hearted and quick read, but for me, characters felt flat and almost one dimensional, and liberties/errors taken soured my enjoyment of the story.
Despite having purchased several of this author's works in the past, this is the first time I've actually sat down and read any of her work. For a first introduction, this wasn't a bad story, but I wound up wishing for more.
Things move quickly in this story and while the heroine believes she is cursed, we don't actually get the reason why until a bit late in the story. Kristen seems to be a flighty character when it comes to men and managing money, and she very much came across to me as needing to be taken care of.
Aiden comes across as ruthless and untrustworthy, but somewhat likable as well. He was always there to "rescue" Kristen, and we see very little more than that from him until near the end of the book. For me, there wasn't much to recommend him as "hero" material.
There's a liberty taken with the religion mentioned in the story that I really didn't agree with. A true Wiccan would not "curse" anyone with bad luck, because their tenant is "Harm none, for what you do comes back to you times three." It showed the author's ignorance about the religion, just because the practitioners can consider themselves to be witches. For me, it was an insult to my husband's religious beliefs, and a poorly used plot device.
Overall, the book was a light-hearted and quick read, but for me, characters felt flat and almost one dimensional, and liberties/errors taken soured my enjoyment of the story.
March 9, 2016
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I was excited to read this book because it is a first book in a new series. The blurb wasn't really that intriguing or unique. However, based on experience, this kind of story has been provenm and tested to be entertaining, and if the author is really good, he/she can put a spin on the cliche and make it really special. I don't know if I've read anything from Ms. Sanders before and just forgot about it or if this is actually my first book from her. I just keep hearing and reading about her other books, so I decided to go for this series.
I liked this book, although I felt like the story was too simple. Girl meets boy, falls in love, goes through some issues, and lives happily ever after. If you ar elooking for a good way to pass the time, you can pick this book up. It won't tear you apart emotionally, but it will keep you entertained. There's a little bit of humor and a little bit of sweetness mixed together in the story, so romance fans will surely dig this.
I was excited to read this book because it is a first book in a new series. The blurb wasn't really that intriguing or unique. However, based on experience, this kind of story has been provenm and tested to be entertaining, and if the author is really good, he/she can put a spin on the cliche and make it really special. I don't know if I've read anything from Ms. Sanders before and just forgot about it or if this is actually my first book from her. I just keep hearing and reading about her other books, so I decided to go for this series.
I liked this book, although I felt like the story was too simple. Girl meets boy, falls in love, goes through some issues, and lives happily ever after. If you ar elooking for a good way to pass the time, you can pick this book up. It won't tear you apart emotionally, but it will keep you entertained. There's a little bit of humor and a little bit of sweetness mixed together in the story, so romance fans will surely dig this.
March 6, 2016
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is a fun read, which is sweet and romantic. It has a decent plot and some interesting characters that are well drawn. Kristen is a walking disaster, but somehow she gets Scott's attention. He cannot let her go, even though he knows he is playing with fire. Some really good humour and cute romance makes this an entertaining read.
This is a fun read, which is sweet and romantic. It has a decent plot and some interesting characters that are well drawn. Kristen is a walking disaster, but somehow she gets Scott's attention. He cannot let her go, even though he knows he is playing with fire. Some really good humour and cute romance makes this an entertaining read.
March 7, 2016
Vikki's Musings
This is the first book I have read by Jill Sanders. When I received an invitation from the publisher to read it in exchange for an honest review, the book description sounded like it would be a light-hearted, humor story. Unlucky in Love is a delight romance with engaging characters.
Kristen Collins believes she is cursed. She has never fallen in love, only experienced infatuation. When her recent boyfriend steals all her belongings, she is not surprised. She has been unlucky in the love department since grade school. Between her string of bad luck, she is wary of the new guy in her office, sure he will bring her heartache. Besides, he doesn’t look like her type.
Aiden Scott is brought into Row and Stein Architecture because the owners are ready to retire. While he is interested, he wants time to research the company, hence the undercover position in the office. When he meets Kristen, he is immediately smitten. There’s one problem, he can’t tell her the truth because he has promised to remain silent until he decided whether he wants to buy the partners out. Can he capture Kristen’s heart as she has captured his, or will his secret tear them apart?
This novel is definitely a humorous read. The pacing is steady and the storyline is fairly unique. The first part of the book gave me the impression this would be more chick-lit than romance, but I was pulled into the story. As the book unfolds, it started to feel a little superficial, without much depth. The character development left me wanting more.
Kristen Collins is an engaging, funny character. I liked her from the first page. She is prone to lots of mishaps. She’s a bit of a flighty character when it comes to financial decisions and her love life. She has a habit of picking out men that are not stellar, and she makes impulse purchases, such as a sports car when she rarely drives anywhere. I kept wanting to really get into her head to truly understand what made her tick. That never happened. The cursed part of the story fell flat, and I didn’t buy it.
Aiden Scott’s character is engaging, and I liked him quite a bit. He’s a good guy who supports worthwhile causes and is loyal to his family and friends. Here again, I never fully became enmeshed in his character. There is very little introspection, so I never saw any depth.
I did enjoy this book and found myself actually laughing out loud on more than one occasion. Some of Kristen’s mishaps had me in stitches. Aiden is a stand-up guy and the chemistry between the two is strong. I could easily see them falling in love and very much wanted them to have their happy ending.
If you are looking for a light-hearted romance with lots of humorous scenes and likable characters, then I suggest you give Unlucky in Love a try. The book is well-written and the flow is smooth, which makes it an enjoyable read. Happy reading!
This is the first book I have read by Jill Sanders. When I received an invitation from the publisher to read it in exchange for an honest review, the book description sounded like it would be a light-hearted, humor story. Unlucky in Love is a delight romance with engaging characters.
Kristen Collins believes she is cursed. She has never fallen in love, only experienced infatuation. When her recent boyfriend steals all her belongings, she is not surprised. She has been unlucky in the love department since grade school. Between her string of bad luck, she is wary of the new guy in her office, sure he will bring her heartache. Besides, he doesn’t look like her type.
Aiden Scott is brought into Row and Stein Architecture because the owners are ready to retire. While he is interested, he wants time to research the company, hence the undercover position in the office. When he meets Kristen, he is immediately smitten. There’s one problem, he can’t tell her the truth because he has promised to remain silent until he decided whether he wants to buy the partners out. Can he capture Kristen’s heart as she has captured his, or will his secret tear them apart?
This novel is definitely a humorous read. The pacing is steady and the storyline is fairly unique. The first part of the book gave me the impression this would be more chick-lit than romance, but I was pulled into the story. As the book unfolds, it started to feel a little superficial, without much depth. The character development left me wanting more.
Kristen Collins is an engaging, funny character. I liked her from the first page. She is prone to lots of mishaps. She’s a bit of a flighty character when it comes to financial decisions and her love life. She has a habit of picking out men that are not stellar, and she makes impulse purchases, such as a sports car when she rarely drives anywhere. I kept wanting to really get into her head to truly understand what made her tick. That never happened. The cursed part of the story fell flat, and I didn’t buy it.
Aiden Scott’s character is engaging, and I liked him quite a bit. He’s a good guy who supports worthwhile causes and is loyal to his family and friends. Here again, I never fully became enmeshed in his character. There is very little introspection, so I never saw any depth.
I did enjoy this book and found myself actually laughing out loud on more than one occasion. Some of Kristen’s mishaps had me in stitches. Aiden is a stand-up guy and the chemistry between the two is strong. I could easily see them falling in love and very much wanted them to have their happy ending.
If you are looking for a light-hearted romance with lots of humorous scenes and likable characters, then I suggest you give Unlucky in Love a try. The book is well-written and the flow is smooth, which makes it an enjoyable read. Happy reading!
March 4, 2016
Jill Sanders has done it again in her lastest novel, Unlucky in Love. This title alone should be enough to lure readers in instantly. We all have been unlucky in love...and here by a talented writer, we see this story. Most may think well it's romance a romance novel, of course the character is always to get the love of their life and it's going to be a happy ending...blah..blah...blah.
However, most romance critics will be surprised at how different this particular story is. The character in this read, begins having the ideal lifestyle...until real life comes in...breaking apart everything she has or knows. Now, Jill Sanders has brilliantly taken her fictional world and made it into a very realistic one. One that all readers including the tough romance critics will love. We have been there and had the good stuff taken away from us as well as losing all we had or held dear to us. Plus, we all have been hurt by someone we loved or cared about...and that's what this story shows us. A real life modern contemporary romance that digs deep into its readers hearts and doesn't go.
Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders is rough, unpredictable, and very realistic. But it also, shows that even though we have lost everything in our lives that doesn't mean our life ends right there...Especially, Kristen Collin's life doesn't. As readers read on, they willfind out how so and why not. It shows us how we can keep moving our feet...and somehow heal and fall in love again...Maybe, fall in love again. For Kristen Collins and Adien Scott love is up in the air waiting for them to asorb it. Will Kristen be able to accept what life has dished out for her or toss away what could very well be the best the thing ever?
Jill Sander's romance novel is perfect. I absolutely love reading her novels and this one beats them all. I highly recommend this beautifully woven story to readers everywhere. Unlucky in Love is one readers won't want to miss.
However, most romance critics will be surprised at how different this particular story is. The character in this read, begins having the ideal lifestyle...until real life comes in...breaking apart everything she has or knows. Now, Jill Sanders has brilliantly taken her fictional world and made it into a very realistic one. One that all readers including the tough romance critics will love. We have been there and had the good stuff taken away from us as well as losing all we had or held dear to us. Plus, we all have been hurt by someone we loved or cared about...and that's what this story shows us. A real life modern contemporary romance that digs deep into its readers hearts and doesn't go.
Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders is rough, unpredictable, and very realistic. But it also, shows that even though we have lost everything in our lives that doesn't mean our life ends right there...Especially, Kristen Collin's life doesn't. As readers read on, they willfind out how so and why not. It shows us how we can keep moving our feet...and somehow heal and fall in love again...Maybe, fall in love again. For Kristen Collins and Adien Scott love is up in the air waiting for them to asorb it. Will Kristen be able to accept what life has dished out for her or toss away what could very well be the best the thing ever?
Jill Sander's romance novel is perfect. I absolutely love reading her novels and this one beats them all. I highly recommend this beautifully woven story to readers everywhere. Unlucky in Love is one readers won't want to miss.
February 23, 2016
Kristen was cursed by the sister of an ex-boyfriend when he decided to go on a date with Kristen instead of attending the sister's birthday party, but really her bad luck with the opposite sex started long before the curse, when she was eight.
Now she's all grown up and still having a bad time with relationships. Take for instance the fact that her new boyfriend stole all of her stuff while she was at work. And I mean all of her stuff, even her clothes. And it's not just bad luck with boyfriends, the author throws in a bunch more mishaps to make the book interesting and keep the reader reading.
When Aiden Scott shows up at her place of work, no one knows that his real purpose of being there is to check out the company that the owners have asked him to buy. They are ready to retire and Aiden is the son of one of their friends. When they meet there are sparks, and that is when the story blossoms.
I have read a couple of books by Jill Sanders and I like them, in fact I just finished reading her Pride series. Unlucky in Love is one I would definitely recommend for someone looking for a light read with a HEA ending. The characters are well written and likable, the minor characters are also likable and you know that they will be getting adventures of their own some day soon.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Now she's all grown up and still having a bad time with relationships. Take for instance the fact that her new boyfriend stole all of her stuff while she was at work. And I mean all of her stuff, even her clothes. And it's not just bad luck with boyfriends, the author throws in a bunch more mishaps to make the book interesting and keep the reader reading.
When Aiden Scott shows up at her place of work, no one knows that his real purpose of being there is to check out the company that the owners have asked him to buy. They are ready to retire and Aiden is the son of one of their friends. When they meet there are sparks, and that is when the story blossoms.
I have read a couple of books by Jill Sanders and I like them, in fact I just finished reading her Pride series. Unlucky in Love is one I would definitely recommend for someone looking for a light read with a HEA ending. The characters are well written and likable, the minor characters are also likable and you know that they will be getting adventures of their own some day soon.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 13, 2016
This was a quick and cute read I just struggled with the plot line a bit.
Kristen has habitual, over the top, bad luck with men. She's very gullible and at the beginning of the book I really didn't like her, though I started to like her towards the end. Kristen has "been in love" with a crazy amount of men who've all done her wrong from stealing all of her possessions to being married. After her most recent disaster she's sworn off men completely. Along comes Aiden. Aiden is smart, sweet, and sexy as h*ll once the two meet they fall in love fairly quickly.
There were several things I found off/unrealistic about this book. For one, Aiden swears he's never had another woman in his apartment but he dated one woman for 7 months.... and then when Kristen wins a large amount of
money on the lottery but loses the winning ticket. It was just to much. I will say, I laughed my as* off on more than one occasion while reading this and it was a super quick read. I just wish the plot line was better.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Wicked Reads!
Kristen has habitual, over the top, bad luck with men. She's very gullible and at the beginning of the book I really didn't like her, though I started to like her towards the end. Kristen has "been in love" with a crazy amount of men who've all done her wrong from stealing all of her possessions to being married. After her most recent disaster she's sworn off men completely. Along comes Aiden. Aiden is smart, sweet, and sexy as h*ll once the two meet they fall in love fairly quickly.
There were several things I found off/unrealistic about this book. For one, Aiden swears he's never had another woman in his apartment but he dated one woman for 7 months.... and then when Kristen wins a large amount of
money on the lottery but loses the winning ticket. It was just to much. I will say, I laughed my as* off on more than one occasion while reading this and it was a super quick read. I just wish the plot line was better.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Wicked Reads!
July 24, 2016
Kristen and Amy have the best friendship. They encourage, comfort and rely on each other. So when Rod, Kristen's boyfriend robbed/cleaned out her apartment, Amy took her food, clothes and furniture shopping. But the one thing Amy can't do is prevent Kristen from choosing these loser boyfriends. Then Kristen meets Aiden. Aiden is handsome, hard-working and wealthy. But Aiden has a secret that could make or break a potentially awesome relationship.
July 5, 2017
This took me far to long to get through. Not because of the book - although it was part of it.
Good:
* Main characters are nice
* You could believe they are in love
* Its a simple love story
Bad:
* Kindle narration does this no justice
I got this book because I have Kindle Unlimited and I mainly picked this because I could get narration with it, which is what I wanted so I could listen during the gym and at work. I found the narration ruined this for me. I was actually nearly DNF this book because it seemed boring. I can't place why the narration did such a bad job but they did. If I hadn't been in a postion to read the 50% of the book (give or take) I wouldn't have finished this I'm certain.
I think I couldn't connect with the main female lead. She is very dizzy and I don't get the impression she is extremely smart which is kind of told to us during this book. It isn't shown.
I'm not 100% convinced I'll read this series again. This book felt longer than 190 pages.
Good:
* Main characters are nice
* You could believe they are in love
* Its a simple love story
Bad:
* Kindle narration does this no justice
I got this book because I have Kindle Unlimited and I mainly picked this because I could get narration with it, which is what I wanted so I could listen during the gym and at work. I found the narration ruined this for me. I was actually nearly DNF this book because it seemed boring. I can't place why the narration did such a bad job but they did. If I hadn't been in a postion to read the 50% of the book (give or take) I wouldn't have finished this I'm certain.
I think I couldn't connect with the main female lead. She is very dizzy and I don't get the impression she is extremely smart which is kind of told to us during this book. It isn't shown.
I'm not 100% convinced I'll read this series again. This book felt longer than 190 pages.
March 31, 2016
Kristen Collins life was upside down if you looked at it through her eyes. It all started if you listen to her when she was dating a guy who skipped his sister’s birthday party to take her out. The sister tracked them down and was so mad and jealous he chose her over his sister’s birthday party she cursed her. Since his sister was a practicing witch and member of Wicca she believed it may be possible.
Kristen never thought she believed in that type of stuff but when her luck had taken a turn for the worse, well? She has started to think otherwise. One or two things okay, but man she can’t count on one hand anymore. She was starting to think she was cursed.
Let’s see, her ex stole every single thing out of her apartment, her most cherished empty office space at work to eat her lunch so no one would disturb her was taken over by a sexy man. No, this week not looking much better. Now she is told said man, Aiden Scott, will be working closely with everyone to get a handle on things he’s new. Yet, she has no clue as to what he does for the company. Which is odd since the two owners that she calls by their first names never mentioned anything. So, she is wondering what his end game is.
Aiden finds himself instantly attracted to her. Which he finds a total odd experience since she is not his type at all. He usually goes for the blonde bombshells. Yet, he finds her beyond sexy. That he can’t stop thinking about her. He too knows the owners and has been asked to come in undercover and observe to see what he thinks about their business within. The hopes are that he will take them over so that they both can retire.
As for Kristen she is in a holding pattern when it comes to men and Aiden is for sure not her type. Which by accident Aiden hears her mention to one of her co-workers on his first day at work. Which only makes him more determined to get to know her to find out her type. Well, when she thinks of her type she realizes the blonde hair, blue eyes, laid back, surfer dude has not been and ideal type for her. So, making a changeup could work. Just not now, right?
This was a cute story the author takes Kristen through some fun experiences that Aiden has the pleasure of helping her out of. A story of learning to trust yourself and to never pigeonhole yourself when looking for Mr. Right. I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
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Kristen never thought she believed in that type of stuff but when her luck had taken a turn for the worse, well? She has started to think otherwise. One or two things okay, but man she can’t count on one hand anymore. She was starting to think she was cursed.
Let’s see, her ex stole every single thing out of her apartment, her most cherished empty office space at work to eat her lunch so no one would disturb her was taken over by a sexy man. No, this week not looking much better. Now she is told said man, Aiden Scott, will be working closely with everyone to get a handle on things he’s new. Yet, she has no clue as to what he does for the company. Which is odd since the two owners that she calls by their first names never mentioned anything. So, she is wondering what his end game is.
Aiden finds himself instantly attracted to her. Which he finds a total odd experience since she is not his type at all. He usually goes for the blonde bombshells. Yet, he finds her beyond sexy. That he can’t stop thinking about her. He too knows the owners and has been asked to come in undercover and observe to see what he thinks about their business within. The hopes are that he will take them over so that they both can retire.
As for Kristen she is in a holding pattern when it comes to men and Aiden is for sure not her type. Which by accident Aiden hears her mention to one of her co-workers on his first day at work. Which only makes him more determined to get to know her to find out her type. Well, when she thinks of her type she realizes the blonde hair, blue eyes, laid back, surfer dude has not been and ideal type for her. So, making a changeup could work. Just not now, right?
This was a cute story the author takes Kristen through some fun experiences that Aiden has the pleasure of helping her out of. A story of learning to trust yourself and to never pigeonhole yourself when looking for Mr. Right. I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
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January 6, 2021
A sweet romance and a good read
This is the first book I’ve read by Jill Sanders and the first in a new four-part series called The Lucky series.
The first thing I noticed about this book was that the writing style sucked you right in from the get-go. It was light, funny and written in such a way that you were immediately interested and you found yourself reading more and more each time.
Our heroine, Kristen, is flighty, free-spirited and, well, hugely unlucky in love. With other writers, it would be easy to dislike or at least be completely annoyed by Kristen and her attitude. But with Ms. Sanders, the character came across as someone who threw herself wholeheartedly into every situation including love. It was hard not to root for her. I was a little disappointed when, about a third of the way into the book, we were told that Kristen was only 23. I wish that we weren’t told how old characters are supposed to be as I prefer to assume that they are around my age!
Aiden, too, is a really good character and was the perfect foil for Kristen. I liked the way their relationship developed and how you could really see how perfect they were for each other.
If I had one complaint it would be that in the middle, the pace of the story slowed and there were several mundane interactions that probably could have been cut to keep the story moving along as it did at the start and end of the book.
Having said that, I would still recommend this book to those looking for a good, fun and light read. It’s got good characters, fun interactions and is well-written. I’m already looking forward to Amy’s story in Sweet Resolve. 3 stars for this book.
February 5, 2016
Kirsten and Amy (Amelia) have been good friends for years even though they are complete opposites. Amy is a perfectionist without a hair out of place and Kirsten is vibrant; full of colour. Kirsten has a tendency to find the most undatable man possible and is unlucky in love. Luckily for her she has Amy to help her pick up her life when it crumbles around her.
Kirsten uses an empty room at work to relax during her lunch break but unknown to her there is a new guy at the office.
Kirsten is not Aiden's usual type but for some reason he finds something about her attractive and he is curious to get to know her. Aiden may just be the secret to turning Kirsten's luck around or at least part of it.
For some reason I can't find the synopsis on this book on goodreads/Netgalley however it is on Amazon. The title near enough tells you everything you need to know. It's about a girl who is unlucky in love and life for that matter.
This book can be read as a standalone however is part of a series. I think the next book is about Kirsten's best friend Amelia (Amy to her friends).
I received this book in exchange for an honest review through Netgalley. I really enjoyed this book it was different to my usual reads and I found it refreshing. 4 stars out of 5.
This is a romance novel
Amazon Synopsis;
Kristen Collins is cursed. It’s the only explanation for this recent run of catastrophes. She’s lost her brand-new car and a winning lottery ticket, and her ex-boyfriend just drove off with all her possessions. She’s even lost the empty office that’s been her lunchtime sanctuary. Plus, the new hire who’s taken it over is precisely the kind of impending heartache she knows to avoid, from his intense gaze to that irresistible crooked smile.
Developer Aiden Scott plans to stay at the Denver architecture firm just long enough to prime it for takeover. A job like his can’t get personal. Yet from the moment he collides with Kristen, he’s smitten. He wants to save the stunning interior designer from every crazy scenario she winds up in. But who’s going to save him when his business agenda shatters Kristen’s trust?
Turns out, love’s a lot like luck. You don’t know just how good you have it until you stand to lose it all.
Kirsten uses an empty room at work to relax during her lunch break but unknown to her there is a new guy at the office.
Kirsten is not Aiden's usual type but for some reason he finds something about her attractive and he is curious to get to know her. Aiden may just be the secret to turning Kirsten's luck around or at least part of it.
For some reason I can't find the synopsis on this book on goodreads/Netgalley however it is on Amazon. The title near enough tells you everything you need to know. It's about a girl who is unlucky in love and life for that matter.
This book can be read as a standalone however is part of a series. I think the next book is about Kirsten's best friend Amelia (Amy to her friends).
I received this book in exchange for an honest review through Netgalley. I really enjoyed this book it was different to my usual reads and I found it refreshing. 4 stars out of 5.
This is a romance novel
Amazon Synopsis;
Kristen Collins is cursed. It’s the only explanation for this recent run of catastrophes. She’s lost her brand-new car and a winning lottery ticket, and her ex-boyfriend just drove off with all her possessions. She’s even lost the empty office that’s been her lunchtime sanctuary. Plus, the new hire who’s taken it over is precisely the kind of impending heartache she knows to avoid, from his intense gaze to that irresistible crooked smile.
Developer Aiden Scott plans to stay at the Denver architecture firm just long enough to prime it for takeover. A job like his can’t get personal. Yet from the moment he collides with Kristen, he’s smitten. He wants to save the stunning interior designer from every crazy scenario she winds up in. But who’s going to save him when his business agenda shatters Kristen’s trust?
Turns out, love’s a lot like luck. You don’t know just how good you have it until you stand to lose it all.
June 25, 2016
What a fun and entertaining read. Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders is the first book in her Lucky series, and after reading a snippet from the second book, it sounds equally as delightful.
This is the story of Kristen Collins, a single young woman having great professional success as an interior designer. Unfortunately, her personal life has not been so stellar. Her most recent ex-boyfriend stole and pawned all her stuff, her brand new car was stolen, and she lost a winning lottery ticket. She may be cursed. However, when housing developer Aiden Scott walks into her workplace, her luck begins to change.
Aiden is tall, dark and handsome, and the total opposite of what Kristen usually finds attractive. Coincidentally, Aiden’s choice of woman is the complete opposite of Kristen. He has always gone for the flirty model type and Kristen is beautiful, down-to-earth and artsy. Their attraction is amazingly sexy and over a very short period of time, Kristen’s luck begins to change, all because of Aiden’s love and attention.
I really liked this light-hearted and touching romance. Ms. Sander's writing style is fluid and easy to understand. Some scenes caused me to laugh, while others had me tearing up. I connected to Kristen and Aiden both as individuals and as a couple. Aiden is the ultimate boyfriend, with his thoughtfulness, charm, and skills in the bedroom. Amelia, Kristen's best friend, is a strong secondary character, and her goodness both inside and out is truly what a best friend is all about. If you are in the mood for a slightly emotional and engaging romance, check out this well-written read.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
This is the story of Kristen Collins, a single young woman having great professional success as an interior designer. Unfortunately, her personal life has not been so stellar. Her most recent ex-boyfriend stole and pawned all her stuff, her brand new car was stolen, and she lost a winning lottery ticket. She may be cursed. However, when housing developer Aiden Scott walks into her workplace, her luck begins to change.
Aiden is tall, dark and handsome, and the total opposite of what Kristen usually finds attractive. Coincidentally, Aiden’s choice of woman is the complete opposite of Kristen. He has always gone for the flirty model type and Kristen is beautiful, down-to-earth and artsy. Their attraction is amazingly sexy and over a very short period of time, Kristen’s luck begins to change, all because of Aiden’s love and attention.
I really liked this light-hearted and touching romance. Ms. Sander's writing style is fluid and easy to understand. Some scenes caused me to laugh, while others had me tearing up. I connected to Kristen and Aiden both as individuals and as a couple. Aiden is the ultimate boyfriend, with his thoughtfulness, charm, and skills in the bedroom. Amelia, Kristen's best friend, is a strong secondary character, and her goodness both inside and out is truly what a best friend is all about. If you are in the mood for a slightly emotional and engaging romance, check out this well-written read.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
July 17, 2016
Pretty bad..
For someone who was supposed to be smart Kristen was such a ding-dong. She was soooo caught up on blonde men with blue eyes it was just stupid. And then to tell Aiden “you’re not my type” because he had brown hair and eyes was even more stupid.
Her friend Amy was the best person in the book. I didn’t even have any respect for Aiden because he liked and chased after that goof-ball Kristen. How any author could write a character like that and expect readers to fall in love with her is beyond me. I won’t give up on Ms. Sanders but I’ll lay-off her for a while, until I try to forget this book.
There was a very little sexual attraction then explicit sex, nothing really lead up to it. There was a little swearing but nothing serious.
I got this book and audible, both free, through KU but don’t waste your time on the audible.
As to the narrator: You have GOT to be kidding me. Every man who spoke in this book sounded just like a girl! WTH? How could anyone give Dara Rosenberg anything other than 1 star? How can a man sounding like a girl warrant a 4 or 5 star review? When Kristen and Aiden had sex it was like two women when they spoke. She didn’t even try to lower her voice to sound manly. In the sample only a cop talked and I really didn’t care if he didn’t sound manly as long as the hero did. Well, NO! He didn’t and I quit listening soon thereafter. I guess she thinks that if she reads with a little emotion that that’s good enough. Since April 16th I’ve listened to 6 of Ms. Sanders books and this is the worst one, only because of the narrator.
For someone who was supposed to be smart Kristen was such a ding-dong. She was soooo caught up on blonde men with blue eyes it was just stupid. And then to tell Aiden “you’re not my type” because he had brown hair and eyes was even more stupid.
Her friend Amy was the best person in the book. I didn’t even have any respect for Aiden because he liked and chased after that goof-ball Kristen. How any author could write a character like that and expect readers to fall in love with her is beyond me. I won’t give up on Ms. Sanders but I’ll lay-off her for a while, until I try to forget this book.
There was a very little sexual attraction then explicit sex, nothing really lead up to it. There was a little swearing but nothing serious.
I got this book and audible, both free, through KU but don’t waste your time on the audible.
As to the narrator: You have GOT to be kidding me. Every man who spoke in this book sounded just like a girl! WTH? How could anyone give Dara Rosenberg anything other than 1 star? How can a man sounding like a girl warrant a 4 or 5 star review? When Kristen and Aiden had sex it was like two women when they spoke. She didn’t even try to lower her voice to sound manly. In the sample only a cop talked and I really didn’t care if he didn’t sound manly as long as the hero did. Well, NO! He didn’t and I quit listening soon thereafter. I guess she thinks that if she reads with a little emotion that that’s good enough. Since April 16th I’ve listened to 6 of Ms. Sanders books and this is the worst one, only because of the narrator.
December 17, 2017
I'm Blessed To Have You!!
Kristen Collins was distinctly in a run of bad luck, she felt as if she was cursed....The one place she used as her safe haven on her job was taking away from her. The man who took over HER sanctuary turned out to be the new guy who came at the firm to help out his family friends...Aiden Scott.
Aiden Scott was a bussiman, he'd planned to stay at the Denver architecture firm preparing it for takeover. He never got personal with those he worked with, but all that changed the moment he met Kristen.
Kristen knew in her head that getting involve with Aiden was a bad idea, yet she followed her heart. When she learned that he was preparing, she was shattered. Aiden had a lot to make up for before she was able to forgive him.
Aiden knew that he had hurt Kristen, the latter trusted him more than she ever thrusted anyone before. And to hurt her was like hurting himself. Loved how Aiden wasn't about to lose the woman that changed his life.
UNLUCKY IN LOVE is the first book in Jill Sanders' newest series, THE LUCKY series...Love the friendship between Kristen and Amy. Kristen learned to make her own luck thanks to Aiden making see that there wasn't such thing as being cursed.
As always, Jill did an amazing job. I was rooting for the main characters even though I wanted to shake them at times. Two thumbs up!
Can't wait for the next installment which will be Amy (Kristen's best friend) 's story.
Kristen Collins was distinctly in a run of bad luck, she felt as if she was cursed....The one place she used as her safe haven on her job was taking away from her. The man who took over HER sanctuary turned out to be the new guy who came at the firm to help out his family friends...Aiden Scott.
Aiden Scott was a bussiman, he'd planned to stay at the Denver architecture firm preparing it for takeover. He never got personal with those he worked with, but all that changed the moment he met Kristen.
Kristen knew in her head that getting involve with Aiden was a bad idea, yet she followed her heart. When she learned that he was preparing, she was shattered. Aiden had a lot to make up for before she was able to forgive him.
Aiden knew that he had hurt Kristen, the latter trusted him more than she ever thrusted anyone before. And to hurt her was like hurting himself. Loved how Aiden wasn't about to lose the woman that changed his life.
UNLUCKY IN LOVE is the first book in Jill Sanders' newest series, THE LUCKY series...Love the friendship between Kristen and Amy. Kristen learned to make her own luck thanks to Aiden making see that there wasn't such thing as being cursed.
As always, Jill did an amazing job. I was rooting for the main characters even though I wanted to shake them at times. Two thumbs up!
Can't wait for the next installment which will be Amy (Kristen's best friend) 's story.
February 19, 2016
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After reading the first three chapters of this book, I thought I won't like it. I don't like the main character - Kristen. I felt like she's too gullible, weak and stupid and I just hate female characters like that. However, I liked the hero's character instantly even if he was not introduced immediately.
But I was wrong. Soon enough, my perception of this book has changed. At least, I'm glad to see this character growing up and learning from her mistakes. I eve found her adorable at the end.
Although I didn't expect to like this book with that kind of introduction, I find that I really enjoyed myself reading it. It was short (well, at least it felt short), sweet, romantic, even funny at times. This is very light to read which is exactly what I need after reading all the dark and heavy stuffs before this one.
I even like the other minor characters. They add to the fun of the story. And I felt like it wouldn't be the same if you take out any of them.
This is my first time to read this author and I'm really glad bumping through it at Netgalley. This will surely not be the last time I'll read this author.
After reading the first three chapters of this book, I thought I won't like it. I don't like the main character - Kristen. I felt like she's too gullible, weak and stupid and I just hate female characters like that. However, I liked the hero's character instantly even if he was not introduced immediately.
But I was wrong. Soon enough, my perception of this book has changed. At least, I'm glad to see this character growing up and learning from her mistakes. I eve found her adorable at the end.
Although I didn't expect to like this book with that kind of introduction, I find that I really enjoyed myself reading it. It was short (well, at least it felt short), sweet, romantic, even funny at times. This is very light to read which is exactly what I need after reading all the dark and heavy stuffs before this one.
I even like the other minor characters. They add to the fun of the story. And I felt like it wouldn't be the same if you take out any of them.
This is my first time to read this author and I'm really glad bumping through it at Netgalley. This will surely not be the last time I'll read this author.
July 13, 2019
3.5 stars
The story was interesting. I liked the characters . It was a sweet romance with like able characters . A good read for a lazy weekend
The story was interesting. I liked the characters . It was a sweet romance with like able characters . A good read for a lazy weekend
March 9, 2016
Kristen is a successful business woman with no luck in the personal relationship department. Her ex-boyfriend turned out to be a loser who stole and pawned her belongings. Aiden comes into her life through her work. Both realize that they are complete opposites from what they normally go for in a relationship. However, as they say, opposites attract and they had a fun and flirty start to their relationship. It had a lot of humor and sexiness. Ms. Sander’s books are all so wonderfully written with fun, wit, sexiness, steaminess and also, seriousness. This book did not veer away from that pattern at all. Kristen was such a fun and crazy kind of character, whereas Aiden is pretty straight forward. They compliment each other well. "I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.”
February 23, 2016
Kristin is cursed when it comes to relationships and men in genera making her swear off the entire species. Then into her office walks the hunky Aiden and turns her inside out making her toss her dating hiatus out the window. However, is it too good to be true? Is the hunky Aiden hiding a secret from her that could once again turn her world upside down or is she simply looking for trouble where none exists?
This book was well plotted, humorous with just the right touch of sexiness to keep you turning the pages. The characters were well developed and secretly I'm hoping that this author decides to turn this into a series as there are several other characters that she could develop further and create interesting stories with. It was a very enjoyable and entertaining read that I'd be happy to visit again in future stories.
I was given an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
This book was well plotted, humorous with just the right touch of sexiness to keep you turning the pages. The characters were well developed and secretly I'm hoping that this author decides to turn this into a series as there are several other characters that she could develop further and create interesting stories with. It was a very enjoyable and entertaining read that I'd be happy to visit again in future stories.
I was given an advance copy of this book for an honest review.
March 22, 2016
Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake Romance for my copy
this is first book I read by Jill Sanders. It was fun story about two people falling in love.
I did like Kristen and Aiden from the beginning of the book..
Kristen dated wrong kind of men. Her latest ex-boyfriend emptied her apartment while she was away. She swore off man but not so long after, she meets again but he turns out to be married man. She firmly believed she was cursed....
When she meets Aiden, she was skeptical. He wasn't type of guy she was attracted to and Aidan felt the same way. Both were working together and he was hiding from Kristen that he will be taking over her company.
Their relationship took off when they realized they were meant to be together but things doesn't go way both wanted.
It was cute romantic story and I would recommend to any one who loves to read romance.
this is first book I read by Jill Sanders. It was fun story about two people falling in love.
I did like Kristen and Aiden from the beginning of the book..
Kristen dated wrong kind of men. Her latest ex-boyfriend emptied her apartment while she was away. She swore off man but not so long after, she meets again but he turns out to be married man. She firmly believed she was cursed....
When she meets Aiden, she was skeptical. He wasn't type of guy she was attracted to and Aidan felt the same way. Both were working together and he was hiding from Kristen that he will be taking over her company.
Their relationship took off when they realized they were meant to be together but things doesn't go way both wanted.
It was cute romantic story and I would recommend to any one who loves to read romance.
March 2, 2016
*3.5 stars* Overall a good fun read but there were a couple of things that left me wanting. First the good - It's a fun story with chemistry between the characters that I could feel. I loved Aiden and thought it was cute how much he adored Kristen even with all her zaniness. The laughs were good and the story definitely left me smiling. What bugged me a bit was the female lead Kristen. If my luck were as bad as hers I would probably be a rolled up ball of mess hiding in my bed!! While her character is fun and cute, I guess I like my female characters to be a bit stronger than what I got from Kristen so it was hard for me to warm up to her. Seems like she should have been looking for a bit of revenge!! Still it was a good read and fun so I would recommend it.
February 7, 2016
From the first page to the last page you were enthralled. How many bad things can happen to one person?
The dynamics between Kristen and Aiden were interesting to watch. I loved how their relationship developed over the course of the story. Aiden learned how to work around Kristen mistrust in men and her natural impulsiveness and Kristen showed Aiden how to enjoy life. Their strength and weakness balanced out to make this relationship work.
Her friend Amy is someone we all will be grateful to have in our life. I cannot wait for her story.
I received this book for free from NetGalley through Montlake Romance for an honest review. This review will be posted on Goodreads, Amazon , etc.
The dynamics between Kristen and Aiden were interesting to watch. I loved how their relationship developed over the course of the story. Aiden learned how to work around Kristen mistrust in men and her natural impulsiveness and Kristen showed Aiden how to enjoy life. Their strength and weakness balanced out to make this relationship work.
Her friend Amy is someone we all will be grateful to have in our life. I cannot wait for her story.
I received this book for free from NetGalley through Montlake Romance for an honest review. This review will be posted on Goodreads, Amazon , etc.
March 9, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! It's my first book by this author but I have already been downloading her previous books. In this book you have Kristin who never picks a good guy, her latest boyfriend stole everything from her. She meets Aiden at work and of course he is gorgeous but not her type. They hit it off and the friendship builds. Aiden is so nice to her and she is so sweet. I loved both of their personalities and their parents and Aiden's siblings. Its refreshing to read a book where everyone is nice in it! There is a lot of dialogue between the h/h and the character development is great. I can't wait to read the next book in the series about Kristin's friend Amy!!! Loved it and highly recommend it!
February 14, 2016
I have a new must-read author. Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders was a wonderful first book in this series. Very light-hearted, but still sexy, this story was a great weekend read. Aiden wasn't afraid to fall for Kristen, which is a nice change from some books I've read lately. And poor, Kristen! Unlucky is right! But, they managed to pull out a fast romance to a HEA. I will be anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.
ARC provided by NetGalley
ARC provided by NetGalley
February 28, 2016
What a fun entertaining light romance! Kristen is perhaps the unluckiest person around until she meets Aiden (although she doesn't entirely throw off the curse) and what good luck that is. There ae some great lines in here such as when Kristen asks Ashley whether she's got a mouse which will turn into a footman, as well as some steamy scenes. Generally, though, this is low key and genial. You know more or less what's going to happen but you don't know the twists to get there so that's the fun part. Everyone here was a good character, including Shannon. THanks to NETGALLEY for the ARC- I haven't read Sanders before but I'll definitely look for her again. Two thumbs up for this one.
March 3, 2016
Unlucky in Love is a light hearted look at love, life and everything in between. Jill Sanders surprised me with this one because most of the stories I have read by her have a more serious tone to them. Kristen is neurotic, quirky and uptight which is a weird combination but makes for a lot of laughs. Austin is everything that Kristen strives to be successful and taken seriously. They shouldn't match but they do. NetGalley supplied me with an ARC of Unlucky in Love by Jill Sanders in exchange for an honest review. A comedic turn with a touch of whimsy, it worked for me.
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