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Holiday Hunk #5
Getting Lucky
Maddie
See a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck—
As if.
When I find the weird golden coin during a trip into Boston, I pick it up and stick it in my pocket. I don’t think anything of it until the dark-haired, green-eyed stranger knocks on my car door window and tells me it was his. He actually has the nerve to suggest that I stole it from him!
Me? Seriously?
I give it back to him and drive off, heading back to Salem in time to feed my twin torties their nighttime meal. He was handsome, but rude, and I refuse to give him another thought… until my front doorbell rings and, suddenly, there he is.
I think he’s some kind of creepy stalker. The truth, however, is much worse.
He’s a… a leprechaun. Honest. The coin I found? It was his amulet. By finding it and giving it back, I supposedly triggered some weird rule that says that he owes me three wishes. And, with a stubborn set to his hard jaw, determination in his gaze, he refuses to leave until he’s granted all three of them.
Now if only I could wish that he would disappear.
Or that I really meant it when I told him I wanted him to go...
Killian
Leprechauns are supposed to have all the luck. But I’m not a full-blooded leprechaun—I’m only half. And the half that I am is one hell of an unlucky schmuck.
Nothing goes my way. Ever. I’ve gotten used to it. I’ve given up hoping that it’ll ever change, or that some of my dad’s magic will rub off on me. In fact, I’ve turned my back on my heritage. I got a job working at an Irish pub in Boston—okay, so maybe I do like to torture myself a bit—and decided to give up the tiny amount of magic I had.
Until the morning I lost my amulet.
I might not be a full-blooded leprechaun, but there are some laws I do have to obey. I have my own pot of gold hidden in my apartment, I wear a red coat—go Sox!—and if I’m captured, or my amulet is stolen, I owe the wily human who messed me three wishes.
Enter Madison Scott. Blonde hair, baby blues, and a stick so far up her butt, it’ll be my pleasure to yank it out. I might have to grant her wishes—but there’s no rule saying how I have to do that.
Only one problem, though. Remember the whole unlucky schmuck thing? Right from the first wish, something goes wrong. The magic won’t let me leave until the wishes are done, and Madison doesn’t want me to stay. Too bad for her, though. She’s stuck with me.
And after a couple of days with her, there’s nowhere else I want to be.
Getting Lucky is the fifth novella in the Holiday Hunk series. An enemies to lovers romance with a sexy Irishman, an uptight caterer, two cats who think they run the show, plus a whole lot of mischief and magic. A Sarah Spade HEA guaranteed!
Halloween Boo
This Christmas
Auld Lang Mine
I'm With Cupid
Getting Lucky *coming March 22nd
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 22, 2019
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March 17, 2025
3.5*
I had so much fun reading this short and steamy St Paddy's Day novella. Especially because I loved the forced proximity of it all - it made for some delightfully good times. There was also a sweetness to Killian's arc that worked so well for the overall story. I'm so glad I dug this out of the depths of my e-reader 😀
I had so much fun reading this short and steamy St Paddy's Day novella. Especially because I loved the forced proximity of it all - it made for some delightfully good times. There was also a sweetness to Killian's arc that worked so well for the overall story. I'm so glad I dug this out of the depths of my e-reader 😀
March 13, 2023
A fun quick read for St Patrick's day! Little more spice than I'm With Cupid and the Irish accent is a nice addition! I loved the dynamic and growth between Killian and Maddie. A forced proximity trope.
February 19, 2024
This one was much cuter than the other one however, it was still frustratingly boring
I did like the MMC much more though
I did like the MMC much more though
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March 16, 2024
Getting Lucky bk 5 [Holiday Hunk series]
These are short holiday romance novellas and each book follows a different couple but you might see other characters that you meet in the books because they are set in a small town
This book follows Maddie and Killian. You will find St Patrick's theme, Paranormal, A wee bit of a fantasy feel because there was magic, Strangers to Lovers, Leprechaun/Human and more
Maddie is a bakery and owns a company with her best friend shellia.. She loves baking and looking after her two cats.. She does not like being around strangers much or driving out of her small town but one day her best friend forgets the beer they need for some food orders so she goes to pick the beer up for her best friend by driving to Boston which she hates. once she gets there she and the bartender do not get on the right foot and when she is about to leave then an other guy that works at the bar asks if she is here for the beer when she said yea she moves her car picks up the beer and finds a coin the drives home.. One the way home she makes a wish on a coin but she does not know what kind of coin that is until she open's the door to find the barman at her front door wanting his coin back but she has 3 wishes to make first but onces she got to know him then she fell hard for Killian
Killian is a Leprechaun. He likes working the bar and also loves St Patrick's day.. One day when he is looking after the bar for his father that's when he meets Maddie which gets them of on the wrong foot because he did not know she was there to pick up beer until his friend helped her move the beer to her car.. When maddie left her pulled out her business card and smiles then when he put the card back in his pocket that's when he found that his coin was missing so he went looking for it until he felt the pull of the coin which took him to Maddie's door.. So he had to ask for his coin back but he could not leave her until she made her 3 wishes and he made himself small to show her that he had magic and that he was telling her the truth about Leprechauns.. So when she let him stay that's when they got to know each other the more they spending time together.. He fell hard for Maddie
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Heroine owns her own bakery business with her best friend Maddie
⦁ Paranormal Romance
⦁ Leprechaun/Human
⦁ Get 3 wishes from a Leprechaun if you find there coin [but also means the women who finds the coin is the Leprechaun's match]
⦁ Strangers to Enemies to Lovers
⦁ Soulmates [Sort of]
⦁ No 3rd act break up
⦁ Some steam
⦁ St Patrick's theme
⦁ Some Fantasy vibes & Magic
⦁ Hero works at his dads bar
⦁ Heroine bakes and owns a caterer business with her best friend
⦁ Sassy Irishman/Grumpy Heroine
⦁ Two Cute Cats
⦁ Forced Proximity
⦁ Protective hero
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ Small Town
If you liked any of the characters in this book then check out their books:
Sheila's book is called I'm with Cupid [Valentine's theme] Sheila is Maddie's best friend
I Liked Maddie and Killian's relationship because they are cute together and i liked the Irish Theme.. I am glad that everything worked out and they got a happy ending.. I can't wait to read the last book in this series which follows Emile who is the brother to Zack from book 1 and this one will have a Fourth of July theme..
These are short holiday romance novellas and each book follows a different couple but you might see other characters that you meet in the books because they are set in a small town
This book follows Maddie and Killian. You will find St Patrick's theme, Paranormal, A wee bit of a fantasy feel because there was magic, Strangers to Lovers, Leprechaun/Human and more
Maddie is a bakery and owns a company with her best friend shellia.. She loves baking and looking after her two cats.. She does not like being around strangers much or driving out of her small town but one day her best friend forgets the beer they need for some food orders so she goes to pick the beer up for her best friend by driving to Boston which she hates. once she gets there she and the bartender do not get on the right foot and when she is about to leave then an other guy that works at the bar asks if she is here for the beer when she said yea she moves her car picks up the beer and finds a coin the drives home.. One the way home she makes a wish on a coin but she does not know what kind of coin that is until she open's the door to find the barman at her front door wanting his coin back but she has 3 wishes to make first but onces she got to know him then she fell hard for Killian
Killian is a Leprechaun. He likes working the bar and also loves St Patrick's day.. One day when he is looking after the bar for his father that's when he meets Maddie which gets them of on the wrong foot because he did not know she was there to pick up beer until his friend helped her move the beer to her car.. When maddie left her pulled out her business card and smiles then when he put the card back in his pocket that's when he found that his coin was missing so he went looking for it until he felt the pull of the coin which took him to Maddie's door.. So he had to ask for his coin back but he could not leave her until she made her 3 wishes and he made himself small to show her that he had magic and that he was telling her the truth about Leprechauns.. So when she let him stay that's when they got to know each other the more they spending time together.. He fell hard for Maddie
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Heroine owns her own bakery business with her best friend Maddie
⦁ Paranormal Romance
⦁ Leprechaun/Human
⦁ Get 3 wishes from a Leprechaun if you find there coin [but also means the women who finds the coin is the Leprechaun's match]
⦁ Strangers to Enemies to Lovers
⦁ Soulmates [Sort of]
⦁ No 3rd act break up
⦁ Some steam
⦁ St Patrick's theme
⦁ Some Fantasy vibes & Magic
⦁ Hero works at his dads bar
⦁ Heroine bakes and owns a caterer business with her best friend
⦁ Sassy Irishman/Grumpy Heroine
⦁ Two Cute Cats
⦁ Forced Proximity
⦁ Protective hero
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ Small Town
If you liked any of the characters in this book then check out their books:
Sheila's book is called I'm with Cupid [Valentine's theme] Sheila is Maddie's best friend
I Liked Maddie and Killian's relationship because they are cute together and i liked the Irish Theme.. I am glad that everything worked out and they got a happy ending.. I can't wait to read the last book in this series which follows Emile who is the brother to Zack from book 1 and this one will have a Fourth of July theme..
April 1, 2019
When fate has a hand in changing your bad luck! Fun story. Maddie and Killian are delightful and funny. Who cannot love a hunky leprechaun? Killian may be a hunk, but he's a bit of a drama queen. He seems more leprechaun than human based on his simplistic grasp of human reality. I give him leeway because he's a BoSox fan. Killian has to grant Maddie three wishes to get his amulet back. Nothing works. He ends up staying with Maddie 6+ days. Killian crushing/lusting after Maddie during his time in her house. She believes, but she's sceptical/curious. Is Killian stuck at Maddies forever? Will he figure out his wish problem? Do they have anything in common? Will Killian start having good luck? Killian takes patience , but it helps that he's a good guy. If Killian suffers pain when separated, how does Maddie go to work? I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.
November 15, 2019
Gold coin found
The attraction to each other very strong but they fight it anyway. He's half leprechaun who been having some bad luck and she triple check everything. He loses his amulet (gold coin)and she finds it. The magic take him to her,sparks fly,and he had to prove he was telling her the truth and she gets 3 wishes. 1st she didnt realize was a wish...that she had someone to love her, 2nd lol a banana and 3rd for him to go away. After 2 weeks they finally get together and her wishes came true. He gotten his amulet back,his magic is better and and he returns to her and the cats.
The attraction to each other very strong but they fight it anyway. He's half leprechaun who been having some bad luck and she triple check everything. He loses his amulet (gold coin)and she finds it. The magic take him to her,sparks fly,and he had to prove he was telling her the truth and she gets 3 wishes. 1st she didnt realize was a wish...that she had someone to love her, 2nd lol a banana and 3rd for him to go away. After 2 weeks they finally get together and her wishes came true. He gotten his amulet back,his magic is better and and he returns to her and the cats.
April 3, 2019
A really good read and a fun addition to the ‘Holiday Hunks’ series!! It is beautifully written with a well-developed, consistent, and engaging plot. The humour, witty banter, Irish charm, and character interaction make this book even more enjoyable. The characters are stubborn and likeable; the chemistry between them is instant, off the charts, and undeniable. It is a very exciting read and comes highly recommended. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2019
Out of this whole series, I loved I'm with Cupid and Getting Lucky the best. Probably because fantasy is my favorite genre. Throw in a touch of magic and a book will just drags me in.
Killian and Maddie seem like total opposites when they meet but as they spend time together, all their shared interests and chemistry just scream to be noticed. Absolutely loved Killian meeting Maddie's cats! Even though I really enjoyed this book, I wish it were longer just to explore Killian's powers.
I would really like to see this author delve deeper into the cupids and leprechauns.
Killian and Maddie seem like total opposites when they meet but as they spend time together, all their shared interests and chemistry just scream to be noticed. Absolutely loved Killian meeting Maddie's cats! Even though I really enjoyed this book, I wish it were longer just to explore Killian's powers.
I would really like to see this author delve deeper into the cupids and leprechauns.
February 27, 2022
She has just found a gold coin which she puts into her pocket not thinking about it as she was thinking of the rude barman. Although she had to admit he was good looking and she is about to get a shock when he turns up at her door. Losing the coin means he will have to give three wishes to the person who found it. How will they deal with this issue? How will she react to having three wishes? What will she do? See how it all goes
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2023
This was the perfect short Leprechaun romance read I was looking for this month.
I loved this forced proximity romance between a half leprechaun half human and a girl who accidentally took his amulet thinking it was a regular old coin she found on the sidewalk. The banter between Maddie and Killian was hilarious! Maddie’s two cats are hilarious and how Killian goes from hating them to loving them. That ending was the cutest thing ever! I had so much fun reading this book.
I loved this forced proximity romance between a half leprechaun half human and a girl who accidentally took his amulet thinking it was a regular old coin she found on the sidewalk. The banter between Maddie and Killian was hilarious! Maddie’s two cats are hilarious and how Killian goes from hating them to loving them. That ending was the cutest thing ever! I had so much fun reading this book.
March 24, 2019
Super CUTE!❤
What do a magical banana, green hair and a leprechaun have in commom? A whole lot of bad luck or is it. A fun entertaining spicey read that keeps you spellbound throughout the fast paced exciting twists with smirky fun laughs, bits of hot chemistry, emotionally charged and a too cute perfect ending. A highly enjoyable must read!
What do a magical banana, green hair and a leprechaun have in commom? A whole lot of bad luck or is it. A fun entertaining spicey read that keeps you spellbound throughout the fast paced exciting twists with smirky fun laughs, bits of hot chemistry, emotionally charged and a too cute perfect ending. A highly enjoyable must read!
October 25, 2019
Holy Leprochauns
He you have an alpha male that makes you bristle way before you like him for the female protagonist, be warned Killian is like that but he manages to redeem himself. Maddie is the whip that get him into shape and she is amazing. Book five of the series is just as entertaining as the previous one.
He you have an alpha male that makes you bristle way before you like him for the female protagonist, be warned Killian is like that but he manages to redeem himself. Maddie is the whip that get him into shape and she is amazing. Book five of the series is just as entertaining as the previous one.
March 16, 2024
I was gifted a copy of this book
Killian could have been less cocky but Maddie could have been less prompt to getting upset too. Lovely exchange between Cole, Sheila, Madison, and Killian; it was referring to the previous story (I'm With Cupid) so the stories are best read in order. Fun read, and I love puzzles too!
Killian could have been less cocky but Maddie could have been less prompt to getting upset too. Lovely exchange between Cole, Sheila, Madison, and Killian; it was referring to the previous story (I'm With Cupid) so the stories are best read in order. Fun read, and I love puzzles too!
March 30, 2019
Lady luck is out and Killian is not a fan. It was funny with lots of mischief and magic. It was fast-paced and had me hook up from the start.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2019
A fun and entertaining read. The story will have you hooked from the beginning. Hot chemistry, a great read with a perfect ending. You will not put this one down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2020
Believe in magic!
Another fun read! Why can’t leprechauns be real? We should all believe in magic! What a happier world we could have. Killian and Maddie and her funny cats - a truly, sweet romance. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀. Not to mention her green hair! 😂
Another fun read! Why can’t leprechauns be real? We should all believe in magic! What a happier world we could have. Killian and Maddie and her funny cats - a truly, sweet romance. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀. Not to mention her green hair! 😂
March 15, 2021
Very cute!
Perfect book for St. Patrick’s Day! Such a cute story with great characters. This is the first of the Holiday Hunk books I’ve read, but I’ll definitely be reading the rest of them at the appropriate holiday times now too!
Perfect book for St. Patrick’s Day! Such a cute story with great characters. This is the first of the Holiday Hunk books I’ve read, but I’ll definitely be reading the rest of them at the appropriate holiday times now too!
March 17, 2021
I wanted something quick and easy to read to get me out of my book hangover. This prices to be a great choice.
Over the top silly, but also sweet, and a little sexy. It was a great short story to break up more serious reads.
Over the top silly, but also sweet, and a little sexy. It was a great short story to break up more serious reads.
March 11, 2022
4.5⭐
3.5🌶️
OMG, this book is so cute 😍 And yes it's also 🔥 And yes, I need to read the other books of this series at the time of the respective holidays 😍 I can imagine how incredible they must be. Yes, it needs a while until the action starts, but the part bevor is sooo cute and funny 😁
3.5🌶️
OMG, this book is so cute 😍 And yes it's also 🔥 And yes, I need to read the other books of this series at the time of the respective holidays 😍 I can imagine how incredible they must be. Yes, it needs a while until the action starts, but the part bevor is sooo cute and funny 😁
March 20, 2025
Unlucky Leprechaun
This book was super cute and super funny. It was a random pickup and I greatly enjoyed it. I love the fact that this was an unlucky leprechaun because it's freaking funny and you know they always talk about the luck of the Irish.
This book was super cute and super funny. It was a random pickup and I greatly enjoyed it. I love the fact that this was an unlucky leprechaun because it's freaking funny and you know they always talk about the luck of the Irish.
March 23, 2025
Getting Lucky (Holiday Hunks Book 5) by Sarah Spade – She accidentally stole a leprechaun’s amulet, and now she has an unexpected roommate until he fulfills three of her wishes! Just when you thought that St. Paddy’s Day in Boston couldn’t get any crazier! Happy Reading!
April 10, 2019
I enjoyed Killian & Maddie's story. This was a fun read. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.
October 28, 2020
KU edition reader
This is not fair at all! I am mostly Irish descent ... I want to find my very own leprechaun!
This is not fair at all! I am mostly Irish descent ... I want to find my very own leprechaun!
November 20, 2020
I wanna know why her hair turned green.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2022
sweet st Patrick’s day book
Sweet book for st Patrick day. I love Killian, I loved the story. The whole thing was just what I needed to end st Patrick’s day.
Sweet book for st Patrick day. I love Killian, I loved the story. The whole thing was just what I needed to end st Patrick’s day.
November 16, 2023
I think so far this my second favorite book if this series absolutely love Kill
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