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Sweet Surrender #3
Lucky Love
Alice Richards’ dream is simple. She wants to buy the purple Victorian house on the corner of Poplar and Birch streets for her growing antique shop. She scrounges through her twenties, flipping rare furniture online and saving everything she can. She even convinces the old lady who owns the house to offer her a reduced price in exchange for weekly visits.
The day Alice turns thirty, she arrives for her Tuesday visit to find the old woman dead.
When Lena Luck, a computer programmer living in Silicon Valley, learns her grandmother has died and left the house to Lena, she hurries to the small New England town she has done everything to avoid. She wants to get in, sell the monstrous Victorian, get out, and forget the town ever existed. But when she arrives, the sheer amount of junk in the house makes her throat close up.
Before Lena can even ask for help, Alice arrives on her doorstep… with cupcakes, a hug, and a steady stream of conversation. Lena can’t think of anything more horrifying, but it soon becomes evident Alice’s help is the key to a quick return home.
They couldn’t be more different, but little-by-little they start to see their first impressions of one another are flat wrong. They even begin to—gasp—have fun.
But what happens when things get serious?
Can Lena find a way to show her affection for Alice?
Can Alice win both the dream and the girl?
The day Alice turns thirty, she arrives for her Tuesday visit to find the old woman dead.
When Lena Luck, a computer programmer living in Silicon Valley, learns her grandmother has died and left the house to Lena, she hurries to the small New England town she has done everything to avoid. She wants to get in, sell the monstrous Victorian, get out, and forget the town ever existed. But when she arrives, the sheer amount of junk in the house makes her throat close up.
Before Lena can even ask for help, Alice arrives on her doorstep… with cupcakes, a hug, and a steady stream of conversation. Lena can’t think of anything more horrifying, but it soon becomes evident Alice’s help is the key to a quick return home.
They couldn’t be more different, but little-by-little they start to see their first impressions of one another are flat wrong. They even begin to—gasp—have fun.
But what happens when things get serious?
Can Lena find a way to show her affection for Alice?
Can Alice win both the dream and the girl?
- GenresLesbianEnemies To Lovers
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2018
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March 22, 2018
I mean Alice is so darn nice I hate giving this less than a four star rating. She has severe psycological issues but is still a desirable character. To me there was no depth to the story once it got started, certainly no humor and parents who really were reprehensible but turned their relationship around in a day to make for a nice Christmas. After fifteen years of being ignored i would've been, like, who are you and who cares?
The author had something going with the character of Alice, eccentric and damaged. The descriptions of her issues and coping mechanisms were well done and troubling. One couldn't help but to like her, to root for her. With the love interest, Lena, there wasn't that much there. But the u-haul drove up and I'm glad Alice is happy and hope this mental health lasts.
The author had something going with the character of Alice, eccentric and damaged. The descriptions of her issues and coping mechanisms were well done and troubling. One couldn't help but to like her, to root for her. With the love interest, Lena, there wasn't that much there. But the u-haul drove up and I'm glad Alice is happy and hope this mental health lasts.
November 5, 2018
Loved it! Believable characters and wonderful story.
February 25, 2018
Loved it!
Lena doesn’t know why her relationships are always a struggle. Is it bad luck? Others repeatedly have to point out why but is she ready to take down the inner barriers that prevent her for having a real loving commitment. Alice has problems from her past and has low self esteem that blocks her to have a real relationship. They both have to work on their inner issues. A Victorian house changed the lives of these two women but they got off on the wrong foot and Lena did not hold back at all. The pull of attraction is strong but is it enough? The main characters are strong minded, stubborn and also vulnerable at times. The slow developing of the relationship was very engaging to read. I loved this story, the characters and I highly recommend it.
Lena doesn’t know why her relationships are always a struggle. Is it bad luck? Others repeatedly have to point out why but is she ready to take down the inner barriers that prevent her for having a real loving commitment. Alice has problems from her past and has low self esteem that blocks her to have a real relationship. They both have to work on their inner issues. A Victorian house changed the lives of these two women but they got off on the wrong foot and Lena did not hold back at all. The pull of attraction is strong but is it enough? The main characters are strong minded, stubborn and also vulnerable at times. The slow developing of the relationship was very engaging to read. I loved this story, the characters and I highly recommend it.
March 20, 2018
This style just didn't suit me. I was only 8% in when I realized it, but wanted to try. I did finish, but I wasn't very happy about it.
Lena automatically comes off as someone I would rather never meet. Both main characters truly need time to themselves. I don't think they should be in a relationship until they've dealt with all the things that seem to cause their relationship trouble. I don't think the time frame given is enough to make those changes.
This wasn't so much miscommunication as it was them simply not thinking once before opening their mouths. Their words are careless towards each other in a way I can't quite grasp. The whole thing was confusing to me.
There are definitely chances that when hurt, you do and say some pretty cruel/dumb things, but I felt like this went a little too far. Everything was said and done with such finality, then turned around into pleading for forgiveness. In a long-term relationship, I guess the possibility is high, but they definitely didn't know each other enough to be taking things this far. Actually, either they didn't know each other or perhaps the chemistry just wasn't convincing to me.
This wasn't for me. I felt tired reading it, lost my train of thought throughout, and was thoroughly confused about their relationship/compatibility.
Lena automatically comes off as someone I would rather never meet. Both main characters truly need time to themselves. I don't think they should be in a relationship until they've dealt with all the things that seem to cause their relationship trouble. I don't think the time frame given is enough to make those changes.
This wasn't so much miscommunication as it was them simply not thinking once before opening their mouths. Their words are careless towards each other in a way I can't quite grasp. The whole thing was confusing to me.
There are definitely chances that when hurt, you do and say some pretty cruel/dumb things, but I felt like this went a little too far. Everything was said and done with such finality, then turned around into pleading for forgiveness. In a long-term relationship, I guess the possibility is high, but they definitely didn't know each other enough to be taking things this far. Actually, either they didn't know each other or perhaps the chemistry just wasn't convincing to me.
This wasn't for me. I felt tired reading it, lost my train of thought throughout, and was thoroughly confused about their relationship/compatibility.
March 5, 2018
Lucky Love zeros in on life's biggest gamble.
Alice Richards and Lena Luck have four things in common - an old Victorian house, rugby, a physical attraction and killer trust issues. Lena's estranged grandmother Lois Luck died a year ago. In her will, she left her rundown Victorian to Alice and its valuable contents to Lena and her sister Laura. After promising herself that she'd never return to her unhappy childhood home, Lena leaves San Francisco for Massachusetts. It's time to dispose of the estate and Alice is the executor. She owns a business selling and appraising antiques. The old house is stuffed with antiques worth several million dollars.
The setting and storyline provide a solid framework to explore trust issues between the main characters. As their relationship evolves in a few short months from overt hostility to casual sex to something more involved, Alice and Lena stumble upon their hot button issue. They share a history of abandonment during childhood. It takes different shapes in the lives of these women. Lena learns to trust no one but herself. While Alice arrives at the opposite conclusion and can't learn to trust herself. Anna Cove's short novel deals with this mammoth theme in an insightful, loving and entertaining way. The lesbian romance, at the heart of the novel, affords the alternating narrators a chance to break the cycle of pain that controls them. Family, friends, an ex-girlfriend and a beloved dog help to advance the storyline and character development.
Alice Richards and Lena Luck have four things in common - an old Victorian house, rugby, a physical attraction and killer trust issues. Lena's estranged grandmother Lois Luck died a year ago. In her will, she left her rundown Victorian to Alice and its valuable contents to Lena and her sister Laura. After promising herself that she'd never return to her unhappy childhood home, Lena leaves San Francisco for Massachusetts. It's time to dispose of the estate and Alice is the executor. She owns a business selling and appraising antiques. The old house is stuffed with antiques worth several million dollars.
The setting and storyline provide a solid framework to explore trust issues between the main characters. As their relationship evolves in a few short months from overt hostility to casual sex to something more involved, Alice and Lena stumble upon their hot button issue. They share a history of abandonment during childhood. It takes different shapes in the lives of these women. Lena learns to trust no one but herself. While Alice arrives at the opposite conclusion and can't learn to trust herself. Anna Cove's short novel deals with this mammoth theme in an insightful, loving and entertaining way. The lesbian romance, at the heart of the novel, affords the alternating narrators a chance to break the cycle of pain that controls them. Family, friends, an ex-girlfriend and a beloved dog help to advance the storyline and character development.
February 25, 2018
I hated Lena’s character for the first half of the book. I was lukewarm towards her the rest of the time. She just wasn’t likable. I’d like to say Alice more than made up for this, but I felt the same in reverse towards her. It wasn’t a bad book, but the characters just let their flaws become who they were for too long a period of time.
June 10, 2018
Loved this book - she writes a cracking story which makes me laugh and cry. The sign of a good writer. Given all her books 5*s - a rare accolade! Read it & love it! :)
February 17, 2018
I liked this book. what i will remember from this story is that people can shift behind masks in any way whatsoever. and that dogs with farting problems is not a thing for just my dog haha. The only thing i really miss is a epilogue, but that is just me! II know that if you subscribe to the email list of the author you receive an epilogue, but I find that mega frustrating, I just want to read a book and not have to wait for an email. I received a copy from the author for my honest review.
January 24, 2020
Awesome
Another page turned. The flow of the story was wonderful and the characters believable. As I was reading tried to predict the ending that since I was so engrossed into the story. I did not try to guess the ending.
Did find some scenes that were Deja by with Jada's story, but it is the same author, guess to be expected. Especially the apologizing and the shed scene.
Recommended.
Another page turned. The flow of the story was wonderful and the characters believable. As I was reading tried to predict the ending that since I was so engrossed into the story. I did not try to guess the ending.
Did find some scenes that were Deja by with Jada's story, but it is the same author, guess to be expected. Especially the apologizing and the shed scene.
Recommended.
April 6, 2018
Interesting
This is an interesting love story. Both Alice and Lena had their share of baggage. They fell in love but each seemed somewhat paranoid. The story is well written and funny at times. Great ending.
This is an interesting love story. Both Alice and Lena had their share of baggage. They fell in love but each seemed somewhat paranoid. The story is well written and funny at times. Great ending.
May 8, 2018
It was annoying when a so-called baker made muffins like you would biscuits. Fine, whatever, the author couldn’t bother to google ‘how do you make muffins’
But describing the black woman as chocolate? And I honestly wasn’t getting why she cared about the house. DNF.
But describing the black woman as chocolate? And I honestly wasn’t getting why she cared about the house. DNF.
October 26, 2018
A tumultuous love story.
These two women had a lot of baggage to get through before they could settle things. Read the book to follow this journey between a antiques dealer on the East Coast and a App builder from San Francisco. A quick read
These two women had a lot of baggage to get through before they could settle things. Read the book to follow this journey between a antiques dealer on the East Coast and a App builder from San Francisco. A quick read
November 16, 2018
Another great story
Alice and Lena were great together once Lena learned to trust again. The handling of their volatile story was done smoothly. Drawing the reader into the drama. Very enjoyable and entertaining book.
Alice and Lena were great together once Lena learned to trust again. The handling of their volatile story was done smoothly. Drawing the reader into the drama. Very enjoyable and entertaining book.
July 20, 2025
Lucky Love
Truly enjoyed this book! A little slower burn than previous two books of the series so far but still enjoyed reading it land again started reading and couldn’t put it down. Love this series so far!
Truly enjoyed this book! A little slower burn than previous two books of the series so far but still enjoyed reading it land again started reading and couldn’t put it down. Love this series so far!
February 19, 2018
I loved this book and got hooked from the first page. Both the leads learn to dig deeper and trust themselves and each other. Definitely on the read again list.
March 1, 2018
I now have read all of Anna Cove's books. All I can say is Whoa! Looking forward to her next book.
March 2, 2019
🌈CLASSY🌈
Basically just another HAPPY EVER AFTER !😍
Basically just another HAPPY EVER AFTER !😍
June 25, 2020
Wonderful story
I have enjoyed this book two broken women meet then after been together for a while they began to fix each other.
I have enjoyed this book two broken women meet then after been together for a while they began to fix each other.
July 26, 2018
I didnt fall in love with the characters
i did not like Lena characters, for which i wanted to stop reading the book, i whould expect more of a conversation between them about their insecurities or having therapy. The story needed more at the end. i would have more self respect, then to put up with it.
i did not like Lena characters, for which i wanted to stop reading the book, i whould expect more of a conversation between them about their insecurities or having therapy. The story needed more at the end. i would have more self respect, then to put up with it.
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