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Bestselling & Award-Winning author Kelly Moran brings you two steamy novellas in one set about sexy Irish brothers. Are you feeling lucky?

LUCKY Declan O’Leary’s family is cursed. For the past one-hundred years, bad things happen if they fall in love. So Declan lives his life one woman at a time. Until he meets Lily Durand and he finds himself wishing for a forever that can never be. Yet their fate encounter and one week of bliss just might be enough to turn his luck around.

BLIND After losing his wife to the dreaded family curse, Aiden O’Leary has sworn off love. But now that his brother has claimed to turn the family luck around, he’s starting to wonder if he might not be able to try again. Sierra Reif, his best friend and son’s nanny, has always been there for him. And he wants her. But just when it seems he might get a shot at normal, something happens to prove not everyone is destined for an ever-after.

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 14, 2016

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Kelly Moran

53 books1,323 followers

Kelly Moran is an international bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself.

She is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Reader's Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Book Excellence Award Finalist, Amor Book Award-Winner, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists in USA Today's Lifestyle section. She is a former Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany (where she is a Spiegel Bestseller), France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and the Netherlands. She also writes horror as Kelly Covic. In 2024, she founded her own publishing company for fiction called Rowan Prose Publishing.

Her interests include: scary movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic. Tell no one. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her three sons, their wily dog, a bearded dragon, and their sassy cats. She loves hearing from her readers.

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Profile Image for Becky Isaacson.
18 reviews9 followers
March 16, 2016
I was lucky enough to receive a ARC copy of Lucky Me by Kelly Moran in the Getting Lucky Anthology, for my honest review.

Weather you believe in curses or love at first sight, after reading Lucky Me, you WILL believe. For the past one-hundred years, bad things happen if they fall in love and with the Declan O’Leary’s family is cursed you do not know what is going to happen.

I loved this book just like all of Kelly's book . In this book there are so many emotions that will bring you to tears while reading those emotions as the story unfolds. You never know if the family curse will break them or if they will back the curse. This a must read book I don't want to give to much away but I couldn't put it down. 5 star's
Profile Image for Missy Harton.
491 reviews8 followers
March 16, 2016
"I give you my love and my luck."
I was "lucky" enough to catch a sneak peek at Lucky Me; This SEXY novella will have you praying for the curse to be broken!

Declan O'Leary knows love doesn't exist for him and it's never really bothered him before. A chance meeting and a glimpse of her tattoo has him spell bound, wishing he wasn't cursed. Months later he meets her again, but this time she won't easily escape.
Lily Durand has her own history of hardship. Agreeing to not become attached, she and Declan embark on a steamy affair. With them both being honest about their pasts, their bond grows stronger and feelings evolve. When Lily presents the opportunity to break the curse, will Declan accept? Can this risky gift finally break the O'Leary spell?
Profile Image for JoDeen .
586 reviews47 followers
June 22, 2016
I was lucky enough to get a chance to read Lucky Me By Kelly Moran early and I loved it so much the story was about Declan and Lily . Declan family has dealt with a terrible curse for many many many years the curse is that every male in his family gets screwed over when it come to love , so he is not really a relationship man but then meets lily and thats where story takes of it was steamy, it sweet, it was emotional and funny at some parts . Everything i wanted from this novella wrapped up with a happy ending . So when i hear about blind luck I was very thrilled to get this book!!! kelly moran writes such good books !!!
Profile Image for Bette Hansen.
5,073 reviews40 followers
March 17, 2016
This review is based on Lucky Me. I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review. The story is intriguing and sexy with incredible characters and a nice easy flow to the story. Looking forward to reading Aidan's story next!

Declan O'Leary is mesmerized by Lily Durand but he knows he can't have her in his life for long. You see his family is cursed! Bad things happen when they fall in love. So he's convinced her to give him one week. One amazing week and then he has to walk away. Can he do it???

I highly recommend this!
302 reviews5 followers
June 15, 2016
I received a copy of Lucky Me from Kelly Moran. As always Kelly didn't let me down and wrote an awesome novella. Declan kept meeting up with Lily in different places in his life but he couldn't fall in love due to the family curse! Lily wanted to find adventure and turned to Declan for it. Lucky Me was a quick read but very enjoyable and fun story!
Profile Image for Chele.
637 reviews
April 17, 2016
~~~~~~~~~~Lucky Me by Kelly Moran
Declan's family has been cursed for the last hundred years...
He has vowed to never date or fall in love.
Lily has always played it safe and boring.
A chance encounter changes things for them both.
Come on in ,meet Declan and Lily in this hot and sexy yet heart warming story.
5 lucky stars
I recommend this to all !!!!
~~~~~~~~~~Blind Luck~ by Kelly Moran
Aiden
Sierra
Two people touched by grief brought together at a time they both needed each other.They met in a grief support group.
Aiden had been touched by the family curse...his wife dying in childbirth.
Sierra losing her husband in an auto accident.
Join these two nine years after that meeting and see what life ,love and luck ,have in store for them.
I loved this story.
It's a 5 hot and sweet stars read.
I recommend it to all
I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for DeeAnn Garner Williams.
49 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2016
Maybe a little Irish luck had something to do with Declan O'Leary and Lily Durand finally meeting after all the run ins they'd had over the last 9 months. Declan was already a little in love or lust by the time he finally got to introduce himself to the most beautiful and mesmerizing women he'd ever met. But because of the family curse, Declan knew it could never last so he put a week's time limit on their spending time together. Then they'd just go their separate way. What he didn't plan on was falling in love with her more each day. Was there a way to end the curse and find his happily ever after?
Profile Image for Karie.
374 reviews11 followers
March 31, 2016

I have to say I love anything that includes Irish luck, or in this case an Irish curse. Declan's family has been cursed many many years, and he just wants to love and be loved without death happening. Chance has it where he sees a redheaded woman who claims his thoughts. Sees her several more times before he will actually have the pleasure of spending time with. Lily, who has decided to live life without regrets, decides to take Declan up on a interesting offer of spending a week at his place. No strings attached, or will there be? The friendship they develop turns into something more. But, alas love brings heartache and neither will risk it will they? A must read for anyone who has loved, lost and believes in luck and curses. 5/5 cross posting to My Reading reality .

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I have to say I love anything that includes Irish luck, or in this case an Irish curse. Declan's family has been cursed many many years, and he just wants to love and be loved without death happening. Chance has it where he sees a redheaded woman who claims his thoughts. Sees her several more times before he will actually have the pleasure of spending time with. Lily, who has decided to live life without regrets, decides to take Declan up on a interesting offer of spending a week at his place. No strings attached, or will there be? The friendship they develop turns into something more. But, alas love brings heartache and neither will risk it will they? A must read for anyone who has loved, lost and believes in luck and curses. 5/5 cross posting to My Reading reality .
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154 reviews63 followers
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April 1, 2016
This review is of Kelly Moran's LUCKY ME, for which I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Declan O'Leary has never been one to let himself fall in love. Believing he is under a curse that prevents the men in his family from finding lasting happiness in love., he goes through life,never settling down with one girl.

Lily Durand has been dissatisfied with her life and wants to see if she can experience new and different things.

After several brief encounters, the two finally meet and have instant chemistry. Together they agree to a one week, no strings attached fling, where Lily is hoping to find the things she has been missing and Declan doesn't has to worry about the curse ruining anything. What neither of them expected was that after the week is over, both will have fallen in love. Is the Declan family curse real,and if so-can it be broken, so that Declan and Lily can be together without either heart being broken-or worse?

Kelly Moran once again tells a tale of finding love where you don't expect it and does it so you genuinely care about these people. I was thoroughly entertained by her vivid imagery and poetic writing. Only a short story. LUCKY ME had me wanting to know more about these two people , and I look forward to reading her follow up, BLIND LUCK, as will be published along with LUCKY ME in SHEER LUCK in June of 2016
Profile Image for Jessica .
1,060 reviews22 followers
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May 1, 2016
I received an ARC of Lucky Me by Kelly Moran in exchange for an honest review.

This short story was well written, the story flows. The characters are lovable, and grip you from page one. You get to know the characters pretty well with it being a short story. I need more of the characters.

Declan O'Leary's family is cursed. Declan doesnt want to get to close to anyone but when he first sees a lady at the park, he wants to meet her, wants to know her, he wants her.

Lily Durand is the lady from the park.

When Declan finally gets to talk to her at the pub, he tells her to meet him at his place. They decide on a week long fing.. NO feeling, No Strings. Since the O'Leary Family is cursed, it can't be more than the week.

Will they be able to stick to the no Feelings, No falling rules they set? Or will they find a way to break the curse.

I look forward to reading other short stories in this set once it releases.
Profile Image for Karen Shortridge.
1,459 reviews19 followers
March 29, 2016
I received this for signing up to the newsletter. Whether you believe in curses or love at first sight after reading Lucky Me you will believe. A short story about love between two people that see each other in passing and as fate has it continue to run into each other periodically until they finally decide to get together. Declan is afraid to love for fear of losing her due to an old Irish family curse,Lily is a lost soul tired of living a somewhat boring life. Together they open up to each other and learn how to love and be loved, their bond grows stronger and feelings grow. When Lily presents the opportunity to break the curse will Declan accept....... Can this risky gift finally break the O'Leary spell......... a great story that leaves you wanting more.
2,131 reviews46 followers
June 14, 2016
Review of Lucky Me
Declan O'Leary believes in the family curse. He knows that if he falls in love his woman will pay the price which explains his playboy lifestyle. Now he has a problem, he's found the one he wants to spend his life with. Does he dare take a chance? Declan falls hard. He's attracted immediately to the beautiful Lily. I enjoyed their witty dialogue and their amazing chemistry, but I was completely hooked when I saw them open up and share their past with each other. Their love made me care about their future and desire a HEA. Kelly Moran is an exceptional author. She writes passionate characters that Bring a smile to my face. Lucky Me is a sensual and moving novel.
4,871 reviews16 followers
March 17, 2016
Lucky Me -
Declan and his family have been dealing with an Irish curse for over 100 years, hence why he’s avoided any kind of relationship. When he sees a woman on a bench one day, he’s dumbstruck, but loses track of her. He sees her a few months later and she pulls another disappearing act. Yet another few months pass and he’s finally able to corner her and convince him to give her a night…
This story was really short and hot. The beauty of this story is the belief in kismet, serendipity, and good old Irish curses. I really enjoyed watching Declan lose his heart. I highly recommend.
741 reviews10 followers
June 14, 2016
***Review for Lucky Me by Kelly Moran***

I absolutely loved this quick read. Declan is a hottie, who has the demons of his family's past stacked against his relationships with women in his life. Lily was an awesome heroine. Definitely had a bit of a kick butt side, thrown in with a side of every guys fantasy. The chemistry between the two was intense, and the story had me in tears at certain times.

A phenomenal quick read that I would definitely suggest reading!!!
Profile Image for Brittany Shivers.
167 reviews2 followers
March 31, 2016
Lucky Me by Kelly Moran

For Declan and his family the four leaf clover is far from lucky. In fact due to a curse past down the line the four leaf clover has been bad luck.

When Declan spots Lily on a bench he can't get her out of his thoughts. Finally having a chance to talk with her he makes a deal with her for the week.

As their time together reaches the end they struggle with a choice that could mean a future together or the curse striking once again.
Profile Image for Mindy.
901 reviews5 followers
March 16, 2016
I received an arc of Lucky me by Kelly Moran. This story is amazing. I couldn't put it down. I loved getting to know these characters. For a short story there is enough information on the characters that you get to know them pretty well. I didn't want this book to end.
510 reviews7 followers
March 16, 2017
I really enjoyed Aiden in the the first story and wanted to see what happens with him and the family curse. His brother Declan seemed to break the family curse when he meet Lily so he decided to take chance. He lost his first wife and is raising his son with a nanny. A nanny that he wants to take a chance with. Sierra and Aiden have a lot more at stake than his brother so this made the story all the more interesting. Just another fantastic short story. This was a great book with two wonderful stories. : "I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Profile Image for Joy Whiteside.
5,042 reviews120 followers
April 7, 2016
These were some awesome reads that I really enjoyed. Both of these stories grabbed me and I could not get enough of it. They moved along at great paces and both of them will keep you interested and entertained from beginning to end. These must be read.
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1,383 reviews41 followers
June 15, 2016
Another look at the O'Leary family, this time Aiden. They want to believe the family curse was broken by Declan and Lilly. But can Aiden be sure? He can't live through another heartbreak.
Profile Image for Cat Parisi.
115 reviews14 followers
March 16, 2016
LUCKY ME BY KELLY MORAN -
I love Kelly Moran's books, so I was excited to read this novella. Declan O'Leary's family has been cursed for 100 years...so he avoids any kind of romantic relationship with women, but that doesn't stop him from having hot sex with them. Put one fateful day it, Declan begins seeing a beautiful woman everywhere he goes. When he goes to find her, she always seem to disappear into thin air. Then she appears in his brother's bar and he has to talk to her, although he's only looking for a one night stand.
Lily Durand is not a "one night stand" kind of girl, but she is trying to make some changes in her life, "live a little" and "not play things so safe" after a tragic loss. She wants to experiment sexually and she believes Declan is the man for the job, no strings attached.
You won't want to miss what happens during this one week they have together. It's hot, sweet, intense and full of surprises!
Profile Image for Rhonda Ziglar.
4,442 reviews41 followers
June 15, 2016
I was lucky enough to receive a complimentary copy of Lucky Me by Kelly Moran in the Getting Lucky Anthology, for my honest review. As always Kelly Moran does it again, I love every book I have read by her. She has became my favorite go to author. This story is no different has everything you want in a book, love, very hot, fun, exciting and the characters are very lovable. DeClan has a been cursed from love and Lily has a past of her own. These two decide to spend a week together with no strings attached, can they do it without string, you have to read it to find out. This is a must read boxed set, if the rest are as good as Kelly's you will not want to miss it.
Profile Image for E-Reader Addict.
1,359 reviews46 followers
April 24, 2022
Kelly Moran has written some very heartwarming, extremely compelling books. Unfortunately, the novellas in Sheer Luck neither warmed my heart or compelled me to get lost in the stories.

In fact, I was so excited to read Sheer Luck, only to go mark them as “Currently Reading” on Goodreads and discover I’ve previously read the first story, yet had no recollection of doing so. It was four years - and over 600 books - ago, so it’s understandable that I might not remember everything about the story. But usually rereading my review will help spark my memory.

It did not.

And neither did rereading the story.

Lucky Me had an arrogant hero I didn’t care for, and the whole “can’t be with her because of the curse” schtick didn’t work for me. I stand by my original rating of two stars for the first novella in the Sheer Luck duet.

Blind Luck was marginally better. We still have the silly curse as a major storyline, and it’s always frustrating when characters just won’t have an honest freaking conversation. But that still doesn’t leave me with much to recommend this book, especially since the couple had been pining for each other for so freaking long.

I really wanted to like these novellas. Sadly, I did not. I can’t think of any other author whose writing finds me with such polarized opinions. I really, really liked Ms. Moran’s Covington Cove series and Cattenach Ranch series, but her other books have left me feeling out of luck.

* thank you to NetGalley and Kelly Moran for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Debbie Kolins.
370 reviews7 followers
June 16, 2016
This is a review for Lucky Me by Kelly Moran

Declan and Lily:

Declan O'Leary's family is cursed. For 0ne hundred years bad things happened when the men fell in love. Declan decides to date women but, he doesn't fall in love then, he meets Lily Durand and Lily spends a week at Declan's, they have some amazing sex and a have a great time with each other and Declan hopes that it might be enough to turn his luck around. If you want to know how it turns out you will have to get and read Sheer Luck. I truly loved this book!!

This review is for Blind Luck by Kelly Moran

Aiden, Liam and Sierra:

Aiden is a single father of 9 year old Liam. The 100 year family curse touched Aiden as his wife died giving birth to Liam and Sierra lost her husband in an auto accident. Aiden and Sierra met in a grief support group. Want to see what is ahead for Aiden and Sierra regarding life, love and luck, nine years after that meeting? Well then you need to get and read the book Sheer Luck by Kelly Moran!! I truly loved this book!!
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574 reviews7 followers
July 22, 2016
BLIND LUCK
I could not wait to read Aiden's story! After getting a glimpse of him in Lucky Me, I knew he deserved his own happily ever after. Sierra is his perfect fit. This was a great story and I couldn't be happier with how it was told!!

LUCKY ME
Lucky ME - I LOVED this book! Declan O'Leary's family has been cursed in love. Some with divorces and more tragically, in death. When Declan sees Lily across a park, he knows he is doomed. Lily Durand evades Declan more than once. But once Declan finds her in his brother's pub and finally speaks to her, there is no going back. Declan tries to keep Lily at a safe distance for her sake. Maybe Lily can break this curse?? This is a great novella! The characters are complex and the steam is STEAMY!!
Profile Image for Shelly Wygant.
1,331 reviews25 followers
January 1, 2017
You need to read about the O'Leary Brothers. One has one night stands and the other avoids women due to a family curse.

Declan has a chance meeting with a women who catches his attention. When she walks into his brothers bar they agree for seven days with no strings attached. Will it really be that easy?

Aiden has vowed off relationships and attends to his bar while raising his son. He has feelings for his nanny but that horrible O'Leary curse has him denying his feelings. Can he find love?

These were short stories but the characters will draw you in and make you fall in love with them. II kept reading and hoping for a HEA.
341 reviews5 followers
June 29, 2016
If you like some very sexy Irish boys...this is a good set of novellas for you.
The O'Leary brothers have lived with a curse all of their lives...a curse that they feel can never be broken..or can it be?
Aiden owns a bar and his brother Declan a frequent visitor... as to where Declan is a playboy, Aiden is the more reserved brother with a young son...both meet very unique and different women and are afraid to commit due to this 100 year old curse.
I enjoyed these two men finding the perfect match for each, and how they deal with the love they feel for them.
333 reviews5 followers
October 25, 2016
This is 2 stories about Irish brothers Declan and Aiden with the help of believed in the curse that was put on the family 100 years ago.
Sadly after the death of Aiden's wife the brothers have lived a life without falling in love with a woman.
Declan meets and instantly falls for Lily who is trying to be more adventurous after tragidy hit her the previous year she gives him her love and her luck and the curse is broken or so they thought.
Aidens life consist of working and bringing up his son with the help of Sierra who is has secretly had the hots for.
Very well written love stories!
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197 reviews4 followers
September 1, 2016
Declan and Aiden.... both unlucky in love. Two stories about breaking curses and finding that HEA if you dare.
**I received an ARC for honest review **
I loved Declan and Aiden. Both are strong and confident without being cocky. You don't get very many stories from the man's pov so it's always refreshing when you do. The chemistry is hot and you can feel the connections between couples. I definitely recommend this one.
580 reviews9 followers
September 20, 2016
quick read..great characters..great story line..can the 100 year old curse be broken?
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