Lawrence “Lucky” Coalson is on the track of the arsonist that torched his older brother’s construction company. The clues have led him to the Mississippi Flame Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking a job as a bouncer there, he hopes to find a connection to the vandalism or even the arsonist. What he finds is a blonde bombshell in a bit of trouble, so like the alpha male he is, Lucky comes to the rescue. But like a magician’s trick, not everything is as it appears. Can Lucky discern the difference between lust and love when what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas? And is the Coalson family prepared to face the consequences of his actions?
Maggie Adams is an Amazon Best Selling contemporary romance author. Her first book in the Tempered Steel Series, Whistlin’ Dixie, debuted in Amazon’s Top 100 for Women’s Fiction, humor, on November, 2014 and then again at #61 in 2016. Since then, she has consistently made the Amazon best seller 5-star list with Leather and Lace, Something’s Gotta Give, Love, Marriage & Mayhem, and Forged in Fire. She is also the recipient of the Dayreader Review’s Best New Series Award for 2015. Her series has launched the tiny town of Grafton, Illinois, into International recognition with sales in Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Australia and the UK.
Maggie’s books can be found on eBook and paperback and Audible.
It sure wasn't a place where winner came to win; it was more like where losers came to end it.
My Review:
With a considerable departure for the main story, I found Getting Lucky a bit of erotic side candy and a short distraction with a quick novella that details brother Lucky's naughty adventures in Vegas. The Bunyan sized bumpkin fell quickly and he fell hard, but did he fall for an act? I'm not sure... I'm hoping not. However, it ends abruptly with a wicked cliffhanger that would normally have me stamping my little foot and streaming blue clouds, but since I already have the next installment waiting on my kindle - I'm not blasting steam out of my ears as would be my norm.
Miz Maggie does it again! Not sure how, but each new book she writes gets even better than the previous 5 star read! She keeps raising the bar on hot & steamy romantic suspense in contemporary fiction ;)... But make sure you have A/C, a fire extinguisher & a cooler of an ice-cold drinks handy when you read this one!! .... A fun sexy novella that portrays love, family unity, good friends, and smoldering hot sexy scenes with drama and suspense for a multi-genre must read! ... Oh, and a yummy recipe from the story is included :)
I love that it's a spin-off, kind of side story related to her previous books in the awesome Tempered Steel series :) Always different plots and never a boring story-line will keep the reader engaged and the pages turning, plus great attention to detail & developed characters that you would like to meet, if only they were real :)
By now, you will realize that I never write spoilers, as there are always plenty of other recaps to watch out for ;) ... Even though I was given an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review, I will still buy this for in my, "MUST KEEP to READ AGAIN One Day" folder :D lol ...
So mark your calendar & add this to your must read and TBR list now! ... After it's released, please help support another wonderful Indie Author with your purchase and honest review :D
I received a copy of 'Getting Lucky' in exchange for my honest review.
Having finished reading 'Getting Lucky' today.... I was surprised at how quickly I was drawn into the lives of the Coalson brothers again, it's been a few months since I read the first 3 books of the series. I highly recommend you read the "Tempered Steel" series in chronological order, the storyline follows through from book 1 & you wouldn't want to miss out on what happens prior to this novella.
I love how all the brothers are getting there own books, it's Lucky's turn in this novella 'Getting Lucky' although I feel like we may get his own full novel too. Lucky is on the prowl, well not for a lady at first, but for information, which leads him to Vegas & taking on a job as a bouncer at a casino..... Oh my what a ride this was, I was lost in the pages & then BAM I'd finished. What a finish! I'm not sure how Lucky & the Coalson's are going to pull through when things come to light. Maggie has me HOOKED & I can't wait to read the next book in the "Tempered Steel" series.
I fell in love with this series from the first book. Each book builds the suspense and brings you one step closer to finding out who is behind the attacks on Coalson Construction. Lucky Coalson is sent to Vegas to follow a lead about who is behind the accidents. Getting a job in a casino thought to be involved, Lucky meets the manager Claudia. He finds himself wanting her in a bad way. Claudia tries to brush him off but she in unable to. As Lucky gets closer to answers, Claudia is afraid her secret will come out.
Another great book in the series. I know it was a novella, but it was much to short. Yet it is not the end of Lucky and Claudia's story. The suspense is building and things are heating up in more ways then one. Looking forward to the next book. I really need answers.
What a great novella to get my motor revved up for Maggie Adams next installment in her Tempered Steel series. Lucky is on a mission but he gets distracted by a busty blonde! What a man! This was a fun and very hot addition, it will have your toes curling. Maggie Adams never disappoints with her quick whit and saucy banter. I can't wait until November to see what is up with the yummy Coalson brothers.
Rec'd an ARC for an honest review: Got to give it up to our minx Maggie Adams, she can write sex scenes like watching porn only with a plot. Have handy a change of knickers, your panties are going to be twisted and soaked.
Just not that Lucky. 1st disclaimer, I wasn’t aware that this was part of a series when I started this book. 2nd disclaimer, I listened to the audiobook and had earbuds in and unable to stop the book (hands were busy), so I tried to keep an open mind while listening to the book. Lucky goes to Vegas and is looking for a connection to the trouble that has befallen his family. While there he falls in love with Claudia. Ok, so we have the boy meets girl and of course she is part of the problem or at least bound up in it somehow. Now we bring in the BDSM club and things get really weird for me. I am not an expert by any means but nothing that happens in this club is very believable…at least to me. In my opinion, the narrator wasn’t that great for the story either. He wasn’t the guy for Lucky. Then the cliffhanger was huge! I just don’t know if I have it in me to explore this series any further but if I do, I will be reading it, not listening to it.
This is my first read by this author and I now realize there is some books that come before it which I think I will be purchasing to understand this one a little better. But I thoroughly enjoyed reading Getting Lucky. It was hot and steamy, quite the read and again I've had this on my kindle for a while and it was the blurb that intrigued me plus the cover. I wish it was a little longer but it was a good quick read.
Lawrence 'Lucky ' Carlton comes to Vegas to follow a lead on who is behind the vandalism and arson attacks on the family construction company. He takes a job as a bouncer in a rundown casino owned by the man suspected to be involved.
Lucky falls for Claudia the bartender and manager of the casino. He marries her without knowing if he can trust her. Getting Lucky ends with a cliffhanger, which I dislike.
Another episode in the 'create a steamy series' genre. Complete with a recipe list. She did this. Tick. He did that. Tick. They did it together. Double Tick. You get the picture. If this floats your boat then dive in. Whatever happened to believable characters, plausible story lines and leaving something to the imagination?
This was a quick read highly erotic no real depth too short and no real story to go with it. They meet chemistry is high wham bam done. As this author gets more into the series she gets more in touch with the erotic side and less with the story that it should enhance. In all the stories the men are dominant and expecting their women to be subs in the bedroom. ho hum
I enjoyed the story. The plot and characters were intriguing. Wish I would known it was ending in a cliffhanger. I wouldn't of started it without knowing there was a series and this is in the middle.
Love this story! Each character is created so well and realistic. This story is different than the others so far as it takes place in Las Vegas! Super cute and makes you wonder where the Coalson's will end up next.
This book is a very quick read. It is a novella that helps explain what happened with Lucky and how Claudia comes into the picture. On to the last book.
I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobook of this title.
Yes, in other episodes we see the reasons for Lucky to be sent to Vagas, and then the aftermath of the return home, but in this episode we see what actually happened to Lucky.
A creative little novella that follows Lucky Coalson as he roots around in Vegas trying to find out who caused his family so much strife. The fire at that caused so much destruction at the offices of Coalson Construction Offices was deliberate and that means someone is to blame, someone knows who did it and why and Lucky is determined to find out everything he can. What he hadn’t anticipated was running into a woman like Claudia, the manager at Mississippi Flame, where Lucky is working as a bouncer. Now, this is a novella so it might be short on pages but it doesn’t lack content because the author goes all out with the mystery, intrigue and attitude. There was more to Claudia that meets the eye but Lucky was viewing everything she had through rose tinted glasses and despite the fact that his brother’s best mate Noah tried to warn him about her, Lucky is having none of it and Noah’s warning is falling on deaf ears. It is obvious that Lucky will do whatever it takes to protect her. Just how far that might have to go…well you need to read to find that out! But a quick word of warning ladies, her deception well let’s just say you will be ready to reach for something intensely alcoholic to temper your temper!
4.5 Stars The story of Lucky and Claudia. The part continues the saga of the Coalson family as they search to find the perpetrator that set their family business office on fire, almost killing a few family members in the process. Lucky has traveled to Las Vegas following the clues. He gets a job as a bouncer at a casino. The gorgeous Claudia is his new boss. This couple’s chemistry is palpable, and it does not take long at all for them to get together. For as short of a story as this is, there are quite a few sex scenes. Hot, sexy, descriptive (and a little alternative) sex scenes - so keep that in mind. The only other character in this story, besides the ‘bad guy’, is a former SEAL named Noah. I’d love to get to know him better in a future story! Very rough around the edges, he’d be a hot one to handle for a lucky lady! The author left a cliffhanger. I just hope it turns out as positive, so… ready for the next book in the series! Pronto! :) Romance Readers received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a brand spanking new author for me and the first book I have ever read by her. So I am always on the hunt for authors that can wow me and keep me coming back. And this book looked right up my alley so I jumped right on it and I am so glad I did because she rocked this book. I did find after reading this book it is part of a series so I will definitely be going back to grab the prior books.
This book was quite good. Hot, steamy, and suspenseful, this book will grab you from the beginning until the last sentence. This is the beginning of Lucky and Claudia's story but definitely not the end. Lucky is on a mission to get answers. When he meets Claudia, she is a hot little distraction that he can't get enough of. Their chemistry is on fire. The flames between them ignite when they collide. Get ready for one crazy ride that will leave you breathless, panting, and begging for more.
4.5 Stars The story of Lucky and Claudia. The part continues the saga of the Coalson family as they search to find the perpetrator that set their family business office on fire, almost killing a few family members in the process. Lucky has traveled to Las Vegas following the clues. He gets a job as a bouncer at a casino. The gorgeous Claudia is his new boss. This couple’s chemistry is palpable, and it does not take long at all for them to get together. For as short of a story as this is, there are quite a few sex scenes. Hot, sexy, descriptive (and a little alternative) sex scenes - so keep that in mind. The only other character in this story, besides the ‘bad guy’, is a former SEAL named Noah. I’d love to get to know him better in a future story! Very rough around the edges, he’d be a hot one to handle for a lucky lady! The author left a cliffhanger. I just hope it turns out as positive, so… ready for the next book in the series! Pronto! :)
This book continues with Lucky getting Lucky in Vegas. The plot continues to thickening. We get the twist, turns and a love story.
Lucky meets Claudia at the bar she manages and Lucky is going to be a bouncer at. Lucky starts falling for Claudia while trying to figure out who is behind hurting his family at home. Noah who is Sam's best friend and is helping with investigation thinks Claudia is not who she says she is. Lucky doesn't want to believe Noah. When Lucky decided he wants to make Claudia his wife, know one can talk him out of it.
All is well until the wedding night. Has Lucky's Luck ran out? and is Claudia actually in on the plot?
Holy Hotness your going to have the fire department on standby. I love how dominate Lucky is and I'm curious how this series is going to end how it is all going to be put together. I can't wait to read the next one in this series.
This book continues with Lucky getting Lucky in Vegas. The plot continues to thickening. We get the twist, turns and a love story.
Lucky meets Claudia at the bar she manages and Lucky is going to be a bouncer at. Lucky starts falling for Claudia while trying to figure out who is behind hurting his family at home. Noah who is Sam's best friend and is helping with investigation thinks Claudia is not who she says she is. Lucky doesn't want to believe Noah. When Lucky decided he wants to make Claudia his wife, know one can talk him out of it.
All is well until the wedding night. Has Lucky's Luck ran out? and is Claudia actually in on the plot?
Holy Hotness your going to have the fire department on standby. I love how dominate Lucky is and I'm curious how this series is going to end how it is all going to be put together. I can't wait to read the next one in this series.
Lucky is in Vegas trying to get information on the person who is responsible for the arson of the Coalson Construction Offices. Lucky meets Claudia and he will do anything to protect her. Claudia is working at Mississippi Flame to pay off a debt. Lucky goes out to find Noah who is friends with his older brother Sam. Noah tries to Lucky to see the truth about Claudia. Lucky is a bouncer for the Mississippi Flame, he is 25 years old, has a crush on Claudia. Claudia is the manager and the bartender of Mississippi Flame, she has a crush on Lucky. Noah is the best hacker known by the government. He is a border line genius and a hermit. This is a Novella for the Steel Series. It's very well written and the characters are very well developed. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I couldn't help but feel very connected to the characters. This book is a fast read and very hard to put down.If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would.
I gave this series a rest for awhile, but I’m glad I picked it up again. This one is a short novella covering the story of Lawrence “Lucky” Coalson as he travels to Vegas in pursuit of the person responsible for the recent fire that destroyed his family’s construction business. It’s super short, only 60 pages packed with something mysterious going on in Vegas that’s somehow connected with Coalson Construction in Grafton, IL.
I have mixed emotions about this one. I liked reconnecting with the Coalson brothers, but I didn’t connect with this book as well as I had the previous ones. Maybe because it’s so quick, maybe because there’s really no backstory given to Lucky. I don’t know. I found myself skimming a lot of it. Lucky and Claudia both are kind of annoying. I just wasn’t feelin’ this one.
I received this OMG seduction novella for free to give my True and Honest Review
Maggie has gone and done it AGAIN. We're seeing Lucky working at the Mississippi Flame where he meets the ever so sexy hard arse manager Claudia. He feels like he NEEDS to protect her though Sam's Seal Mate Noah is telling him to steer away as they don't know IF She had ANYTHING to do with the arson, but Lucky doesn't think so and all he wants he realizes is to marry her, but has she GOT ANYTHING To DO WITH THE ARSON..... there is SO much going on and intensity in such a short book, but oh so worth it and I REALLY Can't wait to see what happens next and see what Claudia is up to even IF she is up to anything
Lucky Coalson is one fine hot totty! He will surly get you fired up for Maggie Adams next installment in her Tempered Steel series. Lucky is a man on a mission but he doesn’t think a fun can hurt either. Lucky Coalson is one of the younger brothers and maybe he gets a little distracted a blonde with a pair of perky…well you get the picture. Well, he does have that Coalson blood running through his veins, after all. This may be a novella but Adams puts in a good bit of hot and fun details. Your toes may be curling by the time your finish with Lucky or when he has had his way with you. Maggie will leave you with your mouth watering for more yummy Coalson brothers. Marriage and Mayhem will be coming our way in November I hear, and this fan can’t wait! Maggie gets 5 Vegas Stars